K Number
K972519
Device Name
GRASPING FORCEPS, RIGHT AND LEFT CURVED
Date Cleared
1997-09-08

(63 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The instruments are for use on the laryngeal anatomy, e.g., the vocal cords, false cords, surpraglottis, glottis, epiglottis, tongue base, oral pharynx, and uvula. The instruments are used to grasp and hold tissue for dissection or vaporization. The forceps may be used to coagulate blood vessels within the tissue when it is connected to a unipolar high frequency generator. Depending on where the bleeding vessel is located, coagulate by applying a low dose of HF current. The intensity depends on the severity of the bleeding and on the vessel. Always start with a low dosage and increase the power if necessary.
Device Description
The forceps are made of medical grade stainless steel, teflon coated medical grade stainless steel, black chrome plating, and plastic. The grasping forceps have been insulated and now allow the application of high frequency current.
More Information

8283.12, 8283.13, 8660A, 8593, 50-6858

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No
The summary describes a surgical instrument (forceps) for grasping and coagulating tissue, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

Yes
The device is used to grasp, hold, dissect, vaporize, and coagulate tissue, which are all therapeutic actions.

No
This device is described as grasping forceps used to hold tissue for dissection, vaporization, or coagulation, which are therapeutic and surgical functions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly states the forceps are made of physical materials (stainless steel, plastic, etc.) and are used for physical manipulation and coagulation, 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 Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples) to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside of the body.
  • Device Function: The description clearly states the instruments are used on the laryngeal anatomy to grasp, hold, dissect, vaporize, and coagulate tissue within the body. This is an in vivo procedure, not an in vitro diagnostic test.

The device is a surgical instrument used directly on the patient's anatomy.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The instruments are for use on the laryngeal anatomy, e.g., the vocal cords, false cords, surpraglottis, glottis, epiglottis, tongue base, oral pharynx, and uvula. The instruments are used to grasp and hold tissue for dissection or vaporization. The forceps may be used to coagulate blood vessels within the tissue when it is connected to a unipolar high frequency generator. Depending on where the bleeding vessel is located, coagulate by applying a low dose of HF current. The intensity depends on the severity of the bleeding and on the vessel. Always start with a low dosage and increase the power if necessary.
Contraindications:
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

Product codes

79 GEI

Device Description

The forceps are made of medical grade stainless steel, teflon coated medical grade stainless steel, black chrome plating, and plastic.
The grasping forceps have been insulated and now allow the application of high frequency current.

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

laryngeal anatomy, e.g., the vocal cords, false cords, surpraglottis, glottis, epiglottis, tongue base, oral pharynx, and uvula.

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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

No clinical tests performed.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

Pre-amend. Grasping forceps, 8283.12/.13, Grasping Forceps, 8660A, Miniature Grasping Forceps. 8593, Grasping Forceps, 50-6858

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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K972519

RICHARD WOLF
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Submitter:Date of Preparation:
Company / Institution name:RICHARD WOLF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.July 7, 1997
Division name (if applicable):N.A.FDA establishment registration number:
14 184 79
Street address:353 Corporate Woods ParkwayPhone number (include area code):
(847) 913-1113
City:Vernon HillsFAX number (include area code):
State/Province:Illinois(847) 913-0924
Country:USAZIP / Postal Code:
60061
Contact name:Mr. Robert L. Casarsa
Contact title:Quality Assurance Manager
Product Information:
Trade name:Model number:
Unipolar HF Grasping Forceps8254.601/.602
Common name:Classification name:
ForcepsForceps, ENT
Information on devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
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510(k) NumberTrade or proprietary or model nameManufacturer
1 Pre-amend.1 Grasping forceps, 8283.12/.131 Richard Wolf
22 Grasping Forceps, 8660A2 Karl Storz
33 Miniature Grasping Forceps. 85933 Karl Storz
44 Grasping Forceps, 50-68584 Pilling-Weck

1.0 Description

The forceps are made of medical grade stainless steel, teflon coated medical grade stainless steel, black chrome plating, and plastic.

2.0 Intended Use

The instruments are for use on the laryngeal anatomy, e.g., the vocal cords, false cords, surpraglottis, glottis, epgilottis, tongue base, oral pharynx, and uvula. The instruments are used to grasp and hold tissue for dissection or vaporization. The forceps may be used to coagulate blood vessels within the tissue when it is connected to a unipolar high frequency generator. Depending on where the bleeding vessel is located, coagulate by applying a low dose of HF current. The intensity depends on the severity of the bleeding and on the vessel. Always start with a low dosage and increase the power if necessary.

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Technological Characteristics 3.0

The grasping forceps have been insulated and now allow the application of high frequency current.

Substantial Equivalence 4.0

The submitted devices are substantially equivalent to existing pre-enactment devices sold by Richard Wolf , Karl Storz, and Pilling Weck.

5.0 Performance Data None

Clinical Tests 6.0 No clinical tests performed.

7.0 Conclusions Drawn

The forceps are substantially equivalent to other non-cautery capable forceps available on the market.

By: Robert H. Lawson

Date:

Robert L. Casarsa Quality Assurance Manager

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

SEP - 8 1997

Robert L. Casarsa Quality Assurance Manager Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. 353 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60064

Re:

K972519 Unipolar HF Micro Grasping Forceps Dated: July 7, 1997 Received: July 7, 1997 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 878.4400/Procode: 79 GEI

Dear Mr. Casarsa:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic OS inspections the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketd predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for question and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely vours

William Yiu, Ph.D.

Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director. Division of Reproductive. Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number (if known):K972519
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Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intended Use:

The instruments are for use on the laryngeal anatomy, e.g., the vocal cords, false cords, surpraglottis, glottis, epiglottis, tongue base, oral pharynx, and uvula. The instruments are used to grasp and hold tissue for dissection or vaporization. The forceps may be used to coagulate blood vessels within the tissue when it is connected to a unipolar high frequency generator. Depending on where the bleeding vessel is located, coagulate by applying a low dose of HF current. The intensity depends on the severity of the bleeding and on the vessel. Always start with a low dosage and increase the power if necessary.

Contraindications:

Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

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Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

David A. Ingram
(Division Sign-Off)

Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT and Radiological Devices

510(k) Number K972519

Prescription Use Pcr 21 CFR 801.109

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