The OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System is indicated for the fixation of surgical mesh to tissues during open surgical procedures, such as hernia repair.

Device Description

The OptiFix" Open Absorbable Fixation System, hereinafter referred to as "OptiFix" Open", is a sterile (via gamma) single use device that is comprised of a deployment component and an absorbable fastener component. The device delivers 20 synthetic absorbable fasteners via a curved shaft. The shaft of the OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System is 27cm in length. The fasteners are 6.7mm in length, are manufactured from Poly (D, L)-lactide and are dyed with D & C Violet No. 2.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document does not describe the acceptance criteria of an AI device, but rather a medical device (OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System). It outlines the performance data required to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device for this non-AI medical device. Therefore, I cannot generate the requested information about acceptance criteria and studies for an AI device based on this input.

The document discusses various tests for the OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System, including:

Biocompatibility testing: This evaluated the absorbable fasteners (long-term implants) and the deployment component (transient tissue contact) against ISO 10993-1. All samples met acceptance criteria.
Product Testing: This included performance and functional testing (Actuation (trigger) Torque, Fastener Deployment, Fastener Gap Height, Ball Burst Testing, Single Fastener Pullout (Pluck) Force) and Resorption Profile Assessment (Physical Properties, Mechanical Shear Force). All samples met established acceptance criteria.

The document states that animal studies and clinical studies were not performed for the proposed device, nor for the predicate device. The in vivo performance was supported by studies on previously cleared reference devices. Electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and software verification/validation were not applicable as the device is not electro-mechanical and does not contain software.

Summary

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

April 11, 2017

C.R. Bard Incorporated Ms. Katherine Earle Regulatory Affairs Specialist 100 Crossings Boulevard Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

Re: K163698

Trade/Device Name: Optifix Open Absorbable Fixation System - 20 Absorbable Fasteners Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4750 Regulation Name: Implantable Staple Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GDW Dated: December 27, 2016 Received: December 29, 2016

Dear Ms. Earle:

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.

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Sincerely.

David Krause -S

for Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. 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) K163698

Device Name

OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System is indicated for the fixation of surgical mesh to tissues during open surgical procedures, such as hernia repair.

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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Section 5 510(k) Summary

I. SUBMITTER

Davol Inc. 100 Crossings Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886

Contact Person:	Katherine Earle
	Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Phone:	(401) 825-8450
Fax:	(401) 825-8765
E-mail:	katherine.earle@crbard.com

Date Prepared: December 27, 2016

II. DEVICE

Name of Device:	OptiFix™ Open Absorbable Fixation System
Product Code:	0113320
Common or Usual Name:	Implantable Staple
Classification Name:	Implantable Staple (21 CFR §878.4750)
Regulatory Class:	II
Product Code:	GDW

III. PREDICATE DEVICE

The predicate device for this submission is the OptiFix™ Absorbable Fixation System (K142873), cleared March 12, 2015; marketed by Davol, Inc. This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.

The reference devices used in this submission are the following:

Davol Absorbable Fastener System SorbaFix™ (K082396), cleared January 2, 2009 .
OptiFix™ Absorbable Fixation System (K132134), cleared December 2, 2013 ●

IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

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V. INDICATIONS FOR USE

The OptiFix" Open Absorbable Fixation System is indicated for the fixation of surgical mesh to tissues during open surgical procedures, such as hernia repair.

The Indications for Use statement for the proposed device falls within the indications for use of the predicate device. The proposed and predicate devices have the same intended use.

VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE

The fixation of surgical mesh to tissues during open surgical procedures, such as hernia repair using the mechanical actuation (trigger) force to guide the fastener and launch the implant is the operating principle for both the proposed and predicate devices.

The proposed and predicate devices are based on the following similar elements:

Deployment component - mechanical component used to position and launch the fastener (implant) into tissue, consisting of a shaft connected to an ergonomic handle and integrated user-controller trigger.
Fastener component -absorbable component composed of Poly (D, L)-lactide, used to ● fixate surgical mesh to tissue.

The following differences exist between the proposed and predicate devices:

The handle configuration of the proposed device is rotated 180° compared to the predicate device
The deployment shaft of the proposed device is shorter in length (27 cm) compared to the deployment shaft of the predicate device (39cm).
The deployment shaft of the proposed device has a 35° permanent angle, whereas the ● predicate device has a straight deployment shaft.

VII. PERFORMANCE DATA

The following performance data is provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.

Performance standards

No performance standards have been established for this device under Section 514 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Biocompatibility testing

The biocompatibility evaluation for the OptiFix™ Open device was conducted in accordance with FDA Guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", June 16, 2016; and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA.

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The absorbable fasteners are determined to be long term implants (>30 days) and are supported by the biocompatibility testing listed below.

