The Vdrive™ system is intended to stabilize, navigate and remotely control: · compatible loop (circular) mapping catheters to facilitate movement of the catheter during the performance of electrophysiological procedures when used in conjunction with the V-Loop™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system. · compatible Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheters to facilitate visualization of cardiac structure during the performance of cardiac procedure when used in conjunction with the V-Sono™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system. The Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ disposable is indicated to remotely control the advancement, retraction, rotation, tip deflection and loop size of compatible loop catheters inserted across the septum into the left atrium using conventional procedures. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster Lasso 2515 and Lasso 2515 NAV Circular Mapping Catheters. Other models of loop catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system. The Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ disposable is indicated for remotely controlling the advancement, retraction, rotation and anterior-posterior deflection of compatible ultrasound catheters inserted into the right atrium. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster, Inc. Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound Catheters and Acuson AcuNav™ Ultrasound Catheters. Other models of ICE catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system. The Vdrive Duo™ is an optional accessory intended for remotely controlling the Vdrive™ system when one arm of the device is equipped with a V-Loop™ disposable set and the other arm is equipped with the V-Sono™ disposable set. During the procedure, the Vdrive Duo™ allows selection between the disposable sets (V-Loop™ or V-Sono™).
Device Story
Robotic catheter control system; enables remote navigation of compatible circular mapping and ICE catheters. Hardware includes control box, adjustable arms, and drive units; user interface comprises tableside and remote controllers. Physician operates system to remotely control catheter advancement, retraction, rotation, tip deflection, and loop size. Vdrive Duo accessory allows simultaneous control of two different disposable sets (V-Loop and V-Sono). System facilitates catheter movement during EP and cardiac imaging procedures; reduces manual navigation requirements. Benefits include precise, stable catheter positioning and remote operation capability.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, randomized, multi-center clinical trial (VERSATILE trial) with 137 subjects (77 Vdrive, 43 control) undergoing EP studies and PV isolation. Primary endpoint: efficacy of Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ in navigating circular mapping catheters vs. manual methods. Results demonstrated non-inferiority to manual navigation. Safety analysis showed low adverse event rates unrelated to device use. Animal study (porcine model) confirmed safety, effectiveness, and usability.
Technological Characteristics
Robotic catheter control system; mechanical actuation for advancement, retraction, rotation, and deflection. Components: control box, adjustable arms, drive unit, sterile single-use disposable kits. Sterilization: EtO. Connectivity: software-driven user interface (tableside and remote controllers).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing electrophysiological procedures requiring circular mapping catheters (left atrium) or cardiac procedures requiring ICE catheters (right atrium).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A steerable catheter control system is a device that is connected to the proximal end of a steerable guide wire that controls the motion of the steerable catheter.
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Stereotaxis. Inc. % Diane Horwitz, Ph.D., Rac Safis Solutions LLC 2995 Steven Martin Dr. Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Re: K140804
Trade/Device Name: Vdrive With V-loop/ Vdrive Duo Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1290 Regulation Name: System, Catheter Control, Steerable Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Codes: DXX, DOX Dated: July 29, 2014 Received: July 30, 2014
Dear Diane Horwitz,
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140804
Device Name Vdrive™ with V-Loop Vdrive Duo™
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vdrive™ system is intended to stabilize, navigate and remotely control:
· compatible loop (circular) mapping catheters to facilitate movement of the catheter during the performance of electrophysiological procedures when used in conjunction with the V-Loop™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system. · compatible Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheters to facilitate visualization of cardiac structure during the performance of cardiac procedure when used in conjunction with the V-Sono™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™ system.
The Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ disposable is indicated to remotely control the advancement, retraction, rotation, tip deflection and loop size of compatible loop catheters inserted across the septum into the left atrium using conventional procedures. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster Lasso 2515 and Lasso 2515 NAV Circular Mapping Catheters. Other models of loop catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system.
The Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ disposable is indicated for remotely controlling the advancement, retraction, rotation and anterior-posterior deflection of compatible ultrasound catheters inserted into the right atrium. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster, Inc. Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound Catheters and Acuson AcuNav™ Ultrasound Catheters. Other models of ICE catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system.
The Vdrive Duo™ is an optional accessory intended for remotely controlling the Vdrive™ system when one arm of the device is equipped with a V-Loop™ disposable set and the other arm is equipped with the V-Sono™ disposable set. During the procedure, the Vdrive Duo™ allows selection between the disposable sets (V-Loop™ or V-Sono™).
