Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology
K150109 · Arrow International (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) · FOZ · Jun 5, 2015 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K150109
Device Name
Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology
Applicant
Arrow International (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.)
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jun 5, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology is indicated for short-term (up to 30-days) access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology may not exceed 300 PSI. The maximum pressure injection flow rate for the specific lumen being used for pressure injection is printed on the extension line hub.
Device Story
Single-use, radiopaque polyurethane central venous catheter; percutaneously inserted over guidewire. Features 3-lumen design; 6 French diameter; 20 cm length. Includes 'Sustain' biomimetic polymer surface modification to reduce platelet adhesion and thrombus accumulation. Used in clinical settings for short-term (up to 30 days) venous access; allows power injection of contrast media (up to 6 ml/sec, 300 PSI). Operated by clinicians. Output is venous access for therapy/monitoring; aids clinical decision-making by facilitating fluid/medication delivery and pressure monitoring. Benefits patient by providing reliable central access while minimizing thrombogenic complications.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing (ISO 10555, ISO 10993 biocompatibility, mechanical performance) and a 28-day randomized, controlled in vivo study in an ovine model. Ovine study showed statistically equivalent performance in catheter patency, vessel patency, and thrombus weight compared to untreated and predicate controls. In vitro testing demonstrated an 87% reduction in platelet adhesion compared to untreated polyurethane.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque polyurethane catheter; 6 Fr, 3-lumen, 20 cm length. Features 'Sustain' biomimetic polymer surface modification for thromboresistance. Tapered, flexible distal tip. Pressure injection compatible (up to 300 PSI, 6 ml/sec). Sterile, single-use. No electronic components; no software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short-term (up to 30 days) central venous access for IV therapy, infusion, contrast media pressure injection, and CVP monitoring in patients requiring central venous access.
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.
Predicate Devices
Pressure Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology (K132133)
Arrow, Arrowg+ard and Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Pressure-Injectable Central Venous Catheters (K071538)
NMI PICC IV (BioFlo PICC with Endexo Technology) (K140266)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 5, 2015
Arrow International (a Subsdiary of Teleflex, Inc.) Mr. Karl Nittinger Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2400 Bernville Rd. Reading, Pennsylvania 19605
Re: K150109
Trade/Device Name: Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FOZ Dated: May 1, 2015 Received: May 4, 2015
Dear Mr. Nittinger:
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,
Tina
Kiang -S
for Erin I. Keith, M.S. 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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## SECTION 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology
Indications for Use:
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology is indicated for short-term (up to 30-days) access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology may not exceed 300 PSI. The maximum pressure injection flow rate for the specific lumen being used for pressure injection is printed on the extension line hub.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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### SECTION 6. 510(k) SUMMARY
## Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology Submission Number: K150109
- 1. Applicant Information: Arrow International (a subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.) 2400 Bernville Rd. Reading, PA 19607
| Contact Person: | Karl J. Nittinger |
|-------------------|-----------------------------|
| Telephone Number: | (610) 378-0131, ext. 603384 |
| Fax Number: | (610) 478-3179 |
Date Prepared: 5-June-2015
#### 2. Device Name:
.
- Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Proprietary Name: . Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology
- Classification Name: Intravascular catheter .
- 21 CFR 880.5200
- . CFR Number:
- Device Class: ●
- II FOZ (Catheter, Intravascular, Short-Term Less Than 30 Product Code: Days).
#### 3. Predicate and Reference Device(s):
| Predicate Device Name | 510(k) | Original Applicant<br>Name |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|----------------------------|
| Pressure Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard<br>Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology. | K132133 | Arrow International |
| Arrow, Arrowg+ard and Arrowg+ard Blue Plus<br>Pressure-Injectable Central Venous Catheters | K071538 | Arrow International |
| NMI PICC IV (BioFlo PICC with Endexo Technology) | K140266 | Navilyst Medical |
| 6 Fr, 3-Lumen Pressure Injectable PICC | K080604 | Arrow International |
| Reference Device Name | 510(k) | Original Applicant<br>Name |
|-----------------------|---------|----------------------------|
| Nylus™ PICC | K113225 | Semprus Biosciences |
Traditional 510(k) - Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology
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#### 4. Description of Device:
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology is a single-use catheter intended for percutaneous insertion over a guidewire to facilitate access to the central venous system. The device is intended for short term use (up to 30 days) and is provided sterile in a convenience kit configuration which includes single-use accessories to facilitate the insertion procedure. These accessories may include, but are not limited to; introducer needles, guidewires, tissue dilators, and catheter securement devices.
The Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology features a radiopaque polyurethane catheter body with a soft, tapered distal tip. The device design is summarized as follows:
- Catheter Body OD: 6 French .
- · Lumens: 3
- · Catheter Body Length: 20 cm
The proximal end of the catheter includes extension lines with integral Luer hubs to facilitate access to the catheter body lumens for infusion and aspiration. The distal lumen of the Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology is compatible with power injection flow rates up to 6 ml /sec and pressures up to 300 PSI.
The full-length of the outer surface (and partial length of the internal lumen surface) of the Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology is modified with a biomimetic polymer technology. The "Sustain" polymer surface modification technology is intended to reduce platelet adhesion and thrombus accumulation.
- న. Indications for Use:
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) with Sustain Technology is indicated for short-term (up to 30 days) access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with the Arrow Pressure Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology may not exceed 300 PSI. The maximum flow rate for the specific lumen being used for pressure injection is printed on the extension line hub.
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#### 6. Substantial Equivalence
Intended Use / Indications for Use:
The subject Arrow Pressure-Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology has the same intended use as the predicate devices. The subject and predicate devices are intended to provide access to the central venous system.
The indications for use of the subject device are similar to those of the predicate devices in that all are indicated to provide intravenous therapy including: infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring. While the subject device is intended for short-term (up to 30-days) use only, the predicate and reference devices also include indications for long-term use.
## Technological Characteristics:
The subject Arrow Pressure-Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology (Arrow Sustain JACC) and the predicate devices are all catheters of radiopaque polyurethane construction. All of the devices include multi-lumen design configurations (the subject device features a 3-lumen design only) and all are offered in outer diameter range of 3 Fr - 6 Fr (the subject device is offered in 6 Fr only). Both the subject Arrow Sustain JACC and the predicate: Arrow Chlora+gard JACC (K132133), Pressure-Injectable PICC (K080604), and Pressure Injectable CVC (K071538) feature tapered, flexible distal tips and all of the devices are pressure injectable with pressure injection flow ratings within the range of 4 ml/sec to 6 ml/sec.
The subject Arrow Sustain JACC as well as the predicate Arrow Pressure-Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard Technology (K132133). the predicate Nylus PICC (K113225), and the predicate BioFlo PICC (K140266) are offered with antithrombogenic design features. While the predicate Arrow Chlora+gard JACC (K132133) incorporates an antimicrobial / antithrombogenic chlorhexidine-based coating technology, the subject device and the reference Nylus™ PICC (K113225) device incorporate the same "Sustain" biomimetic polymer surface modification to facilitate thromboresistant properties. The predicate BioFlo PICC (K140266) incorporates the Endexo™ technology to achieve its antithrombogenic properties.
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| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Arrow Pressure-Injectable<br>JACC with Sustain<br>Technology | Arrow Pressure-Injectable<br>JACC with Chlorag+ard<br>Antimicrobial and<br>Antithrombogenic<br>Technology | Arrow, Arrowg+ard,<br>Arrowg+ard Blue Plus<br>Pressure-Injectable Central<br>Venous Catheters | Arrow Pressure-<br>Injectable PICC | NMI PICC IV<br>(BioFlo PICC with<br>Endexo Technology) | NylusTM PICC |
| | (K132133) | (K071538) | (K080604) | (K140266) | (K113225) |
| Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: |
| The Arrow Pressure<br>Injectable Jugular Axillo-<br>subclavian Central Catheter<br>(JACC) with Sustain<br>Technology is indicated for<br>short-term (up to 30 days)<br>access to the central venous<br>system for intravenous<br>therapy, infusion, pressure<br>injection of contrast media,<br>and allows for central<br>venous pressure monitoring.<br>The maximum pressure of<br>power injector equipment<br>used with the Arrow<br>Pressure Injectable JACC<br>with Sustain Technology<br>may not exceed 300 PSI.