STYLET, MODELS 4060, 4062, 4064, 4090, 4091 AND 4078
K090163 · St Jude Medical · DRB · Apr 1, 2009 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K090163
Device Name
STYLET, MODELS 4060, 4062, 4064, 4090, 4091 AND 4078
Applicant
St Jude Medical
Product Code
DRB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Apr 1, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1380
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
Device Story
St. Jude Medical stylets are manual implantation tools used by physicians to facilitate the placement of transvenous pacing and defibrillation leads. The devices consist of stainless steel wires of varying diameters and stiffness (soft, firm, extra-firm, extra-soft) with color-coded ABS thermoplastic hubs. Some models include deflectable features (Locator Plus) to define distal curvature and control helix extension/retraction. Stylets are inserted into the lumen of the lead to provide structural support and steerability during navigation through the venous system to the heart. Once the lead is positioned, the stylet is removed. These devices are provided sterile for single use in clinical settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence consists of insertion/extraction testing performed on the specific lead families (Isoflex S, Tendril ST, Quickflex, Riata, Durata) to ensure compatibility and functional performance. No clinical data was required or provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: 304 stainless steel wires, molded ABS thermoplastic hubs. Dimensions: Diameters range from 0.014" to 0.016" (0.35mm to 0.41mm); lengths vary by model. Principle: Manual mechanical support and steerability for lead placement. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (validated per QTR 2264). Packaging: Double trays or double pouches.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads in patients undergoing lead implantation procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter stylet is a wire that is run through a catheter or cannula to render it stiff.
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# K090163
# PREMARKET NOTIFICATION [510(K)] SUMMARY
| Date Prepared: | January 21, 2009 | |
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| Submitter: | St. Jude Medical, CRMD | |
| Address: | 15900 Valley View Court<br>Sylmar, CA 91324 | APR - 1 2009 |
| Phone: | 818 493-2629 | |
| Fax: | 818 493-3615 | |
| Contact Person: | Geena George | |
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | SJM Stylet Model Numbers:<br>4060, 4062, 4064<br>4090, 4091<br>4078<br>Locator Plus<br>S-60-S, S-60-X, S-60-F<br>S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X<br>S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F<br>S-60-XS, S-65-XS, S-75-XS | |
| Common Name: | Stylet | |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 870.1380 | |
| Legally marketed device to which your firm is claiming equivalence: | St. Jude Medical stylets under review are all currently<br>commercially available. | |
| SJM Stylet Model | Approved with PMA Number |
|------------------------------|--------------------------|
| 4060, 4062 and 4064 | P960030/S10 |
| 4090 and 4091 | P960013/S15 |
| Locator Plus | P960013/S022 |
| S-60-S,S-60-X,S-60-F | P950022/S16 |
| S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X | P950022/S14, P950022/S16 |
| S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F | P950022/S17 |
| S-60-XS, S-65-XS,<br>S-75-XS | P950022/S34 |
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- 1) Stylet Model 4060, 4062 and 4064
#### A. Device Description
The Stylet models 4060, 4062, 4064 were reviewed and approved by FDA with the Isoflex S family of leads under P960030/S10 on April 10, 2003. Stylet lengths approved were 34cm, 40cm, 46cm, 52cm, 58cm, 85cm.
Model 4060 is a soft straight stylet 0.35mm (.014'') with green knob.
Model 4062 is a firm straight stylet 0.38mm (0.015'') with yellow knob.
Model 4064 is an extra firm straight stylet 0.41mm (0.016'') with red knob.
The market released Isoflex S specification sheet referencing the stylet models is included as appendix 1
The stylet models 4060, 4062 and 4064 are intended for use in the placement of Isoflex S passive fixation pacing leads. The Isoflex S lead is designed for use to provide permanent pacing and sensing in either the atrium or ventricle.
#### 4060 stylet accessories kit contains:
Two 0.014" stainless steel stylets with button I.D. designating the length of the stylet:
· 2 Soft stylets with green knob and green button.
