The transGlide Expandable Introducer is intended to be inserted into the femoral artery, over a guidewire, and once expanded, to provide a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.
Device Story
The transGlide Expandable Introducer is a sterile, single-use catheter introducer used in clinical settings for peripheral vascular access. It consists of an expandable polymer mesh assembly and a flexible sheath assembly. The device is inserted over a 0.035" guidewire into the femoral artery. The mesh, featuring a hydrophilic coating, facilitates arterial passage. Once positioned, the mesh dilator is removed, and the sheath assembly is inserted through the mesh. The mesh expands to accommodate the sheath, reducing axial forces on the artery wall. After the sheath dilator is removed, the device provides a large central lumen (16F-20F) for interventional devices. The sheath is partially withdrawn before the entire assembly is removed from the patient. The device aids clinicians in safely introducing large-profile catheters into the femoral-iliac vasculature, potentially reducing vessel trauma during access.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical trials were conducted. Evidence consists of comprehensive bench testing (biocompatibility, mechanical, and functional performance per BS EN 11070:1999) and a GLP-compliant ovine animal study comparing the transGlide to the predicate SoloPath. The animal study evaluated safety and performance via pathology and histopathology; results met all safety acceptance criteria with no untoward clinical observations.
Technological Characteristics
Polymer sheath with radiopaque marker, expandable polymer mesh, and polymer hub with hemostasis valve. Features hydrophilic coating on mesh. Dimensions: 16-20F inner diameter, 30cm usable length. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation. Connectivity: None (mechanical device).
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous insertion into the femoral artery over a guidewire to provide an access conduit for catheters/devices into the femoral iliac arteries in patients requiring peripheral vascular access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
Predicate Devices
Solo Path® Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Introducer (K100819)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 7, 2016
TransAortic Medical, Inc. % Diana DeGregorio Regulatory Affairs Consultant 135 E. Main Ave., Suite 170 Morgan Hill, California 95037
Re: K152194
Trade/Device Name: transGlide Expandable Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: March 7, 2016 Received: March 8, 2016
Dear Diana DeGregorio:
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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Kenneth J. Cavanaugh -S
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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# Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): K152194
Device Name: transGlide Expandable Introducer
### Indications for Use:
The transGlide Expandable Introducer is intended to be inserted into the femoral artery, over a guidewire, and once expanded, to provide a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.
× Over-The-Counter Use __________________ Or Prescription Use (per 21 CFR 801.109)
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# K152194 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
#### l. SUBMITTER
TransAortic Medical, Inc. 135 E. Main Avenue Suite 170 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone: (408) 779-4200 Fax: (408) 779-4288
Contact Person Diana DeGregorio Lincé Consulting Regulatory Affairs Consultant (925) 980-8047 ddeqregorio@linceconsulting.com
Alternate Contact: Nancy Lincé, RAC Regulatory Affairs Consultant Lincé Consulting Phone: (650) 759-6186 nlince@linceconsulting.com
Date Prepared August 3, 2015
#### II. DEVICE
Trade Name: transGlide Expandable Introducer Common Name: Catheter Introducer Classification Name: Catheter Introducer Classification: 21 CFR§ 870.1340 DYB Product Code: Class II Device Class:
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#### ���. PREDICATE
Terumo (formerly Onset Medical Corporation) Solo Path® Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Introducer (K100819)
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
TransAortic Medical, Inc. is the manufacturer of the transGlide Expandable Introducer, a device intended as a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.
The transGlide Expandable Introducer consists of an expandable Mesh Assembly and a flexible Sheath Assembly. The Mesh Assembly, with an indwelling Dilator, is inserted into the femoral artery over a 0.035" (or smaller) guidewire. The Mesh Assembly is introduced at a small diameter of 13F inner diameter (ID) and is designed with a hydrophilic coating on the outer diameter (OD) of the usable length (effective length), thus facilitating passage through the femoral artery. The proximal 11cm of the Mesh is sealed to prevent blood loss at the access site. Once at the target location, the Mesh Dilator is removed and the Sheath Assembly is inserted, with an indwelling Dilator, through the Mesh Assembly over the guidewire.
Prior to removal, the Sheath Assembly is withdrawn through the Mesh Assembly until the Sheath Removal Indicator is visible just proximal to the Docking Port, leaving 8cm of Sheath usable length in place to prevent blood loss while the entire assembly is withdrawn and removed from the patient.
The Mesh consists of a polymer braid, which expands to accommodate the profile of the Sheath. The Mesh provides a bearing surface for the Sheath, which is designed to reduce the axial forces applied to the artery wall while the Sheath is being inserted. The Sheath Assembly Dilator is removed leaving a large (16F, 18F or 20F) central lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the Sheath with a usable length of 30cm.
The transGlide Expandable Introducer is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, single-use prescription device. The transGlide Expandable Introducer does not supply but recommends use with commercially available 0.035" (or smaller) Guidewires.
