Balloon dilatation of the femoral, popliteal and infra-popliteal arteries. These catheters are not designed to be used in the coronary arteries.
Device Story
Sleek OTW PTA Catheter is an over-the-wire percutaneous transluminal angioplasty catheter; used for balloon dilatation of peripheral arteries. Device features co-axial shaft design with distal balloon; internal lumen allows 0.014" guidewire insertion. Balloon expands to specific diameter at controlled pressure. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Input: manual inflation via hub; Output: mechanical balloon expansion to dilate stenotic vessels. Benefits patient by restoring blood flow in peripheral vasculature. Design includes bridge tubing at distal tip for improved performance. Healthcare providers monitor inflation pressure and balloon diameter to achieve therapeutic effect.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation included visual/functional testing, catheter body dimensions, inflation/deflation time, introducer sheath withdrawal, leak/rated burst pressure, tensile testing (proximal/hub/distal bonds), balloon working surface/OD/TL, and balloon compliance. All tests passed specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Co-axial catheter; materials include Pebax, Nylon, Platinum/Iridium marker bands, Polycarbonate hub, and SiLX silicone coating. Dimensions: 100-150cm length, 0.014" guidewire compatibility. Balloon nominal pressure 6Atm; rated burst pressure 13-16Atm. Sterilization not specified. No software/electronics.
Indications for Use
Indicated for balloon dilatation of femoral, popliteal, and infra-popliteal arteries. Contraindicated for use in coronary arteries.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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Special 510(k) Submission - ClearStream Technologies Ltd
# 510(k) Summary
Technologies Ltd
K102035
DEC
1 2010
## Applicant Information
Date Prepared: September 8th 2010 Submitter: ClearStream Technologies Ltd
Address: Moyne Upper, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford, Ireland.
Establishment Registration No: 9616666
Contact Person: Fiona Ní Mhulláin, RA Manager
Telephone Number: +353 (0) 53 9237111 Fax Number: + 353 (0) 53 9237100
Device Information
Trade Name: Sleek OTW PTA Catheter Common Name: OTW PTA Catheter Classification Name: Percutaneous Catheter Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 870.1250 Product Code: LIT
#### Predicate Device:
ClearStream Technologies Ltd, proposes its Bantam a PTA Catheter cleared through the following 510(k) number submission: K093139, as the predicate device for this submission.
## Device Description:
The Sleek OTW PTA Catheter is a standard over-the-wire PTA catheter. The co-axial catheter has a balloon located near the distal tip. One lumen is used for inflation of the balloon, while the internal lumen allows access to the distal
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tip of the catheter for guidewire insertion (0.014"). The balloon expands to a known diameter at specific pressure.
# Raw Materials
| Materials | Usage |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Pebax | Bridge tubing |
| Co-extruded Nylon/Pebax | Shaft Inner Material |
| Blue colorant | Colorant for Inner tube |
| Nylon/ Pebax blend | Balloon tubing |
| Platinum / Iridium band | Marker band |
| Nylon / Pebax Blend | Shaft Outer Material:<br>1.25mm & 1.5mmx15mm |
| Nylon blend | 1.5mmx20mm - 5.0mmx120mm |
| Loctite | Hub bond.glue |
| Pebax | Strain Relief |
| Polycarbonate | Y- Connector |
| Polycarbonate | Luer hub |
| Nylon/Pebax Blend | Reinforcement Material |
| Teflon | Balloon Sleeve |
| Stainless steel | Flexible Shipping mandrel |
| Domino Amjet Ink | Print on hub and strain relief |
| Silicon | SiLX coating |
| HDPE | Hoop |
| Polyester / Polyethylene / Tyvek | Pouch |
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# The Product Specifications of the Sleek OTW PTA Catheter is as follows:
| Balloon | |
|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Nominal pressure | 6Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 1.25mm and 1.5mm by 15 mm | 14Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 1.5mm by 20-220mm | 16Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 2.0-4.0mm by 20-40mm | 16Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 5.0mm by 20-60mm | 14Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 2.0 - 4.0mm by 80 - 220mm | 15Atm |
