(115 days)
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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical function of the RF surgical tool and its reprocessing, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.
Yes
The device is described as an ablator and electrosurgical tool designed to resect, ablate, and excise soft tissue during surgery, which are therapeutic actions.
No
The device is described as a surgical tool for resecting, ablating, and excising soft tissue during arthroscopic surgery, indicating a therapeutic rather than a diagnostic function.
No
The device description clearly states it is a "radiofrequency (RF) surgical tool" and mentions a "generator or controller serves as the power unit," indicating it is a hardware device.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to "resect, ablate and excise soft tissue" during arthroscopic surgery. This is a direct surgical intervention on the patient's body.
- Device Description: The device is described as a "radiofrequency (RF) surgical tool" used for "removal and dissection of tissue." This further reinforces its role as a surgical instrument.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not perform any such analysis on specimens.
The device is clearly a surgical tool used in vivo (within the living body) for therapeutic purposes, not an in vitro diagnostic device used for analyzing samples outside the body.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators are intended to remove soft tissue and control bleeding by providing tissue ablation and coagulaiton utilizing high-frequency electrical current in patients requiring general or arthroscopic surgery. Reprocessed soft tissue ablators are to be used in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, wrist and elbow to resect, ablate and excise soft tissue.
Product codes
HRX, GEI
Device Description
Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions.
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
knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, wrist and elbow
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
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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
Bench and laboratory testing was conducted to demonstrate performance (safety and effectiveness) of the Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators. Biocompatibility. Validation of reprocessing Function test(s). Performance testing demonstrates that Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators perform as originally intended.
Key Metrics
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Predicate Device(s)
K000036, K000044, K000074, K000228, K000511, K000936, K001302, K001936, K943450, K955531, K960169, K962445, K963123, K963783, K964849, K971532, K973478, K974022, K981870, K992180, K992406, K992581, K992972
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.
(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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DEC 0 6 2001
K 012631
510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Submitter: | Alliance Medical Corporation
10232 South 51st Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85044 |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact: | Don Selvey
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
(480) 763-5300 |
| Date of | 9 August 2001 |
| preparation:
Name of device: | Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators |
| Common Name: | Soft Tissue Ablators |
| Classification
Name: | Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories |
| Reprocessed device(s): | |
| Manufacturer | Description | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1325-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1330-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1335-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1336-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1345-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3625-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3525-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3630-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3430-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3530-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2630-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2430-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2530-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 2723-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 2823-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 1115-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bisector | A 4330-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Straight | A 1125-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Straight | A 1130-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Angle | A 1225-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Angle | A 1230-01 |
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| Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225101 |
|---|---|---|
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Reversed Angled Side Effect Electrode | |
| (3.5mm) | 225112 | |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Angled End Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225104 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225301 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Angled Side Effect Electrode (21°, 3.5mm) | 225302 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ End Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225303 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Angled End Effect Electrode (21°, 3.5mm) | 225304 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ 90° Hook Electrode (3.5mm) | 225305 |
| Mitek® | VAPR™ Flexible Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225312 |
Predicate device(s):
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| K000036 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® ENTec™ ReFlex™ Wand |
|---|---|
| K000044 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Orthopedic Electrosurgery |
| System | |
| K000074 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Electrosurgery System |
| K000228 | ArthroCare® ENTec™ Surgery System |
| K000511 | ArthroCare® Orthopedic Electrosurgery System |
| K000936 | Mitek, VAPR™ 2.3mm Wedge Electrode |
| K001302 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Electrosurgery System |
| K001936 | ArthroCare ENTec® Surgery system, ArthroCare® |
| Orthopedic Surgery System, and ArthroCare® | |
| Electrosurgery System (Electrosurgery Systems) | |
| K943450 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Arthroscopic Electrosurgery |
| System 970 | |
| K955531 | ArthroCare® Bipolar Loop Electrosurgery System |
| K960169 | ArthroCare® Urologic Multi-electrode Electrosurgery |
| System | |
| K962445 | ArthroCare® Dental Wand Electrosugery System |
| K963123 | Arthrocare, ArthroCare® Arthroscopic Electrosurgery |
| System 980 (Model 2000) | |
| K963783 | Mitek, VAPR™ Electrosurgical System |
| K964849 | ArthroCare® Dermatology Electrosurgery System |
| K971532 | ArthroCare® Electrosurgery System |
| K973478 | ArthroCare®, AccENT Head and Neck Electrosurgery |
| System | |
| K974022 | Mitek, VAPR™ T Thermal Electrode |
| K981870 | ArthroCare® Visage Cosmetic Surgery System |
| K992180 | ArthroCare® Visage™ Cosmetic Surgery System |
| K992406 | Mitek, VAPR™ 2.3mm End Effect Electrode |
| K992581 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Orthopedic Electrosurgery |
| System | |
| K992972 | ArthroCare, ArthroCare® Electrosurgery System |
Device description:
Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions.
