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LM-JS-CE-04
Changzhou Lookmed Medical Revision: A/1
Instrument Co., Ltd.
Effective: 2020-03-18
Technical File of Disposable Skin Staplers Page: Page 1 of 38
CE Technical File
Drafted by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Revision: A/1
Effective: 2020-03-18
Address: Building 3, Building 5, No.10 Chenghe Road, Lijia Town Industry Zone, Wujin,
Changzhou City, 213176, Jiangsu, China.
Tel: +86-0519-88315607 Fax: +86-0519-88315605
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................. 3
FILE DIRECTORY.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
File directory
Folder Contents File No. Rev.
00_Technical documents Master Technical File LM-JS-CE-04 A/1
The agreement with the appointed EU authorized representative has been signed and is
provided in the attachment:
Folder 01_Administrative information,
File: LM-JS-CE-04-0102_MDD agreement
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No application has been lodged with any other Notified Body for the same product type and
conformity assessment route.
Model description:
LM PF – X X
Number of Staples
For example: LMPF-35W, indicated as: Disposable Skin Staplers , number of staples is 35, Type W (closed
size 7.3 x 4.0), manufactured by Changzhou Lookmed medical instruments Co., Ltd.
Model (A or B)
For example: LMPF-CA, indicated as: Disposable Skin Staple Remover, Model A, manufactured by
Changzhou Lookmed medical instruments Co., Ltd.
2.4 Planned Device variants
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Now we don’t have other model of this product, If we modify or improve this device in the future, or
change the model, we will inform the notified body immediately.
2.5 Product description
The Disposable Skin Staplers are sterile and specially designed for the closure of skin in a wide variety of
surgical procedures. It is designed to be fired from multiple angles. The flat, dimpled staple top span is
designed to ensure proper staple formation.
The Disposable Skin Staplers consist of Handle, Trigger, Cartridge, Pusher, Feeder and Staple. According to
the staple size of closed position, the Disposable Skin Staplers have three different staple sizes: Type W,
Type A and Type B. According to numbers of staples, the device has six specifications: 10, 15, 25, 35, 45,
55. Different staple numbers are applicable for the different length of incision.
The material of staples is stainless steel 00Cr18Ni14Mo3 (Surgical grade 316L stainless steel), which meet
the provisions of EN ISO 5832-1:2016 Implants for surgery – Metallic materials – Part 1: Wrought stainless
steel.
The Disposable Skin Staple Remover is an accessory of Disposable Skin Staplers, consist of Upper jaw,
Lower jaw and Handle. It is designed to provide fast and easy removal of all brands of surgical skin staples.
The metal part of the remover is made of stainless steel 06Cr19Ni10, and the handle of the remover is
made of ABS plastic.
The device made by our company has been available on the China market for more than four year, and EU
market, other market for more than two years.
Product features:
Stapler handle design gives good texture to the product & provides good comfort for the surgeon’s
hand.
Angled head design provides clear view to ensure precise staple placement. Also angle head design
helps the staple to enter easily into the tissues.
The elaborate design of the staple release mechanism actuates the stapler very efficiently.
Easy to use, reduce learning curve.
3 staples width options
Clear plastic cartridge
Benefits:
Wound closure flexibility
Enhanced cosmesis
Enhance staple count visibility
2.6 Product Group
GMDN definition:
Disposable Skin Stapler:
Skin stapler/staple, bioabsorbable
A sterile hand-held manual, surgical instrument preloaded with non-bioabsorbable skin staples designed
to approximate free edges of skin from an incision or wound. This stapler is a manually-powered device
designed to mechanically deliver the staples; the staples are made of metal [e.g., stainless steel or
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titanium (Ti)] and intended to be removed once the wound has sufficiently healed. This is a single-use
device.