<br>The maximum flow rate for<br>the specific lumen being<br>used for pressure injection<br>is printed on the extension<br>line hub. | The Arrow Pressure<br>Injectable Jugular Axillo-<br>subclavian Central Catheter<br>(JACC) with Chlorag+ard<br>Antimicrobial and<br>Antithrombogenic<br>Technology is indicated for<br>short-term or long-term<br>access to the central venous<br>system for intravenous<br>therapy, blood sampling,<br>infusion, pressure injection<br>of contrast media, and allows<br>for central venous pressure<br>monitoring. The maximum<br>pressure of power injector<br>equipment used with the<br>Arrow Pressure Injectable<br>JACC with Chlorag+ard<br>Antimicrobial and<br>Antithrombogenic<br>Technology may not exceed<br>300 PSI. The maximum<br>flow rate for the specific<br>lumen being used for<br>pressure injection is printed<br>on the extension line hub. | The Arrow, Arrowg+ard,<br>and Arrowg+ard Blue Plus<br>catheters are indicated to<br>permit short-term (< 30<br>days) access for the<br>treatment of diseases or<br>conditions requiring central<br>venous access including;<br>replacement of multiple<br>peripheral sites for IV<br>access; lack of peripheral<br>IV sites; central venous<br>pressure monitoring; TPN;<br>infusion of incompatible<br>medications; multiple<br>infusions of fluids,<br>medications, or<br>chemotherapy; frequent<br>blood sampling or<br>receiving blood<br>transfusions/blood<br>products; infusions that are<br>hypertonic, hyperosmolar,<br>or infusions that have<br>divergent pH; injection of<br>contrast media. When used<br>for pressure injection of<br>contrast media, do not<br>exceed the maximum | The Arrow 6 Fr. Triple-<br>Lumen, Pressure-<br>Injectable Peripherally<br>Inserted Central Catheter<br>is indicated for short-term<br>or long-term peripheral<br>access to the central<br>venous system for<br>intravenous therapy,<br>blood sampling, infusion,<br>power injection of<br>contrast media, and allows<br>for central venous<br>pressure monitoring. The<br>maximum of power<br>injector equipment used<br>with the pressure<br>injectable PICC may not<br>exceed 300 PSI. | The NMI PICC IV is<br>indicated for short-or long-<br>term peripheral access to<br>the central venous system<br>for intravenous therapy,<br>including, but not limited<br>to, the administration of<br>fluids, medications and<br>nutrients, the sampling of<br>blood, for central venous<br>pressure monitoring and<br>for power injection of<br>contrast media. | The NylusTM PICC is<br>intended to provide<br>peripheral access to the<br>central venous system for<br>infusion, intravenous<br>therapy, blood sampling,<br>central venous pressure<br>monitoring, and power<br>injection of contrast media.<br>The Nylus PICC is indicatec<br>for dwell times shorter or<br>greater than 30days. The<br>device has a recommended<br>infusion rating of 5ml/sec. |
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| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Arrow Pressure-Injectable<br>JACC with Sustain<br>Technology | Arrow Pressure-Injectable<br>JACC with Chlorag+ard<br>Antimicrobial and<br>Antithrombogenic<br>Technology<br>(K132133) | Arrow, Arrowg+ard,<br>Arrowg+ard Blue Plus<br>Pressure-Injectable<br>Central Venous Catheters<br>(K071538) | Arrow Pressure-Injectable<br>PICC<br>(K080604) | NMI PICC IV<br>(BioFlo PICC with<br>Endexo Technology)<br>(K140266) | NylusTM PICC<br>(K113225) |
| Catheter Length | | | | | |
| 20 cm | 15 - 35 cm | 16 cm - 20 | 40 cm - 55 cm | 55 cm | 60 cm |
| Catheter Outer Diameter ( Ga. and French) | | | | | |
| 6 | 4.5, 5.5, and 6 | 16 Ga., 7 Fr – 8.5 Fr | 6 | 3, 4, 5, and 6 | 5 |
| Number of Lumens | | | | | |
| 3 | 1, 2, and 3 | 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 3 | 1, 2, and 3 | 2 |
| Pressure Injection Capability | | | | | |
| Distal lumen only (6 ml/sec) | 1-lumen catheter:<br>Distal lumen only (5 ml/sec)<br>2-lumen catheter:<br>Distal lumen (5 ml/sec)<br>Proximal lumen (4 ml/sec)<br>3-lumen catheter:<br>Distal lumen only (6ml/sec) | 5 ml/sec - 10 ml/sec max.<br>flow rates for pressure<br>injectable lumens. | Distal-lumen only (6ml/sec) | 6 ml/sec max. flow rate. | Both lumens<br>(5ml/sec) |
| Catheter Body Materials | | | | | |
| Radiopaque Polyurethane | Radiopaque Polyurethane | Radiopaque<br>polyurethane | Radiopaque Polyurethane | Radiopaque<br>Polyurethane | Radiopaque Polyurethane |
| Distal Tip | | | | | |
| Tapered, flexible tip. | Tapered, flexible tip. | Tapered, flexible tip. | Tapered, flexible tip. | Straight, blunt tip. | Straight, blunt tip. |
| Catheter Surface Treatment | | | | | |
| "Sustain" biomimetic<br>polymer surface<br>modification with platelet<br>adhesion-resistant and<br>thrombus accumulation-<br>resistant properties. | Chlorhexidine-based coating<br>with antimicrobial as well as<br>platelet adhesion and<br>thrombus accumulation<br>resistant properties. | Arrow CVC: None<br>Arrowg+ard and<br>Arrowg+ard Blue Plus<br>CVC: Chlorhexidine-<br>based antimicrobial<br>coating. | None | "Endexo" polymer<br>additive with platelet<br>adhesion-resistant and<br>thrombus accumulation-<br>resistant properties. | "Sustain" biomimetic<br>polymer surface<br>modification with platelet<br>adhesion-resistant and<br>thrombus accumulation-<br>resistant properties. |
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- 7. Non-Clinical Performance Data.