Cytotoxicity ●
Sensitization ●
Intracutaneous Reactivity ●
Single-does Systemic Toxicity ●
Rabbit Pyrogenicity
. 14-Day Repeat Dose Intravenous Toxicity
Genotoxicity
. Chronic Toxicity, 13 weeks
Implantation, 4 weeks
. Implantation, 8 weeks
Implantation, 12 weeks
Implantation, 26 weeks
Implantation, 52 weeks ●

The deployment component of the proposed OptiFix™ Open device is determined to be tissue contacting for a duration of less than 24 hours, and has been supported by the biocompatibility testing as listed below.

Cytotoxicity ●
All samples tested met the acceptance criteria and the proposed OptiFix™ Open device is biocompatible for its intended use.

Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

The proposed OptiFix "Open device is not an electro-mechanical medical device nor is it a medical system, therefore this section does not apply.

Software Verification and Validation Testing

The proposed OptiFix" Open device does not contain software; therefore this section does not apply.

Product Testing

The following non-clinical tests were completed for the proposed and predicate device. The OptiFix "Open device passed all the test requirements and demonstrated substantial equivalence to the test results of the predicate device.

· Performance and Functional testing of the OptiFix™ Open device
- Actuation (trigger) Torque ●
- Fastener Deployment
- Fastener Gap Height
- Ball Burst Testing
- Single Fastener Pullout (Pluck) Force

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· Resorption Profile Assessment of the OptiFix™ Open fastener
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Shear Force

All samples tested met the established acceptance criteria.

Animal Study

Animal studies were not performed on the proposed device for this submission. Based on identical materials and substantially equivalent mechanical strengths measured at the bench level, the in vivo safety and performance of the proposed device was evaluated via the animal and histological studies conducted on the reference devices: Davol Absorbable Fastener System - SorbaFix" (K082396) and OptiFix " Absorbable Fixation System (K132134), which were used to support the predicate OptiFix " Absorbable Fixation System (K142873).

Clinical Studies

Clinical studies were not performed for the submission of this proposed device nor were clinical studies performed for the predicate device.

VIII. CONCLUSIONS

The proposed OptiFix™ Open device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device for the following reasons:

A) The same intended use as the predicate device.
B) Similar technological characteristics as the predicate device such as: the fastener delivery system, deployment device trigger, and the fastener dimensions, shape/design and material.
C) The same principle of operation.

The comparative analysis, see Table 5-1 below, as well as the bench and preclinical testing results demonstrate that the proposed OptiFix™ Open device performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.

DeviceFeatures	Proposed deviceOptiFix™ Open	Predicate deviceOptiFix™ (K142873)
Intended Use	Same as predicate	Soft tissue fixation
Indication forUse	Indicated for the fixation ofsurgical mesh to tissues duringopen surgical procedures, such ashernia repair.	Indicated for the approximation ofsoft tissue and fixation of surgicalmesh to tissues during open orlaparoscopic surgical procedures,such as hernia repair

Table 5-1: Device Substantial Equivalence - General Characteristics
DeviceFeatures	Proposed deviceTMOptiFixTM Open	Predicate deviceTMOptiFixTM (K142873)
FastenerMaterial	Same as predicate	Poly (D,L) – Lactide
Fastener VioletDye	Same as predicate	D & C Violet No. 2 conforms to 21CFR § 74.1602(a)(1) and (b)
Fastener BodyContact	Same as predicate	Long term implant (>30 days)contacting tissue and/or bone
FastenerShape/Design	Same as predicateImage: Purple fastener pointing down	Push Tack with retention featureson endImage: Purple fastener pointing down
OverallFastenerDimensions	Same as predicate	6.7mm overall fastener lengthFastener head: 3.7 mm length; 3.5mm thickness
FastenerManufacturingMethod	Same as predicate	Injection - Molded
FastenerAbsorptionTime	Same as predicate	360 days
FastenerQuantity perDevice	20 fasteners	15 & 30 fasteners
FastenerDeliverySystem	Same as predicate	Push – Impact tube pushesfasteners forward over a guidewire
DeploymentComponentConfiguration	Image: Deployment Component Configuration	Image: Deployment Component Configuration
DeploymentComponentShaft Length	27cm in length	39cm in length
DeploymentComponentShaft Angle	35°	None
DeploymentComponentBody Contact	Same as predicate	Transient use – Less than 24 hourduration
DeviceSterilization	Same as predicate	Gamma Irradiation(25 - 40 kGy)
DeviceFeatures	Proposed deviceOptiFix™ Open	Predicate deviceOptiFix™ (K142873)
DevicePackaging	Device is placed into a PETG(Polyethylene terephthalateGlycol-modified) thermoformedtray which is inserted into a foilpouch, sealed and placed into anSBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate)paperboard printed shelf carton.	Device is placed into an SBS(Solid Bleached Sulfate) cardboardinsert which is inserted into a foilpouch, sealed and then placed intoan SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate)paperboard printed shelf carton.

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Regulation Number and Section

§ 878.4750 Implantable staple.

(a)
Identification. An implantable staple is a staple-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.(b)
Classification. Class II.