K140419 · Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. · FOZ · May 12, 2014 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K140419
Device Name
SUPERCATH5
Applicant
Togo Medikit Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 12, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The SUPERCATH 5 is intended to access a vein or artery and to administer fluids. The SUPERCATH 5 is designed for single use and for short-term use (less than 30 days), is designed to minimize inadvertent needlesticks and to reduce accidental needlesticks.
Device Story
SUPERCATH 5 is an intravascular catheter for venous or arterial access and fluid administration. Device features a metallic introducer needle with a side-notch for rapid visual confirmation of vessel entry. Upon puncture, blood flows through the side-notch into the catheter tube. A built-in check valve, combined with manual finger pressure, reduces blood flashback during needle withdrawal. A button on the needle hub activates a coiled spring to retract the needle into the hub, minimizing accidental needlesticks. Available in 14G-24G sizes. Used by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Modifications from predicate include an adjustable attachment on the grip, added wings/tabs on the hub for stability, and optional check-valve-free models. Benefits include improved vessel access, reduced blood exposure, and enhanced sharps injury prevention.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated tensile strength (ISO 10555-1), air/liquid leakage (ISO 10555-1), flow rate (ISO 10555-5), and check valve integrity. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, intracutaneous reactivity, delayed hypersensitivity, acute systemic toxicity, hemocompatibility, genotoxicity, pyrogen, LAL, and leachable tests. Sharps injury prevention performance relied on data from predicate K093546.
Technological Characteristics
Intravascular catheter made of polyurethane. Features: side-notch needle, retractable needle mechanism (coiled spring), optional check valve, radiopaque. Available in 14G-24G. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide. Complies with ISO 10555-1 and ISO 10555-5 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring venous or arterial access for fluid administration. Designed for single-use, short-term (less than 30 days) application.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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K140419
MAY 1 2 2014
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## 510(k) Summary
- a. Owner/Company name, address TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD. 17148-6 Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya Hyuga City, Miyazaki, 883-0062, Japan
Daisuke Nagamizu
Manager, Regulatory Affairs Section, Quality Assurance Department Phone: 011-81-982-53-8000
Fax: 011-81-982-53-8008
qc@togomedikit.co.jp Email:
# b. Contact/Application Correspondent
Izumi Maruo Senior Consultant MIC International 4-1-17 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
011-81-3-3818-8577 Phone: 011-81-3-3818-8573 Fax: Email: maruo(a)mici.co.jp
### Date prepared c.
January 20, 2014
### d. Name of device
| Trade Name: | SUPERCATH 5 |
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| Common Name: | Intravascular Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-term less than 30 days |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 880.5200 |
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TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD
17148-6, Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichlya, Hyuga City
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan
TELEPHONE: +81-982-53-8027-
FACSIMILE: +81-982-53-8008
# e. Predicate devices
The SUPERCATH 5 is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed devices:
| 510(k): | k093546 |
|---------------|----------------|
| Trade name: | SUPERCATH 5 |
| Product code: | FOZ |
| 510(k): | k112290 |
| Trade name: | SUPERCATH Z3 V |
| Product code: | FOZ |
Since the same name as predicate device is used, the new device under application is hereinafter called "the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED)" and the predicate device is called "the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546)" for convenience of discussion in this application
### f. Description of the device
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) is intended to access a vein or artery and to administer fluids. The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) is designed for single use and for short-term use (less than 30 days), is designed to minimize inadvertent needlesticks and to reduce accidental needlesticks.
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) catheter hub has a built-in check valve which together with the healthcare professional's finger pressure on the blood vessel, assists to reduce blood flashback when the metallic introducer needle is withdrawn following blood vessel puncture. The built-in check valve is not intended to stop bleeding completely. Pressing the button on the needle hub activates the coiled spring in the hub, retracting the metallic introducer needle into the needle hub.
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) introducer needle has a side-notch to provide rapid visual confirmation of vessel entry. When the introducer needle is inserted into the vein. blood flows up and through the side-notch and returns down along the inside of the catheter tube.
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) is available in 14G, 18G, 20G, 20G, 22G and 24G.
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Figure 1. SUPERCATH 5
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**TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD.**
17148-6, Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichlya, Hyuga City
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan
TELEPHONE: +81-982-53-8027-
FACSIMILE: +81-982-53-8008:
# g. Indications for Use
# Indication for Use
The SUPERCATH 5 is intended to access a vein or artery and to administer fluids. The SUPERCATH 5 is designed for single use and for short-term use (less than 30 days), is designed to minimize inadvertent needlesticks and to reduce accidental needlesticks.
