PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter
K151985 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · LJS · Jun 14, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K151985
Device Name
PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter
Applicant
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Product Code
LJS · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jun 14, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5970
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used. The PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or longterm peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
Device Story
PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH are peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) providing vascular access for fluid administration, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media. Devices feature radiopaque polyurethane construction with reverse taper design; SOLO®2 variant includes proximal valve (clampless). Catheters are inserted peripherally by clinicians in clinical settings. Ethanol compatibility (up to 70%) allows for specialized therapeutic infusions. Output is vascular access; healthcare providers use device to deliver therapy or monitor central venous pressure. Benefits include reliable long-term access and compatibility with ethanol-based solutions. Devices are provided sterile in various kit configurations.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via dimensional analysis, assembly leak, tensile strength, fatigue, luer compliance, gravity flow, priming volume, power injection, burst, radiopacity, vacuum leak, pressure monitoring, stylet compatibility, ink adherence, and valve function. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, pyrogenicity, toxicity (acute/subchronic/chronic), sensitization, irritation, genotoxicity, implantation studies (2-26 weeks), hemolysis, prothrombin/thromboplastin time assays, dog thrombogenicity, and platelet/leukocyte counts.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque polyurethane, open-ended, reverse taper design. 4F-5F sizes. Power injectable. SOLO®2 model is proximally valved/clampless. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (ISO 11135). Connectivity: None (mechanical device). Materials include purple/yellow colorants for identification. Standards: ISO 10555-1/3, ISO 594-1/2, ISO 10993-1/7, ASTM F640-79.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring in patients requiring such access. Compatible with intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. Requires 4F or larger for blood sampling/infusion and 20 gauge or larger for pressure monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings, such as luer hubs, and accessories that facilitate the placement of the device. The device allows for repeated access to the vascular system for long-term use of 30 days or more, and it is intended for administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, composite materials, or any combination of these materials and may be of single or multiple lumen design.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters.”
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 14, 2016
C.R. Bard, Inc. Mr. Bryan Stone Regulatory Affairs Specialist 605 North 5600 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Re: K151985
Trade/Device Name: PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter and PowerPICC SOLO82 EtOH Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LJS Dated: May 25, 2016 Received: May 26, 2016
Dear Mr. Stone:
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 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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K151985
### Device Name PowerPICC®EtOH Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The PowerPICC®EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
| Catheter Size | Maximum Flow<br>Rate |
|-----------------|----------------------|
| 4F Single Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Dual Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Triple Lumen | 4 ml/sec |
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K151985
#### Device Name PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The PowerPICC SOLO® EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
| Catheter Size | Maximum Flow<br>Rate |
|-----------------|----------------------|
| 4F Single Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Dual Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Triple Lumen | 4 ml/sec |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
网 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary 21 CFR 807.92(a)
| General<br>Provisions | Submitter Name: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
|-----------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Address: | 605 North 5600 West<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84116 |
| | Contact Person: | Bryan Stone<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist II |
| | Telephone Number: | (801) 522-5876 |
| | Fax Number: | (801) 522-5425 |
| | Date of Preparation: | June 30, 2015 |
| Subject<br>Devices | Trade Name: | PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter<br>and<br>PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter |
| | Common Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-term<br>Greater than 30days |
| | Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long -term intravascular<br>catheter |
| | Product Code/<br>Regulation: | LJS/21 CFR §880.5970 |
| | | |
| Predicate<br>Devices | Predicate Trade Name: | 5F DL PowerPICC® Catheter |
| | Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long -term intravascular<br>catheter |
| | Premarket Notification: | K051672 |
| | Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
| | Predicate Trade Name: | 6F TL PowerPICC® Catheter |
| | Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long -term intravascular<br>catheter |
| | Premarket Notification: | K053501 |
| | Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
| | | |
| | Predicate Trade Name: | 4F Single Lumen (SL) PowerPICC® Catheter |
| | Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long -term intravascular<br>catheter |
| | Premarket Notification: | K070996 |
| | Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
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| Predicate Trade Name: | PowerPICC SOLO® Catheter Family |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-term intravascular<br>catheter |
| Premarket Notification: | K072230 |
| Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
Bard Access Systems, Inc.'s PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO® EtOH Catheters are sterile, single use devices designed to provide access to the patient's vascular system. The devices are intended for short- or long-term use (>30 days) to sample blood and administer fluids intravenously. The catheters are compatible with intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, capable of central venous pressure monitoring, and can withstand power injection of contrast media. The catheters are peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and utilize the same placement technique as the predicate devices.