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
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| <span style="font-size:14px">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | |
| <span style="font-size:14px">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | |
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# 510(k) Summary per 21CFR §807.92
| Submitter's<br>information | Stereotaxis, Inc.<br>4320 Forest Park Ave, Suite 100<br>St. Louis, MO 63108<br>Contact: John Nadelin, VP Regulatory & Quality<br>Telephone: 314-678-6130 | | |
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| Device/<br>classification<br>name | Device Name: Vdrive™, Vdrive Duo™<br>Classification/Common name: System, Catheter Control, Steerable<br>Classification Number: 870.1290<br>Product Code: DXX, DQX<br>Classification Panel: Cardiovascular<br>Currently Marketed Substantially Equivalent Device: Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ (K122659) | | |
| Device<br>description | The Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ is provides a remote method of controlling the<br>advancement, retraction, rotation, tip deflection, and loop size of a LASSO® Circular<br>Mapping catheter during electrophysiology procedures and is comprised of four<br>major components:<br>1. Vdrive™ Hardware - control box, adjustable arm, drive unit and support<br>structure or Vdrive Duo™ (K133396), with two adjustable arms,<br>2. Vdrive™ User Interface – combination of software-driven 1) Tableside<br>Controller and 2) dedicated Vdrive™ Controller,<br>3. V-Loop™ Disposable Kit – Handle Clamps (w/catheter inserts),<br>Telescoping Catheter Support and Drape. These components are<br>disposable, sterile, single use devices, and<br>4. V-Sono™ Disposable Kit (K122659) if Vdrive Duo™ will be used. | | |
| Intended use | The Vdrive™ system is intended to stabilize, navigate and remotely control:<br>• compatible loop (circular) mapping catheters to facilitate movement of the<br>catheter during the performance of electrophysiological procedures when<br>used in conjunction with the V-Loop™ disposable sets in the Vdrive™<br>system.<br>• compatible Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheters to facilitate<br>visualization of cardiac structure during the performance of cardiac<br>procedure when used in conjunction with the V-Sono™ disposable sets in<br>the Vdrive™ system.<br><br>The Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ disposable is indicated to remotely control the<br>advancement, retraction, rotation, tip deflection and loop size of compatible loop<br>catheters inserted across the septum into the left atrium using conventional<br>procedures. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster Lasso 2515<br>and Lasso 2515 NAV Circular Mapping Catheters. Other models of loop catheters<br>have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system. | | |
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The Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ disposable is indicated for remotely controlling the advancement, retraction, rotation and anterior-posterior deflection of compatible ultrasound catheters inserted into the right atrium. Compatible catheters at this time include Biosense Webster, Inc. Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound Catheters and Acuson AcuNav™ Ultrasound Catheters. Other models of ICE catheters have not been tested with the Vdrive™ system.
The Vdrive Duo™ is an optional accessory intended for remotely controlling the Vdrive™ system when one arm of the device is equipped with a V-Loop™ disposable set and the other arm is equipped with the V-Sono™ disposable set. During the procedure, the Vdrive Duo™ allows selection between the disposable sets (V-Loop™ or V-Sono™).
## Technological characteristics
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed<br>Vdrive™ with V-Loop™,<br>Vdrive Duo™ | Currently Marketed<br>Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Location of<br>Catheter tip | Right side of heart | Right or left side of heart |
| Initial Placement<br>of catheter | Manual placement by cardiac<br>electrophysiologist | Manual placement by cardiac<br>electrophysiologist |
| Catheter Movement | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Variable Speed | Yes | Yes |
| Catheter Movement | Continuous | Continuous |
| Emergency Stop<br>Option | Manual | Manual |
| Manual Override | Yes | Yes |
| Single Use | Disposable is single use | Disposable is single use |
| Sterilization<br>Method | EtO | EtO |
| Control of catheter<br>movement | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Compatible<br>Catheters | LASSO® 2515 Variable<br>Circular Mapping Catheter,<br>LASSO® 2515 NAV<br>LASSO ® 2515 ECO NAV<br>Variable Circular Mapping<br>Catheter (Biosense Webster) | Soundstar™ 3D Ultrasound<br>Catheters (Biosense Webster)<br>AcuNav™ Ultrasound<br>Catheters (AcuNav) |
| Catheter<br>movements | Advancement-retraction<br>Rotation<br>Tip deflection<br>Loop size | Advancement-retraction<br>Rotation<br>Anterior-posterior deflection |
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| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed<br>Vdrive™ with V-Loop™,<br>Vdrive Duo™ | Currently Marketed<br>Vdrive™ with V-Sono™ |
|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Control Room User<br>Interface | Yes | Yes |
| SW driven | Yes | Yes |
| Simultaneous Use<br>of two Vdrive™<br>Disposables | Yes | No |
#### Performance data
Performance data established the substantial equivalence of the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ compared to the predicate device. Performance data included software verification and validation data, bench performance testing to verify that specifications were met, animal testing, and a prospective randomized multi-center clinical trial of the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ system in navigation of circular mapping catheters compared to conventional manual methods of navigation. Performance testing was conducted for electrical safety, EMC compatibility, sterilization and shelf life and packaging.
Animal Testing: Stereotaxis performed an animal study in a porcine model to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ to perform navigation, electrogram generation, mapping and pacing during navigation, product usability and extremes of use. This study demonstrated that Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ met its performance and user requirements.
Clinical Testing: Stereotaxis performed a prospective, randomized multi-center clinical trial of the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ system in navigation of circular mapping (loop) catheters compared to conventional manual methods of navigation. A total of 137 subjects were randomized 2:1 (Vdrive™: Control) at five (5) clinical sites. Actual enrollment was 77 Vdrive™ and 43 control group subjects who were scheduled to undergo electrophysiology (EP) studies and a planned ablation procedure for pulmonary vein (PV) isolation, and who required the use of a circular mapping catheter to evaluate the PVs. Results of the efficacy analysis demonstrated that the Stereotaxis Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ is effective when used to control a circular mapping system catheter when compared to manual navigation; the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ is non-inferior to the manual procedure. The safety analysis led to the conclusion that similar adverse events between groups, and that the low rate of adverse events was unrelated to use of the Vdrive™ system. Vdrive Duo™ was used to control two different disposables in a total of 33 subjects in the VERSATILE trial.
Based upon the documentation presented in this 510(k) it has been demonstrated that the Vdrive™ with V-Loop™ device is safe and effective for its intended use.
Date summary prepared: September 3, 2014
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