K150870 · MicroVention, Inc. · KRD · Dec 21, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K150870
Device Name
HydroPearl Microspheres, HydroPearl Microspheres
Applicant
MicroVention, Inc.
Product Code
KRD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The HydroPearl Microspheres are intended for embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
Device Story
HydroPearl Microspheres are pre-formed, compressible, calibrated spherical embolic agents composed of biocompatible polyethylene glycol diacrylamide hydrogel. Provided in sterile syringes pre-filled with phosphate buffered saline, they are delivered to treatment sites via catheter under fluoroscopic visualization. Used in clinical settings by physicians, the spheres are mixed with contrast media for radiopacity. Upon injection, they provide mechanical occlusion of target vasculature (arteriovenous malformations, hypervascular tumors, uterine fibroids). The device benefits patients by enabling minimally invasive targeted embolization, reducing blood flow to pathological tissues.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were conducted for this submission. Evidence consists of bench testing (mechanical, chemical, catheter compatibility, shelf-life, packaging, sterilization) and animal studies (1, 7, and 30-day) evaluating embolization effectiveness and histopathology (necrosis, inflammation, off-target effects). Biocompatibility testing followed ISO 10993 standards. Published literature on uterine fibroid embolization was provided as supporting information.
Indicated for embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids, in patients requiring vascular occlusion.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 21, 2015
Microvention, Inc. Naomi Gong Sr. Regulatory Affairs Project Manager 1311 Valencia Ave Tustin, CA 92780
Re: K150870 Trade/Device Name: HydroPearl Microspheres, Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular Embolization Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRD, NAJ Dated: December 3, 2015 Received: December 4, 2015
Dear Naomi Gong,
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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for Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150870
Device Name HydroPearl Microspheres
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The HydroPearl Microspheres are intended for embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Prescription Ice (Part 21 CER 801 Subnart D) | Over-The-Counter I Isa (21 CER 801 Subnart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Trade Name: | HydroPear1TM Microspheres |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Generic Name:<br>Classification: | Vascular embolization device<br>Class II, 21 CFR 870.330 (KRD/NAJ) |
| Submitted By: | MicroVention, Inc<br>1311 Valencia Avenue<br>Tustin, California U.S.A. |
| Contact:<br>Date: | Naomi Gong<br>March 30, 2015 |
| | |
## Predicate Devices:
| Number | Description | Clearance Date |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| K021397 | Biosphere (Merit Medical) Embosphere<br>Microspheres | November 22, 2002 |
| K991549 | Biosphere (Merit Medical) Embosphere<br>Microspheres | April 26, 2000 |
# Device Description:
The HydroPearl Microspheres are a pre-formed, compressible, precisely calibrated, spherical embolic agent consisting of a biocompatible hydrogel. The HydroPearl Microspheres are offered in a variety of diameters ranging from 75-1100 um and are provided in a sterile syringe pre-filled with microspheres in phosphate buffered saline. The pre-filled syringe is packaged in a sealed sterile dispenser tray. The HydroPearl Microspheres are delivered to the treatment site through a delivery catheter.
## Indications For Use:
The HydroPearl Microspheres are intended for embolization of arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
| | Biosphere Medical<br>Embosphere<br>(K021397/K991549) | HydroPearl Microspheres |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | Intended for embolization of arteriovenous<br>malformations and hypervascular tumors,<br>including uterine fibroids. | Same |
| Microsphere<br>material | Acrylic polymer and impregnated with<br>porcine derived gelatin | Polyethylene glycol diacrylamide |
| Microsphere<br>diameter | 40-1200 μm | 75-1100 μm |
| Microsphere<br>container | Contained in a sterile, 20 ml<br>polycarbonate syringe | Same |
| Microsphere volume<br>per syringe | 1.0 or 2.0 mL<br>Storage media: physiological saline | 2.0 mL<br>Storage media: phosphate buffered saline |
| Delivery method | Delivered to treatment site by catheter under<br>fluoroscopic visualization | Same |
| Radiopacity method | Mixed with contrast media prior to injection | Same |
| Method of supply | Sterile and single use | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Steam | Same |
## Technological Comparison:
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# Verification and Test Summary:
| Pre-clinical Testing | | Result |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Mechanical<br>• Compression<br>• Robustness<br>• Delivery force<br>• Dimensional<br>• Resilience<br>• Time to suspension/time in suspension | Microspheres are capable of:<br>• Temporary deformation with smooth<br>passage through catheter<br>• Syringe to syringe transfer<br>• Delivery through catheter within force<br>specification<br>• Maintains diameter<br>• Suspension (for reference) | Pass |
| Chemical<br>• Residual solvents testing<br>• pH test of solution<br>• Syringe leachables testing | • Meets criteria for residuals<br>• Maintains pH<br>• Syringe does not leach into<br>microsphere/PBS | Meet |
| Magnetic resonance compatibility | Tested to be MR Safe | Pass |
| Catheter compatibility | Microspheres can be delivered through a<br>catheter of 0.017" - 0.041' ID | Pass |
| Compatibility with contrast agents | Microspheres are compatible with contrast<br>agent per IFU | Pass |
| Shelf Life (product/packaging) | After aging conditioning, the<br>microspheres/packaging meet specifications | Pass |
| Animal testing - device compared to predicate<br>device (1 day, 7 day, and 30 day) | To assess embolization effectiveness and<br>histopathological evaluation (necrosis,<br>inflammation, and off-target embolization) | Pass |
| Bicompatibility testing (ISO 10993-1)<br>Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5)<br>- MEM elution assay<br>- Agar diffusion assay<br>Sensitization/Irritation (ISO 10993-10)<br>- Guinea pig maximization sensitization<br>- Intracutaneous reactivity<br>Hemocompatibility (ISO 10993-4)<br>- Hemolysis (Direct and Indirect)<br>- Complement Activation<br>- UPTT<br>Systemic toxicity (ISO 10993-11)<br>- Systemic toxicity<br>- Rabbit pyrogen test<br>Implantation (ISO 10993-6)<br>- 2, 13, and 26 wk implantation<br>Genotoxicity (ISO 10993-3)<br>- Ames Test<br>- Chromosomal aberration<br>- Rodent Bone Marrow Micronucleus | Subjected to full battery of biocompatibility<br>testing | Pass |
| Packaging validation | Subjected to ISTA conditions - Packaging<br>testing for adequacy | Pass |
| Sterilization validation | Meets criteria for ISO 17665-1 | Pass |
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# Clinical Information:
Other information provided in the 510(k) included published studies/literature on devices for uterine fibroid embolization.
# Conclusions:
The data presented in this submission demonstrates that the HydroPearl Microspheres are as safe, as effective, and perform as well the predicate device, Biosphere (Merit Medical) Embosphere Microspheres.
In summary, the HydroPearl Microspheres described in this substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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