Pajunks HF Electrodes are instruments insulated for optional monopolar coagulation which enable a surgeon to grasp, manipulate, dissect, retrieve, biopsy, cut or coagulate internal tissue or organs while performing laparoscopic procedures.
Device Story
Pajunk HF Electrodes are modular, reusable, non-sterile surgical instruments used in laparoscopic procedures. The device consists of a stainless steel guidance rod, an insulated tube, and a stainless steel electrode tip (insulated with ceramic or polyamide). It connects to a handle via click-screw, Luer, or M8x1 connector. The device features a retractable/extendable tip mechanism; the electrode can be retracted into the tube to allow for suction/irrigation, then extended for monopolar coagulation or surgical intervention. Operated by a surgeon in an OR setting, the device allows for multi-functional use (suction, irrigation, and coagulation) within a single instrument, reducing the need for multiple tools. The device is supplied non-sterile and requires sterilization before use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on design, material, and technological comparison to predicate devices. Bench testing was performed to validate the retraction/extension mechanism and sterilization cycles.
Technological Characteristics
Modular monopolar electrosurgical instrument. Materials: stainless steel rod/tip, ceramic or polyamide insulation. Connectivity: M8x1, Luer, or click-screw connectors. Energy: Monopolar electrosurgical energy. Form factor: Retractable/extendable tip with integrated suction/irrigation channel. Sterilization: Reusable, requires sterilization (validated for up to five cycles).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by surgeons during laparoscopic procedures to grasp, manipulate, dissect, retrieve, biopsy, cut, or coagulate internal tissue or organs.
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
Pajunks monopolar Ceramic Tip electrodes (K053282)
Pajunks Modular valve handles for adaptable tubes (K011997)
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# Special 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission: Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Date of Preparation: September 19th, 2006
OC7 - 5 2006
| Submitter Information/ production site: | USA Contact: |
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| Pajunk GmbH | Pajunk USA |
| Karl-Hall-Strasse 01 | German American Trade Center |
| 78187 Geisingen | 5126 South Royal Atlanta Drive |
| Germany | 30084 Tucker, Georgia |
| Fon: +49(0)7704-9291-0 | USA |
| Fax: +49(0)7704-9291-610 | |
| Establishment Registration Number: 9611612 | |
| Contact: | Contact |
| Christian Quass, Director Regulatory Affairs | Stefan Dayagi |
| Fon: +49(0)7704-9291-586 | Fon: +01(0)770-493-9305 |
| Fax: +49(0)7704-9291-605 | |
| E-Mail: christian.quass@pajunk.com | E-Mail: stefan.dayagi@pajunk-usa.com |
# Device Information:
| Trade Names: | Pajunks HF Electrodes |
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| Common Name: | Monopolar Electrodes |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories |
| Classification Reference: | 21 CFR 878.4400, April 1. 2005 |
| Proposed Classification: | Regulatory Class: II |
| Proposed Product Code: | GEI |
| Predicate Devices: | 1. Pajunks monopolar Ceramic Tip electrodes K053282<br>2. Pajunks Modular valve handles for adaptable tubes K011997<br>3. Pajunks monopolar electrodes marketed under K033249 |
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### Device Description:
Pajunks MIS-Instruments and HF-electrodes are used during minimal invasive surgery, according to the professional surgeon and the instructions for use.
The Pajunk adaptable and retractable HF electrodes are multiple uses, non-sterile delivered and latex free medical devices. They are intended for transient delivery of energy required for coaqulation of tissue.
The modular system for optional monopolar coagulation enables a surgeon to manipulate, The mound by commer of of on coagulate internal tissue or organs while performing laparoscopic procedures. The instruments are insulated for optional monopolar coagulation.
The Pajunk MIS-System contains but is not limited to HF-electrodes for comfortable and safe rne i ajain with and without suction/ irrigation and microsurgical instruments with and without suction/irrigation.
Pajunk provides electrodes with and without suction and irrigation element and electrodes with r ajurik provides ticonooo with retractable/ extendable tips. Tubes for suction/irrigation are available seperately also.
Pajunks electrodes consist of a stainless steel guidance rod, insulated tube, ceramic or polyamide insulation at tip and stainless steel electrode tip for coagulation. Isolation at tip is made by ceramic or poly amid and already cleared for market.
The electrodes are fixed to handle via click-screw, Luer or Pajunks M8x1 connector.
