K Number
K160705
Device Name
Y.JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Fixation Suture,
Date Cleared
2016-11-23

(254 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4840
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is intended for use in soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
Device Description
Y . JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD synthetic absorbable PDO suture is made of polydioxanone. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. It degrades and dissolves over time in tissue. Each dyed (violet) suture has uni-directional barbs along the axis of the suture monofilament without needle attachment. The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD Synthetic Absorbable PDO suture approximates tissues without the need to tie surgical knots, because of the presence of barbs on the suture surface which imbed in the tissues after precise placement by the surgeon. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of: - absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture - absorbable PLGA cone with each suture - disposable polycarbonate hub which has no patient contact
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the material properties and mechanical function of a barbed suture, with no mention of AI or ML.

No
The device is described as an absorbable suture used for soft tissue approximation, which is a structural material for surgical closure rather than a device for treating a disease or condition.

No.
The device is a surgical suture used for tissue approximation, not for diagnosing conditions.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components made of materials like polydioxanone and polycarbonate, indicating it is a physical medical device, not software-only.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Description and Intended Use: The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is a surgical suture intended for soft tissue approximation within the body. It is a physical device used during a surgical procedure, not for analyzing samples outside the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples, reagents, or laboratory procedures typically associated with IVDs.

The device is a surgical implant/device used directly on the patient's tissue.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is intended for use in soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.

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

NEW

Device Description

Y . JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD synthetic absorbable PDO suture is made of polydioxanone. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. It degrades and dissolves over time in tissue. Each dyed (violet) suture has uni-directional barbs along the axis of the suture monofilament without needle attachment. The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD Synthetic Absorbable PDO suture approximates tissues without the need to tie surgical knots, because of the presence of barbs on the suture surface which imbed in the tissues after precise placement by the surgeon. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of:

  • absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture
  • absorbable PLGA cone with each suture
  • disposable polycarbonate hub which has no patient contact

The environment for use of this device is in a medical professional facility, such as a hospital, clinic or specialty treatment center.

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 tissue

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

medical professional facility, such as a hospital, clinic or specialty treatment center.

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)

The data presented in this 510(k) encompasses biocompatibility, sterilization, shelf-life, and characterization testing of the suture design.

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.

K080985, K130191, K031216, K123877

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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§ 878.4840 Absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture.

(a)
Identification. An absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture is an absorbable, flexible, sterile, monofilament thread prepared from polyester polymer poly (p-dioxanone) and is intended for use in soft tissue approximation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and ophthalmic surgery. It may be coated or uncoated, undyed or dyed, and with or without a standard needle attached.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for the 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.

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

November 23, 2016

Y. Jacobs Medical, Inc. c/o Ms. Meredith May, M.S., RAC Empirical Consulting 4628 Northpark Drive Colorado Spring, Colorado 80918

Re: K160705

Trade/Device Name: Y Jacobs Young's Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Fixation Suture Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4840 Regulation Name: Absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEW Dated: October 24, 2016 Received: October 26, 2016

Dear Ms. May:

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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.

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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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

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Sincerely yours,

David Krause -S

Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. for

Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K160705

Device Name Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is intended for use in soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Submitter's Name:Y. JACOBS MEDICAL Inc.
Submitter's Address:(Nonhyeon-dong) 6F Sangkyung Bldg. 669 Seolleung-ro,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
Submitter's Telephone:+82 2-546-0715
Contact Person:Meredith L. May MS, RAC
Empirical Consulting LLC
719.337.7579
Date Summary was Prepared:10-Mar-2016
Trade or Proprietary Name:Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD
Common or Usual Name:Absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture
Classification:Class II per 21 CFR §878.4840
Product Code:NEW
Classification Panel:Division of General and Plastic Surgery.

Description of the Device Subject to Premarket Notification

Y . JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD synthetic absorbable PDO suture is made of polydioxanone. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. It degrades and dissolves over time in tissue. Each dyed (violet) suture has uni-directional barbs along the axis of the suture monofilament without needle attachment. The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD Synthetic Absorbable PDO suture approximates tissues without the need to tie surgical knots, because of the presence of barbs on the suture surface which imbed in the tissues after precise placement by the surgeon. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture. Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD consists of:

  • absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) suture
  • absorbable PLGA cone with each suture ●
  • disposable polycarbonate hub which has no patient contact ●

The environment for use of this device is in a medical professional facility, such as a hospital, clinic or specialty treatment center.

Indications for Use

The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is intended for use in soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.

Technological Characteristics

Y . JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is a Synthetic Absorbable Monofilament made from the following materials:

  • Suture: Absorbable PDO with D&C Violet No.2
  • Cone: PLGA (82% L-Lactide, 18% Glycolide) ●
  • HUB: Polycarbonate

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Y.JACOBS MEDICAL The subject and predicate devices have nearly identical technological characteristics and the minor differences do not affect substantial equivalence. Specifically, the following characteristics are identical between the subject and predicates:

  • Indications for Use ●
  • Materials of manufacture .

Table 5-1 Primary Predicate Device

510k NumberTrade or Proprietary or Model NameManufacturer
K080985QuillTM Self-Retaining System (SRS)Surgical Specialties Corp.

Table 5-2 Additional Predicate Device

510k NumberTrade or Proprietary or Model NameManufacturer
K130191MINTTMHansbiomed Corp.
K031216MonoPlus Poly-p-dioxanone
absorbable sutureAesculap, Inc.
K123877QuillTM PDO Knotless-Tissue Closure
Device, Variable LoopAngiotech

Performance Data

The data presented in this 510(k) encompasses biocompatibility, sterilization, shelf-life, and characterization testing of the suture design.

Summary of Substantial Equivalence

Based on the comparison, as well as the information and data provided in the submission we have demonstrated that the Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD has been shown to be as substantially equivalent for the proposed Intended and Indications for Use as the legally marketed predicate devices. Therefore, we conclude that the proposed Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD suture is substantially equivalent to those predicate devices.

Conclusion

The Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD has the same intended use. material composition (PDO and dye) as the Quill™ Self-Retaining System (SRS) (K080985) and the MINTTM (K130191), MonoPlus Poly-p-dioxanone absorbable suture (K031216), Quill™ PDO Knotless-Tissue Closure Device, Variable Loop (K123877). In addition, K080985 and K130191, K031216 and K123877 are similar design with respect to the barbs and knot or its alternatives for fixation to tissue as the predicates.

Therefore, the Y. JACOBS YOUNG'S THREAD is substantially equivalent to Quill™ Self-Retaining System (SRS) comprised of PDO (K080985) and MINT1M (K130191), MonoPlus Poly-p-dioxanone absorbable suture (K031216), Quill™ PDO Knotless-Tissue Closure Device, Variable Loop (K123877).