The subject devices included in this notification are of varying French size and catheter configuration types, as summarized in the table below.
# Device Description
| Summary of Subject Devices | |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Catheter Configuration | French size (Number of Lumens) |
| PowerPICC® EtOH | 4F (Single Lumen (SL)) |
| | 5F (Dual Lumen (DL)) FT |
| | 5F (Triple Lumen (TL)) |
| PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH | 4F (Single Lumen (SL)) |
| | 5F (Dual Lumen (DL)) FT |
| | 5F (Triple Lumen (TL)) |
The subject catheters will be packaged with legally marketed components used in the placement procedure.
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The subject devices included in this bundled 510(k) notification are of varying French size and catheter configuration types, and as such, the device descriptions are grouped and organized to capture catheter similarities.
The following device descriptors apply to all French sizes and configurations of the subject Bard Access PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheters:
- The catheters are open-ended, radiopaque polyurethane;
- The catheters have a reverse taper design;
- Each catheter configuration has one power injectable lumen;
- Catheter shaft tubing is marked with depth indicators, with "0" ● indicated to serve as a reference for the catheter insertion point;
- Catheters are provided sterile in basic interventional radiology (IR), and basic, full, and max barrier nursing PICC configurations with legally marketed kit components;
- . Purple colorant is included in the catheter material to provide the catheter with an appearance that allows the end user to differentiate Bard's power injectable catheters from other manufacturers' power injectable catheters;
- . Yellow colorant was added to the catheter junction material to provide the catheter with an appearance that allows the end user to differentiate Bard's ethanol compatible catheters from other catheters not compatible with ethanol;
- . The catheter extension leg, luer hub, junction, and clamp ID tags are printed with markings to identify the catheter as PowerPICC® EtOH or PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH, and include information to facilitate proper use of the device; and
- The PowerPICC® EtOH catheter clamp and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH . luer are labeled with EtOH to indicate ethanol compatibility.
The following device descriptors apply to all French sizes of the subject Bard Access Systems PowerPICC® EtOH Catheters:
- Yellow colorant was added to the catheter extension leg clamp material to provide the catheter with an appearance that allows the end user to differentiate Bard's ethanol compatible catheter from other catheters that are not compatible with ethanol.
Device Description
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The following device descriptors apply to all French sizes of the subject Bard Access Systems PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheters:
- The PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH catheter is a clampless, proximally valved catheter, and
- Yellow colorant was added to the lower portion of the luer hub to ● identify the catheter as a PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH catheter that is ethanol compatible.
The following device descriptors apply to specific French sizes of the subject Device Bard Access Systems PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Description Catheters:
- . The 5F TL catheter product labeling warns against power injection procedures through the two small lumens,
- . The 5F TL catheter's usable length is 50 cm,
- The 5F DL FT and 4F SL catheter's usable length is 55 cm, ●
- . The 5 F DL FT catheter has a double taper design, and
- . The 5 F DL FT catheter product labeling warns against trimming the catheter in the "No Trim Zone" to maintain product functionality.
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# Intended Use
The PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheters are intended for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling.
# PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter:
The PowerPICC®EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
| Catheter Size | Maximum Flow Rate |
|-----------------|-------------------|
| 4F Single Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Dual Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Triple Lumen | 4 ml/sec |
## Indications For Use
# PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter:
The PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or longterm peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used.
| Catheter Size | Maximum Flow Rate |
|-----------------|-------------------|
| 4F Single Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Dual Lumen | 5 ml/sec |
| 5F Triple Lumen | 4 ml/sec |
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Technological characteristics of the subject PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheters are substantially equivalent with respect to basic design and function to those of the predicate devices, PowerPICC® (K051672, K053501, and K070996; concurrences November 23, 2005, January 13, 2006, and May 8, 2007, respectively) by Bard Access Systems and PowerPICC SOLO® (K072230, concurrence October 5, 2007) by Bard Access Systems. The subject devices differ in technological characteristics when compared to the predicate devices, and include a change in material formulation, dimensional design, and indications for use.
Technological Characteristics
The indications for use of the subject devices are different compared to the predicate devices in that the subject devices are indicated for prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. This difference in the indications for use does not alter the intended use of the device (ie., short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling). The purpose of this information is to clarify to the user the catheter's compatibility with ethanol; it does not prescribe a different general purpose or function of the device, nor does it prescribe a different patient population, therapeutic or diagnostic use of the subject device compared to the predicate device. This technological difference, as well as differences in material formulation and dimensional design, was evaluated using the same test requirements as the predicate devices, as defined in the Risk Assessment. Therefore, these differences in technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise different questions of equivalence.
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Verification and validation tests have been performed in accordance with Design Controls as per 21 CFR §820.30. The following guidance documents and standards in conjunction with in-house protocols were used to determine appropriate methods for evaluating the performance of the device:
- · Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters, March 16, 1995
- ISO 10555-1: 2013, Sterile, sinqle-use intravascular catheters, Part 1: General requirements
- ISO 10555-3: 2013, Intravascular catheters--Sterile and single-use catheters, Part 3: Central venous catheters
- · ISO 594-1: 1986, Conical fittings with 6% luer taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment – Part 1: General Requirements
- · ISO 594-2: 1998, Conical fittings with 6% luer taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment – Part 2: Lock Fittings
- ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing, and the FDA Modified ISO 10993 Test Profile
- FDA Draft Guidance Use of International Standards ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing (2013)
- ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals
- ISO 11135:2014, Medical Devices Validation and Routine Control of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
- ASTM F640-79 (reapproved 2000): 2012, Standard Test Methods for Radiopacity of Plastics for Medical Use
- Design Control Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturers, March 11, 1997
- · ISO 11607-1: 2006, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- ISO 11607-1 AMD 1: 2014, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaqing systems
Safety & Performance Tests
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The subject devices met all predetermined acceptance criteria derived from the above listed references and demonstrated substantially equivalent performance as compared to the cited predicate devices.
Risk management, including a failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), of the subject device was conducted in accordance with ISO 14971:2012, Medical Devices – Risk Management for Medical Devices.
### Performance Testing- Bench:
- . Dimensional Analysis
- . Assembly Leak
- . Tensile Strength
- . Catheter Elongation and Modulus
- . Catheter Fatigue
- ISO Luer Compliance
- Visual Inspection
- Gravity Flow
- Priming Volume
- Power Injection
- Burst
- Radiopacity ●
- Catheter Leak Under Vacuum
- Central Venous Pressure Monitoring ●
- . Stylet Compatibility
- Ink Adherence
- . Valve Function
### Biocompatibility Testing:
- Cytotoxicity
- Pyrogenicity
- Subacute/Subchronic Toxicity ●
- Sensitization
- Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity
- . Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Subchronic/Subcutaneous Implant Toxicity
- Genotoxicity Testing
- . Implantation studies (2-26 week)
- Hemolysis ●
- Prothrombin Time Assay
- Unactivated Thromboplastin Time Assay
- . Dog Thrombogenicity
- Platelet and Leukocyte Counts
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- Compliment Activation .
- Chronic Toxicity .
# Summary of Substantial Equivalence
Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, and safety and performance testing, the subject PowerPICC® EtOH and PowerPICC SOLO®2 EtOH Catheters met the requirements that are considered sufficient for the intended use and are as safe and as effective as predicate devices cited.
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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.