Pajunks electrode and instrument series are modular and interchangeable as stated in the user instructions. Disposable inserts are also available.
#### Substantial equivalenve: basis for submission
The subject of Pajunks K011997 are Pajunks multipurpose handles (Modular valve handles) already designed for use with the HF Electrodes subject of this submission.
In K033249 FDA cleared HF Electrodes and instruments for either coagulation, grasping and so on or suction/irriragtion (channel only). The subject of this PMN is the combination of both: HF Electrodes within a suction/irrigation channel and optional retraction-extension.
There are no changes in material or technique in fact; the subject of this PMN is a rners are no onarges in the predicates. Pajunks HF electrodes subject of this PMN optionally are for suction/irrigation and coagulation at the same time with the same electrode enabled by retraction-extension feature.
The electrode can be drawn back into the tube – re-tracted – for suction/irrigation procedures. Afterwards it can be comfortably extended to go on coagulating (or whatever the surgical intervention is intended to).
The combination of this two cleared technologies does increase safety and comfortability of the rne odminitiation it it is weriod the surgical intervention takes place. Insttead of employing two different instrument or an instrument inside a working channel The retractable electrode combine both, suction/irrigation and surgical intervention.
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Pajunk's adaptable and retractable HF electrodes are substantially equivalent to Pajunk's r guilk o additional and rotratia under 510(k) number K033249. All materials, dimensions, fixation specifications and intended use are identical. A retraction/extension feature has been added.
Pajunk's monopolar adaptable and retractable HF electrodes are equivalent in design, physical dimensions, metal and plastics materials, to Pajunks monopolar ceramic/ polyamid tip electrodes marketed under 510(k) number K053282, K033249 and are intended to be used with Pajunks Modular Valve handle system with different interchangeble fixation methods (click-screw, Luer, M8x1) cleared for market under K011997.
#### Technological Equivalence
| | Predicate device | Subject device | Predicate device |
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| | K033249, K053282 | K062047 | K011997 |
| Shape of electrode tip<br>tip | grasping forceps,<br>biopsy, clamps and<br>scissors, hook, right-<br>angle, spatula, knife,<br>45°, needle | Retractable/ extendable:<br>hook, right-angle,<br>spatula, knife. 45°,<br>needle<br>Suction/ Irrigation:<br>grasping forceps,<br>biopsy, clamps and<br>scissors, hook, right-<br>angle, spatula, knife,<br>45°, needle | Not applicable |
| Connector | M8 x 1 or Luer or click-<br>screw | M8 x 1 or Luer or click-<br>screw | M8 x 1 or Luer or click-<br>screw |
| Features | Coagulation<br>Suction/ irrigation | Suction/ Irrigation<br>Coagulation<br>Retraction/ Extension | Suction/ Irrigation<br>Coagulation |
#### Sterilization
Pajunks HF Electrodes are supplied non-sterile. They have to be sterilized before initial use and before each further use. They can be sterilized up to five times (validation report in sect. 14 of this submission).
#### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility information for Pajunk's adaptable and retractable HF is located in Section 15.0 of this submission.
#### Indications for use
Pajunks HF Electrodes are instruments insulated for optional monopolar coagulation which enable a surgeon to grasp, manipulate, dissect, retrieve, biopsy, cut or coagulate internal tissue or organs while performing laparoscopic procedures.
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## Conclusion:
The comparison between the predicate devices and the proposed device demonstrates that The companson between the predicate devices and the proposed and substantially equivalent to Pajunks predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT - 5 2006
Pajunk GmbH % Mr. Christian Quass Director Regulatory Affairs Karl-Hall-Strasse 01 78187 Geisingen Germany
Re: K062047
Trade/Device Name: Pajunks HF Electrodes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: September 25, 2006 Received: September 27, 2006
Dear Mr. Quass:
We have reviewed your 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. Iisting 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Codc of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FIDA 's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set
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forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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 (240) 276-0115. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
Barbave Buchum
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| 510(k) Number: | K062047 |
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| Device Name: | Pajunks HF Electrodes |
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**Pajunks HF Electrodes** are instruments insulated for optional monopolar coagulation which
enable a surgeon to grasp, manipulate, dissect, retrieve, biopsy, cut or coagulate internal tissue
or organs while performing laparoscopic procedures.
| Prescription Use<br>(Per 21 CFR 801.109) | <b>X</b> AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use<br>(21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.