#### 4062 stylet accessories kit contains:
Two 0.015" stainless steel stylets with button I.D. designating the length of the stylet:
· 2 Firm stylets with yellow knob and yellow button
4064 stylet accessories kit contains:
Two 0.016" stainless steel stylets with button I.D. designating the length of the stylet:
· 2 X-Firm stylets with red knob and red button
A stylet ring is used to hold the stylets. The kits shall be packaged in double trays or in double pouches.
These stylets are available with leads and also as accessories with packaging identical to the packaging under PMA P960030/ S10.
#### Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion/extraction testing was performed with Isoflex S family of leads per QTR 0210866, section 8.11(attached in appendix 2) and per QTR 02109049, section 8.12 (attached in appendix 3)
# Sterilization and Packaging
The stylets are held in a common polymer ring, packaged and sealed within a polymer tray documented as per OTR 1392-A (attached in appendix 4). The stylet kits are sterilized at Steris Isomedix and meets all requirements as per QTR2264 (included as appendix 5)
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# Shelf Life
The 4060, 4062 and 4064 stylets have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with the stylets under PMA P960030/ S10
#### Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet models 4060, 4062 and 4064 is included as appendix 6
### B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
# C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet kit models 4060, 4062 and 4064 to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet models 4060, 4062 and 4064 approved by FDA under the Isoflex S family of leads under P960030/S10 on April 10, 2003.
Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
### D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet models 4060, 4062 and 4064 through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
- 2) Stylet Model 4090 and 4091
#### A. Device Description
The Stylet Accessory kit models 4090 and 4091 were reviewed and approved by FDA with the Tendril ST lead model 1788T/TC and 1782 TC under P960013/S15 on Feb 7, 2006. Stylet lengths approved were 25cm, 34cm, 46cm, 52cm, 58cm. 65cm. 85cm and 100cm. Included in appendix 7 is the information referencing the stylets as discussed with FDA on January 20, 2006.
The stylet models 4090 and 4091 are intended for use in the placement of Tendril ST Model 1788T/TC and Model 1782 TC pacing leads.
These are stainless steel stylets with button I.D. designating the length of the stylet.
Each 4090 stylet accessories kit contains:
- · 1 Fixation Tool
- · 1 Clip-on Tool
- · 1 J-shaped Soft (.014" wire) stylets with green knob and white button
- · 1 Straight X-Soft (.014'' wire) stylets with light green knob and green button
- · 1 Straight Soft (.014" wire) stylets with green knob and green button.
- 1 Straight Firm (.015" wire) stylets with yellow knob and yellow button
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• 1 Straight X-Firm (.016" wire) stylets with red knob and red button
Each 4091 stylet accessories kit contains
- · 1 Clip on Tool
- · 1 J-shaped Soft (.014" wire) stylet with green knob and white button.
- · 1 Straight X-Soft (.014" wire) stylets with light green knob and green button.
- 1 Straight Soft (.014" wire) stylets with green knob and green button.
- · 1 Straight Firm (.015" wire) stylets with yellow knob and yellow button.
- · 1 Straight X-Firm (.016" wire) stylets with red knob and red button.
A stylet ring is used to hold these stylets.
The 4090 kit with pre-packaged Fixation Tool and Clip-on Tool shall be packaged in double pouches. The 4091 kit with clip-on tool shall be packaged in double pouches.
#### Stylet Testing
Description of the stylet kit model 4090 & 4091 as well as the qualification testing on the 4090, 4091 stylets kit models was performed per QTR 1861 and had previously been submitted as part of the 1788/1782 RTR submission. This QTR 1861 is included as appendix 8
#### Sterilization & Packaging
The stylets and accessory Kit 4090 and 4091sterilization and packaging validation was performed per OTR 1861 and is included in Appendix 8.
#### Shelf Life
The 4090 and 4091 stylet have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with the stylets under P960013/S15.
#### Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet model 4090 and 4091 are included as appendix 9.
