K142500 · Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · MJJ · Jan 29, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K142500
Device Name
One Way Soft Valve
Applicant
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Product Code
MJJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The One Way Soft Valve is intended to be used for the prevention of retrograde flow in ¼/' or smaller lines subject to arterial pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for use up to six hours.
Device Story
One Way Soft Valve is a single-use, disposable, mechanical check valve; prevents retrograde flow in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits. Device features transparent PVC housing with sleeve-like valve mechanism; includes directional arrow for orientation. Used in clinical settings during CPB procedures; operated by perfusionists or surgical staff. Input is blood flow within 1/4" arterial lines; device mechanically restricts flow in opposing direction. Output is unidirectional flow; ensures circuit integrity during bypass. Benefits include smaller prime volume (approx. 9 mL) compared to predicate, facilitating use in cardiovascular procedure convenience kits and smaller diameter lines.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via in-vitro bench testing: tubing connection bond strength, mechanical/structural integrity/burst strength, opening pressure, negative pressure/retrograde flow performance, and circulation/hemolysis evaluation.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Flexible PVC housing and valve. Principle: Mechanical one-way sleeve-style check valve. Dimensions: 1/4" ports. Prime volume: ~9 mL. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (SAL 10^-6). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant for external communicating, circulating blood, limited exposure (≤ 24 hours).
Indications for Use
Indicated for prevention of retrograde flow in 1/4" or smaller lines subject to arterial pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for up to six hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir is a device used in conjunction with short-term extracorporeal circulation devices to hold a reserve supply of blood in the bypass circulation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls), except that a reservoir that contains a defoamer or filter is classified into the same class as the defoamer or filter. The device, when it is a cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir that does not contain defoamers or blood filters, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Predicate Devices
Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve (K922356)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 29, 2015
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Garry A. Courtney Director, Regulatory Affairs 28 Howe Street Ashland, Massachusetts 01721
Re: K142500
Trade/Device Name: One Way Soft Valve Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4400 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Blood Reservoir Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MJJ Dated: January 2, 2015 Received: January 5, 2015
Dear Garry A. Courtney,
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,
M.A. Hillebrenner
for
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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## SECTION 4 – Indications for Use
One Way Soft Valve
510(k) Number (if known): K 142500
Device Name: One Way Soft Valve
# Indications For Use:
The One Way Soft Valve is intended to be used for the prevention of retrograde flow in ¼/' or smaller lines subject to arterial pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for use up to six hours.
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## SECTION 5 – 510(k) Summary One Way Soft Valve
| Submitter Information | 5-2 |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----|
| Device Names/Classification | 5-2 |
| Identification of Predicate Device | 5-2 |
| Device Description | 5-2 |
| Comparison of Indication | 5-2 |
| Principles of Operation, Technology, and Design | 5-3 |
| Performance Evaluations | 5-4 |
| Substantial Equivalence Statement | 5-4 |
| Additional Safety Information | 5-4 |
| Conclusion for 510(k) Summary | 5-4 |
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### Submitter Information:
This submission was prepared in August 2014 by: Suzanne Grenier, RAC. COA Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation 125 Blue Ball Road Elkton, MD 21921 Telephone: 443-745-8443
This submission was prepared for:
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation 28 Howe Street Ashland, MA 01721 Facility Registration No. 1212122
#### Device Names/Classifications:
| Proprietary Name | Classification Name | Common Name |
|--------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------|
| One Way Soft Valve | Cardiopulmonary Bypass | CPB Check Valve, |
| | Blood Reservoir (ProCode: MJJ) | Retrograde Flow, In-Line |
#### Identification of Predicate Device:
The device submitted in this 510(k) maintains characteristics that are substantially equivalent in indications for use, design, technology including features, materials, and principles of operation to the Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve - K922356.
#### Device Description:
The One Way Soft Valve is a transparent one-way valve with ¼" inlet and outlet ports. The One Way Soft Valve prevents retrograde flow. A directional arrow is printed on the valve to provide the user with a visual indication of the allowable flow direction within the valve is constructed entirely of PVC and is to be used in lines subject to arterial pressures.
#### Comparison of Indication
The One Way Soft Valve product and the predicate, Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve product, are intended to be used to prevent retrograde flow during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for up to six hours.
Subject Device Indication: The One Way Soft Valve is intended to be used for the prevention of retrograde flow in ¼" or smaller lines subject to arterial pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for use up to six hours.
