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# XPS CURVED BUR (K041985)

_Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · EQJ · Aug 12, 2004 · Ear, Nose, Throat · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [EQJ](/submissions/EN/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/EQJ.md)
- **Decision Date:** Aug 12, 2004
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 874.4140
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** Ear, Nose, Throat
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed

## Intended Use

The XPS Curved Bur is intended for use in an ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill for incising or removing bone in the ear, nose, or throat area, and is an accessory to the XPS 3000 System.

## Device Story

XPS Curved Bur is a surgical accessory for the XPS 3000 System; consists of a cutting tip, flexible bur shank, and stationary outer cannula. Operated by a surgical drill motor; used by surgeons in ENT procedures to incise or remove bone. Device provides mechanical bone cutting; flexible design allows access to anatomical areas. Benefits include precise bone removal in ENT surgery.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only; no clinical data provided.

## Technological Characteristics

Materials: Stainless steel, 6/6 nylon thread, medical polymer. Principle: Mechanical rotation of a cutting tip via flexible shank. Energy: Electric or pneumatic surgical drill. Form factor: Flexible bur with stationary outer cannula. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.

## Regulatory Identification

An ear, nose, and throat bur is a device consisting of an interchangeable drill bit that is intended for use in an ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill (§ 874.4250) for incising or removing bone in the ear, nose, or throat area. The bur consists of a carbide cutting tip on a metal shank or a coating of diamond on a metal shank. The device is used in mastoid surgery, frontal sinus surgery, and surgery of the facial nerves.

## Predicate Devices

- ENT Bur (21 CFR § 874.4140)

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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AUG 1 2 2004

510(k) Summary

#### Date Prepared 1.0

June 25, 2004

#### Submitter (Contact) 2.0

Martin D. Sargent Regulatory Affairs Manager Medtronic Xomed Jacksonville, FL (904) 279-7586

#### Device Name 3.0

| Proprietary Name:       | XPS Curved Bur (the tradename has not been finalized at this time) |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name(s):         | ENT bur                                                            |
| Classification Name(s): | Ear, nose, and throat bur                                          |

#### Device Classification 4.0

| Classification Name: | Ear, nose, and throat bur |
|----------------------|---------------------------|
| Procode:             | 77EQJ                     |
| Class I              | 21 CFR § 874.4140         |

#### Device Description 5.0

The XPS Curved Bur consists of a cutting tip connected to a flexible bur shank which is surrounded by a stationary outer cannula. The flexible shank and cutting tip are rotated by a surgical drill motor.

#### Indications for Use 6.0

The XPS Curved Bur is intended for use in an ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill for incising or removing bone in the ear, nose, or throat area, and is an accessory to the XPS 3000 System.

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## 510(k) Summary (continued)

### Substantial Equivalence 7.0

The proposed XPS Curved Bur is substantially equivalent in operating principle, technology, overall I ne proportion, and cuting surface materials to ENT Burs as described in 21 CFR § 874.4140. acolEh, railetter, and new safety or efficacy issues associated with the proposed device.

| Characteristic                                                   | ENT Bur<br>(21 CFR § 874.4140)                                | XPS Curved Bur<br>(This submission)                           |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for use                            | Incising or removing bone in<br>the ear, nose, or throat area | Incising or removing bone in<br>the ear, nose, or throat area |
| For use with a surgical drill<br>per 21 CRF § 874.4140           | Yes                                                           | Yes                                                           |
| Maximum rotational speed                                         | 80,000 RPM                                                    | 80,000 RPM                                                    |
| Bur guard integrated into design<br>or available as an accessory | Yes                                                           | Yes                                                           |
| Direct patient contacting<br>materials (Burs / Blades)           | Stainless Steel and<br>medical polymer                        | Stainless Steel, 6/6 nylon<br>thread, and medical polymer     |
| Blades / burs biocompatible                                      | Yes                                                           | Yes                                                           |

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Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857

AUG 1 2 2004

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. c/o Mr. Jefffrey D. Rongero Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 12 Laboratory Dr. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Re: K041985

Trade/Device Name: XPS Curved Bur Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4140 Regulation Name: ENT Bur Regulatory Class: Class I Product Codc: 77 EQJ Dated: July 21, 2004 Received: July 23, 2004

Dear Ms. Rongero:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for doo ourselve in 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r va may a 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean I hat FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any I ederal the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

A képi korentthal

A. Ralph Rosenthal, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): XPS Curved Bur Device Name: Indications for Use:

The XPS Curved Bur is intended for use in an ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical dirill for The XPS Curved Bur is meetided for use mail cal, nose, and is an accessory to the XPS 3000 System.
incising or removing bone in the ear, nose, or throat area, and is an acces

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Division of Ophthalmic Ear,
Nose and Throat Devises

510(k) Number K041985

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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