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#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The transGlide Expandable Introducer is intended to be inserted into the femoral artery, over a guidewire, and once expanded, to provide a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The transGlide Expandable Introducer has similar features as compared to the predicate device as shown in the following table:
| Manufacturer | Terumo (formerly Onset Medical<br>Corporation) | TransAortic Medical, Inc. |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model Name | SoloPath® Balloon Expandable<br>TransFemoral Introducer | transGlide Expandable Introducer |
| 510(k) Number | K100819 | TBD |
| Intended Use | To provide an access conduit for the<br>introduction of devices into the peripheral<br>vasculature | To provide an access conduit for the<br>introduction of devices into the peripheral<br>vasculature |
| Indication for Use | The SoloPath Balloon Expandable<br>TransFemoral Introducer is intended to<br>be inserted percutaneously into the<br>femoral artery, over a guidewire, and<br>once expanded, to provide a guide for<br>catheters and/or devices introduced into<br>the femoral iliac arteries. | The transGlide Expandable Introducer is<br>intended to be inserted into the femoral<br>artery, over a guidewire, and once<br>expanded, to provide a guide for<br>catheters and/or devices introduced into<br>the femoral iliac arteries. |
| Product Code | DYB<br>21 CFR 870.1340<br>Catheter Introducer<br>Class II | DYB<br>21 CFR 870.1340<br>Catheter Introducer<br>Class II |
| Anatomical Locations | Peripheral Vasculature | Same |
| French Sizes<br>Available | 14-21F | 16-20F |
| Usable Length | 25—35cm | 30cm |
| Expansion<br>Mechanism | injecting fluid through the applicable port<br>to inflate balloon | insertion of sheath through mesh |
| Insertion Profile | Outer Diameter: 3.8-5.0mm (11.5-15F) | Outer Diameter: 5.0mm (15F) |
| Expansion Profile | Inner Diameter: 4.7-7.0mm (14-21F)<br>Outer Diameter: 5.7-8.0mm (17-24F) | Inner Diameter: 5.3-6.7mm (16-20F)<br>Outer Diameter: 6.7-8.0mm (20-24F) |
| Materials | Polymer Sheath (reinforced with stainless steel ribbon) with radiopaque marker Polymer Hub with Hemostasis Valve and Extension Tube/3-Way Stopcock Polymer Sheath Dilator with balloon and proximal Luer Hydrophilic coating | Polymer Sheath with radiopaque marker and removal indicator Polymer Hub with Hemostasis Valve and Extension Tube/3-Way Stopcock Polymer Sheath Dilators with Luer Expandable polymer Mesh Polymer Docking Port with Seal Polymer/Stainless Steel Mesh Dilator with Luer Hydrophilic coating |
| Radiopacity | Radiopaque marker at distal tip | Same |
| Sterilization Method | EO | Gamma Irradiation |
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| Manufacturer | Terumo (formerly Onset Medical<br>Corporation) | TransAortic Medical, Inc. |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Model Name | SoloPath® Balloon Expandable<br>TransFemoral Introducer | transGlide Expandable Introducer |
| 510(k) Number | K100819 | TBD |
| Placement | Standard techniques for placement of<br>vascular access sheaths | Same |
| Guidewire<br>compatibility | 0.038" (or smaller) compatible guidewire | 0.035" (or smaller) compatible guidewire |
The technological characteristics and principals of operation of the transGlide Expandable Introducer is substantially equivalent to the named predicate device.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance testing was conducted on the transGlide Expandable Introducer to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
### Biocompatibility
- . Cytotoxicity: MEM Elution (L-929)
- Sensitization: Magusson-Kligman Method .
- Irritation: Intracutaneous Toxicity (ISO) ●
- Systemic Toxicity: Systemic Injection (ISO) ●
- Hemocompatibility:
- Thrombogenicity o
- Complement Activation C3a and SC5b-9 o
- Partial Thromboplastin Time o
- Hemolysis (Direct and Extract) o
- Pyrogenicity ●
- Material Mediated Pyrogen O
- Bacterial Endotoxins-Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) o
### Bench Testing
- Visual Inspection and Dimensional Verification ●
- . Flush Testing
- Simulated Use: Advancement, Dilator Removal, Retraction & Inspection ●
- Leak Testing (BS EN 11070:1999) .
- Bend/Kink Resistance Testing .
- Radiopacity Testing
- . Interventional Device Advancement and Removal
- Hydrophilic Coating Lubricity ●
- Hydrophilic Coating Durability
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- Hydrophilic Coating Particulate Characterization ●
- Hub to Sheath Rotation .
- Tensile Tests (BS EN 11070:1999) ●
- . Corrosion Testing (BS EN 11070:1999)
- Packaging Validation (BS EN ISO 11607-111607-112009 + A1:2014) ●
- Sterilization Validation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-2:2013) ●
- Shelf Life
# Animal Studies
A GLP animal study was performed to evaluate the safety and performance of the transGlide Expandable Introducer as compared to a control device (Terumo SoloPath® Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Introducer (K100819)) in an ovine model. Based on pathology and histopathology results, the safety acceptance criteria for the study were met. Performance observations were made based on detailed characteristics of the device. No untoward observations were found by the clinician.
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The transGlide Expandable Introducer has been carefully compared to the legally marketed predicate device with respect to intended use/indications for use, technological characteristics, anatomical sites, performance, safety characteristics, and labeling. In addition, non-clinical testing was conducted to verify and validate the performance of the device and ensure the transGlide Expandable Introducer functions as intended and meets design specifications. The comparison, non-clinical and clinical performance testing results demonstrate that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device for its intended use.
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