K Number
K040163
Date Cleared
2004-04-16

(81 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4300
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
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Intended Use

The Microvascular Anastomotic COUPLER is to be used in the anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures.

Device Description

The device is a sterile (gamma irradiation), single-use, implantable pair of rings molded out of high density polyethylene with six stainless steel pins on each of the ring. A probe-holder feature is molded on each of the paired rings to be a point of attachment for a sensor/probe at the site of anastomosis.

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) premarket notification for the Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler and does not contain information regarding acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets said criteria.

The document outlines the device's indications for use, technological comparison to a predicate device (GEM Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler; K861985), and asserts substantial equivalence in terms of biocompatibility, manufacturing, performance, sterilization, shelf life, packaging, safety, and efficacy to the predicate device.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information from the given text.

§ 878.4300 Implantable clip.

(a)
Identification. An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.(b)
Classification. Class II.