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- Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators are intended to remove soft tissue and Intended use: control bleeding by providing tissue ablation and coagulaiton utilizing high-frequency electrical current in patients requiring general or arthroscopic surgery. Reprocessed soft tissue ablators are to be used in patients requiring Indications arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, wrist and elbow statement: to resect, ablate and excise soft tissue. The design, materials, and intended use of the Reprocessed Soft Tissue Technological Ablators are identical to the predicate devices. The mechanism of action characteristics: of the Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablator is identical to the predicate devices in that the same standard mechanical design, materials, shapes and sizes are utilized. There are no changes to the claims, intended use, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, or method of operation. Bench and laboratory testing was conducted to demonstrate Performance data: performance (safety and effectiveness) of the Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators. Biocompatibility ● . Validation of reprocessing Function test(s) . Performance testing demonstrates that Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators perform as originally intended.
Conclusion:
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Alliance Medical Corporation concludes that the modified device (the Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablator) is safe, effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as described herein.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC 0 6 2001
Alliance Medical Corporation Mr. Don Selvey Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 10232 South 51ª Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044
Re: K012631
Trade Name: Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators Regulation Number: 888.1100, 878.4400 Regulation Name: Arthroscope, Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRX, GEI
Dated: November 13, 2001 Received: November 20, 2001
Dear Mr. Selvey:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have it viewed your boouse evermined the device is substantially equivalent (for the iteleficed above and we have done) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to may 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have May 26, 1970, the chartence with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and occh reclassified in accessarproval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, (Act) that do not require upper to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general thorefore, maniot the act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, Controls provisions or the rev 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 If your device to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can thay be subject to sacherital resillations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may ou found in the Ood ucements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean r lease oc devisou that I Dr Unesan that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dri has intace a and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any 1 odolar batates and registements, 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.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter will anow you've begal finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premated notification: "The 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 11 you desire specific acrison. I for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of additionally 21 31 31 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of Compliance at (301) 591-1007 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 Outler general manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance 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,
Susan Walker, MD
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Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if-known):
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KO12631
Device Name: Alliance Medical Corporation Reprocessed Soft Tissue Ablators
Indications for Use: Reprocessed soft tissue ablators are to be used in patients requiring Indications for Ose. "Reprocessed both assubtions as to to a common to resect, ablate and excise soft tissue.
| Manufacturer | Description | Model Number | Manufacturer | Description | Model Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1325-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 1115-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1330-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bisector | A 4330-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1335-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Straight | A 1125-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1336-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Straight | A 1130-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Right Angle | A 1345-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Angle | A 1225-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3625-01 | AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Angle | A 1230-01 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3525-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225101 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3630-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Reversed Angled Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225112 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3430-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Thermal Angled End Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225104 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Dome | A 3530-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225301 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2630-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Angled Side Effect Electrode (21°, 3.5mm) | 225302 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2430-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ End Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225303 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Bevel | A 2530-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Angled End Effect Electrode (21°, 3.5mm) | 225304 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 2723-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ 90° Hook Electrode (3.5mm) | 225305 |
| AthroCare® | Arthro Wand® Small Joint | A 2823-01 | Mitek® | VAPR™ Flexible Side Effect Electrode (3.5mm) | 225312 |
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Walker.
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K012631
Over-the-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Prescription Use (per 21 CFR 801.109)
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