CONTOUR FOREHEAD/BROWLIFT THREAD

K042856 · Surgical Specialties Corp · GAW · Dec 3, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K042856
• Device Name: CONTOUR FOREHEAD/BROWLIFT THREAD
• Applicant: Surgical Specialties Corp
• Product Code: GAW · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Dec 3, 2004
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5010
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Contour Forehead/Browlift Thread™ is indicated for use in browplasty surgery. The Contour Forehead/ Browlift Thread™ is indicated for use to fixate the subdermis to the periosteum of the Cranium in browplasty.

Device Story

Contour Forehead/Browlift Threads are sterile, nonabsorbable, polypropylene surgical strands used in browplasty surgery. The device features either a unidirectional-cogged section or a bi-directional design to facilitate tissue fixation. Threads are supplied with attached needles (curved or straight) for surgical application. Used by surgeons in a clinical/OR setting to fixate the subdermis to the periosteum of the cranium, the device provides mechanical support to the brow tissue. By securing the subdermis to the periosteum, the device assists in brow elevation and stabilization, potentially improving aesthetic outcomes for the patient.

Clinical Evidence

Bench and animal evaluations were conducted to demonstrate safety and effectiveness. No human clinical trial data provided.

Technological Characteristics

Nonabsorbable, sterile, USP size 2-0 polypropylene surgical strand. Features unidirectional-cogged (10 cm) or bi-directional configurations. Includes attached 4-inch needles and either 26 mm curved or 1 1/2 inch straight needles. Biocompatible material; equivalent to Surgical Specialties' Polypropylene Surgical Sutures (PMA 870064).

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients undergoing browplasty surgery to fixate the subdermis to the periosteum of the cranium.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical suture is a monofilament, nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain polyolefin polymer known as polypropylene and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The polypropylene surgical suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures; it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA approved color additive; and the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.

Predicate Devices

• Coapt Endotine Forehead Device (K014153)
• Featherlift Extended Length Thread (Contour Threads™) (K041593)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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DEC - 3 2004

## 510 (k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY

| Submitter: | Surgical Specialties Corporation |
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| Address: | 100 Dennis Drive<br>Reading, PA 19606 |
| Telephone: | 610 404 1000, ext. 2231 |
| Contact Person: | Elizabeth Lazaro<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Date Prepared: | October 14, 2004 |
| Name of Device: | Contour Forehead/Browlift Threads™ |
| Common / Usual | GAW |
| Classification Name: | Suture, Non Absorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene |
| Predicate Device: | Coapt Endotine Forehead Device K014153<br>Featherlift Extended Length Thread (Contour<br>Threads™) K041593 |
| Indications For Use: | The Contour Forehead/Browlift Thread™ is<br>indicated for use in browplasty surgery. The<br>Contour Forehead/ Browlift Thread™ is indicated<br>for use to fixate the subdermis to the periosteum of<br>the Cranium in browplasty. |

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## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS (continued)

| Device Description | The Contour Forehead/Browlift Threads™ are a clear,<br>nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical strand of polypropylene.<br>The base product is USP size 2-0 polypropylene suture<br>material. The 20 centimeter length incorporates a<br>unidirectional-cogged section 10 centimeters long from<br>the distal end. The 12 centimeter length incorporates a<br>bi-directional design from the center. Both<br>Unidirectional and Bidirectional Threads will have a 4<br>inch needle attached to the distal ends, with a 26 mm<br>curved needle attached to the proximal end of the<br>Unidirectional Thread and a 1 1/2 inch straight needle<br>attached to the proximal end of the Bidirectional<br>Threads. The threads are supplied sterile for single use. |
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| Technological Characteristics: | The Polypropylene material used for the Contour<br>Forehead/Browlift Threads™ is commonly used in<br>medical applications and has been proven to be<br>biocompatible. Bench and animal evaluations have<br>demonstrated the device to be safe and effective. It<br>is equivalent to other 510 (k) approved surgical<br>sutures and identical to Surgical Specialties'<br>Polypropylene Surgical Sutures, PMA 870064. |
| Substantial Equivalence | The Contour Forehead/ Browlift Thread™ is<br>identical in the intended use to the predicate<br>Endotine Forehead device.<br>The Contour Forehead/Browlift Thread™ uses the<br>same suture material as the predicate Featherlift<br>Extended Length Thread (Contour Threads™). The<br>approved suture material is Polypropylene. The<br>Contour Forehead/Browlift Threads™ intended use<br>is in browplasty surgery to fixate the subdermis to<br>the periosteum of the cranium in browplasty. |

The Contour Forehead/ Browlift Threads™ Surgical Specialties Corporation

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC - 3 2004

Ms. Elizabeth Lazaro Regulatory Affairs Specialist Surgical Specialties Corporation 100 Dennis Drive Reading, Pennsylvania 19606

Re: K042856

K042830
Trade/Device Name: Contour Forehead / Browlift Threads™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5010 Regulation Name: Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical structure
Regulation Name: Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical structure Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAW Dated: October 14, 2004 Received: October 15, 2004

Dear Ms. Lazaro:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device We have reviewed your Section 510(x) premaited is substantially equivalent (for the indications
referenced above and have determined the devices marketed in interstate referenced above and have determined the devices marketed in interstate
for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predical Device Amendments for use stated in the enclosure) to regary manced provided Device Americans, or to
commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Federal Food. Drug commerce prior to May 28, 1970, the chacultere with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been reculted in accordance while approval application (PMA).
and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a provisions of the Act . The and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require to the general controls provisions of the Act. The
You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general positions of You may, therefore, market the device, seejoer of the since in the many of mightending and general controls provisions of the Act networks and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is classified (sec above) in existing major regulations affecting your device can
may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulation EDA m may be subject to such additional controller Linking in Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may
be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In a be found in the Code of I ouch Ingening your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean Please be advised that FDA s issualles of a backen a requirements of the Act
that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that FDA has made a decemmanon that young administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any Federal Statures and regulations daministered of not limited to: registration and listing (21 l comply with an the Act s requirements, merceans, were and actually and as set CFR Part 807), labeling (21 CFRT art 820); good and if applicable, the electronic forth in the quality systems (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Miriam C. Provost

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K042856

Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indications For Use:

The Contour Forehead / Browlift Thread™ is indicated for use in browplasty surgery.

The Contour Forehead / Browlift Thread™ is specifically indicated for use to fixate the subdermis to the periosteum of the Cranium in browplasty.

Prescription Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) X

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Muriam C. Provost

(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number_Koy 2856