K Number
K970066
Device Name
UNIMED COATED LAPAROSCOPIC/ARTHROSCOPY/SUCTION-IRRIGATION ELECTRODE
Date Cleared
1997-02-18

(41 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
These electrosurgical devices are designed for cutting of soft tissue and coagulation.
Device Description
The unimed Coated Laparoscopic Electrode, unimed Coated Arthroscopy Electrode and the unimed Coated Suction-Irrigation Electrode are coated with Emralon 333 or Teflon 420-104. Both are dry lubricants which provide a low coefficient of friction and reduce eschar build-up during surgery and the need for higher power settings. Without eschar build-up that takes place with a standard stainless steel tip less scraping and inconvenience takes place resulting in greater OR efficiency. Each coating is non-toxic, corrosion resistant, and therefore safe for the patient and the OR staff. These electrosurgical devices are designed for cutting of soft tissue and coagulation. The electrodes are available in a variety of diameters, lengths and tip configurations. The electrodes are available sterile, single use only.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on the physical properties and coatings of electrosurgical electrodes, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

Yes
The device is described as an electrosurgical device "designed for cutting of soft tissue and coagulation," which are therapeutic actions performed on a patient.

No

The device is described as an electrosurgical device for cutting soft tissue and coagulation, which are therapeutic functions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description clearly describes physical electrodes with coatings, indicating it is a hardware device, not software-only.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is "cutting of soft tissue and coagulation." This describes a surgical procedure performed directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The description details electrosurgical electrodes used for physical manipulation of tissue during surgery.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) in vitro (outside the body) to diagnose a condition, monitor treatment, or screen for diseases.

IVD devices are used to perform tests on samples taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device is a surgical tool used for treatment.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

These electrosurgical devices are designed for cutting of soft tissue and coagulation.

Product codes

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Device Description

The unimed Coated Laparoscopic Electrode, unimed Coated Arthroscopy Electrode and the unimed Coated Suction-Irrigation Electrode are coated with Emralon 333 or Teflon 420-104. Both are dry lubricants which provide a low coefficient of friction and reduce eschar build-up during surgery and the need for higher power settings. Without eschar build-up that takes place with a standard stainless steel tip less scraping and inconvenience takes place resulting in greater OR efficiency.

Each coating is non-toxic, corrosion resistant, and therefore safe for the patient and the OR staff.

The electrodes are available in a variety of diameters, lengths and tip configurations.

The electrodes are available sterile, single use only.

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

OR staff

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)

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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

K962935, K945030, K963338

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS SUMMARY

COMMON/USUAL NAME: Electrosurgical Electrodes

FEB 1 8 1997

PROPRIETARY NAME: unimed Coated Laparoscopic Electrode unimed Coated Arthroscopy Electrode unimed Coated Suction-Irrigation Electrode

CLASSIFICATION: CLASS II

MATERIALS: All materials used to manufacture the Coated Electrodes are nontoxic and have been used in other previously marketed devices.

DESCRIPTION: The unimed Coated Laparoscopic Electrode, unimed

Coated Arthroscopy Electrode and the unimed Coated Suction-Irrigation Electrode are coated with Emralon 333 or Teflon 420-104. Both are dry lubricants which provide a low coefficient of friction and reduce eschar build-up during surgery and the need for higher power settings. Without eschar build-up that takes place with a standard stainless steel tip less scraping and inconvenience takes place resulting in greater OR efficiency.

Each coating is non-toxic, corrosion resistant, and therefore safe for the patient and the OR staff.

These electrosurgical devices are designed for cutting of soft tissue and coagulation. The electrodes are available in a variety of diameters, lengths and tip configurations.

The electrodes are available sterile, single use only.

SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE: This 510(k) notification represents the adding of a coating that is identical to the coatings on unimed's Coated Electrode (K962935) to unimed Electrodes identified as unimed Laparoscopic Electrodes (K945030) and unimed Suction-Irrigation Electrodes (K963338).