K Number
K070894
Device Name
TEPHAFLEX SURGICAL MESH
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2007-04-13

(14 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.3300
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is intended wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and sacral colposuspension.
Device Description
TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is to be used wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and sacral colposuspension.
More Information

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No
The 510(k) summary describes a surgical mesh and its intended use for soft tissue reinforcement and hernia repair. There is no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any computational analysis of data. The performance studies focus on physical properties and mechanical strength.

Yes
The device is intended to reinforce soft tissues, repair hernias, and address other fascial defects, which are therapeutic interventions.

No

The device is a surgical mesh used to reinforce soft tissues and repair defects, not to diagnose a condition.

No

The device description clearly indicates it is a "Surgical Mesh," which is a physical implantable material, not software. The performance studies also describe physical testing of the mesh.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use/Indications for Use: The intended use clearly describes a surgical mesh used for reinforcing soft tissues and repairing defects within the body. This is a therapeutic or structural device, not a diagnostic one.
  • Device Description: The description reiterates the surgical application of the mesh.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Elements: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing diagnostic information about a patient's condition.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on physical and mechanical properties of the mesh, not diagnostic accuracy metrics like sensitivity, specificity, or AUC.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device does not fit that description.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is intended wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and sacral colposuspension.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

FTL

Device Description

TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is to be used wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and sacral colposuspension.

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

soft tissues, hernia or other fascial defects, vaginal, colon, rectal, pelvic floor, sacral

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 (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Physical testing was performed on the TephaFLEX® surgical mesh which determined the TephaFLEX mesh to be substantially equivalent to the mechanical strengths of the predicate devices under indication for use conditions.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K810428, K851086, K052225, K031995, K050332

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 878.3300 Surgical mesh.

(a)
Identification. Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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K070894

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APR 1 3 2007

840 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 tel: (617) 995-5400 fax: (617) 995-5401

Section X Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

Pursuant to §513(i)(3)(A) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Tepha, Inc. is submitting the following summary of information respecting safety and effectiveness:

Trade Name:TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh
Sponsor:Tepha, Inc.
840 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: 617.995.5400
Fax: 617.995.5401
Device Classification Name:CFR §878.3300
Absorbable Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) Surgical Mesh
Classification:According to Section 13 of the Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act, the device classification is Class II,
Performance Standards.
Predicate Devices:Ethicon, Inc. - Vicryl Mesh - K810428, K851086
Tepha, Inc. - TephaFLEX Absorbable Suture - K052225
MAST Biosurgery, Inc. - Surgi-Wrap Film - K031995,
K050332
Device Description:TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is to be used wherever
temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft
tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia
or other fascial defects that require the addition of a
reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired
surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the
following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and
rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and
sacral colposuspension.
Safety and Performance:Physical testing was performed on the TephaFLEX®
surgical mesh which determined the TephaFLEX mesh to
be substantially equivalent to the mechanical strengths of
the predicate devices under indication for use conditions.
Conclusion:Based on the indications for use, technological
characteristics, and safety and performance testing, the
TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh has been shown to be
substantially equivalent to predicate devices under the
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Tepha Incorporated % Ms. Mary P. LeGraw Director, Regulatory Affairs 840 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

APR 1 3 2007

Re: K070894

Trade/Device Name: TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FTL Dated: March 29, 2007 Received: March 30, 2007

Dear Ms. LeGraw:

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 forth in the quality systems (OS) 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours.

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 known):

Not Assigned

TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh Device Name:

Indications for Use:

TephaFLEX® Surgical Mesh is intended wherever temporary wound support is required, to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists or for the repair of hernia or other fascial defects that require the addition of a reinforcing or bridging material to obtain the desired surgical result. This includes, but is not limited to the following procedures: vaginal prolapse repair, colon and rectal prolapse repair, reconstruction of the pelvic floor and sacral colposuspension.

Nul

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

sion Signon of General, Restorative, d Neurological Devices

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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