K Number
K982991
Date Cleared
1998-10-21

(55 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.4305
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

For performing cranial trephination.

Device Description

Not Found

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a medical device called the "Anspach Access Cranial Perforator". It confirms that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.

The information provided in this clearance letter does not contain any details about acceptance criteria, device performance studies, sample sizes, expert qualifications, adjudication methods, or ground truth establishment.

Therefore, I cannot fulfill your request to describe the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets those criteria using only the provided text. The document is a regulatory approval notice, not a technical report detailing the device's validation.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

OCT 21 1998

William E. Anspach, III., M.D. Vice President- R&D Regulatory The Anspach Effort, Inc. 4500 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

K982991 Re: Anspach Access Cranial Perforator Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: HBF Dated: August 22, 1998 Received: August 27, 1998

Dear Dr. Anspach:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above 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 Device Amendments, or to 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 The general controls provisions of the Act 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. ਸ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. 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 the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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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 marketed 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) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion 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 yours,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Device Name: Anspach Access Cranial Perforator________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indications For Use:

For performing cranial trephination.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of General Restorative Devices
510(k) Number12982991
Prescription Use(Per 21 CFR 801.109)OROver-The-Counter Use
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§ 882.4305 Powered compound cranial drills, burrs, trephines, and their accessories.

(a)
Identification. Powered compound cranial drills, burrs, trephines, and their accessories are bone cutting and drilling instruments used on a patient's skull. The instruments employ a clutch mechanism to disengage the tip of the instrument after penetrating the skull to prevent plunging of the tip into the brain.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).