Surgical Smoke Precipitator
The Surgical Smoke Precipitator is a device intended to precipitate surgical smoke generated during laparoscopic surgeries using smoke-producing surgical tools, enabling surgeons to adequately visualize the operative field. It is classified as FDA Class 2 under 21 CFR 878.5050 in the General and Plastic Surgery specialty, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. The device addresses a patient and staff safety concern by clearing smoke during minimally invasive procedures. Product code PQM; not an implant and not life-sustaining.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- PQM
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 878.5050
- Medical Specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Review Panel
- HO
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
The device is intended to precipitate surgical smoke to allow surgeons adequately visualize laparoscopic surgeries in the using surgical smoke/aerosolized particulate surgical tools.
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 7 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K240868 | Ultravision2 IonPencil | Aug 12, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical Limited |
| K231298 | Ultravision2 System Integrated Monopolar L-Hook (H/S) | Oct 31, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
| K231238 | Ultravision2 System | Oct 31, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
| K200035 | Ultravision Visual Field Clearing System | May 04, 2020 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
| K182053 | Ultravision Visual Field Clearing System | Sep 07, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
| K170178 | Ultravision Visual Field Clearing System | May 26, 2017 | Substantially Equivalent | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
| DEN150022 | Ultravision Visual Clearing System | Dec 20, 2016 | Unknown | Alesi Surgical, Ltd. |
FEI Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 5 FEI numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.
Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 5 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.