| Rated burst pressure 5.0mm by 80-220mm | 13Atm |
| Average burst pressure 1.25mm by 15 mm | 23Atm |
| Average burst pressure 1.5mm by 15 mm | 21Atm |
| Average burst pressure 1.5mm by 20-220mm | 22Atm |
| Average burst pressure 2.0 - 4.0mm by 20 - 40mm | 22Atm |
| Average burst pressure 5.0mm by 20-40mm | 20Atm |
| Average burst pressure 2.0 - 4.0mm by 80 - 220mm | 21Atm |
| Average burst pressure 5.0mm by 80-220mm | 19Atm |
| Average compliance 1.25mm and 1.50mm | 10% ± 4% |
| Average compliance | 8% ± 4% |
| Deflation time | < 45 Secs |
| Fold | Trifold with memory for 2.5 - 5.0mm, bifold for 1.25 - 2.0mm |
| Tip lead in profile | <0.018" - 0.021" sliding scale by balloon diameter |
| Sheath Compatibility 1.5mm - 5.0mm | 4F |
| Shaft | |
| Overall catheter length | 100, 130 and 150cm |
| Shaft Format | Co-axial |
| Guidewire Max. wire diameter | 0.014" |
| Shaft Outer Diameter | 2.5F/3.2F (1.25 and 1.5)<br>2.8F/3.6F (other sizes) |
| Hub | Polycarbonate with dual standard luer fittings |
| Marker Bands | Platinum marker bands |
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# Catalogue number of the Sleek OTW
| Catheter<br>Length<br>100cm | Balloon Lengths (mm) | | | | | | |
|---------------------------------|----------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Inflated<br>Balloon<br>Diameter | 20 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 220 |
| 1.5 | 426-<br>1502L | 426-<br>1504L | 426-<br>1508L | 426-<br>1510L | 426-<br>1512L | - | - |
| 2.0 | - | 426-<br>2004L | 426-<br>2008L | 426-<br>2010L | 426-<br>2012L | 426-<br>2015L | 426-<br>2022L |
| 2.5 | - | 426-<br>2504L | 426-<br>2508L | 426-<br>2510L | 426-<br>2512L | 426-<br>2515L | 426-<br>2522L |
| 3.0 | - | 426-<br>3004L | 426-<br>3008L | 426-<br>3010L | 426-<br>3012L | 426-<br>3015L | 426-<br>3022L |
| 3.5 | - | 426-<br>3504L | 426-<br>3508L | 426-<br>3510L | 426-<br>3512L | - | - |
| 4.0 | - | 426-<br>4004L | 426-<br>4008L | 426-<br>4010L | 426-<br>4012L | - | - |
| 5.0 | - | 426-<br>5004L | 426-<br>5008L | 426-<br>5010L | 426-<br>5012L | - | - |
| Catheter<br>Length<br>130cm<br>Inflated<br>Balloon<br>Diameter | Balloon Lengths (mm) | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| | 20 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 220 |
| 1.5 | 426-<br>1502W | 426-<br>1504W | 426-<br>1508W | 426-<br>1510W | 426-<br>1512W | - | - |
| 2.0 | - | 426-<br>2004W | 426-<br>2008W | 426-<br>2010W | 426-<br>2012W | 426-<br>2015W | 426-<br>2022W |
| 2.5 | - | 426-<br>2504W | 426-<br>2508W | 426-<br>2510W | 426-<br>2512W | 426-<br>2515W | 426-<br>2522W |
| 3.0 | - | 426-<br>3004W | 426-<br>3008W | 426-<br>3010W | 426-<br>3012W | 426-<br>3015W | 426-<br>3022W |
| 3.5 | - | 426-<br>3504W | 426-<br>3508W | 426-<br>3510W | 426-<br>3512W | - | - |
| 4.0 | - | 426-<br>4004W | 426-<br>4008W | 426-<br>4010W | 426-<br>4012W | - | - |
| 5.0 | - | 426-<br>5004W | 426-<br>5008W | 426-<br>5010W | 426-<br>5012W | - | - |
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| Catheter<br>Length<br>150cm | Balloon Lengths (mm) | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------------|----------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Inflated<br>Balloon<br>Diameter | 15 | 20 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 220 |
| 1.25 | 426-<br>1201X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1.5 | 426-<br>1501X | 426-<br>1502X | 426-<br>1504X | 426-<br>1508X | 426-<br>1510X | 426-<br>1512X | - | - |
| 2.0 | - | - | 426-<br>2004X | 426-<br>2008X | 426-<br>2010X | 426-<br>2012X | 426-<br>2015X | 426-<br>2022X |
| 2.5 | - | - | 426-<br>2504X | 426-<br>2508X | 426-<br>2510X | 426-<br>2512X | 426-<br>2515X | 426-<br>2522X |
| 3.0 | - | - | 426-<br>3004X | 426-<br>3008X | 426-<br>3010X | 426-<br>3012X | 426-<br>3015X | 426-<br>3022X |
| 3.5 | - | - | 426-<br>3504X | 426-<br>3508X | 426-<br>3510X | 426-<br>3512X | - | - |
| 4.0 | - | - | 426-<br>4004X | 426-<br>4008X | 426-<br>4010X | 426-<br>4012X | - | - |
| 5.0 | - | - | 426-<br>5004X | 426-<br>5008X | 426-<br>5010X | 426-<br>5012X | - | - |
## Intended Use:
Balloon dilatation of the femoral, popliteal and infra-popliteal arteries. These catheters are not designed to be used in the coronary arteries.
