SKAR-KARE SHEET

K980563 · Life Medical Sciences, Inc. · MDA · May 20, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K980563
• Device Name: SKAR-KARE SHEET
• Applicant: Life Medical Sciences, Inc.
• Product Code: MDA · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: May 20, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4025
• Device Class: Class 1
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is intended for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds.

Device Story

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is a soft, durable, washable, non-sterile elastic device for topical application over intact skin. Composed of inert silicone sheeting with a flexible-link, ionic, micro-patterned appearance. Used by patients for the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Device provides a physical barrier/covering to the scar site. Benefits include topical management of scar tissue. No clinical or algorithmic components.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Soft, durable, washable elastic device. Material: inert silicone sheeting. Form factor: flexible-link, ionic, micro-patterned sheet. Non-sterile. No energy source or software.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Contraindicated for use on open wounds.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Silicone sheeting is intended for use in the management of closed hyperproliferative (hypertrophic and keloid) scars.

Predicate Devices

• REJUVENESSTM (formerly known as Silk*Skin)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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SKAR-KARE™-SHEET 510(K) Premarket Notification Dated: February 11, 1998

K980563

# 510(k) Summary 13.

# SKAR-KARE™-SHEET FOR THE TOPICAL MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTROPHIC OR KELOID SCARS

MAY 2 0 1998

Contact: Target Health Inc. 310 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10017

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Sponsor: Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 379 Thornall Street Edison, NJ 08837-2227 USA

Dr. Eli Pines

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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#### 13.1. Device Name

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is provided as follows:

- a. Trade Name SKAR-KARE™-SHEET
- b. Common Name Topical d for hypertrophic and keloid scars
- c. Classification Name 21 CFR 880.5075 ELASTIC BANDAGE

# 13.2. Predicate Device/ Company Names and Addresses

The predicate device is listed below with its 510(k) clearance number.

| REJUVENESSTM | RichMark International |
|--------------------|----------------------------------|
| (formerly known as | Corporation 100 Saratoga Village |
| Silk*Skin) | Blvd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |

## 13.3. Description of Device

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is a soft, durable and washable elastic device for topical patient use over intact skin. It is not sterile. It is composed of a standard silicone sheeting (inert) in a flexible-link, ionic, micro-patterned appearance.

## 13.4. Intended Use

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is intended for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 2 0 1998

Jules T. Mitchel, Ph.D. Target Health, Inc. Representing Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 310 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, New York 10017

Re: K980563 SKAR-KARE™ Sheet Trade Name: Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MDA Dated: April 13, 1998 April 14, 1998 Received:

Dear Dr. Mitchel:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಗಿ substantially equivalent determination assumes.compliance..................................................................................................................... the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Frod and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory -In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

ia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Cel Director Division of General and

Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K980563

Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 379 Thomall Street Edison, NJ 08837

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET 510(K) Premarket Notification Dated: February 11, 1998

# INDICATION FOR USE

SKAR-KARE™-SHEET is indicated for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds.

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