K Number
K180351
Device Name
EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper
Date Cleared
2018-08-07

(180 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.1500
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use. The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is intended to be used with compatible systems for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including dissection, grasping, retraction, and bipolar coagulation of tissue.
Device Description
The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is a multiple-use, electrosurgical endoscopic instrument with a grasping tip to be used in conjunction with the da Vinci Xi (IS4000) and da Vinci X (IS4200) Systems and an external electrosurgical unit (ESU). Similar to the predicate device, the EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper consists of the housing, shaft, wrist, and tip. The shaft and wrist allow for different axes of rotation, and the instrument tip is used to interact with the patient tissue. In addition, the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper allows a user to select between two grip strength modes, DEFAULT and STRONG.
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The document describes a surgical instrument (grasper) and the surgical systems it is compatible with. The description focuses on mechanical and electrical functions, grip strength modes, and compatibility. There is no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any data-driven decision-making or analysis within the device's functionality as described in this summary. The performance studies described are standard design verification and validation tests, not studies related to AI/ML model performance.

Yes
The device is described as an instrument control system and a bipolar grasper used for various surgical procedures, including grasping, cutting, dissection, ligation, and electrosurgery, which are all therapeutic interventions aimed at treating a medical condition.

No

The device is an instrument control system and a surgical instrument (bipolar grasper) intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue (grasping, cutting, dissection, etc.) during various surgical procedures. Its purpose is to assist in performing surgical tasks, not to diagnose conditions.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a "multiple-use, electrosurgical endoscopic instrument with a grasping tip" and describes physical components like housing, shaft, wrist, and tip, indicating it is a hardware device.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to perform tests on samples taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information about a person's health. These tests are performed outside the body.
  • Device Function: The description clearly states that the da Vinci Surgical System and the EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper are used for surgical procedures performed on the patient's body. They are tools for manipulating tissue, cutting, grasping, suturing, etc., during surgery.
  • Intended Use: The intended use describes assisting in the control of surgical instruments for various surgical procedures. This is a direct intervention on the patient, not a diagnostic test on a sample.

The device is a surgical system and instrument intended for use in vivo (within the living body) during surgical procedures, not for in vitro diagnostic testing.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is intended to be used with compatible systems for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including dissection, grasping, retraction, and bipolar coagulation of tissue.

da Vinci Xi (IS4000) System:
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

da Vinci X (IS4200) System:
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

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

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Device Description

The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is a multiple-use, electrosurgical endoscopic instrument with a grasping tip to be used in conjunction with the da Vinci Xi (IS4000) and da Vinci X (IS4200) Systems and an external electrosurgical unit (ESU). Similar to the predicate device, the EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper consists of the housing, shaft, wrist, and tip. The shaft and wrist allow for different axes of rotation, and the instrument tip is used to interact with the patient tissue. In addition, the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper allows a user to select between two grip strength modes, DEFAULT and STRONG.

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

adult and pediatric use

Intended User / Care Setting

trained physicians in an operating room environment

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)

Design Verification and Validation were performed on the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper to demonstrate that the design outputs meet the design inputs and the device performs as intended.

Design Verification: The subject device was subjected to a series of bench tests to evaluate performance and to demonstrate that the design outputs meet the design input requirements. Testing was performed with a compatible da Vinci surgical system. The design verification testing included confirmation that the device meets the physical, mechanical, electrical, user interface and software specifications.

Design Validation: The design validation testing summarized in this submission validates general, functional, and interaction (compatibility) requirements for the subject device. Tests with an animal model and a cadaver were performed to confirm that the subject device functions in accordance with its intended use.

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.

K131861

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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§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.(b)
Classification —(1)Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

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August 7, 2018

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Mr. Vishal Kanani Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, California 94086

Re: K180351

Trade/Device Name: EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NAY Dated: June 29, 2018 Received: July 2, 2018

Dear Mr. Kanani:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/ofdocs/ofpmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.

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

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801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/CombinationProducts/GuidanceRegulatoryInformation/ucm597488.html; good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803). please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.

For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/) and CDRH Learn (http://www.fda.gov/Training/CDRHLearn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (http://www.fda.gov/DICE) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely, Jennifer R. Stevenson 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESForm Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Food and Drug AdministrationExpiration Date: 06/30/2020
Indications for Use
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)K180351
Device NameEndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper
Indications for Use (Describe)The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Indications for Use | See PRA Statement below. |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K180351 | |
| Device Name | EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopie surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use. | |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |

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510(k) Summary 6

[As Required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]

March 1, 2018
  • Submitter: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086
  • Official Contact: Vishal Kanani Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Ph: 408-523-2035 Fax: 408-523-8907
  • Trade Name: EndoWrist® Mercury Bipolar Grasper
  • Common Name: Endoscopic instrument control system, endoscopic instruments and accessories
  • Endoscope and accessories, 21 CFR 876.1500, NAY Classification:

Predicate Device: EndoWrist® Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps (K131861)

Device Description:

The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is a multiple-use, electrosurgical endoscopic instrument with a grasping tip to be used in conjunction with the da Vinci Xi (IS4000) and da Vinci X (IS4200) Systems and an external electrosurgical unit (ESU). Similar to the predicate device, the EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper consists of the housing, shaft, wrist, and tip. The shaft and wrist allow for different axes of rotation, and the instrument tip is used to interact with the patient tissue. In addition, the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper allows a user to select between two grip strength modes, DEFAULT and STRONG.

Intended Use:

The EndoWrist Mercury Bipolar Grasper is intended to be used with compatible systems for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including dissection, grasping, retraction, and bipolar coagulation of tissue.

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Indications for Use:

da Vinci Xi (IS4000) System:

The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

da Vinci X (IS4200) System:

The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

Technological Characteristics:

The subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper is equivalent to its predicate, Fenestrated Bipolar Grasper in terms of its indications for use, intended use, design, technology, and performance specifications. Modifications from the predicate device include providing a user the ability to

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select from two grip modes, DEFAULT and STRONG, and minor changes in the jaw design. These modifications do not affect the intended use or the fundamental technology of the device.

Performance Data:

Design Verification and Validation were performed on the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper to demonstrate that the design outputs meet the design inputs and the device performs as intended.

Design Verification: The subject device was subjected to a series of bench tests to evaluate performance and to demonstrate that the design outputs meet the design input requirements. Testing was performed with a compatible da Vinci surgical system. The design verification testing included confirmation that the device meets the physical, mechanical, electrical, user interface and software specifications.

Design Validation:

The design validation testing summarized in this submission validates general, functional, and interaction (compatibility) requirements for the subject device. Tests with an animal model and a cadaver were performed to confirm that the subject device functions in accordance with its intended use.

Summary:

Based on the intended use, technical characteristics, and performance data, the subject Mercury Bipolar Grasper is equivalent to the predicate device in terms of safety, effectiveness, and performance.

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