K141070 · Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. · DRE · Jan 15, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K141070
Device Name
SUPER SHEATH
Applicant
Togo Medikit Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DRE · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1310
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the peripheral and coronary vasculature.
Device Story
Super Sheath is a catheter introducer system consisting of a sheath, dilator, and guidewire. The sheath features a hemostatic valve to minimize blood leakage and a side tube with a three-way stopcock for fluid/medication administration or blood sampling. The dilator facilitates sheath entry into the vasculature and is removed once the sheath is positioned. The device is used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to provide a conduit for diagnostic or interventional devices. The sheath hub and dilator hub lock via a rotating motion. The device is provided sterile for single-use only. It benefits patients by enabling minimally invasive access to the peripheral and coronary vasculature for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sheath shaft tensile, kink, hub-to-shaft tensile, valve integrity, lubricity, radiopacity, cover tube durability, pressure, corrosion resistance, and guidewire performance. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, intracutaneous reactivity, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, hemocompatibility, pyrogen, and LAL tests. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Sheath shaft/hub: ETFE and polyamide. Dilator: Polypropylene (4F-8F) or FEP (9F). Guidewire: Stainless steel coil with inner mandrel. Radiopaque marker: Tantalum. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Connectivity: None. Dimensions: 4F-9F diameters, 7-25 cm lengths. Single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices into peripheral and coronary vasculature. No specific patient population age or gender restrictions stated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vessel dilator for percutaneous catheterization is a device which is placed over the guide wire to enlarge the opening in the vessel, and which is then removed before sliding the catheter over the guide wire.
Predicate Devices
Super Sheath Introducer Sheath and Introducer Sheath Sets, 4F-9F (k052557)
Super Sheath Introducer Sheath and Introducer Sheath Sets, 3.3F (k121504)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 15, 2015
Togo Medikit Co., Ltd. Izumi Maruo Senior Consultant 4-1-17 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, 113-0033 JA
Re: K141070 Trade/Device Name: Super Sheath Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB, DRE Dated: December 8, 2014 Received: December 12, 2014
Dear Izumi 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Melissa A. Torres -S
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. For Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141070
Device Name SUPER SHEATH
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the peripheral and coronary vasculature.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
_ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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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
#### 510(k) Summary
- a. Owner/Company name, address TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD. 17148-6 Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, 883-0062, Japan
Daisuke Nagamizu Manager, Regulatory Affairs Section, Quality Assurance Department Phone: 011-81-982-53-8000 011-81-982-53-8008 Fax: Email: qc@togomedikit.co.jp
# b. Contact/Application Correspondent
Izumi Maruo Senior Consultant MIC International 4-1-17 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
Phone: 011-81-3-3818-8577 011-81-3-3818-8573 Fax: Email: maruo@mici.co.jp
# c. Date prepared
April 18, 2014
#### d. Name of device
| Trade Name: | SUPER SHEATH |
|----------------------------|----------------------|
| Common Name: | Introducer, Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Product Code: | DYB |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
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#### e. Predicate devices
The SUPER SHEATH is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed devices:
| 510(k): | k052557 |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade name: | Super Sheath Introducer Sheath and Introducer Sheath Sets, 4F-9F |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.1310 |
| Product code: | DRE |
| 510(k): | k121504 |
| Trade name: | Super Sheath Introducer Sheath and Introducer Sheath Sets, 3.3F |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Product code: | DYB |
Since the same name as predicate device is used, the new device under application is hereinafter called "the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED)" and the predicate devices are called "the SUPER SHEATH (k052557)" and "the 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504)", respectively, for convenience of discussion in this application.
We are claiming substantial equivalence to product codes DRE and DYB.
#### f. Description of the device
Major components of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) are a sheath and a dilator. In addition, a guidewire is covered under this premarket notification. The guidewire is placed in the gudiewire case including inserter.
The sheath for the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) is named as the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) Introducer Sheath and is available in 4F- 9F diameters and in lengths ranging from 7 to 25 cm. Some types of sheaths have radiopaque markers. The SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) are provided sterile and are intended for one procedure use only.
The one-piece construction of the sheath shaft and hub allows smooth passage of concomitantly interventional medical devices. The sheath shaft and hub are made of Ethylene Tetrafluoro ethylene (ETFE) and polyamide.
The hubs, color-coded by French size, contain a hemostatic valve to minimize blood leakage during a procedure. A side tube equipped with a three-way stopcock is attached to the sheath hub. The side tube extension may be used for fluid and medication administration, as well as blood sampling. Some types of sheaths contain a marker band that is embedded in the shaft approximately 2.0 mm from the distal tip.
