K Number
K060172
Device Name
REMA SHAVER BLADES
Date Cleared
2006-05-31

(128 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.1100
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The REMA Shaver Blades are intended to provide shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures conducted by qualified surgeons.
Device Description
The REMA Shaver Blades consists of an outer tube with a hub and a rotating inner tube with a connector. The inner and outer tube consists of stainless steel. The hub and connector can consist of stainless steel or Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). The components are designed and intended to be operated exclusively as a unit.
More Information

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No
The device description and intended use are purely mechanical, and there are no mentions of AI, ML, image processing, or performance studies related to algorithmic performance.

No
The device is described as an instrument for shaving, cutting, and abrading bone and tissue during surgical procedures, which are mechanical actions rather than a therapeutic effect on a medical condition.

No

The REMA Shaver Blades are described as intended for "shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures." This indicates an interventional or surgical purpose, not a diagnostic one. No diagnostic functions like detecting, monitoring, or identifying diseases are mentioned.

No

The device description explicitly states it consists of physical components made of stainless steel and PPSU, which are hardware.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for "shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures." This describes a surgical tool used directly on a patient's body during a procedure.
  • Device Description: The description details the physical components of a surgical shaver blade, designed for mechanical action on tissue.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue samples) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information about a patient's health status, diagnosis, or treatment.

IVD devices are used to perform tests on samples taken from the body, not for direct surgical intervention.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The REMA Shaver Blades are intended to provide shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures conducted by qualified surgeons.

Product codes

HRX

Device Description

The REMA Shaver Blades consists of an outer tube with a hub and a rotating inner tube with a connector. The inner and outer tube consists of stainless steel. The hub and connector can consist of stainless steel or Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). The components are designed and intended to be operated exclusively as a unit.

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

bone and tissue (during arthroscopic surgical procedures)

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

qualified surgeons

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)

K023777, K953695, K955914, K901735, K963332, K943985, K990524, K041824, K030009

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 888.1100 Arthroscope.

(a)
Identification. An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for the following manual arthroscopic instruments: cannulas, currettes, drill guides, forceps, gouges, graspers, knives, obturators, osteotomes, probes, punches, rasps, retractors, rongeurs, suture passers, suture knotpushers, suture punches, switching rods, and trocars. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 888.9.

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510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

for

REMA Shaver Blades

February 20th, 2006

1. Submitter Information:

  • a. Manufacturer/ Applicant:
Manufacturer/ Applicant:MAY 3 1 2006
Name:REMA Medizintechnik GmbH
Address:In Breiten 10
D-78589 Duerbheim- Tuttlingen
Germany
Telephone:0049 7424-4064
Fax:0049 7424-501590
E-Mail:info@rema-surgery.com
  • b. Correspondent:
Name:Innovative Endoscopy Components, LLC
Address:731-733 Shotgun Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33326
Telephone:(954) 217-8780
Fax:(954) 217-8781
E-Mail:info@endoscopy.md
    1. Device Name:
Classification Name:Arthroscope Accessories
Classification Number:888.1100 Class II
Proprietary Name:REMA Shaver Blades

3. Predicate Device:

K023777, Arthronet Blackline Shaver Blades K953695, Smith & Nephew Dyonics Arthroscopic Blades K955914, Smith & Nephew Dyonics Arthroscopic Blades K901735, MicroAire Surgical Blades K963332, Stryker Shaver Blades K943985, Linvatec Shaver Blades K990524, Linvatec E9000 System K041824, NeXtra Arthroscopic Shaver K030009, Karl Storz Powershaver System S2

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    1. Description of Device:
      The REMA Shaver Blades consists of an outer tube with a hub and a rotating inner tube with a connector. The inner and outer tube consists of stainless steel. The hub and connector can consist of stainless steel or Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). The components are designed and intended to be operated exclusively as a unit.
    1. Indication for use:
      The REMA Shaver Blades are intended to provide shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures conducted by qualified surgeons.
    1. Description of safety and substantial equivalence:
      The biological safety of the REMA Shaver Blades has been defined through the selection of materials that demonstrated appropriate levels of biocompatibility, which constitute the building blocks of the proposed device.

These materials are similar or identical to those used for the manufacturing of the predicate devices as well as other brands legally sold in the USA.

    1. Summary:
      Biocompatibility, function, indications and designs have been developed to ensure the safety of this device and it is substantially equivalent to commercially approved shaver systems available for sale in the USA.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

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MAY 3 1 2006

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

REMA Medizintechnik GmbH % Innovative Endoscopy Components, LLC Mr. Florian Gruber 731-733 Shotgun Road Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33326

Re: K060172

Trade/Device Name: REMA Shaver System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRX Dated: May 18, 2006 Received: May 22, 2006

Dear Mr. Gruber:

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. 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

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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 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,

Q. Mall

Mark N. Melkerson 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

510(k) Number (if knówn): K060172 Device Name: REMA Shaver System Indications For Use:

The REMA Shaver Blades are intended to provide shaving, cutting and abrading of bone and tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures conducted by qualified surgeons.

AND/OR
Prescription Use
Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

Over-The-Counter Use ___________ (Part 21 CFR 801

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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