K Number
K993314
Device Name
SYNTHES LIGHT GUIDE
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1999-12-06

(63 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4580
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Synthes Light Guide is intended to transmit light to illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures
Device Description
The subject Synthes Light Guide uses a single 'fiberoptic' quartz fiber encased by medical grade stainless steel to externally illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures. This light carrier is connected via standard adapters to currently marketed fiberoptic light cables which are sequentially connected to currently marketed Xenon or Halogen light sources. The materials and components of the Synthes Light Guide do not have patient contact or body fluid contact and therefore biocompatibility testing is not applicable. The device is approximately 310mm in length and 6mm in diameter. It is designed to be affixed via clamps to a ring retractor system which positions the device above the surgical site during a surgical procedure.
More Information

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No
The device description focuses on a simple fiberoptic light guide and does not mention any computational or learning capabilities.

No.
The device's intended use is to illuminate a surgical site, which is not a therapeutic function. It is an accessory for visualization during surgery.

No
The device is described as a light guide intended to illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures, not to diagnose a condition or disease.

No

The device description clearly states it is a physical light guide made of a quartz fiber encased in stainless steel, designed to transmit light. It is a hardware device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "transmit light to illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures." This is a direct illumination function for surgical visualization, not a diagnostic test performed on samples taken from the body.
  • Device Description: The description clearly states it's a light guide for external illumination of a surgical site. It does not interact with patient samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for diagnostic purposes.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, detecting analytes, or providing diagnostic information based on in vitro testing.

IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples taken from the human body to provide information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of diseases or conditions. This device does not fit that description.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Synthes Light Guide is intended to transmit light to illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures

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

FQP

Device Description

The subject Synthes Light Guide uses a single 'fiberoptic' quartz fiber encased by medical grade stainless steel to externally illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures. This light carrier is connected via standard adapters to currently marketed fiberoptic light cables which are sequentially connected to currently marketed Xenon or Halogen light sources. The materials and components of the Synthes Light Guide do not have patient contact or body fluid contact and therefore biocompatibility testing is not applicable. The device is approximately 310mm in length and 6mm in diameter. It is designed to be affixed via clamps to a ring retractor system which positions the device above the surgical site during a surgical procedure.

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

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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 (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): 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.

K971057

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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§ 878.4580 Surgical lamp.

(a)
Identification. A surgical lamp (including a fixture) is a device intended to be used to provide visible illumination of the surgical field or the patient.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an operating room lamp, a surgical instrument light, a surgical floor standing light, an endoscopic surgical light, a surgical light connector, a ceiling mounted surgical light, a surgical light carrier, surgical light accessories, a surgical lamp, a remote illuminator, or an incandescent surgical lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

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DEC - 6 1995

  • II. 510(k) Summary

| Submitted by: | Synthes (USA)
1303 Goshen Parkway
West Chester, PA 19380 |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Jonathan Gilbert |
| Date Prepared: | September 22, 1999 |
| Proprietary Name: | Synthes Light Guide |
| Common Name: | Light Source Accessory |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR §878.4580 (surgical lamp) |
| Predicate Device: | K971057 - Cogent Light XLS Illuminator System
Cogent Light Technologies, Inc.
26145 Technology Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1137 |

Description of the Device:

The subject Synthes Light Guide uses a single 'fiberoptic' quartz fiber encased by medical grade stainless steel to externally illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures. This light carrier is connected via standard adapters to currently marketed fiberoptic light cables which are sequentially connected to currently marketed Xenon or Halogen light sources. The materials and components of the Synthes Light Guide do not have patient contact or body fluid contact and therefore biocompatibility testing is not applicable. The device is approximately 310mm in length and 6mm in diameter. It is designed to be affixed via clamps to a ring retractor system which positions the device above the surgical site during a surgical procedure. An engineering drawing of the Synthes Light Guide is included as Tab 1.

The Cogent Light XLS Illuminator System consists of a light source control box, which houses a Xenon lamp, power supply and connects to a fiberoptic cable. This light guide carrier of the XLS Illuminator, a single fiberoptic cable (single quartz fiber) is used as part of their system for transmitting light to a surgical site.

Comparison of Synthes Light Guide to Predicate Device
Synthes Light GuideCogent Light XLS
Illuminator System fiberoptic
cable
CHARACTERISTIC
Intended use: provide
illumination during surgeryYESYES
Lamp TypeNone. Used in
conjunction with Halogen
or Xenon sourcesUsed in conjunction with
Xenon lamps
Lamp RatingN/AN/A

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC - 6 1999

Mr. Jonathan Gilbert Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate Synthes (USA) 1690 Russell Road P.O. Box 1766 Paoli. Pennsylvania 19301-1262

K993314 Re:

Trade Name: Synthes Light Guide Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FQP Dated: October 1, 1999 Received: October 4, 1999

Dear Mr Gilbert:

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 of the Act. 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 (QS) 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. In addition, 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 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,

Stpt Rhodes

E. Dillard III Acting Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Abbreviated Premarket Notification Synthes Light Guide

INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT VII.

510(k) Number:

(if known)

Device Name:

Synthes Light Guide

Indications For Use:

The Synthes Light Guide is intended to transmit light to illuminate a surgical site during surgical procedures

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1 OR Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR §801.109)

Over-The-Counter Use

Stypt Rhodes

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storative Devices K993314