## Comparison to Predicate Device:
The Bantam α product FDA approved under K093139 is the same as the Sleek OTW product in all aspects including material, composition and processing except for the addition of a bridge tubing located in the distal tip of the Sleek OTW product. A list of aspects of the product that are the same is shown below:
| Part | Bantam α FDA approved | Sleek |
|---------------|-----------------------|-------|
| Hub | Same | Same |
| Strain relief | Same | Same |
| Outer | Same | Same |
| Inner | Same | Same |
| Balloon | Same | Same |
| Marker bands | Same | Same |
as supplied in materials table above
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| Bridge material | NA | Pebax |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|-------|
| Re-inforcement | Same | Same |
| | | Same |
| Bonds | | Same |
| Hub | Glued (inner and outer into hub) | Same |
| Proximal bond | Fused (Outer to balloon) | Same |
| Marker bands | Crimped (bands to inner) | Same |
| Distal bond | Fused (inner to balloon + additional pebax) | Same |
Details of the bridging material are laid out below:
- · The addition of a bridge material, the same as that used in the LitePAC (K100490) (Sleek - K072947) design.
- The distal end configuration of Sleek OTW differs slightly to that of . Bantam a, with a tip lead in profile of: 0.018" for a 1.25mm balloon diameter and 0.021" for a 5.0mm balloon diameter for Sleek OTW; while the tip lead in profile for Bantam α is 0.017" for a 1.25mm balloon and up to 0.020" for a 5.0mm balloon.
The only extra testing deemed necessary for Sleek OTW was testing relating to the distal tip due to the bridge tubing addition. All testing of the distal tip passed specification. All testing was done in compliance with ISO 10555-1 and ISO 10555-4 requirements. Due to the minor nature of the change and the fact that all subsequent testing on the Sleek passed requirements the products are deemed substantially equivalent.
## Test Data:
The safety and effectiveness of the ClearStream Sleek OTW PTA Catheter has been demonstrated through data collected from non-clinical design verification and design validation tests and analyses.
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#### Bench Testing
The Sleek OTW bench testing validations consist of the same and additional tests as the previous Bartam & validation. All validation work for the Sleek OTW originally around the distal tip change as this was the only difference between the two products, however after a customer request this validation was extended to cover a wider range of tests.
The Sleek OTW product is identical to the currently CE marked and FDA approved Bantam a product (K093139) except for the inclusion of a bridge tubing in the distal tip, the distal tip configuration has proven its safety and effectiveness and as such Sleek OTW and Bantam x are deemed to be substantially equivalent despite this addition of the bridge material. As everything up to the tip of the same for the Bantam x and the Sleek OTW, further testing would not have provided any further information. Table 1. lays out the testing performed for the Bantam validation was also referenced as part of the Bantam a project due to the same materials and processes being used) and the corresponding testing done for the Sleek OTW is also described.
In addition to the tests carried out in the Bantam x validation, some additional tests were carried out in the Sleek OTW validations described in Table 2 below. These extra validation tests for Sleek OTW were carried out due to a customer request.
A full functional validation of Sleek OTW, VP577, was carried out at the customer's request. The tests, "Catheter Body Dimensions" and "Visual and Functional test" from the functional validation of Bantam or, VP494, were not carried out. The catheter body
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dimension test was not required as the dimensions of the two products are the same up to the distal tip. Visual and functional testing was performed on the line for the Sleek OTW production and so it was not necessary to be performed again as part of the validation.