#### B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet kit models 4090 and 4091 to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet models 4090 and 4091 approved by FDA under the Tendril ST lead model 1788T/TC and 1782 TC under P960013/S15 on Feb 7, 2006. Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
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# D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet kit models 4090 and 4091 through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
# 3) Stylet Model 4078S
# A. Device Description
Stylet kit 4078S was approved under PMA P030054/S49 with Quickflex Model 1156T and Quickflex XL Model 1158T on July 25, 2007. The Quickflex Model 1156T and Quickflex XL Model 1158T leads have applications as part of a St Jude Medical Biventricular system. Stylet lengths approved were 75cm and 86 cm.
The 4078 stylet is constructed of stainless steel. Stylet accessory kit (Model 4078S) consisting of a fully packaged and labeled set of six ball-tipped stylets.
- One Extra firm stylet with 0.025 cm (0.010'') taper(red button) .
- Two Firm stylets with 0.020 cm(0.008'') taper (yellow button) .
- Three Soft stylets with .015 cm(.006'') taper (green button) .
A stylet ring is used to hold the stylets. The 4078 kits shall be packaged in a single pouch.
# Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion/extraction testing was performed per QTR 2019 for 1156T Quickflex leads and per QTR 2020 for 1158T Quickflex leads attached in Appendix 10.
# Sterilization and Packaging
The stylets kit 4078 sterilization and packaging validation was not required. Sterilization and packaging validation performed on the 4068 stylet kit per QTR 1511 is applicable and is included in appendix 11.
# Shelf Life
The 4078 stylet has a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with the stylets under P030054/S49
# Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet model 4078 are included as appendix 12.
# B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
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#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet model 4078 to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet model 4078 approved by FDA under PMA P030054 with Quickflex Model 1156T and Quickflex XL Model 1158T on Feb 5, 2007. Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
## D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet model 4078 through this 510K Pre-Market Notification.
#### 4) Locator Plus Stylets
#### Device Description
Locator plus deflectable stylets 1281, 1282, 1283,1291,1292,1293 were approved under PMA P960013/S022 on October 10, 2006. The lengths approved are 42cm, 56cm. 65cm and 58cm.
The Locator plus RTR submission is included as appendix 13. The FDA approval letter for the Locator plus RTR is provided in Appendix 14.
Locator plus deflectable stylet is a disposable implantation tool which facilitates defining and varying the curvature of the distal portion of an endocardial pacing lead, as well as controlling the lead's helix extension and retraction during lead insertion.
The stylet package contains
- 1 Locator® Plus Deflectable Stylet. .
- 1 Protection tube with plastic stop t attached to the tube.
- 1 Transport protection attached to the . Stylet.
- 1 User's Manual. .
The product is double-packaged in PETG inner and outer trays with tyvek seals to maintain sterility.
#### Shelf Life
The Locator plus stylet has a shelf life approved for 2 years under P960013/S022.
# B. Indications for use
The locator Plus Deflectable stylet is intended for use when implanting St Jude Medical active fixation straight endocardial pacemaker leads, Tendrille Model 1688 SDX and higher.
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#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the Locator Plus Deflectable stylet to be substantially equivalent to the predicate Locator Plus Deflectable stylet approved by FDA under PMA P960013/S022 on October 10, 2006.
#### D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM Locator Plus Deflectable stylet through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
- 5) Stylet Model S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X
#### A. Device Decription
These stylet accessory kits support the Riata Model 1500 family of leads. They were approved under PMA P950022/S14 on March 11, 2002 and PMA P950022/S16 on March 25, 2003.
The market released leads specification sheet referencing the stylet models is included as appendix 15
These stylets are used with Tachyarrhythmia leads. All stylets are constructed of 304 stainless steel and a molded ABS thermoplastic hub that is colored red, yellow, green to identify between extra firm, firm and soft. The soft stylet S-65-S has a 0.014 inch diameter, the firm stylet S-65-F has a 0.015 inch diameter and the extra firm stylet S-65-X has a 0.016 inch diameter.
Each S-65-S kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 soft(0.014''wire) ball tipped, stylets with green knob .
Each S-65-F kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 firm(0.015''wire) ball tipped, stylets with yellow knob .
