K082163 · Flowmedica, Inc. · KRA · Oct 29, 2008 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K082163
Device Name
FLOWMEDICA BENEPHIT INFUSION SYSTEMS
Applicant
Flowmedica, Inc.
Product Code
KRA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1210
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K082163 · Oct 29, 2008
FLOWMEDICA BENEPHIT INFUSION SYSTEMS
Flowmedica, Inc.
Post-production monitoring data; Post-market customer preference study
The sponsor utilized data from routine post-production monitoring and a post-market customer preference study to demonstrate that the devices perform as intended and are safe and effective for the proposed new label indications.
Post-market monitoring; Customer preference study; Routine clinical use
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Post-market customer preference study; Post-market observational/preference study
Patients undergoing procedures where the Benephit system was used for targeted renal therapy
Not applicable for this study
Device performance, safety, and effectiveness for the new label indication
Indications for Use
The FlowMedica Benephit® Infusion Systems are intended to facilitate targeted renal therapy, or TRT®, the delivery of physician-specified agents to the kidneys via the renal arteries. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are indicated for use in patients undergoing medical, interventional, or surgical procedures, where the procedure carries an elevated risk of iatrogenic kidney injury for the patient. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are also indicated to facilitate TRT® in patients who have demonstrated symptoms of acute kidney injury, and in whom arterial catheterization for TRT® is feasible.
Device Story
Benephit Infusion Systems (CV, PV, PVMini, PVSolo, XT) facilitate targeted renal therapy (TRT) by delivering physician-specified agents directly to kidneys via renal arteries. Systems consist of bifurcated infusion catheter and vascular introducer sheath with dilator. CV system uses 2.4 Fr. nitinol hypo tube catheter and 8 Fr. sheath with Y-hub for simultaneous interventional device use. PV, PVMini, PVSolo, and XT systems use 4.8 Fr. braid-reinforced polymer catheter and 5 Fr. sheath for stand-alone or separate-access TRT. PVSolo allows single-branch infusion. Used in clinical settings (interventional/surgical) by physicians. Output is localized delivery of therapeutic agents to renal vasculature; enables renal protection during procedures; reduces systemic exposure to agents.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials; evidence based on post-production monitoring and a FlowMedica-sponsored post-market customer preference study. Data indicates devices perform as intended and are safe/effective for the proposed indications.
Technological Characteristics
Bifurcated infusion catheter and vascular introducer sheath. Materials: PTFE-lined, coil-reinforced polymer sheath; nitinol hypo tube (CV) or braid-reinforced polymer (PV/PVMini/PVSolo/XT) catheter shafts. Dimensions: 2.4 Fr. (CV) or 4.8 Fr. (others) catheter; 5 Fr. or 8 Fr. introducer sheaths. Single-lumen design. Radiopaque dilator included. Sterilization method not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing medical, interventional, or surgical procedures with elevated risk of iatrogenic kidney injury, or patients with symptoms of acute kidney injury where arterial catheterization is feasible.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous flush catheter is an attachment to a catheter-transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of eliminating clotting, back-leakage, and waveform damping.
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### 510(k) Summary FlowMedica, Inc. Benephit® Infusion Systems
OCT 2 9 2008
# 510(k) Notification: K_088103
### GENERAL INFORMATION
#### Manufacturer:
FlowMedica, Inc. 46563 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 USA (510) 252-9500 Tel: (510) 252-9515 Fax:
### Contact Person:
Jeff Elkins President & CEO
Date Prepared:
Monday, July 28, 2008
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Benephit® family of infusion systems comprises the Benephit® CV, Benephit® PV, Benephit® PVMini, Benephit® PVSolo, and Benephit® XT systems. Each system includes a bifurcated infusion catheter and a vascular introducer sheath with dilator.
Classification:
Continuous flush catheter, 21 CFR 870.1210, class II
Catheter introducer, 21 CFR 870.1340, class II
Trade Name:
FlowMedica Benephit® CV Infusion System
FlowMedica Benephit® PV Infusion System
FlowMedica Benephit® PVMini Infusion System
FlowMedica Benephit® PVSolo Infusion System
FlowMedica Benephit® XT Infusion System
Generic/common name:
Continuous flush catheter
Catheter introducer
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### PREDICATE DEVICES
The FlowMedica Benephit® Infusion Systems, each being a legally marketed device per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3), serve as their own predicates. Reference original 510(k) submissions K033569 (cleared January 13, 2004) and K050205 (cleared March 4, 2005).