## Table 1
| Test | Results Bantam α<br>(VP/VR494) & Bantam<br>(VP/VR421,338 & 222) | Results Sleek OTW<br>(VP/VR577) |
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Visual and<br>Functional Testing | PASS - VP494<br>[29 of 1.5x20x150],<br>[29 of 5.0x120x150]<br>Also completed on<br>VP421 - Pass<br>(13 of 2.0x220), (13 of 2.5x220)<br>(13 of 5.0x220), (42 of 6.0x220) | N/A |
| Catheter Body<br>Diameters | PASS - VP494<br>[29 of 1.5x20x150],<br>[29 of 5.0x120x150]<br>Also completed on<br>VP421 - Pass<br>(13 of 2.0x220), (13 of 2.5x220)<br>(13 of 5.0x220), (29 of 6.0x220) | N/A |
| Test | Results Bantam α<br>(VP/VR494) & Bantam | Results Sleek OTW<br>(VP/VR577) |
| | (VP/VR421,338 & 222) | |
| | PASS - VP494<br>[29 of 5x120mm×150cm]<br>Also completed on<br>VP421 - Pass<br>(13 of 2.5x220) | N/A |
| | (13 of 5.0x220) | |
| Inflation/Deflation | (29 of 6.0x220)<br>N/A | PASS - VP577 |
| Time | | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| Introducer Sheath | PASS | PASS |
| Withdrawal | [29 of 5x120mm×150cm] | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| | VP421 - Pass | |
| | (13 of 5.0x220), (29 of 6.0x220) | |
| Leak and Rated | PASS | *PASS with deviation |
| Burst Pressure | [29 of 1.5x20mmx150cm] | [29 of 1.25x15mmx150cm] |
| | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| | VP421 - Pass | |
| | (13 of 2.5x220), (13 of 5.0x220) | |
| | (29 of 6.0x220) | |
| | Results Bantam α | |
| Test | (VP/VR494) & Bantam | Results Sleek OTW |
| | | (VP/VR577) |
| | (VP/VR421,338 & 222) | |
| Tensile Test for | VP/VR 338 - Pass | PASS |
| Proximal Bond | | |
| | (29 of 2x20 Pass) | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| | (29 of 2x120 Pass) | |
| | (13 of 5x120 Pass) | |
| | (29+13 of 9x60 Pass) | |
| Tensile Test for Hub | VP222 - Pass | PASS |
| Bond | (29 of 2x60), (29 of 3x60) | [29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| | (29 of 5x60), (29 of 6x60) | |
| | (29 of 8x60), (29 of 9x60) | |
| Measurement of the | VP 421 - Pass | PASS |
| Working Surface, | (13 2.0x220) | [13 of 1.25x15mmx150cm] |
| OD and TL of the | | [13 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| Balloon | | |
| Balloon Compliance | VP 421 - Pass | PASS |
| Test | (13 2.0x220) | [13 of 1.25x15mmx150cm] |
| | (13 6.0x220) | [16 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
| Average Burst | VP 421 - Pass | PASS |
| Pressure Testing | (13 2.0x220) | [13 of 1.25x15mmx150cm] |
| | (13 6.0x220) | [13 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
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Conclusion: All products had acceptable balloon fatigue performance, noted deviation accepted.
The additional tests carried out for Sleek OTW are detailed in Table 2 below:
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Special 510(k) Submission - ClearStream Technologies Ltd
# Table 2
| Test | Results Sleek OTW<br>(VP/VR577) |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Profile Measurements of Distal Tip | PASS – VP577<br>[29 of 1.25x15x150],<br>[29 of 5.0x120x150] |
| Tensile Test of the Distal Tip | PASS<br>[29 of 1.25x15mmx150cm]<br>[29 of 5x120mmx150cm] |
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# Conclusions
ClearStream Technologies Ltd believes that the data and information presented in this application, including in vitro testing and numerous device similarities support a determination of substantial equivalence, making the device as safe and effective and therefore market clearance of the Sleek OTW catheter through this 510(k) premarket notification.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
ClearStream Technologies Ltd. C/O Fiona Ni Mhullain Regulatory Affairs Manager Moyne Upper Enniscorthy, Ireland
DEC 1 2010
Re: K102035
Trade/Device Name: Sleek OTW catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT, DQY Dated: Undated Received: November 12, 2010
#### Dear Ms. Mhullain:
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 (Act (Act that an rot 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 probibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Special 510(k) Submission - ClearStream Technologies Ltd
#### Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known): K102035
Device Name: Sleek OTW PTA Catheter
Indications for Use:
Balloon dilatation of the femoral, popliteal and infra-popliteal arteries. These catheters are not designed to be used in the coronary arteries.
Prescription Use XX AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use
(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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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.