A literature review of 24 articles covering 8,726 patients was used to demonstrate a history of safe and effective clinical use for the subject devices.
Literature review; Clinical history; Retrospective data
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Literature review of clinical use; Retrospective literature review
The Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only. Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel. The Ciaglia Blue Rhino® Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only. Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel. The Ciaglia Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only. Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
Device Story
Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy devices facilitate airway management via percutaneous dilational tracheostomy. Two approaches: serial dilation (using progressively larger dilators) or single-stage dilation (using a rhino-horn-shaped dilator with in-and-out motion). Devices are used in controlled clinical settings (ICU/OR) by trained medical personnel. Components include dilators, guiding catheters, needles, wire guides, and accessories. The procedure creates a stoma for tracheostomy tube placement. Benefits include established percutaneous access for patients requiring prolonged ventilation. Devices are sold sterile for single use.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical trials conducted. Substantial equivalence supported by evaluation of published clinical evidence. Summary included 24 articles (8,726 patients) for subject devices and 4 articles (1,036 patients) for the predicate. Evidence demonstrates subject devices are as safe and effective as the predicate for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Vinyl (serial dilators), blue radiopaque polyurethane (single-stage dilators). Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO). Shelf-life: 3 years. Packaging: Thermoform tray with Tyvek lid. Single-use, sterile. Features: Tapered/curved tip configuration, hydrophilic coating (PVP-based) on single-stage dilators, single skin-level ink marking.
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for airway management in adult patients requiring prolonged ventilatory support. Contraindicated for pediatric patients. Procedure must be performed in a controlled setting (ICU or OR) by trained personnel.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tracheostomy tube and tube cuff is a device intended to be placed into a surgical opening of the trachea to facilitate ventilation to the lungs. The cuff may be a separate or integral part of the tracheostomy tube and is, when inflated, intended to establish a seal between the tracheal wall and the tracheostomy tube. The cuff is used to prevent the patient's aspiration of substances, such as blood or vomit, or to provide a means for positive-pressure ventilation of the patient. This device is made of either stainless steel or plastic.
Predicate Devices
Portex® Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy kit with Serial Dilators or Single Stage Dilator, Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube and Introducer (K041348)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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COOK
INCORPORATED.
750 DANIELS WAY, P.O. BOX-489
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47402-0489 U.S.A.
NONE 812.339.2235 TOLL FREE: 800.457.4500-
WWW.COOKMEDICAL.COM
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#### Device Information:
Trade names:
Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set Ciaglia Blue Rhino® Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray Ciaglia Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray
| Common name: | Tracheostomy Introducers |
|----------------------|---------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Tracheostomy tube and tube cuff |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §868.5800 |
| Product Code: | JOH |
Cook Incorporated
Sean Spence, RAC
Cook Incorporated 750 Daniels Way
(812) 332-0281
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 335-3575 x105127
#### Predicate Device:
K041348: Portex® Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy kit with Serial Dilators or Single Stage Dilator, Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube and Introducer
## Device Description:
The Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy devices are designed for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway. More specifically, the devices allow for two approaches to the dilation of the stoma: serial dilation (Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set) or single-stage dilation (Blue Rhino® and Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set). Serial dilation is achieved using numerous progressively larger dilators. Single-stage dilation is achieved with a single rhino-horn-shaped dilator using an in-and-out motion.
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The Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy devices are sold sterile for single use. There are multiple configurations that include various set and tray components (Table 1) associated with the procedure and/or in gaining percutaneous access.
| Components | | |
|------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------|
| Loading dilators | Gauze sponges | Endotracheal tube accessory |
| Guiding catheter | Introducer needles | Suture & needle |
| Access dilators | Catheter needles | Tracheostomy tube holder |
| Wire guide | Needle holder cup | Drape |
| Scalpels | Clamp | Split dressing |
| Syringes | Infiltration needles | Antiseptic skin prep |
| Lubricated jelly | Filter straw | Local anesthetic |
| Ointment | | |
# Table 1: Set/Tray Components
## Indications for Use:
- The Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set is intended for percutaneous a. dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only. Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
- b. The Ciaglia Blue Rhino® Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only.
Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
- The Ciaglia Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer C. Set/Tray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only.
Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy devices are substantially equivalent in indications for use to the predicate. Both state their purpose as percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway. The predicate specifically lists components used (e.g., wire guide, dilator) but those are implied whenever referencing percutaneous access. These differences do not raise new concerns and support a conclusion of substantial equivalence.
