K123424 · Boston Scientific Corp · ITX · Feb 20, 2013 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K123424
Device Name
MDU5 PLUS STERILE BAG
Applicant
Boston Scientific Corp
Product Code
ITX · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1570
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The MDU5 PLUS Sterile Bag is intended to cover the motor drive during intravascular ultrasound procedures to maintain the sterile field and prevent transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material to the patient and healthcare worker.
Device Story
The MDU5 PLUS Sterile Bag is a single-use, sterile, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) cover designed for intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) motor drive units. It features a faceplate that attaches to the motor drive nose, allowing for catheter insertion while maintaining a sterile barrier. The bag is flexible and transparent, ensuring the motor drive display remains visible and the 10cm pull-back sled travel is not impeded. Used in catheter labs by healthcare professionals, it prevents the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulates between the equipment and the sterile field. It is supplied as a stand-alone product or as an accessory with compatible catheters.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal data were included in this submission. Substantial equivalence was established through non-clinical bench testing, including liquid barrier evaluation, pathogen penetration resistance, synthetic blood penetration resistance, seal strength, and compatibility with cleaning agents. Sterilization was validated per ISO 11137-2:2012, and packaging integrity was validated per ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Form factor: Long, narrow bag with integrated faceplate. Sterilization: Electron beam (e-beam) compatible. Packaging: Tyvek/Nylon or equivalent. Standards: ISO 11137-2:2012 (sterilization), ISO 11607-1/2 (packaging).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use during intravascular ultrasound procedures to maintain a sterile field and prevent cross-contamination between the motor drive unit, patient, and healthcare personnel.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A diagnostic ultrasonic transducer is a device made of a piezoelectric material that converts electrical signals into acoustic signals and acoustic signals into electrical signals and intended for use in diagnostic ultrasonic medical devices. Accessories of this generic type of device may include transmission media for acoustically coupling the transducer to the body surface, such as acoustic gel, paste, or a flexible fluid container.
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Food and Drug Administration November 6, 2012 Page I of 3
# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Boston Scientific Corporation MDU5 PLUS TM Sterile Bag
| Submitted By: | Boston Scientific Corporation<br>47215 Lakeview Boulevard<br>Fremont, CA 94538 |
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| Contact Person: | Lori R. Smith<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Tel: (510) 624-1698<br>Fax: (510) 624-2569<br>lori.smith@bsci.com |
| Date Prepared: | November 6, 2012 |
| Proprietary Name: | MDU5 PLUST™ Sterile Bag |
| Common Name: | Sterile Cover |
| Classification Name: | Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic (accessory) |
| Device Classification/<br>Product Code: | Class II, 21 CFR 892.1570 / ITX |
# Predicate Device:
The MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile bag is substantially equivalent to the following device:
| Product | 510(k) | Clearance Date |
|----------------------------------------|---------|----------------|
| CIVCO Poly Ultrasound Transducer Cover | K970513 | June 20, 1997 |
# Description of the Device:
The MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile Bag is supplied to the user as a sterile device and is intended for single use only. The MDU5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag is intended to cover the motor drive during intravascular ultrasound procedures to maintain the sterile field and prevent transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material to the patient and healthcare worker. The product consists of a long, narrow bag made of low density polyethylene with one open end. There is a face plate with a covered opening that is attached to the Sterile Bag. Once the Sterile Bag is covering the motordrive unit, the face plate connects to the nose of the motordrive. The face plate
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is uncovered when the operator is ready to insert the catheter into the motordrive. The bag has been designed to be large enough and flexible enough to cover the motordrive unit while not impeding the 10cm of travel required by the pull-back sled that the motordrive attaches to. The MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile Bag is sufficiently clear as to not impede viewing the motordrive display.
The MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile Bag is sold separately as a stand-alone product but is also included as an accessory in the package with each compatible catheter. The materials used in the design of the MDUJ5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag have been selected to be compatible with electron beam sterilization (e-beam sterilization). The MDU5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag is folded and packaged in a Tyvek/Nylon or equivalent medical device packaging that is suitable for E-Beam sterilization.
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use:
The MDU5 PLUS Sterile Bag is intended to cover the motor drive during intravascular ultrasound procedures to maintain the sterile field and prevent transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material to the patient and healthcare worker.
## Device Technology Characteristics and Comparison to Predicate Device:
The Intended Uses for both the MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile Bag and the predicate sterile cover are similar. The MDU5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag is a sterile cover, which is placed over the motordrive unit during ultrasound procedures in order to maintain the sterile field within the catheter lab. The predicate device is also used as a sterile transducer cover, also used to maintain the sterile field during ultrasound procedures. The MDU5 PLUSTM sterile bag is a long, narrow bag made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), with one closed end and one open end that fits over the motordrive unit and attaches, via a faceplate, to the nose of the motordrive unit. The predicate sterile cover is also made of LDPE and is the same shape as the MDU5 PLUSTM sterile bag, with similar dimensions. The predicate device is also installed over the motordrive unit in a similar fashion, using a ring-type faceplate to attach to the nose of the motordrive. MDU5 PLUSTM sterile bag is sold as a sterile device to the end user as is the predicate device. Both the predicate device and the MDU5 PLUSTM sterile bag can be supplied as a stand-alone device as well as packaged as an accessory to compatible catheters.
In establishing substantial equivalence to the predicate device, Boston Scientific compared the material, design specifications and indications for use of the subject and predicate devices previously cleared in K970513 (cleared June 20, 1997). Additionally, performance testing has been completed for the subject device. The performance testing and device comparison demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and is safe and effective for its intended use.
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Refer to the Predicate Device Comparison Table, located in Section IV, Proposed and Predicate Device Comparison.
# Non-Clinical Data
Determination of substantial equivalence is based on an assessment of non-clinical performance data. Non-clinical data includes Bench/Performance, Sterilization, Microbiology and Packaging tests, which were conducted on the subject device.
#### Bench/Performance Testing:
Bench testing was conducted to evaluate the physical integrity and functionality of the MDUJ5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag at T=0 and T=13mo AA. Test criteria includes liquid barrier evaluation, pathogen penetration resistance and resistance to penetration by synthetic blood, resistance to common cleaning agents, seal strength, label/sticker orientation and durability, interface and compatibility with ancillary devices, user interface requirements and environmental requirements.
#### Sterilization Validation:
Sterilization studies (including Bioburden) were conducted for the MDU5 PLUSTM Sterile Bag according to ISO 11137-2:2012.
#### Packaging Validation
The integrity of the packaging configuration was tested in accordance with ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2. Testing was conducted on fully packaged units after being subjected to electron beam sterilization, climactic conditioning, and distribution challenge conditioning. Test criteria included visual inspections. sterile barrier integrity and sterile barrier seal strength.
### Clinical Data
No clinical or animal data are included in this submission
# Conclusion
The MDU5 PLUS™ Sterile Bag is substantially equivalent to the predicate CIVCO Sterile cover (K970513). The MDU5 PLUS™ test results support the determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device, and confirm the device is safe and . effective for its intended use.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
February 20, 2013
Boston Scientific Corporation c/o Ms. Lori R. Smith Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 47215 Lakeview Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538
Re: K123424
Trade/Device Name: MDU5 PLUS Sterile Bag Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ITX Dated: November 6, 2012 Received: November 30, 2012
Dear Ms. Smith:
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. Iisting 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 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours.
FDA
Janine M. Morris Director, Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
for
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K123424
Device Name: MDU5 PLUS Sterile Bag
Indications for Use:
The MDU5 PLUS Sterile Baq is intended to cover the motordrive during intravascular ultrasound procedures to maintain the sterile field and prevent transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material to the patient and healthcare worker.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health (OIR)
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