Bench testing verifying the performance requirements of the subject Arrow Pressure-Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology (Sustain JACC) was conducted and the results support substantial equivalence.
Testing included:
- BS EN ISO 10555-1 and BS EN ISO 10555-3: Force at Break, Elongation, Flow . Rate, Liquid Leakage, Air Leakage
- BS EN 20594-1 and BS EN 1707: Gauging, Liquid Leakage, Air Leakage, . Separation Force, Stress Cracking, Unscrewing Torque, Ease of Assembly, Resistance to Overriding.
- Additional Performance Verification Testing: Repeat Pressure Injection, Static . Burst, Flow Rate Under Pressure Injection, Flex Cycling, Compression Stiffness, Collapse Resistance, Kink Resistance, Pressure Monitoring, Site Care Chemical Exposure, Mechanical Hemolysis, Extension Line Clamp Functionality, Radiodetectability
- . Biocompatibility: According to the requirements identified in ISO 10993-1 for externally communicating devices with circulating blood contact for up to a 30day duration, the following tests were performed: Cytotoxicity, Irritation, Sensitization, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Subacute Toxicity, Genotoxicity, Implantation (4-week), Hemocompatibility. In addition, a study characterizing any leachable and extractable chemical components associated with the subject device was included.
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The Sustain JACC features a polymer surface modification which is designed to provide thromboresistant properties to the catheter surface. In vitro assessment has shown that the external Sustain JACC catheter surface was more resistant to platelet adhesion than the external surface of an untreated catheter. No correlation of in vitro results to clinical performance has been ascertained.
| <i>in vitro</i> Performance Characteristic | <i>in vitro</i> Performance Result |
|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Platelet Adhesion on External Catheter Surface | A paired analysis of <i>in vitro</i> measurements<br>of adhesion of radio-labeled platelets to the<br>external catheter surface of the Sustain<br>JACC demonstrated an average reduction of<br>87% when compared to platelet adhesion<br>measurements on the external surface of an<br>untreated polyurethane catheter.1 |
1 In vitro testing was conducted in a 1-2 hour flow loop utilizing bovine blood. No correlation of in vitro results to clinical performance has been ascertained. In vivo testing of the Sustain JACC in an ovine model demonstrated statistically equivalent performance with respect to in-life catheter patency, post-mortem catheter and vessel patency, post-mortem device thrombus, and post-mortem thrombus weight in comparison to an untreated control catheter and a control catheter featuring thromboresistant technology.
# Animal Testing:
Data from an in vivo study assessing the performance of the subject device in a biological environment were additionally included to support substantial equivalence. The evaluation was a randomized, controlled study in an ovine model and was conducted in conformity with the Good Laboratory Practice for Non-Clinical Laboratory Studies (GLP ) regulations of 21 CFR Part 58.
The 28-day in vivo evaluation studied the comparative performance and safety of the subject device as well as the untreated and unmodified predicate device (K080604) and the predicate BioFlo PICC with Endexo Technology (K140266). Study performance endpoints were in-life catheter patency and post-mortem vessel patency scores, device thrombus scores, and accumulated device thrombus weight. Safety endpoints studied included adverse events, gross pathology, and histopathology.
#### 8. Clinical Performance Data.
No human clinical data was provided to support substantial equivalence.
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#### Conclusion Regarding Substantial Equivalence 9.
The information included in this premarket notification support the substantial equivalence of the subject Arrow Pressure-Injectable JACC with Sustain Technology to the stated predicate devices. The subject device has the same intended use, similar indications for use, incorporates the same fundamental technology, is composed of similar materials, and features a similar geometric design to the legally marketed predicate and reference devices to which it was compared.
In vitro performance and biocompatibility data were included to confirm the performance of the subject device against its physical design and performance requirements. Data from an in vivo evaluation confirmed the substantially equivalent performance of the subject device compared to the predicate devices in a biological environment.
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Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.