ReliaTack Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Reloadable Tacks
K151659 · Covidien, LLC · GDW · Jul 17, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
| Record ID | K151659 |
| Device Name | ReliaTack Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Reloadable Tacks |
| Applicant | Covidien, LLC |
| Product Code | GDW · General, Plastic Surgery |
| Decision Date | Jul 17, 2015 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4750 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks is indicated for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in various minimally invasive and open surgical procedures such as hernia repair.
Device Story
ReliaTack™ is a sterile, single-use, reloadable fixation device used by surgeons in minimally invasive or open procedures to attach prosthetic mesh to soft tissue. The device utilizes absorbable synthetic polyester copolymer (PGLA) tacks. The system consists of an articulating handle and reloadable cartridges containing either 5 or 8 tacks. The primary modification from the predicate is the tack length (increased from 5.1mm to 7.0mm) to provide 'deep purchase' fixation. The device is operated manually by the surgeon; the handle articulates to facilitate tack placement. The output is the mechanical fixation of mesh to tissue. Benefits include secure prosthetic attachment during hernia repair. No software or AI components are involved.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was used to demonstrate substantial equivalence. Evidence consists of bench testing (trigger force, joint strength, insertion/removal force, shear force, tack strength/mass loss) and ex vivo porcine tissue testing (torque requirements). Biocompatibility was confirmed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Synthetic polyester copolymer (PGLA) dyed with D&C Violet No. 2. Principle: Mechanical fixation via absorbable tacks. Form factor: Articulating, reloadable handle. Sterilization: Sterile, single-use. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 compliant. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, including hernia repair.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An implantable staple is a staple-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.
Predicate Devices
- ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Standard Purchase Absorbable Tacks (K140609)
Related Devices
- K140609 — RELIATACK ARTICULATING RELOADABLE FIXATION DEVICE WITH STANDARD PURCHASE ABSORBLE TACKS · Covidien · Apr 9, 2014
- K123109 — ABSORBATACK 5MM SINGLE USE ABSORBABLE FIXATION DEVICE · Covidien · Oct 23, 2012
- K091900 — ABSORBATACK 5MM SINGLE USE ABSORBABLE FIXATION DEVICE · Covidien Lp, Formerly Registered AS United States · Jul 16, 2009
- K153202 — iMESH Tacker · Thd Lap · Mar 24, 2016
- K110728 — IMESH TACKER · Easylap , Ltd. · Jun 8, 2011
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Covidien LLC Ms. Mary Mellows Regulatory Affairs Product Manager 60 Middleton Avenue North Haven, Connecticut 06473
Re: K151659
Trade/Device Name: ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4750 Regulation Name: Implantable Staple Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GDW Dated: June 18, 2015 Received: June 18, 2015
July 17, 2015
Dear Ms. Mellows:
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, 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 yours,
# Joshua C. Nipper -S
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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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES<br>Food and Drug Administration<br>Indications for Use | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120<br>Expiration Date: January 31, 2017<br>See PRA Statement below. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known) | K151659 |
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Device Name
Belia Tack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is intended for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissies in various minimally invasive and open surgical procedures such as hernia repair.
