K Number
K012199
Device Name
DIGICAP
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2001-12-19

(159 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4800
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove. 1. Intended to provide needlestick and suture/scalpel protection during a variety of surgical procedures. DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove. It is used on the finger or thumb of the non-dominant hand usually used to retract, stabilize, compress, and position tissue during surgical procedures. 2. Facilitate suture handling and placement.
Device Description
The DigiCAP is an accessory to surgeon's gloves. This product is made from a resin and is of a rigid configuration whereas surgeons gloves are usually prepared from latex or vinyl materials.
More Information

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No
The summary describes a physical, non-electronic device (a finger guard) and contains no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or data analysis.

No

The device is described as a protective accessory for surgeon's gloves, intended to prevent needlesticks and facilitate suture handling. Its primary function is protection and assistance during surgical procedures, not to treat or cure a disease or condition.

No
The device is described as a protective finger guard accessory to a surgeon's glove for protection during surgical procedures and to facilitate suture handling and placement. It does not mention detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any condition.

No

The device description explicitly states it is made from a resin and is a rigid configuration, indicating it is a physical hardware accessory, not software.

Based on the provided information, the DigiCap™ device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
  • DigiCap™ Function: The DigiCap™ is described as a protective finger guard accessory for a surgeon's glove. Its intended use is to provide physical protection and facilitate suture handling during surgical procedures. It does not involve testing samples from the body.

The description clearly indicates a physical barrier and tool for surgical manipulation, not a diagnostic test.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove.

  1. Intended to provide needlestick and suture/scalpel protection during a variety of surgical procedures. DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove. It is used on the finger or thumb of the non-dominant hand usually used to retract, stabilize, compress, and position tissue during surgical procedures.
  2. Facilitate suture handling and placement.

Product codes

KGO

Device Description

The DigiCAP is made from a resin and is of a rigid configuration. From the intended use, it is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove, used on the finger or thumb of the non-dominant hand.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

Finger or thumb

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Surgeons / Surgical procedures

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies

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Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

K003063, K992539

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 878.4800 Manual surgical instrument for general use.

(a)
Identification. A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892 of this chapter.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

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DEC 1 9 2001

K012199

XII. SAFE MEDICAL DEVICES ACT OF 1990 SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS. Sept. 10, 1996. [Separate Pages]

I.* Submitter: Dr. Syed Rizvi, Humana USA, Inc., Reno, Nevada. Ph: 661-761-9771.

II. Classification Names and Numbers: Accessory to surgeon's gloves, KGO.

III. Common/Usual Name: Accessory to Surgeon's gloves.

IV. Proprietary Names: DigiCAP™

V. Establishment Registration Number: In progress

VI. Classification: Surgeon's gloves were classified by the General and Plastic Surgery Panel under CFR 878.4460 and are Class I, restricted.

VII. Substantial Equivalence: The DigiCap™ is an accessory to surgeon's gloves, Code HGO, VII. Substantial Equivalent to the many surgeon's gloves cleared under the 510(k) process and is most similar to the "Gimbel Puncture Resistant Powder Free Surgical Glove cleared under K003063. It is also similar to the Percuguard cleared under K992539 but differs from it in that the It is also similar to the receard enceramination glove during injection and examination I credgand 13 milended for ass mand for use by surgeons during various surgical procedures.

The "510(k) "Substantial Equivalence" Decision-Making Process (Detailed) from ODE Guidance Memorandum #86-3 was followed as described below:

  1. These products have the same intended use, to provide protection of the patient and surgeon 1. These produces have needle-sticks and scalpel cuts during surgical procedures. Both provide a tough, repellant surface to protect the fingers of surgical personnel. Since the Dour provide a tooging top of the glove, it also protects the integrity of the glove to body fluids.

  2. The technological characteristics for this product are similar to those for the predicate devices and similar products currently on the market. This product, however, is made from a and - smillians presin and is of a rigid configuration whereas surgeons gloves are usually prepared from latex or vinyl materials. All materials are tested for biocompatibility.

  3. Descriptive information provided shows that the materials from which the DigiCAP is made provide the protection claimed and are substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to those of similar products, used for similar purposes, currently on the market.

  4. The FDA "Decision-Making Process" chart was also used and appears in Attachment V.

[End of Summary]

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC 1 9 2001

Humana USA, Incorporated C/O Dr. H.N. Dunning Dr. H.N. Dunning 8309 Bryant Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20817

Re: K012199

Trade/Device Name: Digicap Regulation Number: 878.4460 Regulation Name: Needle Accessory Regulatory Class: I Product Code: KGO Dated: October 30, 2001 Received: November 5, 2001

Dear Dr. Dunning:

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.

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 Code 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 FDA'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.

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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 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 11ms letter will and in your of 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 11 you distre up 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and the riot may of stance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Timothy Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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VIII.1 Indications for Use: [Separate Page]

510(k) Number: KO) 2199

Device Name: DigiCAP™

DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove.

  1. Intended to provide needlestick and suture/scalpel protection during a variety of surgical procedures. DigiCap™ is a protective finger guard accessory to the surgeon's glove. It is used on the finger or thumb of the non-dominant hand usually used to retract, stabilize, compress, and position tissue during surgical procedures.

  2. Facilitate suture handling and placement.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter Use__
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