ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft Length

K172580 · Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · GEI · Nov 20, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K172580
• Device Name: ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft Length
• Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
• Product Code: GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Nov 20, 2017
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.

Device Story

Bipolar electrosurgical instrument for open/laparoscopic surgery; used with Ethicon Generator G11. Input: manual tissue grasping via jaws; energy delivery via SEAL button or foot pedal. Transformation: bipolar energy coagulates vessels/bundles up to 7mm; mechanical knife (activated by CUT button) transects tissue. Output: sealed and divided tissue. Operated by surgeons in OR. Benefits: enables vessel ligation and tissue dissection with single device. Device features 360-degree rotating shaft, curved/straight jaw options, and ergonomic handle.

Clinical Evidence

No human clinical trial data. Evidence consists of bench testing (vessel burst tests on porcine arteries) and animal studies. Acute porcine study (n=2 per device) and 30-day chronic survival study (n=5 per device) compared tissue effects and sealing performance on vessels/pedicles up to 7mm against predicate. Results demonstrated equivalent performance.

Technological Characteristics

Bipolar electrosurgical instrument; 360-degree rotating shaft; curved/straight jaw configurations. Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Single-patient use. Connects to Ethicon Generator G11.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients undergoing open or laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic, reconstructive, or ENT surgical procedures requiring vessel ligation, tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, or tissue bundles up to 7 mm. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

Predicate Devices

• ENSEAL G2 Tissue Sealers (K112033, K131435)

Reference Devices

• ENSEAL X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer (K160554, K163548)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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November 20, 2017

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC % Ryoji Sakai Manager Regulatory Affairs Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Re: K172580

Trade/Device Name: ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, HGI Dated: August 25, 2017 Received: August 28, 2017

Dear Ryoji Sakai:

We have reviewed vour Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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> Sincerely, Jennifer R. Stevenson -For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices

Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

#### K172580

Device Name ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers

#### Indications for Use (Describe)

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery.

Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.

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### 510(k) Summary

Company Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC 475 Calle C Guaynabo, PR 00969

- Contact Ryoji Sakai Manager, Regulatory Affairs Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
### Date Prepared

August 25, 2017

### Device Name

Trade Name: ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers Common Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulating Instruments

#### Classification Name

- · Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories (21 CFR 878.4400, Product Code GEI)
- · Electrocautery, Gynecologic and Accessories (21 CFR 884.4120, Product Code HGI)

### Regulatory Class

Class II

### Predicate Devices

ENSEAL G2 Tissue Sealers initially cleared under K112033 on November 8, 2011 and last cleared under K131435 on October 3, 2013 as part of the ENSEAL Tissue Sealing Devices

### Reference Devices

ENSEAL X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer cleared under K160554 on September 9, 2016 and K163548 on February 14, 2017

### Device Description

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer instrument is a sterile, single patient use surgical instrument to coagulate and transect vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, tissue and/or vascular bundles. This device is for soft tissue only. The instrument consists of a grip housing assembly, a rotating shaft, a moveable jaw, and a knife. The instrument shaft can be rotated 360° to facilitate visualization and enable easy access to targeted tissue. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer has a curved jaw and a straight jaw configuration. The jaws are in a normally-opened position and can be partially or fully closed by squeezing the closing handle. The jaws are designed for grasping and holding targeted tissue when clamped. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer has separate seal and cut capabilities. The lower jaw of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer can be used in the open or closed position to deliver energy based on the electrode configuration and jaw design. Bipolar

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energy is delivered when the SEAL button or the MIN foot pedal is pressed. Pressing the CUT button advances the knife the length of the jaws to cut the targeted tissue. The power cord is permanently attached to the device and connects the instrument to the generator. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer instrument is designed for use exclusively with the Ethicon Generator G11 (GEN11) software version 2016-1 or later, packaged separately.

# Indications for Use

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery,

Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.

# Technological Characteristics

The ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers are the same as the predicate devices in that they are electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing instruments used to cut and seal vessels, grasp and dissect tissues during surgery, and utilize the same technology. Differences with the device as compared to the predicate device within this submission include separate energy and cut button, ergonomic differences, jaws configuration (different patient contact materials), steps for use and separate seal and cut functionality.

## Performance Data

Bench testing and laboratory evaluations were conducted to demonstrate that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers performed as intended.

## Biocompatibility Testing

The biocompatibility of materials used in the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers was evaluated based on ISO 10993-1: "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" and on FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued on June 16, 2016.

## Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety

Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers; the system complies with IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility and IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2 for electrical safety.

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## Sterilization/Shelf-Life

The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers were validated to achieve a sterility assurance level of 10th using Ethylene Oxide per ISO 11135. The designated shelf-life for the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers is 1-year.

## Mechanical Testing

The following mechanical testing were carried out to verify that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers performed as expected:

- Axial Jaw Retention ●
- . Jaw Strength
- Hinge Pin Weld Strength ●
- Stress Test .

The results of the mechanical testing demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as well as the legally identified predicate device.

## Bench Testing

Sealed vessel burst test were evaluated for the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to support substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The bench testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to 7 mm. Porcine arteries were used in this testing. The maximum and minimum values, standard deviation and the mean were recorded. Data generated from the bench testing met the predetermined acceptance criteria.

### Acute Animal Testing

Testing was performed in an acute porcine study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers vs. the predicate device to demonstrate that there was no difference in the tissue effects when using the subject device and the predicate device. Moreover, the acute testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The acute testing was performed in two animals for each device targeting arteries, veins and vessel pedicles less than or equal to 7mm in diameter. The results of the acute study demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as well as the legally identified predicate device.

### Survival Animal Testing

Testing was performed in a chronic survival study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers vs. the predicate device to demonstrate that there was no difference in the tissue effects when using the subject device and the predicate device. Moreover, the survival testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The 30-day survival testing was performed in five animals for each device targeting arteries, veins and vessel pedicles less than or equal to 7mm in diameter. The results of the survival study demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as well as the legally identified predicate device.

## Clinical Testing

This premarket notification does not rely on human clinical trial data to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

## Conclusion

The results of the bench and animal testing performed demonstrate that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.