The Capiox Circuit Connectors are intended to be used to interconnect tubing and other devices in an extra-corporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The devices can be used in procedures lasting up to 6 hours in duration.
Device Story
Capiox Circuit Connectors are mechanical fittings used to interconnect tubing and devices within extra-corporeal circuits during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings, these connectors establish a conduit for blood and fluid flow. The device features quick-connection and rotary-style designs constructed from polycarbonate with silicone rubber O-rings for sealing. A key feature is the X-Coating™, a non-heparin surface coating applied to blood-contacting surfaces to reduce platelet adhesion. The connectors function as passive mechanical interfaces; they do not involve electronic processing or software. By providing secure, biocompatible connections, they facilitate the maintenance of the bypass circuit, supporting patient safety during procedures lasting up to 6 hours.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by in-vitro bench testing, including 6-hour circulation tests, dimensional analysis, structural integrity/leakage testing, and tubing connection strength testing.
Technological Characteristics
Polycarbonate housing with silicone rubber O-ring. Features X-Coating™ (non-heparin surface coating) to reduce platelet adhesion. Mechanical connection principle (quick-connect and rotary-style). Sterilized to SAL 10^-6 per AAMI guidelines. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass procedures requiring interconnection of tubing and devices in an extra-corporeal circuit for up to 6 hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass adaptor, stopcock, manifold, or fitting is a device used in cardiovascular diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic applications to interconnect tubing, catheters, or other devices.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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## T) TERUMO
K073474
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MAR - 5 2008
## SECTION 5 510(k) Summary
Submitter Information 18 Device Names 18 Identification of Predicate Device 18 Intended Use 18 Principles of Operation and Technology 18 Design/Materials 18 Performance Evaluations 19 Substantial Equivalence Comparison 19 Substantial Equivalence Statement 20 Additional Safety Information 21 Conclusion for 510(k) Summary 21
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# TERUMO
### Submitter Information:
This submission was prepared in November 2007 by: Garry A. Courtney, MBA, RAC Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Regulatory Affairs Terumo Corporation/Terumo Cardiovascular 125 Blue Ball Road Elkton, MD 21921 Telephone: 1-800-283-7866, Ext. 7420
This submission was prepared for: Terumo Corporation (Ashitaka Factory) Manufacturer/Sterilizer 150 Maimaigi-cho, Fujinomiya City Shizuoka Pref. Japan 418-0015 Registration #9681834
Device Names/Classifications:
| Proprietary Name | Classification Name | Common Name |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Capiox® Circuit Connectors | Adaptor, Stopcock, Manifold<br>or Fitting (Code: DTL) | Fitting |
| Predicate Devices | | |
### Predicate Device:
The device submitted in this 510(k) maintains characteristics that are substantially equivalent in intended use, design, technology/principles of operation, materials and specifications to the following devices:
- . Terumo Circuit Connectors - K041697 -- Cleared by FDA on August 11, 2004.
## Intended Use:
The Capiox Circuit Connectors are intended to be used to interconnect tubing and other devices in an extra-corporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The devices can be used in procedures lasting up to 6 hours in duration.
### Principles of Operation and Technology:
The Capiox Circuit Connectors that are the subject of this premarket notification perform by providing a connection between the devices within a bypass circuit, effectively establishing a conduit between the devices for the flow of blood and other extra-corporeal fluids.
### Design and Materials:
The connectors that are the subject of this premarket notification are of various designs (quickconnection and rotary-style) - each of which provides for the flow of blood and extra-corporeal fluids through the bypass circuit. Each of the connectors is made from polycarbonate and includes a silicone rubber O-ring for seal maintenance. Similarly, the predicate connectors are also quick-connect style connectors and include a silicone rubber O-ring for seal maintenance.
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The materials of construction for both the proposed and predicate devices are commonly used in medical devices and are not considered exotic in nature.
### Performance Evaluations:
Clinical studies involving patients are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate devices. Substantial equivalence is demonstrated with the following in-vitro performance evaluations:
- 6-Hour Circulation Test (Comparative v. predicate device) .
- Dimensional Analysis (Attribute Evaluation / Not compared to predicate) �
- . Structural Integrity / Leakage Testing - (Attribute Evaluation / Not compared to predicate)
- Tubing Connection Strength (Attribute Evaluation / Not compared to predicate) .
### Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
The information presented in this section depicts a comparison between the subject of this 510/k) submission, the Capiox Circuit Connectors, and the predicate Terumo Connectors.