Disposable Skin Staple Remover:
Surgical staple remover, single-use
A sterile surgical instrument that is used to remove skin staples after the healing process has progressed
sufficiently to permit the borders of the wound or incision to remain together without assistance. It is a
tweezers-like device made of high-grade stainless steel with blades at the distal end activated by lever
action designed for grasping, opening, and removing surgical staples. This is a single-use device.
4) The staples contain Stainless steel, which may cause an allergic reaction in some patients;
Type A and Type B. According to numbers of staples, the device have six specifications: 10, 15, 25, 35, 45,
55.
The Disposable Skin Staple Remover is an accessory of Disposable Skin Staplers, consist of Upper jaw,
Lower jaw and Handle.
The illustration of structure and components is given in as follows:
Disposable Skin Staplers
Unit: mm
Staples Num
Option
Dimensions before forming ber
Dimensio al (Skin
Mo Typ (L x h) of
Spec. Diam Toler ns after Toler Staple
del e L Tole H Stapl
eter ance forming ance Toler Remov
ran es
(L1 x H1) ance er)
ce
13.1 ±0. 3.5 ±0.1 LMPF-
10, W 0.6 7.3 x 4.0 10,
2 CA
15, 15,
LM 25, 13.1 3.5 25, LMPF-
A 0.6 ±0.1 7.0 x 4.5 ±0.6
PF 35, 35, CA
45, 45,
11.3 2.7 LMPF-
55 B 0.6 5.5 x 3.5 55
CB
The marks on the outer surface of device are clear, no dislocation or skew
and other defects.
The riveting position of the stapler shall be firm.
The tip of staples should be sharp, the surface of staples shall be without
burrs, fee of dents.
2. Size The basic size of the device shall meet the provisions of Table 2.2, and
Figure 3.
3. Hardness The hardness of Pusher and Feeder should be not less than 330 HV0.2.
4. Performance The number of staples should be the same as that indicated in Table 2.2.
While being under using, each part of disposable skin staplers should be
movable, be free of lock and not loosen.
The device should have good suturing performance, and the loaded staples
shall be fired normally, and after firing, they shall be able to penetrate the
test material smoothly to form a rectangle without distortion and
deformation.
The each parts of staple remover shall be moved smoothly, the formed
staples can be removed smoothly, and the surface of the test material shall
not be damaged.
5. Corrosion The staples shall have the good performance of corrosion resistance.
resistance
6. Surface Surface of metal parts, Ra≤0.8μm
roughness
7. Sterility The devices are sterilized through the validated EO sterilization process after
final packaging, and the product shall be sterile with SAL 1.0x10-6.
8. EO residual The EO residual shall be less than 10μg/g.
9. Peel strength of Peel strength: The peel strength of the packaging seal shall be between 0.1
the package N/mm and 0.5N/mm.
The two peeled contact surface should be smooth and continuous without
any delamination or tear.
The sterile package should be intact, there should be no channels or
perforation in the sealing area.
10. Chemical The chemical composition of staples should meet the provisions of EN ISO
composition 5832-1:2016.
11. The cytotoxicity of the device shall be no more than Grade 1.
The device shall have no delayed type hypersensitivity.
The intradermal reaction of score of the device shall be no more than 1.0.
The device shall have no acute systemic toxicity.
Biocompatibility
The device shall have no Material mediated pyrogenicity.
The staples shall have no subacute toxicity.
The local effects after implantation of score of staples shall be no greater
than 1.
12. Shelf life 3 years.
2.19 Accessories
Disposable Skin Staple Remover
2.20 Use in conjunction with other medical devices
None.
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Material
Part Material
Staple Stainless steel 316L
Jaw Stainless steel 302
Handle PC
Product figure
2.23 UDI-DI
The Basic UDI-DI is the primary identifier of a device model. It is the DI assigned at the level of the device
unit of use. It is the main key for records in the UDI database and is referenced in relevant certificates and
EU declarations of conformity.
UDI-DI: The UDI-DI is a unique numeric or alphanumeric code specific to a model of device and that is
also used as the ‘access key’ to information stored in a UDI database.
