(99 days)
UniSilk is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.
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The provided text is a 510(k) premarket notification letter from the FDA regarding the UniSilk surgical suture. It establishes substantial equivalence but does not contain any information about acceptance criteria, device performance metrics, study design, sample sizes, expert qualifications, or ground truth establishment relevant to AI/ML device evaluation.
Therefore, I cannot fulfill your request for the detailed information about acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them, as none of that information is present in the provided document. The document pertains to a traditional medical device (suture) and its regulatory clearance, not an AI/ML diagnostic or prognostic tool.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC - 1 2004
Mr. Mohammed Azeez M.Sc., Quality Assurance Manager United Medical Industries Co. Ltd. (Unimed) P.O. Box-51871, Riyadh - 11553 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Re: K042282
Trade/Device Name: UniSilk Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5030 Regulation Name: Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAP Dated: November 7, 2004 Received: November 9, 2004
Dear Mr. Azeez:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave teviewed your becamed the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate To use stated in the clerosue) to regally the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to comments that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. de rices that have been recuire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, morelore, manov of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controll profitering 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 If your device is elaboried (soo are rols. 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. 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 Orth 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) 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 (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Miriam C. Provost
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
ko42282 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
UniSilk
Indications for Use: UniSilk is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.
Prescription Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Miriam C. Provost
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
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§ 878.5030 Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture.
(a)
Identification. Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible multifilament thread composed of an organic protein called fibroin. This protein is derived from the domesticated speciesBombyx mori (B. mori ) of the familyBombycidae. Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture meets the United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) monograph requirements for Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture (class I). Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture may be braided or twisted; it may be provided uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA listed color additive.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.