### INTENDED USE
The FlowMedica Benephit® Infusion Systems are intended to facilitate targeted renal therapy, or TRT®, the delivery of physician-specified agents to the kidneys via the renal arteries. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are indicated for use in patients undergoing medical, interventional, or surgical procedures, where the procedure carries an elevated risk of iatrogenic kidney injury for the patient. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are also indicated to facilitate TRT® in patients who have demonstrated symptoms of acute kidney injury, and in whom arterial catheterization for TRT® is feasible.
### PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Each Benephit® Infusion System consists of a bifurcated infusion catheter and a vascular introducer sheath with dilator. The bifurcated infusion catheter in each of the Benephit® systems is a single-lumen infusion catheter with a bifurcated distal end that allows access to two locations (e.g., two renal arteries) for infusion simultaneously. Each system's introducer sheath is a PTFE-lined, coil reinforced polymer sheath with matching radiopaque dilator.
The Benephit® CV system comprises a 2.4 Fr. bifurcated infusion catheter, utilizing a nitinol hypo tube shaft, and an 8 Fr. compatible introducer sheath with a unique Y-hub design. The Y-hub allows for introduction of the bifurcated infusion catheter and another interventional vascular device (up to 6 Fr. OD) simultaneously. This allows for targeted renal therapy (TRT) to be performed in conjunction with another interventional procedure through a single vascular access.
The Benephit® PV, PVMini, PVSolo, and XT systems comprise a 4.8 Fr. bifurcated catheter utilizing a braid reinforced polymer shaft and a 5 Fr. compatible introducer sheath with a standard single hemostasis valve configuration. These systems provide a smaller vascular access to allow stand-alone TRT procedures or TRT in conjunction with non-interventional procedures (e.g., open surgery), or they may be used in conjunction with other interventional procedures via separate vascular access. In the case of the PVSolo uniquely, only a single infusion branch is active for infusion, allowing for TRT to a single renal artery when this is desired.
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Benephit® systems covered in this submission are identical in design, materials, processing, and technological characteristics as their predicate devices, and as such are substantially equivalent in those regards. The proposed change in this submission is in the indications for use only. The change in label indications reflects specific settings for
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the devices but does not alter their intended use, which is to provide targeted renal therapy, or TRT®. Because the intended use of the devices is not being changed, they are deemed substantially equivalent to their predicate devices.
### SUPPORT FOR NEW INDICATION & SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
An evaluation of data gained through normal post-production monitoring and from a FlowMedica-sponsored post-market customer preference study provides support for the new indication proposed. These data show that the Benephit devices perform as intended, and are safe and effective for their intended use and for the new label indication as proposed. Thus the Benephit devices with the proposed label indication change are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### SUMMARY
The Benephit® CV, PV, PVMini, PVSolo, and XT Infusion Systems with modified indications for use as proposed here are substantially equivalent to their predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT 2 9 2008
FlowMedica, Inc. c/o Mr. Jeff Elkins President & CEO 46563 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
Re: K082163
FlowMedica Benephit® CV Infusion System, FlowMedica Benephit® PV Infusion System, FlowMedica Benephit® PVMini Infusion System, FlowMedica Benephit® PVSolo Infusion System, FlowMedica Benephit® XT Infusion System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1210 Regulation Name: Continuous Flush Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRA; DYB Dated: July 28, 2008 Received: July 31, 2008
Dear Mr. Elkins:
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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### Page 2 - Mr. Jeff Elkins
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) promarket 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) 276-0120. Also, plcase 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 Biometrics' (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 vours.
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Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Device Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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FlowMedica, Inc., 510(k) Submission
7/28/2008
## CONFIDENTIAL
FlowMedica, Inc. 46563 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
# STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE
| 510(k) Number (if known): | K082163 |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | FlowMedica Benephit ® CV Infusion System |
| | FlowMedica Benephit ® PV Infusion System |
| | FlowMedica Benephit ® PVMini Infusion System |
| | FlowMedica Benephit ® PVSolo Infusion System |
| | FlowMedica Benephit ® XT Infusion System |
| Indications for Use: | The FlowMedica Benephit® Infusion Systems are intended to facilitate targeted renal therapy, or TRT®, the delivery of physician-specified agents to the kidneys via the renal arteries. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are indicated for use in patients undergoing medical, interventional, or surgical procedures, where the procedure carries an elevated risk of iatrogenic kidney injury for the patient. The Benephit® Infusion Systems are also indicated to facilitate TRT® in patients who have demonstrated symptoms of acute kidney injury, and in whom arterial catheterization for TRT® is feasible. |
| Prescription Use | X |
| | or |
| | Over-the-counter Use |
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
| Division sign-off |
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| Division of Cardiovascular Devices |
| 510(k) Number: | K082163 |
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