Predicate Device Indication: Per the IFU, the Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve is "for prevention of retrograde flow when used with centrifugal pump."
The differences between the intended use for the subject device and the predicate device do not constitute a new intended use. The wording differences are details of device specifications (e.g. dimensions), specified circuit placement (e.g. lines subject to arterial pressures, line size), and
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circuit component choices (e.g. pump choice), which do not significantly impact the overall intended use of the valves in preventing retrograde flow during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. These differences are not critical to the overall intended use of the device preventing retrograde flow during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Additionally, the differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device when used as labeled. Performance testing was conducted with substantially equivalent results and is presented in this submission.
#### Principles of Operation, Technology, and Design:
The One Way Soft Valve is a single-use, disposable device that prevents retrograde flow in lines subject to arterial pressure by utilizing a closed path, mechanical, one-way valve. The design allows flow through the valve in one-direction and limits the flow in the opposing direction. The operating principles of the Ouest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve are identical to that of the device subject to this submission, the One Way Soft Valve.
The primary differences in design between the One Way Soft Valve and the predicate device are found in the material selection, the type of check-valve used, port dimensions, and overall prime volume.
- The first of these differences is the material choice. The One Way Soft Valve is o constructed of a flexible PVC housing and a flexible PVC valve, while the predicate valve is constructed of a rigid ABS housing and flexible silicone valve. Flexible Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is a common material used in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits. Performance testing results are presented within this submission. The subject devices were tested to clinically relevant pressures to ensure that they could withstand both positive and negative pressures and still maintain desired performance.
- The second difference is the type of check-valve used. The One Way Soft Valve uses a 0 sleeve-like valve, while the predicate uses a duckbill valve design. Both designs allow flow through the valve in one-direction and limit flow in the opposing direction.
- The third difference is the adapter (or port) dimensions. The One Way Soft Valve has a o smaller port size (1/4" compared to 3/8"), which allows the One Way Soft Valve to be used in smaller diameter lines.
- Lastly, the One Way Soft Valve has a smaller prime volume than the predicate device. 0 The One Way Soft Valve has a prime volume of approximately 9 mL. The predicate device has a prime volume of approximately 20 mL. Submission of this 510(k) was primarily motivated by the clinical need for a smaller, more versatile valve for use in Cardiovascular Procedure Convenience Kits.
Testing was completed that demonstrates the One Way Soft Valve is as safe and effective as the predicate. Any differences in design between the One Way Soft Valve and the predicate do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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#### Performance Evaluations:
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has conducted in-vitro performance evaluations for the purpose of demonstrating that the One Way Soft Valve device is substantially equivalent to the predicate Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve.
Clinical studies involving patients are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate devices. Substantial equivalence is demonstrated with the following in-vitro performance evaluations:
- One Way Soft Valve Tubing Connection (Bond) Strength Evaluation 0
- 0 One Way Soft Valve Mechanical/Structural Integrity/Burst Strength Evaluation
- o One Way Soft Valve Opening Pressure Evaluation
- 0 One Way Soft Valve Negative Pressures and Retrograde Flow Evaluation
- o One Way Soft Valve Circulation and Hemolysis Evaluation
The Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation One Way Soft Valve exhibits substantially equivalent performance to the predicate, the Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve-K922356. Performance testing was conducted with substantially equivalent results and is presented in this submission.
#### Substantial Equivalence Statement:
The One Way Soft Valve device and the predicate device. the Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve - K922356, are substantially equivalent in intended use, principles of operation and technology, design and materials, and performance. Any noted differences between the subject device and the predicate devices do not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
#### Additional Safetv Information:
- Sterilization conditions have been validated to provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of . 106. Terumo further asserts that the ethylene oxide residues will not exceed the maximum residue limits at the time of product distribution.
- Terumo maintains biocompatibility studies as recommended in the FDA General Program o Memorandum #G95-1 (5/1/95): Use of International Standard ISO 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing." [External Communicating Devices, Circulating Blood, Limited Exposure (≤ 24 hours) Contact Duration]. The blood contacting materials were found to be biocompatible.
#### Conclusion:
In summary, Terumo deems the Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation One Way Soft Valve device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Quest Medical Retroguard Arterial Safety Valve - K922356. with respect to intended use, duration of use, design, materials. principles of operation, and performance. It is further noted that any recognized differences do not raise any new issues of patient/user safety or product effectiveness.
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