#### Comparison of Intended Use: ●
The Capiox Circuit Connectors and the predicate Terumo Connectors have the same intended uses:
Both the proposed and predicate connectors are intended to be used to interconnect tubing and other devices in an extra-corporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The devices can be used in procedures lasting up to 6 hours in duration.
#### Comparison of Duration of Use: .
The Capiox Circuit Connectors and the predicate devices can be used in procedures lasting up to 6 hours.
#### Comparison of Labeling: .
Both the Capiox Circuit Connector and the predicate Terumo devices are offered with Instructions for Use and other product labeling as required by regulation. The Instructions for Use for the Capiox Circuit Connectors are presented in the Appendices of this submission: the Instructions for Use for the predicate devices are also presented in the Appendices of this submission.
#### . Comparison of Principles of Operation & Technology:
Both the Capiox Circuit Connectors and the predicate Terumo Connectors utilize the exact same technologies and principles of operation:
Each device operates by providing a mechanical connection between and among the devices that comprise the extra-corporeal circuit. When the connectors are sufficiently placed into position, they provide the necessary interface between circuit components to establish a conduit for the flow of fluids.
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### Comparison of Design: .
The design of the Terumo Circuit Connectors and the predicate Terumo Connectors are essentially the same. The respective designs differ only in the physical dimensions of the devices - with such differences being product attributes that do not impact performance or patient safety.
### Comparison of Materials: .
The Capiox Circuit Connectors and the predicate Terumo Connectors use similar materials that are commonly used in many blood-contacting medical devices and whose safety and biocompatibility characteristics are well-recognized and well-documented. Each of the connectors is comprised of a polycarbonate housing and includes a silicone rubber O-ring.
One difference in materials that does exist between the Terumo Circuit Connectors and the predicate Terumo Connectors is that the new connectors contain a surface coating on the blood-contacting surfaces. The predicate connectors do not include this coating. The coating (trade marked as X-Coating™) is a non-heparin based coating that reduces the adhesion of platelets to the device as blood flows through the circuit). The coating has been used in many Terumo devices since June 2000 and it's safety as a medical device coating is well recognized. The use of the coating does not introduce any new issues of safety or product effectiveness.
Section 15 of this application further details the biocompatibility aspects of the new device.
#### Comparison of Performance: .
The Capiox Circuit Connectors exhibited performance that is deemed to be substantially equivalent to the performance of the predicate devices. This determination is based upon the results of the following tests:
- 6-Hour Circulation Test .
- Dimensional Analysis .
- Structural Integrity / Leakage Testing .
- Tubing Connection Strength .
Each of the above-indicated tests is reported in detail in Section 18 of this submission.
### Conclusion:
In summary, Terumo deems the Capiox Circuit Connectors as substantially equivalent to the predicate Terumo Connectors with respect to intended use, duration of use, design, materials, principles of operation, performance and specifications. It is further noted that any recognized differences do not raise any new issues of patient/user safety or product effectiveness.
### Substantial Equivalence Statement:
The Capiox Circuit Connectors and the predicate devices are substantially equivalent in intended use, principles of operation and technology, design and materials, and performance. Any noted differences between the subject device and the predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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# TERUMO
### Additional Safety Information:
- Sterilization conditions have been validated in accordance with AAMI guidelines to provide . a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 106.
- Terumo maintains biocompatibility studies for all blood-contacting materials . as recommended in the FDA General Program Memorandum #G95-1 (5/1/95): Use of International Standard ISO 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing." [External Communicating Devices, Circulating Blood, Limited Exposure (≤ 24 hours) Contact Duration]. The blood contacting materials are considered to be biocompatible.
- . The polymer coating material that is applied to the blood-contacting surfaces of the devices have been evaluated in an in-vivo animal study for previous devices submitted to FDA for marketing clearance. No adverse conditions have been noted.
### Conclusion:
In summary, the Capiox Circuit Connectors are substantially equivalent in intended use, principles of operation and technology, design and materials, and performance to the predicate connector devices identified in this application.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR - 5 2008
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp. c/o Mr. Garry Courtney Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 125 Blue Ball Road Elkton, MD 21921
Re: K073474
Capiox Circuit® Connectors Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4290 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass adapter, stopcock, manifold or fitting Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DTL Dated: December 4, 2007 Received: December 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Courtney:
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.
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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 (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. 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 (240) 276-0120. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
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A Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. -Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### SECTION 4 Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K073474
CAPIOX® Circuit Connectors Device Name:
### Indications For Use:
The Capiox Circuit Connectors are intended to be used to interconnect tubing and other devices in an extra-corporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The devices can be used in procedures lasting up to 6 hours in duration.
Prescription Use XX (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use
(Part 21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Castlevacular Devices
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