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ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks June 18, 2015 Covidien -Page 36 of 116 Special 510(k)
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
#### Date Prepared:
June 18, 2015
# Submitter:
Covidien 60 Middletown Avenue North Haven, CT 06473
# Contact:
Mary Mellows Regulatory Affairs Product Manager Telephone: (203) 492-5284 (203) 492-5029 Fax: mary.e.mellows@medtronic.com Email:
#### Name of Device:
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep<br>Purchase Absorbable Tacks |
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| Common Name: | Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples |
| Classification Name: | Staples, Implantable<br>a. Panel number and product code: 79 GDW<br>b. Regulation number: 21 CFR 878.4750 |
| Predicate Device: | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Standard<br>Purchase Absorbable Tacks |
| Common Name: | Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples |
| Classification Name: | Staples, Implantable |
| Classification Name: | Staples, Implantable |
| | a. Panel number and product code: 79 GDW |
| | b. Regulation number: 21 CFR 878.4750 |
| 510(k) Number: | K140609 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien |
#### Device Description:
The ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device is a reloadable sterile, single use device for fixation of prosthetic material, such as mesh, to soft tissue. The tack is constructed of an for mxaller synthetic polyester copolymer derived from lactic and glycolic acid and is dyed with D&C Violet No. 2. The device is offered as a stand-alone reloadable handle pre-packaged with:
#### K140609:
- Three, single use, ReliaTack™ reloads with 10 Standard Purchase (5.1mm) absorbable . (PGLA) tacks
Or Proposed
- One, single use, ReliaTack™ reload with 5 Deep Purchase (7.0mm) absorbable (PGLA) . tacks & three, single use, ReliaTack™ reloads with 8 Deep Purchase (7.0mm) absorbable (PGLA) tacks
Single use reloads can be packaged separately in the following configurations:
#### K140609:
- one ReliaTack™ reload with 5 Standard Purchase (5.1mm) absorbable (PGLA) tacks .
- one ReliaTack™ reload with 10 Standard Purchase (5.1mm) absorbable (PGLA) tacks . Or
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Proposed
- one ReliaTack™ reload with 5 Deep Purchase (7.0mm) absorbable (PGLA) tacks .
- one ReliaTack™ reload with 8 Deep Purchase (7.0mm) absorbable (PGLA) tacks .
#### Intended Use:
The ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks is indicated for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue in various minimally invasive and open surgical procedures such as hernia repair.
#### Technological and Performance Characteristics:
The ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks is substantially equivalent to the predicate ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Standard Purchase Absorbable Tacks in regard to the fixation technologies employed.
Qualitative and quantitative data were obtained and used to compare the ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks to the predicate ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Standard Purchase Absorbable Tacks (K140609).
All aspects were found to be identical, with the exception of the following characteristics:
- 1. The length of the ReliaTack™ Absorbable Tack:
- Predicate (K140609) ReliaTack™ Standard Purchase Absorbable Tacks = 5.1mm ●
- Proposed ReliaTack™ Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks = 7.0mm .
- 2. The length of the ReliaTack™ Single Use Reload
- Predicate (K140609) ReliaTack™ Standard Purchase 5 Tack Reload = 2.062 in. .
- Predicate (K140609) ReliaTack™ Standard Purchase 10 Tack Reload = 3.102 in. .
- Proposed ReliaTack™ Deep Purchase 5 Tack Reload = 2.495 in. .
- Proposed ReliaTack™ Deep Purchase 8 Tack Reload = 3.348 in. .
The design differences were found to have no impact on safety or performance. This was established through applicable design verification activities that showed conformance to applicable technical design specifications and performance requirements, applicable medical device performance standards, and other nonclinical testing.
# Tests performed to evaluate and compare technological and performance characteristics:
- 1. Bench tests using simulated tissue medium and mesh were performed to evaluate the following technological and performance characteristics in order to show the equivalence of the proposed device to the predicate device (K140609):
- Trigger firing force �
- Joint strength (hyper-articulation and de-articulation) .
- . Insertion/removal force
- Load/unload force .
- . Media shear force
- Tack shear strength loss .
- . Tack mass loss
- 2. Ex vivo tests using porcine tissue were performed to evaluate the following performance characteristics:
- Torque required to drive tacks into tissue ●
- 3. Usability Tests
- 4. Biocompatibility tests in accordance with ISO Standard 10993-1 were performed to confirm that all components of the ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device
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with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks are comprised of materials that are in accordance with ISO Standard 10993-1 for their intended patient contact profile.
This premarket submission did not rely on the assessment of clinical performance data to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion:
Through the comparison of technological and performance characteristics and the results of evaluation testing, the ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Deep Purchase Absorbable Tacks was found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, ReliaTack™ Articulating Reloadable Fixation Device with Standard Purchase Absorbable Tacks (K140609).