BARD CONFORMEXX BILIARY STENT WITH THE PERFORMAXX GRIP
K052114 · Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · FGE · Aug 25, 2005 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K052114
Device Name
BARD CONFORMEXX BILIARY STENT WITH THE PERFORMAXX GRIP
Applicant
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
Product Code
FGE · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Aug 25, 2005
Decision
SESU
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5010
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip is intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
Device Story
Self-expanding Nitinol biliary stent preloaded on BARD S.A.F.E. delivery system; features PerforMAXX™ grip for deployment. Used for palliation of malignant biliary strictures. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Device maintains duct patency via radial force. Modifications from predicate include addition of PerforMAXX™ grip, additional delivery system lengths, and packaging changes. Output is physical stent placement to relieve obstruction. Benefits include improved biliary drainage and symptom management for patients with malignant neoplasms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Design verification and validation performed in accordance with FDA guidance 'Content of Premarket Notifications for Metal Expandable Biliary Stents' (1998). All test results confirmed substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Self-expanding Nitinol stent; preloaded on flexible delivery system. Available in various diameters and lengths. Sterilization method consistent with predicate. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the treatment of biliary strictures resulting from malignant neoplasms in patients requiring biliary stenting.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent and Delivery System (K021994)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness 21 CFR 807.92(a).
As required by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, coded under Section 513, Part (I)(3)(A) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, a summary of the safety and effectiveness information upon which substantial equivalence determination is based as follows:
#### General Information:
| Submitter Name: | Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. |
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| Address: | 1625 W. Third Street<br>P.O. BOX 1740<br>Tempe, AZ 85280-1740 |
| Telephone Number: | (480) 894-9515 |
| Fax Number: | (480) 449-2546 |
| Contact Person: | Dennis Salzmann, Ph.D.<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs |
| Device Information: | |
| Device Trade Name: | CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip |
Common/Usual Name: Biliary Stent Class II Classification:
Classification Panel: Gastroenterology/Urology
# Predicate Device:
CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent and Delivery System (K021994, cleared January 2, 2003)
# Summary of Change:
The design modifications to the CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent and Delivery System are addition of the PerforMAXX™ Grip, an additional delivery system length, and modification of the packaging. These changes result in a subject device that provides more deployment methods and delivery system length options for physicians. All other aspects of the subject device remain the same as the predicate devices.
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#### Device Description:
The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip is a stenting device designed to maintain the patency of biliary ducts obstructed by malignant neoplasms. The device includes the self-expanding Nitino! CONFORMEXX™ Stent preloaded on a flexible, multifunctional stent deployment system, the BARD S.A.F.E. ™ Delivery System with the PerforMAXX™ Grip. It is preloaded into the delivery system and is available in two delivery system lengths, and various device diameters and lengths.
#### Intended Use of Device:
The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXXT™ Grip is intended for palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.
# Technological Comparison to Predicate Device:
The technological characteristics of the Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent and Delivery System in terms of intended use, application, user population, basic design, performance, labeling, and sterilization method.
# Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Design verification and validation of the modified device was done with conformance to or evaluated based on the following FDA guidance document:
Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Metal Expandable Biliary Stents, February 5, 1998.
All test results confirm the modified device to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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#### Conclusions:
The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip met all the predetermined performance criteria of design verification and validation as specified by applicable standards, guidance, test protocols and/or customer inputs. The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device, the Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent and Delivery System.
TRADE SECRET/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Notify CR Bard Before Releasing this Document.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG 2 5 2005
Dennis Salzmann, Ph.D. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. 1625 W. Third Street P.O. Box 1740 TEMPE AZ 85280-1740
Re: K052114 Trade/Device Name: Bard® CONFORMEXXTM Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXXTM Grip Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.5010 Regulation Name: Biliary catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FGE Dated: August 2, 2005 Received: August 4, 2005
Dear Dr. Salzmann:
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 use stated in the Merces, 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 and Cosmette Her (1 to) (1 to) provisions of the requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
The Office of Device Evaluation has determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this The Office will be used for an intended use not identified in the proposed labeling and that such use could cause harm. Therefore, in accordance with Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act, the following limitation must appear in the Warnings section of the device's labeling:
The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the vascular system have not been established.
Furthermore, the indication for biliary use must be prominently displayed in all labeling, including pouch, box, and carton labels, instructions for use, and other promotional materials, in close proximity to the trade name, of a similar point size, and in bold print.
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K052114
Device Name: Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip
Indications For Use:
The Bard® CONFORMEXX™ Biliary Stent with the PerforMAXX™ Grip is indicated The Bard® CONFORETER
for the treatment of biliary strictures resulting from malignant neoplasms.
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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