UDI-PI: The UDI-PI is a numeric or alphanumeric code that identifies the unit of device production.
The different types of UDI-PIs include serial number, lot number, software identification and
manufacturing or expiry date or both types of date.
An UDI shall be assigned to the device itself or its packaging. The UDI shall contain two parts: an UDI-DI
and an UDI-PI. The UDI-DI shall be unique at each level of device packaging.
UDI-DI:
XXXXXXXXXXXX
UDI-PI:
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Now, the UDI is not available, We will apply the UDI on the label before May. 26, 2023 or earlier.
2.24 Classification
According to Regulation (EU) 2017/745(MDR) ANNEX VIII Rule 7, the Disposable Skin Staplers is
classified as a Class IIa medical device.
The application in clinical of Disposable Skin Staplers is gradually expanding, and the growth
of Disposable Skin Staplers is the fastest in medical devices, and the market competition of
medical device is a global competition. The medical device market is one of the fastest
growing and most active market economies in the world economy. The US, Europe and Japan
together account for more than 85% of the global medical device market and are in an
absolute leading position. Among them, the US is the largest manufacturer and consumer of
medical devices in the world, and its consumption accounts for more than 40% of the world
market.
The Disposable Skin Staplers is designed for the closure of skin of human body in trauma and
surgical incision.
The Disposable Skin Staplers are sterile and specially designed for the closure of skin in a wide
variety of surgical procedures. It is designed to be fired from multiple angles. The flat,
dimpled staple top span is designed to ensure proper staple formation.
The Disposable Skin Staplers consist of Handle, Trigger, Cartridge, Pusher, Feeder and Staple.
According to the staple size of closed position, the Disposable Skin Staplers have three
different staple sizes: Type W, Type A and Type B. According to numbers of staples, the device
has six specifications: 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55. Different staple numbers are applicable for the
different length of incision.
The material of staples is stainless steel 00Cr18Ni14Mo3 (Surgical grade 316L stainless steel),
which meet the provisions of EN ISO 5832-1:2016 Implants for surgery – Metallic materials –
Part 1: Wrought stainless steel.
The Disposable Skin Staple Remover is an accessory of Disposable Skin Staplers, consist of
Upper jaw, Lower jaw and Handle. It is designed to provide fast and easy removal of all brands
of surgical skin staples. The metal part of the remover is made of stainless steel 06Cr19Ni10,
and the handle of the remover is made of ABS plastic.
Medtronic (U.S. Surgical Corporation, Covidien), B.Braun, U.S. Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon),
always represent the latest technology level of the Disposable Skin Staplers industry. The
Appose™ ULC Single Use Skin Stapler (made by Covidien) have been utilized for the last
several years as advanced Disposable Skin Staplers, offering Wound closure flexibility,
Enhanced cosmesis, Enhance staple count visibility.
Our company has the production technology and ability of manufacturing the Disposable Skin
Staplers , and is also a manufacturer of Disposable Skin Staplers and devices with independent
brands. It has a long production history, and a large scale of enterprises, independent R & D
technology, and great brand influence. So in the good technical ability as the foundation and
domestic leading Disposable Skin Staplers as the support, to develop Disposable Skin Staplers .
Under the influence of our brand's domestic market for many years, Disposable Skin Staplers
has a good market prospect. Therefore, our company developed this medical device. For
Disposable Skin Staplers products, our Company is about to develop more technology design
currently, bringing greater convenience to provide Wound closure flexibility, Enhanced
cosmesis, Enhance staple count visibility, reduce the risks of wound infection. Application of
new technology requires long-term clinical practice to demonstrate its safety and
effectiveness.
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production
6. Declaration /
Registration
The tip of staples should be sharp, the surface of staples shall be without
burrs, fee of dents.
2. Size The basic size of the device shall meet the provisions of Table 2.2, and Figure
3.