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# Table 2: Substantial Equivalence Comparison - Ciaglia and Serial Dilator Predicate
| | SUBJECT DEVICES | PREDICATE |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy<br>Introducer Set | Portex® Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation<br>Tracheostomy Kit with Serial Dilators or<br>Single Stage Dilator, Blue Line Ultra<br>Trach. Tube and Introducer |
| 510(k) | Subject of this submission | K041348 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §868.5800, Tracheostomy tube<br>and tube cuff | Same |
| Product Code | JOH, tracheostomy tube and tube cuff | BTO, tube, tracheostomy (w/wo<br>connector) |
| Classification | II | Same |
| Indications for Use | ... is intended for percutaneous dilational<br>tracheostomy for management of the<br>airway in adults only<br>... should be performed in a controlled<br>setting... | Indicated to create a percutaneous<br>dilational tracheostomy using guidewire<br>dilators and components of these kits that<br>allow for tracheal access for airway<br>management for use in adults only |
| Recommended Insertion Site | Between the first and second tracheal<br>cartilages or between the second and thirdtracheal cartilages | Same |
| Duration of Use | Limited duration (≤ 24 hours) | Same |
| Placement | Percutaneous technique | Same |
| Patient Population | Adult patients requiring prolonged<br>ventilatory support | Same |
| Sterilization | EtO | EtO |
| Shelf-Life | 3 years | UNKNOWN |
| Packaging | Thermoform tray with a Tyvek® lid | Polymer bag with Tyvek opening |
| Tracheostomy Tube | Not sold with tracheostomy tube | Sold with tracheostomy tube in primary<br>packaging |
| Serial Dilator Overview | 18, 21, 24, 28, 32, 36, and 38 French<br>Image: Serial dilator overview | 17, 25, 32, and 37 French<br>Image: Serial dilator overview |
| Material | Vinyl | UNKNOWN |
| Black Ink Markings | Single skin level mark | Multiple specific depth marks |
| Tip Configuration | Tapered and curved | Tapered and straight |
| Tracheostomy Tube Loading | Serial dilators serve as tracheostomy tube<br>loading dilators for final placement | Separate tracheostomy tube loading dilator<br>included |
| | SUBJECT DEVICES | PREDICATE |
| | Ciaglia Blue Rhino, and Ciaglia Blue<br>Rhino G2 Advanced Percutaneous<br>Tracheostomy Introducer Sets | Portex® Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation<br>Tracheostomy Kit with Serial Dilators or<br>Single Stage Dilator, Blue Line Ultra<br>Trach. Tube and Introducer |
| 510(k) | Subject of this submission | K041348 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §868.5800, Tracheostomy tube<br>and tube cuff | Same |
| Product Code | JOH, tracheostomy tube and tube cuff | BTO, tube, tracheostomy (w/wo<br>connector) |
| Classification | II | Same |
| Indications for Use | .... is intended for percutaneous dilational<br>tracheostomy for management of the<br>airway<br>...should be performed in a controlled<br>setting... | Indicated to create a percutaneous<br>dilational tracheostomy using guidewire<br>dilators and components of these kits that<br>allow for tracheal access for airway<br>management for use in adults only |
| Contraindicated for Pediatrics | Yes | Same |
| Recommended Insertion Site | Between the first and second tracheal<br>cartilages or between the second and third<br>tracheal cartilages | Same |
| Duration of Use | Limited duration (≤ 24 hours) | Same |
| Placement | Percutaneous technique | Same |
| Patient Population | Adult patients requiring prolonged<br>ventilatory support | Same |
| Sterilization | EtO | EtO |
| Shelf-Life | 3 years | UNKNOWN |
| Packaging | Thermoform tray with a Tyvek® lid | Plastic bag with Tyvek® opening |
| Tracheostomy Tube | Set or Tray sold individually and co-<br>packaged with a tracheostomy tube | Tracheostomy tube present in primary<br>packaging |
| Single-Staged Dilator<br>Overview | Image: Blue Rhino Curved Single-Staged Dilator | Image: Sigmoid Curved Single-Staged Dilator |
| | Blue Rhino | |
| | Blue Rhino G2 | |
| Material | Blue radiopaque polyurethane | UNKNOWN |
| Surface Characteristics | Blue Rhino = Smooth<br>Blue Rhino G2 = Crosshatch Handle and<br>Longitudinally Grooved Distal Portion | Texture Handle Portion and Smooth Distal<br>Portion |
| Tip Configuration | Tapered and curved | Same |
| Black Ink Markings | Single skin level mark | Same |
| Hydrophilic Coating | PVP based Hydrophilic Coating | UNKNOWN base Hydrophilic Coating |
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# Table 3: Substantial Equivalence Comparison – Ciaglia Blue Rhino / Blue Rhino G2 and Portex Single-Stage Predicate
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As shown in Table 2, differences in the subject serial dilators and the predicate serial dilators are packaging, presence or absence of a tracheostomy tube, range of serial dilators, material, tracheostomy tube loading, curvature at the distal tip, and depth markings. Table 3 shows differences in the subject single-stage dilators and the predicate are packaging, presence or absence of a tracheostomy tube, shape, material and texture. The differences in characteristics do not raise new concerns and support a conclusion of substantial equivalence. This conclusion was derived by comparing the product literature, specifications, and by performance testing.
# Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
The following tests were performed to demonstrate that the Cook Ciaglia tracheostomy devices met applicable design and performance requirements and support a determination of substantial equivalence.
- Tracheostomy Tube Fit / Removal Testing showed that the appropriate loading dilator . can successfully be inserted into the intended tracheostomy tube and will not fall out under its own weight, and can be successfully removed
- . Tensile - Testing showed that the peak tensile load of each test article was greater than or equal to the acceptance criterion
- Compression - Testing showed that the test article will withstand the axial peak compressive load without kinking
- B Flexibility with Guiding Catheter - Testing showed the mean force to displace the tip of the guiding catheter was less than the mean to displace the dilator
- 피 Fracture - Testing showed the test article met the predetermined acceptance criteria
- 1 Durability - Testing showed the test article met the predetermined acceptance criteria
- I 3 Point Bend - Testing showed the load to deflect the dilators was less than or equal to the load of the predicate
- I Insertion Force - Testing showed the average insertion load of the test article was less than or equal to the predicate
- . Performance following aging - Testing showed the subject devices continue to meet applicable design input requirements following aging
- . Biocompatibility - The proposed devices were classified as external communicating devices with Tissue/Bone/Dentin contact for ≤ 24 hours. The following tests were completed and the biocompatibility was deemed acceptable: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Intracutaneous Reactivity, and Pyrogenicity.
In addition, human factors hazard analysis and simulated use testing (usability study) were conducted.
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## Summary of Clinical Performance:
Clinical tests were not required to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy devices as compared to the predicate devices. However, since the subject devices have a well-established history of clinical use, an evaluation of published clinical evidence was used to substantiate a history of safe and effective use. A total of 24 articles. incorporating 8,726 patients treated with Cook devices, were summarized. Limited clinical evidence on the predicate Portex Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy kit was also found in 4 articles, incorporating 1,036 patients. Overall, the clinical evidence demonstrates that the subject devices are as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway.
#### Conclusion:
Based on the comparison information, non-clinical performance testing, and published clinical evidence, the Cook Ciaglia percutaneous tracheostomy are substantially equivalent to the predicate Portex® Ultraperc® Percutaneous Dilation Tracheostomy kit with Serial Dilators or Single Stage Dilator, Blue Line Ultra Tracheostomy Tube and Introducer (K041348).
Portex® and Ultraperc® are registered trademarks of Smiths Medical
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 18. 2014
Cook Incorporated Mr. Scan Spence, RAC Regulatory Affairs Team Lead Official Correspondent 750 Daniels Way, P.O. Box 489 Bloomington, IN 47402
Re: K133597
Trade/Device Name: Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set Ciaglia Blue Rhino® Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Trav Ciaglia Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5800 Regulation Name: Tracheostomy Tube
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOH Dated: March 17th. 2014 Received: March 18th, 2014
Dear Mr. Spence:
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. 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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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K133597
#### Device Name
Ciaglia Blue Rhino® Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ciaglia Blue Rhino Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer SetTray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only.
Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K133597
Device Name
Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ciaglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only.
Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operaling room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K133597
Device Name
Ciaglia Blue Rhino® G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set/Tray
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ciaglia Blue Rhino G2 Advanced Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer SetTray is intended for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy for management of the airway in adults only.
Tube placement, using the technique described herein, should be performed in a controlled setting (e.g., ICU or operating room) with the assistance of trained personnel.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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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.