SERRALGUT

{0}------------------------------------------------ ## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the Department of Health & Human Services USA. The logo features the department's name arranged in a circular fashion around a symbol. The symbol consists of three stylized human profiles facing to the right, with flowing lines above them, creating a sense of movement and connection. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 ## AUG 1 4 2002 Serral, S.A. de C. V. H & *A Consultants c/o Scott Henderson 2584 Saddlewood Lane Palm Harbor, Florida 34685 Re: K020597 Trade/Device Name: SERRALGut™ Suture Regulation Number: 878.4830 Regulation Name: Suture, absorbable, natural, plain and chromic Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GAL Dated: July 5, 2002 Received: July 9, 2002 Dear Mr. Henderson: 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 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) 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 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 (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 that 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 comply with all 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 (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Scott Henderson 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 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. 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 Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained 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, Stept Rwdw Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## INDICATIONS FOR USE 510(k) Number (if known): K020597 SERRALGUT™, Absorbable Surgical Sutures, Plain and Chromic Device Name: Indications for Use: SERRALGUT™ sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or SERVALOOT - surares are thalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NECESSARY) CONCURRENCE OF CDRH, OFFICE OF DEVICE EVALUATION (ODE) | | <img alt="signature" src="signature.png"/> | |--|--------------------------------------------| | | (Division Sign-Off) | Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices | 510(k) Number | K020597 | |---------------|---------| |---------------|---------| | Prescription Use | OR | Over-The-Counter Use | |----------------------------------------------------------|----|----------------------| | <img alt="prescription use" src="prescription_use.png"/> | | | SECTION III, PAGE 1