K142357 · Contract Medical International, GmbH · DYB · Jun 25, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K142357
Device Name
DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System
Applicant
Contract Medical International, GmbH
Product Code
DYB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1340
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is indicated to be used for introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature, including but not limited to femoral access via a contralateral approach to access the popliteal and infrapopliteal arteries.
Device Story
DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is a sterile, single-use device for vascular access. Components include a coil-reinforced shaft with an atraumatic distal tip, a hemostasis valve with side port and 3-way stopcock, and a tapered dilator. The sheath features a radiopaque marker and lubricious coating. Used in hospitals/healthcare facilities by clinicians to facilitate the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices into the vasculature, specifically for femoral access to popliteal and infrapopliteal arteries. The device remains in the patient for up to 24 hours. The stainless steel coil reinforcement provides kink resistance during navigation through tortuous anatomy. The device is manually operated; it does not involve electronic processing or software.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical performance testing, including mechanical testing (kink resistance, coating adhesion, particulate testing), biocompatibility testing, sterilization validation, and accelerated aging studies.
Indicated for patients requiring introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature, including femoral access for popliteal and infrapopliteal artery procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 24, 2015
Contract Medical International GmbH Jan Kloboucnik Director, Regulatory and Quality Affairs Lauensteiner Str, 37 Dresden, 01277 DE
Re: K142357
Trade/Device Name: DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB. DRE Dated: May 21, 2015 Received: May 26, 2015
Dear Jan Kloboucnik,
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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Sincerely yours,
M.A. Hillebrenner
for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142357
Device Name DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is indicated to be used for introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature, including but not limited to femoral access via a contralateral approach to access the popliteal and infrapopliteal arteries.
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# K142357 - 510(k) Summary
#### 1.1 Submitter
| Submitter: | Contract Medical International GmbH<br>Lauensteiner Straße 37<br>01277 Dresden<br>Germany |
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| Contact Person: | Jan Kloboucnik, Director, RA/QA |
| Phone: | +420 494 949 564 |
| Fax: | +420 494 949 565 |
| Email: | jkloboucnik@contract-medical.com |
| Date Prepared: | 24 June 2015 |
#### 1.2 Device
| Device Trade Name: | DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System |
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| Device Common Name: | Introducer Sheath |
| Classification Name: | Introducer, Catheter; and<br>Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | DYB; and<br>DRE |
#### Predicate Device 1.3
| Primary Predicate Device: | Pinnacle Destination Guiding Sheath<br>(K091329) |
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| Second Predicate Device: | Fortress Introducer Sheath System<br>(K100799) |
#### 1.4 Device Description
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is a sterile, disposable device consisting of (a) a coil reinforced shaft with an atraumatic tip at the distal end; (b) a hemostasis valve with a side port and color coded 3-way stopcock; and (c) a tapered tip dilator with snap-fit hub at the proximal end. The distal end of the sheath contains a radiopaque marker. Lubricous coating is applied to the distal end of the sheath. The system is packaged inside a sealed Tyvek pouch.
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is a prescription medical device that is used only in healthcare facilities or hospitals. The device is placed in patients for up to 24 hours.
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#### 1.5 Indications for Use
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is indicated to be used for introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature, including but not limited to femoral access via a contralateral approach to access the popliteal and infrapopliteal arteries.
The Indications for Use statement for the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is not identical to that of the two predicate devices; however, the differences do not alter the intended use of the device nor do they affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate devices. The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System and the two predicate devices each have the same intended use, namely to support the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices.
#### 1.6 Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is a manually operated, sterile, single patient use sheath system made predominantly of thermoplastic polymers. The sheath is reinforced with a stainless steel coil in order to provide kink resistance when passed through tortuous paths. With regard to the design, device features, method of sterilization, and mode of operation, the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System does not differ from the predicate devices. Materials used for manufacture of the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System are the same or very similar to those contained in the predicate devices. Technological characteristics of the subject device differ from those of the predicates only with respect to materials for selected components and the choice of lubricious coating on the sheath. Both the polyurethane used for the outer layer and the hydrophobic coating applied to the distal end of the sheath of the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System are commonly used in medical devices, including introducer sheaths and catheters. Differences in technological characteristics between the subject device and the predicates do not raise and concerns of safety and effectiveness, as demonstrated by the performance data collected.
#### 1.7 Performance Data
Nonclinical and clinical performance data demonstrate that the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is safe and effective and performs substantially equivalent to the predicates. The following performance data from non-clinical tests are being provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
- Mechanical testing, including tests required under relevant international standards, coating adhesion and particulate testing, and transportation integrity testing, performed to verify and validate the design and to demonstrate process capability.
- Full range of Biocompatibility testing to demonstrate biocompatibility. ●
- Sterilization Validation Adoption to confirm sterility of the device upon exposure to the selected sterilization cycle.
- . Accelerated age testing to confirm product performance and end of shelf life.
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#### 1.8 Conclusions
Results demonstrate that the DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System performs comparably with predicates and other legally marketed devices. The DuraSheath Introducer Sheath System is substantially equivalent to the two predicates devices in terms of intended use, design and materials, technological characteristics, and principle of operation. Any differences between the subject device and the predicates do not raise any issues of safety or effectiveness.
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