The dilator is an open tapered plastic tube with an integral luer hub for guidewire insertion. The dilator is inserted into the introducer sheath. The dilator is longer than the sheath with a rounded tapered distal tip. The dilator facilitates and supports the entry of the sheath into the patient's vasculature. Once the sheath is in place the dilator is removed. There are two different dilator distal tip sizes, 0.038" and 0.035" guidewire compatible. The 4F dilators are only available with a 0.035" guidewire lumen dilator. The 5-9F dilators are available with a
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0.035" or 0.038" guidewire lumen. The 4bes are made from Polypropylene (PP). The 9F dilator tubes are made of Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP). The dilator tubes are attached to the inner hub with a metal bush. The sheath hub and the dilator hub lock using a rotating motion.
The SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) has a polypropylene suture wing which is color coded by French size. The suture wing is a small projection near the hub with a hole in it for correct placement of the sheath using sutures.
The uncoated guidewire is made of a stainless steel coil wrapped tightly around an inner mandrel that tapers at the distal tip. The flexible tip is J-shaped available in diameters of 0.035" and 0.038". The guidewire, with inserter, is available in 45 cm and 80 cm lengths. The inserter is used strictly for guiding the guidewire into a cannula or introducer.
## g. Indications for Use
## Indication for Use
The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the peripheral and coronary vasculature.
## h. Statement of substantial equivalence
The main body of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) was essentially modified from the SUPER SHEATH (k052557). Thus, most of the characteristics of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) are similar to those of the SUPER SHEATH (k052557). Regarding packaging, the packaging materials and configuration are the same as the 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504).
Comparison table of technological characteristics is as follows;
| Feature | SUPER<br>(PROPOSED) | SHEATH | SUPER<br>(k052557) | SHEATH | 3.3F SUPER SHEATH<br>(k121504) |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The device is indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the peripheral and coronary vasculature. | | Introducer Sheaths and Introducer Sheath Sets are intended for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices into the human vasculature. | | The Super Sheath Introducer Sheaths and Super Sheath Introducer Sheath Sets are indicated for use in the introduction of diagnostic and interventional devices inserted into the human vasculature of adult and pediatric patients of all ages. |
| Regulation | 870.1340 | | 870.1310 | | 870.1340 |
| | | | Comparison table of technological characteristics |
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| Number | | | |
| FDA Product Code | DYB | DRE | DYB |
| Prescription/OTC Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription |
| Single-use/Reusab le | Single-use | Single-use | Single-use |
| Sheath | | | |
| French Sizes Available | 4F- 9F | 4F- 9F | 3.3F |
| Effective Length | 7 cm - 25 cm | 7 cm - 25 cm | 5 cm - 7 cm |
| Sheath Shaft Inner Diameter (ID) | 1.58 mm - 3.23 mm | 1.58 mm - 3.23 mm | 1.30 mm |
| Sheath Shaft Outer Diameter (OD) | 1.98 mm - 3.69 mm | 1.98 mm - 3.69 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Sheath Shaft Materials | Ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene (Neoflon® ETFE EP-526):90%<br>Barium Sulfate: 10% | Ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene (Neoflon® ETFE EP-522):85%<br>Barium Sulfate: 15% | Ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene (Neoflon® ETFE EP-522):85%<br>Barium Sulfate: 15% |
| Cover Tube Material | Ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene (Neoflon® ETFE EP-526) | Ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene (Neoflon® ETFE EP-522) | Not Applicable |
| Radiopaque Marker | Tantalum | Tantalum | Not Applicable |
| Dilator | | | |
| Dilator Tube Materials | 4F -8F:<br>Polypropylene<br>9F: Fluorinated ethylene propylene | 4F -8F:<br>Polypropylene<br>9F: Fluorinated ethylene propylene | Polypropylene |
| Dilator Tube Inner Diameter (ID) | 4F-8F 0.92 mm – 1.00 mm (0.035" *)<br>1.02 mm– 1.10 mm (0.038" *)<br>9F 0.95 mm – 1.05 mm (0.035" *)<br>1.05 mm– 1.15 mm (0.038" *) | 4F-8F 0.92 mm – 1.00 mm (0.035" *)<br>1.02 mm– 1.10 mm (0.038" *)<br>9F 0.95 mm – 1.05 mm (0.035" *)<br>1.05 mm– 1.15 mm (0.038" *) | 0.65 mm – 0.75 mm |
| | | | |
| Dilator Tube<br>Outer Diameter<br>(OD) | 1.38 mm – 3.09 mm | 1.38 mm – 3.09 mm | 1.23 mm |
| Dilator Tube<br>Effective Length | 13 cm – 31 cm<br>(130 mm – 310 mm) | 13 cm – 31 cm<br>(130 mm – 310 mm) | 10.5 cm to 12.5 cm<br>(105 mm – 125 mm) |