# h. Statement of substantial equivalence
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) was essentially modified from the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546). Thus, most of the characteristics of the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) are similar to those of the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546). The similarities are:
- Same intended use .
- Same catheter material (Polyurethane)
- Radiopaque .
- . Flashback Visualization
- . Side-Notch Needle
- . Needlestick Injury Prevention Feature
- . Check Valve
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilized .
- Single Sterile Wrapped ●
- . Multiple Gauge Sizes and Needle Lengths
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) contains the following modifications as compared to the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546):
- Addition of the adjustable attachment on the tip of the grip .
- Addition of the wing and the tab on the catheter hub .
- Modification of 18G and 20G introducer needle to include a side-notch (The . side-notch is not included in 18G and 20G introducer needle of the predicate)
- . Addition of models of 18G, 20G, and 22G without check valve
- Change of material formulation of plug and check valve .
- . Change of packaging sheet
The attachment is used just when manufacturing the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED). The attachment is used in order to adjust the distance between the tip of the introducer needle and the tip of the catheter. After the adjustment is fixed and users cannot move the attachment.
Regarding the tab, it avoids finger slipping when inserting the catheter. The wing is used in order to fix the catheter hub on the patient's body.
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TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD.
17148-6, Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya; Hyuga City
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan
TELEPHONE: +81-982-53-8027
FACSIMILE: +81-982-53-8008:
In order to evaluate any effects of the above changes on safety and effectiveness, biocompatibility testing, sterilization, and performance testing were performed. In conclusion, those analyses and testing demonstrated that the above listed modifications did not raise any new safety or effectiveness concerns.
### Bench Testing i.
The following bench tests were performed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED), verify conformity to the recognized standards, and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546).
- · Tensile Strength for the Catheter
The tensile strength of the catheter meets acceptable minimum force until breakage when tested according to ISO 10555-1.
- Air and Liquid Leakage for the Hub Attachment
The catheter hub is impervious to air/liquid infiltration when subjected to positive pressure and aspiration when tested according to ISO 10555-1.
- · Flow rate
The flow rate through catheter meets allowable limits when tested according to ISO 10555-5.
- Leakage at the Check Valve under pressure
The built-in check valve is impervious to liquid infiltration when subjected to positive pressure according to in-house standard.
· Tensile Strength for the Wing The tensile strength of the wing meets acceptable minimum force until breakage when tested according to in-house standard.
### i. Biocompatibility Testing
Color additives in the catheter hub of the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) are identical to those of another predicate, the SUPERCATH Z3V (k112290). Therefore, the biocompatibility test report for the SUPERCATH Z3V (k112290) is used for the color additives of the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED). Regarding common components except color additives in the catheter hub. in order to evaluate biocompatibility for the finished SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED), we used the finished products of 14G of the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) as the samples for biocompatibility tests because 14G is the largest size. We performed following biocompatibility tests;
- · Cytotoxicity
- · Intracutaneous reactivity
- · Delayed hypersensitivity
- · Acute Systemic Toxicity
- · Hemocompatibility
- · Genotoxicity
- · Pyrogen test
- · LAL test
- · Leachable test
SUPERCATH 5 January 20, 2014
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**TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD.**
17148-6, Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya; Hyuga City
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan
TELEPHONE: +81-982-53-8027-
FACSIMILE: +81-982-53-8008
In the biocompatibility testing reports, no biocompatibility concern was raised.
# k. Simulated Clinical Use
The SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) modified from the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546) has no new sharps injury prevention features which raise new safety and effectiveness concern. Therefore, the test report for the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546) is used in this application as for the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED).
### l. Conclusion
Based on the above discussion and enclosed sections regarding substantial equivalence to predicate devices, TOGO MEDIKIT concludes that the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) is substantially equivalent to the SUPERCATH 5 (k093546) and the SUPERCATH Z3V (k112290) , and the SUPERCATH 5 (PROPOSED) does not raise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 12, 2014
TOGO MEDIKIT Company, Limited C/O Izumi Maruo Senior Consultant MIC International 4-1-17 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033 JAPAN
Re: K140419
Trade/Device Name: Supercath5 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FOZ. Dated: January 20, 2014 Received: February 18, 2014
Dear Mr. Maruo:
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.
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.
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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 Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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 Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely vours.
Mary Bunner-S
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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K140419 510(k) Number (If known):
Device Name: SUPERCATH 5
# Indication for Use
The SUPERCATH 5 is intended to access a vein or artery and to administer fluids. The SUPERCATH 5 is designed for single use and for short-term use (less than 30 days), is designed to minimize inadvertent needlesticks and to reduce accidental needlesticks.
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