K Number
K960805
Device Name
ARTHOSCOPE
Date Cleared
1996-04-10

(42 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.1100
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

Both the Auto Suture* Arthroscope** and the Auto Suture* Disposable Arthroscope** (K933576) are intended to be used in orthopedic surgery for the arthroscopic illumination and viewing of joint capsules.

Device Description

The Auto Suture* Arthroscope** is a reusable arthroscope which has a 30° field of view and a diameter maximum of 4.75 mm. The device utilizes a fiber optic light transmission system to illuminate the joint capsule and an optical system to view the capsule.

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960805

APR - 8 1996

510(k) SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:

SUBMITTER:

United States Surgical Corporation 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06856 (203) 845-1000

CONTACT PERSON: Janet G. Johnson

DATE PREPARED: February 27, 1996

CLASSIFICATION NAME: Arthroscope

COMMON NAME: Arthroscope

PROPRIETARY NAME:

Trademark name not yet determined.

DEVICE DESCRIPTION:

The Auto Suture* Arthroscope** is a reusable arthroscope which has a 30° field of view and a diameter maximum of 4.75 mm. The device utilizes a fiber optic light transmission system to illuminate the joint capsule and an optical system to view the capsule.

PREDICATE DEVICE:

Auto Suture* Disposable Arthroscope** (K933576)

INTENDED USE:

Both the Auto Suture* Arthroscope** and the Auto Suture* Disposable Arthroscope** (K933576) are intended to be used in orthopedic surgery for the arthroscopic illumination and viewing of joint capsules.

MATERIALS:

Both the Auto Suture* Arthroscope ** and the Auto Suture* Disposable Arthroscope ** (K933576) are comprised of biosafe materials, such as stainless steel, ABS plastic, and aluminum.

§ 888.1100 Arthroscope.

(a)
Identification. An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for the following manual arthroscopic instruments: cannulas, currettes, drill guides, forceps, gouges, graspers, knives, obturators, osteotomes, probes, punches, rasps, retractors, rongeurs, suture passers, suture knotpushers, suture punches, switching rods, and trocars. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 888.9.