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The World Wide Medical Technologies Anchor Marker and Marker Strand intended use is to, provide radiopaque markers for clearer identification of anatomic regions by providing reference positions around a proposed treatment site. They are indicated for use in brachytherapy, soft tissue or organ tissue but should not be used during cardiovascular or neurological procedures
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The provided document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a device called "Worldwide Medical Technologies, Anchor Marker, Marker and MarkerStrand." This type of document does not typically contain the detailed study information required to answer your questions about acceptance criteria and study design.
The 510(k) process primarily evaluates substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, rather than requiring new clinical trials to establish safety and effectiveness for every submission. As such, the letter confirms clearance based on regulatory equivalency, not on a detailed analysis of performance against specific acceptance criteria from a new clinical study.
Therefore, I cannot extract the requested information regarding acceptance criteria and detailed study data from this document. This information would typically be found in the 510(k) submission itself, which is not publicly available in this format, or in associated scientific publications if such studies were performed and published.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN - 8 2009
Mr. Wayne Richardson
Director of Quality, Regulatory Affairs
Biocompatibles, Inc.
Worldwide Medical Technologies
115 Hurley Road
OXFORD CT 06478
Re: K083274
Trade/Device Name: Worldwide Medical Techologies, Anchor Marker, Marker and
MarkerStrand
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5730
Regulation Name: Radionuclide brachytherapy source
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: KXK
Dated: November 5, 2008
Received: November 6, 2008
Dear Mr. Richardson:
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, Dr to 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, isting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbrandi, if 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 . If and
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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 Ar any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must contributions with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Darp); 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.
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 one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:
| 21 CFR 876.xxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology | 240-276-0115 |
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| 21 CFR 884.xxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 894.xxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics' (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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/odrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
Joque In Whang
Joyce M. Whang, Ph.D. Acting Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K083274
WorldWide Medical Technologies Anchor Marker Device Name:
WorldWide Medical Technologies Marker Strand
WorldWide Medical Technologies Marker
Indications for Use:
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The World Wide Medical Technologies Anchor Marker and Marker Strand intended use is to, provide radiopaque markers for clearer identification of anatomic regions by providing reference positions around a proposed treatment site.
They are indicated for use in brachytherapy, soft tissue or organ tissue but should not be used during cardiovascular or neurological procedures a
| Prescription Use X (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) | |
| Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | K083274 |
§ 892.5730 Radionuclide brachytherapy source.
(a)
Identification. A radionuclide brachytherapy source is a device that consists of a radionuclide which may be enclosed in a sealed container made of gold, titanium, stainless steel, or platinum and intended for medical purposes to be placed onto a body surface or into a body cavity or tissue as a source of nuclear radiation for therapy.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A prostate seeding kit intended for use with a radionuclide brachytherapy source only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.