3. Hardness The hardness of Pusher and Feeder should be not less than 330 HV0.2.
4. Performance The number of staples should be the same as that indicated in Table 2.2.
While being under using, each part of disposable skin staplers should be
movable, be free of lock and not loosen.
The device should have good suturing performance, and the loaded staples
shall be fired normally, and after firing, they shall be able to penetrate the
test material smoothly to form a rectangle without distortion and
deformation.
The each parts of staple remover shall be moved smoothly, the formed
staples can be removed smoothly, and the surface of the test material shall
not be damaged.
5. Corrosion The staples shall have the good performance of corrosion resistance.
resistance
6. Surface Surface of metal parts, Ra≤0.8μm
roughness
7. Sterility The devices are sterilized through the validated EO sterilization process after
final packaging, and the product shall be sterile with SAL 1.0x10-6.
8. EO residual The EO residual shall be less than 10μg/g.
9. Peel strength of Peel strength: The peel strength of the packaging seal shall be between 0.1
the package N/mm and 0.5N/mm.
The two peeled contact surface should be smooth and continuous without
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4.2.3.3 Regulations
See 6.2 Applicable Standards
18. WI of heating process for inner ring and outer ring LM/JS-04-18
27. IFU /
4.5.2 References
Product Drawings, Product Standards, Purchasing list, Process procedure, Risk management,
Packaging design and Product IFU;
4.5.3 Review results
1) Product drawings: after examination, the drawing is basically correct and standardized,
and the drawing basically conforms to the standard of YY/T1415 product drawing and
design document of medical devices;
2) Product standard: the preparation of the registered product standard has been completed
in accordance with the requirements of the management measures for medical device
standard and the preparation specification for medical device registered product standard.
The model and size of Disposable Skin Staplers listed in the standard are determined
according to the requirements provided by the healthcare institute.
3) Purchase list: the materials ABS, stainless steel 304, stainless steel 00Cr18Ni14Mo3 listed
in the purchase list have national standards, and the materials have excellent biological
properties and corrosion resistance, which are not harm to human body. The purchase list
specifies the technical requirements for the above materials, which can ensure the quality
of the raw materials.
4) Conform the type examination report, ensure the product meet the technology
requirements.
5) Production process: On the basis of the sample trial production process, Process for
Disposable Skin Staplers , specification is compiled, including production links, production
process flow chart, technical parameters, operation points, quality control and inspection
frequency in the production process, process hygiene, safety and labor protection,
material consumption quota, production equipment, etc. According to this process,
products are manufactured smoothly.
6) Risk analysis: refer to risk management report;
7) Package design: The packaging design has been completed, and the text content is
consistent with the registered product, which conforms to the related standards.
8) Product IFU: comply with related standards.
4.5.4 Conclusion
1) According to the requirements of the design specification, the design output has been
completed. The design output documents (product drawings, product standards,
purchasing lists, process procedures, risk analysis, packaging design and product IFU) are
basically complete, correct and standardized, and meet the requirements of design
output.
2) We should continue to improve the production process in small batch production, and go
through the procedures of review and approval according to the document control
procedure. The product IFU and packaging design shall be revised and finalized after
products registration.
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5.2 Key Processes and Special Processes as well as Control of Each Process
According to the process requirements of the products produced and the characteristics of
the products, the company determines that the Pre-cleaing, final-cleaning, Pusher assy.
Welding Total assembly welding, Heat-seal packaging and EO sterilization processes are
special process. Load staples process is key process.
Quality control points have been set for the above special processes.
The processes (final-cleaning, Pusher assy. Welding Total assembly welding, load staples,
Heat-seal packaging, etc.) requires that production, inspection and circulation are conducted
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≥0.5um ≥5um
Airborne particle Once / quarter
≤3520000
≤29300 particles/m3
particles/m3
Product Drawings
MEDDEV 2.12/1
29. 2013 Guidelines on a medical devices vigilance system
Rev 8
MEDDEV 2.12/2
30. 2012 Guidelines on post market clinical follow-up
Rev 2