PVA PLUS VIAL PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES, PVA PLUS CONVENIENCE KIT PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES
K073544 · Rj Medical, Inc. · KRD · Mar 5, 2008 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K073544
Device Name
PVA PLUS VIAL PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES, PVA PLUS CONVENIENCE KIT PVA FOAM EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES
Applicant
Rj Medical, Inc.
Product Code
KRD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
PVA particles are indicated for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular and peripheral vascular system. They are intended for arterial embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors in the peripheral vasculature, and for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system for the embolization of AVMs and neoplastic lesions.
Device Story
Nonabsorbable synthetic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam particles; uncoated; no colorants/additives. Delivered via syringe through infusion catheter to target anatomical site. Used by clinicians for vascular occlusion of AVMs and hypervascular tumors. Device provides mechanical obstruction of blood flow to target lesions. Single-use, sterile, non-pyrogenic.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; substantial equivalence based on identical design, materials, and manufacturing processes to previously cleared predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Nonabsorbable synthetic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam particles. Uncoated, no additives. Provided sterile and non-pyrogenic for single use. Delivered via syringe and infusion catheter.
Indications for Use
Indicated for vascular occlusion in neurovascular and peripheral vascular systems; specifically for arterial embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors in peripheral vasculature, and AVMs and neoplastic lesions in neurovascular system.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).
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### રું.0 510(k) SUMMARY
## MAR - 5 2008
In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 807 (21 CFR section 807), and in particular section 807.92, the following summary of safety and effectiveness information is provided:
### 5.1 Submitted By:
RJ Medical, Inc. 4921 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., #2 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Telephone: 1(916)941-6913 Contact: Jim Innes President Date Prepared:
December 14, 2007
### 5.2 Device Name:
Trade or Proprietary Names:
PVA PLUS" Vial PVA Foam Embolization Particles
PVA PLUS" Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles
MicroStat" Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles
MaxiStat" Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles
Common or Usual Name:
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam embolization particles
Classification Name:
Vascular embolization device
### 5.3 Predicate Devices
The subject devices are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
- * PVA PLUS" Foam Embolization Particles (Surgica Corp.; K001678)
- * MaxiStat" PVA Foam Embolization Particles (Surgica Corp .; K020033)
- * MicroStat" PVA Foam Embolization Particles (Surgica Corp.; K032619)
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### RJ Medical, Inc.
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- · Modified PVA PLUS™, Modified MaxiStat™, and Modified MicroStat™ PVA Foam Embolization Particles (Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc .; K053548)
- · Modified PVA PLUS™, Modified MaxiStat™, and Modified MicroStat™ PVA Foam Embolization Particles (Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc .; K061790)
### 5.4 Device Description
The subject devices are particles of nonabsorbable synthetic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam. The devices do not contain any colorant or other additive, and are uncoated. Each is offered in a range of particle sizes, from which the clinician may select the particle size most appropriate for the desired effect and targeted vasculature. The devices are intended to be delivered to the selected anatomical site by means of a syringe through an infusion catheter of appropriate diameter. The devices are provided sterile, non-pyrogenic, and are intended for single use.
### ર્સ્ટ Intended Use
PVA particles are indicated for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular and peripheral vascular system. They are intended for arterial embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors in the peripheral vasculature, and for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system for the embolization of AVMs and neoplastic lesions.
### 5.6 Comparison to Predicate Devices
The subject devices are identical to both the Surgica product (K001678) PVA Foam Embolization Particles and the Corporation Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. product (K053548 & K061790) Modified PVA PLUS™, Modified MaxiStat™, and Modified MicroStat™ PVA Foam Embolization Particles. Surgica Corporation was the exclusive developer and only manufacturer of all of these products. Surgica Corporation recently sold all of the assets, including Patents, Trademarks, Fixtures, Quality Systems, Procedures, Specifications, etc. to RJ Medical. Former Surgica management has transferred everything to RJ Medical, including training, to resume manufacturing and distribution of the devices. The only changes to the products are the manufacturer and the distributor identifications. Names on the labeling will reflect these items.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
RJ Medical, Inc. % Mr. Jim Innes President 4921 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, #2 El Dorado Hills, California 95762
MAR - 5 2008
Re: K073544
Trade/Device Name: PVA PLUS™ Vial PVA Foam Embolization Particles PVA PLUS™ Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles MicroStat™ Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles MaxiStat™ Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular embolization device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KRD Dated: February 21, 2008 Received: February 21, 2008
Dear Mr. Innes:
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
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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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at (240) 276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at (240) 276-3464. 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.
Mark N. Mullan
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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RJ Medical, Inc.
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _ 073544
Device Names:
PVA PLUSTM Vial PVA Foam Embolization Particles PVA PLUSTM Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles MicroStat™ Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles MaxiStat™ Convenience Kit PVA Foam Embolization Particles
Indications for Use:
PVA particles are indicated for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular and peripheral vascular system. They are intended for arterial embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors in the peripheral vasculature, and for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system for the embolization of AVMs and neoplastic lesions.
| Prescription Use<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | X | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use<br>(21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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| Concurrence of CDRH, Off(Division Sign-Off) Office (ODE)<br>Division of General, Restorative,<br>and Neurological Devices | | | |
| 510(k) Number | L6735544 | | |
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