| Dilator Distal Tip | 0.035”*<br>0.038” * | 0.035” *<br>0.038” * | 0.018”<br>0.021”<br>0.025” |
| Guidewire and Inserter | | | |
| Guidewire<br>Tip<br>Shape | J-tip | J-tip | Straight type |
| Outer Diameter | 0.035”, 0.038” | 0.035”, 0.038” | 0.025” |
| Inserter | Available | Available | Available |
| Sterilization and Shelf-life | | | |
| Sterilization<br>method | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide |
| Sterile Package | Pouch | Blister package | Pouch |
| Shelf-Life | Two (2) years | Three (3) years | Three (3) years |
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#### OGO MEDIKIT CO., LT 7148-6. Aza Kamekawa. Oaza Hichiya. Hyuga City
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan TELEPHONE : +81-982-53-8027 FACSIMILE : +81-982-53-8008
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TOGO MEDIKIT CO., LTD.
7148-6, Aza Kamekawa, Oaza Hichiya, Hyuga Ci
Miyazaki Prefecture 883-0062, Japan
TELEPHONE : +81-982-53-8027
Note*: There are two different dilator distal tip sizes, 0.038" and 0.035" guidewire compatible. Note that the 4F dilators are only available with a 0.035"guidewire lumen dilator. The 5-9F dilators are available with a 0.035" or 0.038" guidewire lumen.
SUPER SHEATH (k052557) referenced regulation number 870.1310 and product code DRE. However 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504) for additional sizes utilized regulation number 870.1340 and product code DYB, which are referenced by the current submission. Citation of 870.1340 /DYB is presumably the most current regulatory practice as evidenced by 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504).
Regarding the main body of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED), major components are a sheath and a dilator. In addition, a guidewire is covered under this premarket notification. The guidewire is placed in the Gudiewire case including inserter. The only difference from the SUPER SHEATH (k052557) is the modifications of material change of the sheath shaft.
In order to evaluate any effects of the above changes on safety and effectiveness for the main body, biocompatibility testing and bench testing including shelf-life testing were performed.-Biocompatibility testing demonstrated that the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) does
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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
not raise any biocompatibility concern. testing including shelf-life testing demonstrated that the performance of the main body of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) was comparable to that of the SUPER SHEATH (k052557).
Regarding packaging of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED), packaging integrity test and sterility test demonstrates the packaging works as a sterile barrier for the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) and is substantial equivalent to the packaging of the 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504).
Based on above, we concluded that the modification did not raise any new safety or effectiveness concerns compared to the SUPER SHEATH (k052557) for main body and the 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504) for packaging.
#### i. Bench Testing
The following bench tests were performed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED), verify conformity to the international standards and in-house requirements, and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the SUPER SHEATH (k052557).
- Sheath Shaft Tensile Test
- Sheath Kink Test
- Sheath Hub to Shaft Tensile Test
- Valve Integrity of Sheath
- Sheath Lubricity Test
- Sheath Radiopacity Test
- Cover Tube Durability Test
- Hemostatic Valve Integrity/Sheath Pressure Test
- Sheath/Dilator Corrosion Resistance Test
- Dilator Shaft Tensile Test
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dilator Hub to Shaft Tensile Test
- Guidewire Tensile Test
- Guidewire Combined Load Test
- Guidewire Torqueability Test
- Guidewire Radiopacity Test
- Guidewire Corrosion Resistance Test
#### Biocompatibility Testing i.
We performed following biocompatibility tests because of material change of the sheath shaft;
- Cytotoxicity
- Intracutaneous reactivity
- Sensitization
- .... Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Hemocompatibility
- Pyrogen test
- LAL test
SUPER SHEATH APRIL 18, 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. Conclusion
Based on the above discussion and enclosed sections regarding substantial equivalence to predicate devices, TOGO MEDIKIT concludes that the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) is substantially equivalent to the SUPER SHEATH (k052557) and the 3.3F SUPER SHEATH (k121504) , and the SUPER SHEATH (PROPOSED) does not raise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness.
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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.