Each S-65-X kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 extra firm(0.016''wire) ball tipped, stylets with red knob .
A stylet ring holder is used to hold the stylets. The kit shall be packaged in double trays or in double pouches. The final sterile package shall be packaged in a poly bag.
#### Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion extraction test was conducted as per Qualification Test Report OTR1403 attached in appendix 16.
#### Sterilization and Packaging
These stylets are packaged with the Riata and Durata family of leads. Sterilization and packaging validation was performed per QTR 2264 and is included in appendix 5.
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#### Shelf Life
These stylets have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with the stylets under P950022/S14 and P950022/S16
#### Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet model S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X are included as appendix 17.
### B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet models S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet model S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X approved by FDA under PMA P950022/S14 on March 11, 2002 and PMA P950022/S16 on March 25, 2003 with Riata Model 1500 family of leads Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
#### D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylets S-65-F, S-65-X through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
- 6) Stylet Model S-60-S. S-60-X, S-60-F
#### A. Device Decription
These stylet models are developed to support the Riata defibrillation lead models 1572 and 1582. They were approved under PMA P950022/S16 on March 25, 2003.
The market released lead model 1572 and model 1582 specification sheet referencing the stylet models is included as appendix 18.
These stylets are used with Tachyarrythmia leads. All stylets are constructed of 304 stainless steel and a molded ABS thermoplastic hub that is colored red, vellow, and green to identify between extra firm, firm and soft. The soft stylet S-60-S has a 0.014 inch diameter, the firm stylet S-60-F has a 0.015 inch diameter and the extra firm stylet S-60-X has a 0.016 inch diameter.
Each S-60-S kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 soft(0.014''wire) ball tipped, stylets with green knob .
Each S-60-F kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 firm(0.015''wire) ball tipped, stylets with yellow knob .
- Each S-60-X kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 extra firm(0.016''wire) ball tipped, stylets with red knob .
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A stylet ring holder is used to hold the stylets. The kit shall be packaged in double trays or in double pouches. The final sterile package shall be packaged in a poly bag.
### Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion extraction test was conducted per qualification test report OTR1472 for Riate Model 1572 attached in appendix 19 and QTR1462 for Riata Model 1582 lead attached in appendix 20 .
#### Sterilization and Packaging.
These stylets are packaged with the Riata and Durata family of leads. Sterilization and packaging validation was performed per QTR 2264 and is included in appendix 5.
#### Shelf Life
These stylets have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with the stylets under P950022/S16.
#### Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet model S-60-S, S-60-X, S-60-F are included as appendix 21.
#### B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet models S-60-S, S-60-F, S-60-X to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet model S-60-S, S-60-F, S-60-X approved by FDA under PMA P950022/S16 on March 25, 2003 with Riata defibrillation lead models 1572 and 1582.
Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
#### D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet S-60-S, S-60-F, S-60-X through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
- 7) Stylet Model S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F
#### A. Device Decription
Stylet Models S-75-X. S-75-S and S-75-F were approved under PMA P950022/S17 on July 1, 2003. The market released lead models 1580, 1581 and 1582 specification sheet referencing the stylet models is included as appendix 22.
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These stylets are used with Tachyarrythmia leads. All stylets are constructed of 304 stainless steel and a molded ABS thermoplastic hub that is colored red, yellow, and green to identify between extra firm, firm and soft. The soft stylet S-75-S has a 0.014 inch diameter, the firm stylet S-75-F has a 0.015 inch diameter and the extra firm stylet S-75-X has a 0.016 inch diameter. Each S-75-S kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 soft(0.014''wire) ball tipped, stylets with green knob .
Each S-75-F kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets 2 firm(0.015''wire) ball tipped, stylets with yellow knob .
Each S-75-X kit contains (1) clip on tool and the following stylets
- 2 extra firm(0.016''wire) ball tipped, stylets with red knob .
A stylet ring holder is used to hold the stylets. The kit shall be packaged in double trays or in double pouches. The final sterile package shall be packaged in a poly bag.
# Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion extraction test was performed and validated as per QTR 1606 for the Riata model 1580/1581 attached in appendix 23.
#### Sterilization and Packaging.
These stylets are packaged with the Riata/Durata leads. Sterilization and packaging validation was performed per QTR 2264 and is included in appendix 5.
#### Shelf Life
These stylets have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with stylets under P950022/S17.
#### Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet models S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F are included as appendix 24.
#### B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
#### C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet models S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet model S-75-X, S-75-F approved by FDA under PMA P950022/S17 on July 1, 2003 with Riata lead models 1580, 1581 and 1582.
Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
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# D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
# 8) Stylet model S-60-XS, S-65- XS, S-75-XS
# A. Device Decription
These stylet models were approved under PMA P950022/S34 on March 8, 2007. These stylet accessory kits include the existing extra firm, firm, soft stylets with the addition of the extra soft stylet, The extra soft stylet models (S-60-XS, S-65-XS, S-75-XS) have the same material properties as the existing soft stylets. The differences are due to the variation in the taper length and taper diameter at the tip, which provides for a more flexible or extra soft distal end. The extra soft stylets were approved under P950022/S34 on March 8, 2007. The information detailing the extra soft stylets as discussed with FDA on January 29, 2007 is included as appendix 25.
These stylets are used with Tachyarrythmia leads.The extra soft stylets are light green in color.
Each stylet kit contains (1) clip-on tool and the
following stylets:
· 2 Straight X-Soft (.014" wire) ball-tipped, stylets with light green knob
A stylet ring is used to hold the stylets.
The kits with Clip-on Tool shall be packaged in double pouches.
# Stylet Testing
Stylet insertion extraction test was conducted as per qualification report QTR 2041 and is attached in appendix 26.
# Sterilization and Packaging
The extra soft stylets are inserted into the Riata lead when packaged Sterilization and packaging validation performed per QTR 1392-G is included in appendix 27.
# Shelf Life
These stylets have a shelf life approved for 3 years for leads packaged with stylets under P950022/S34.
# Labeling
Labels for commercially available stylet model S-60-XS, S-65-XS, S-75-XS are included as appendix 28.
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# B. Indications for use
The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
# C. Substantially Equivalent Devices
St Jude Medical believes the stylet models S-60-XS, S-65- XS, S-75-XS to be substantially equivalent to the predicate stylet model S-60-XS, S-65- XS, S-75-XS approved by FDA under PMA P950022/S34 on March 8, 2007 . Labeling, packaging and sterilization of the stylets is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate stylets.
# D. Conclusion
The information presented supports a determination of substantial equivalence and therefore clearance of the SJM stylet S-60-XS, S-65- XS, S-75-XS through this 510K Pre- Market Notification.
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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
APR -1 2009
St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division Geena George Regulatory Affairs Associate 15900 Valley View Court Sylmar, California 91342
K090163 Re:
> Trade/Device Names: Stylet Models 4060, 4062, 4064 Stylet Models 4090, 4091 Accessory Kit Stylet Model 4078 Locator Plus Stylets 1281, 1282, 1283, 1291, 1292, 1293 Stylet Model S-60-S, S-60-F, S-60-X Stylet Model S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X Stylet Model S-75-S, S-75-F, S-75-X Stylet Model S-60-XS, S-65-XS, S-75-XS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1380 Regulation Name: Catheter stylet Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRB Dated: January 21, 2009 Received: January 22, 2009
#### Dear Ms. George:
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.
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# Page 2 - Ms. Geena George
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 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) 276-0120. 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 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 yours,
Bram D. Zuckerman
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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#### STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number: K090163
Device Name:
St Jude Medical Stylet Model Numbers: 4060, 4062, 4064 4090, 4091 4078 Locator Plus S-60-S, S-60-X, S-60-F S-65-S, S-65-F, S-65-X S-75-X, S-75-S, S-75-F S-60-XS, S-65-XS, S-75-XS
Indications for Use: The stylet is intended to aid in the placement of St. Jude Medical transvenous leads.
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Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.