K153297 · B.Braun Medical, Inc. · BSO · Aug 12, 2016 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K153297
Device Name
Perifix and Contiplex Catheter
Applicant
B.Braun Medical, Inc.
Product Code
BSO · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Aug 12, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5120
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The B. Braun Perifix catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative, perioperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery as well as labor and delivery. Routes of administration are epidural. The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours. The B. Braun Contiplex catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative, perioperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery. Routes of administration are perineural (peripheral nerve block). The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
Device Story
Perifix and Contiplex catheters are flexible, hollow polyamide tubes used for percutaneous delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics. Perifix is indicated for epidural use; Contiplex is indicated for peripheral nerve block. Available in 19 and 20 Ga. diameters with open-tip or closed-tip (three side ports) configurations. Catheters feature depth markings for insertion guidance. Used by clinicians in preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative settings. Device provides continuous or intermittent infusion to manage pain; indwelling for up to 72 hours. Benefits include targeted regional anesthesia and pain management. No software or electronic components.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included dimensional specifications, functional performance (flexibility, flow rate, kink resistance, tensile strength, connector integrity), and associate device compatibility (needle/guide passage). Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and implantation. Sterilization validated to SAL 10^-6.
Technological Characteristics
Polyamide tube construction; 19 and 20 Ga. diameters; open or closed-tip (3 side ports) configurations. Depth markings thermo-diffused into tubing. Sterilization via ethylene oxide (EO) to SAL 10^-6. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1; endotoxin levels per USP <161> and <85>.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general or orthopedic surgery, or labor and delivery, requiring continuous or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics/analgesics for regional anesthesia and pain management. Perifix catheters are for epidural administration; Contiplex catheters are for perineural (peripheral nerve block) administration. Indwelling time up to 72 hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An anesthesia conduction catheter is a flexible tubular device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient and to provide continuous regional anesthesia.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 12, 2016
B. Braun Medical Inc. Ms. Lisa Giaquinto Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs 901 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, PA 18109
Re: K153297
Trade/Device Name: Perifix and Contiplex Catheters Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5120 Regulation Name: Anesthesia Conduction Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BSO Dated: July 8, 2016 Received: July 13, 2016
Dear Ms. Giaquinto:
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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Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) Unknown K153297
Device Name Perifix and Contiplex Catheters
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The B. Braun Perifix catheters are regional anestheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery as well as labor and delivery. Routes of administration are epidural. The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
The B. Braun Contiplex catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration. continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and anerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery. Routes of administration are perineural (peripheral nerve block). The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification Perifix™ and Contiplex TM Catheters August 12, 2016
#### 5. 510(k) SUMMARY
| SUBMITTER: | B. Braun Medical Inc.<br>901 Marcon Boulevard<br>Allentown, PA 18109-9341<br>610-266-0500 |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Contact: Lisa Giaquinto, MS, RAC<br>Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: (610) 596-2354<br>Fax: (610) 266-4962<br>E-mail: lisa.giaquinto@bbraun.com |
| DEVICE NAME: | Perifix and Contiplex Catheters |
| COMMON OR USUAL NAME:<br>DEVICE | Catheter, Conduction, Anesthetic<br>(An anesthesia conduction catheter is a flexible tubular device used<br>to inject local anesthetics into a patient and to provide continuous<br>regional anesthesia.) |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Class II, Product Code BSO, 868.5120 |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | B. Braun Regional Anesthesia Catheter,<br>Braun<br>Medical Inc., K042488, Class II, BSO, 868.5120. |
# DESCRIPTION
The B. Braun Perifix and Contiplex catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management. Routes of administration include epidural and perineural (peripheral nerve block). There is no difference in the catheter design of the Perifix catheter when compared to the Contiplex catheter (i.e. the catheters are the same). The only difference between the Perifix and Contiplex catheter is the intended route of administration; Perifix catheters are marketed for use in epidural anesthesia, while Contiplex catheters are marketed for use in peripheral nerve block procedures.
The B. Braun Perifix and Contiplex catheters consists of a hollow polyamide tube with depth markings thermo-diffused into the polyamide tube. The catheters are available in both 19 and 20 Ga. diameters. The Perifix/Contiplex catheters are available in an open-tip configuration (no side ports) as well as a closed-tip configuration (with side ports). The closed-tip catheters have a rounded closed-tip with three side ports for distribution of anesthetics and analgesics.
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The catheters include depth markings to identify the depth of insertion during use. The tip of the catheter (proximal to the patient) is also marked to signify the end of the catheter.
# INTENDED USE
The B. Braun Perifix catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative, perioperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery as well as labor and delivery. Routes of administration are epidural. The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
The B. Braun Contiplex catheters are regional anesthesia catheters intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the preoperative, perioperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery. Routes of administration are perineural (peripheral nerve block). The catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours.
# SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
Predicate Device – B. Braun Regional Anesthesia Catheter (K042488)
# Device Design
The proposed Perifix and Contiplex catheters are indicated for the same use as the predicate device. In addition, the proposed devices are available in the same gauges and configurations as the predicate device (19-20 Ga., open and closed-tip). The primary differences between the proposed catheters and the predicate catheters are the number of side ports included on the closed-tip version (six in the predicate vs. three in the proposed device), minor dimensional differences, and the materials of construction. The predicate device consists of a co-extruded catheter body, while the proposed device consists of a single polyamide extrusion. In addition, the depth marking ink on the proposed device differs from the predicate device. Despite the differences in design and materials, the proposed catheters meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements of the predicate catheters and do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification Perifix™ and Contiplex™ Catheters August 12, 2016
# Intended Use
The predicate catheters cleared in K042488 are intended to provide, via percutaneous administration, continuous and/or intermittent infusion of local anesthetics and analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management during the pre-operative, perioperative and postoperative periods associated with general and orthopedic surgery as well as labor and delivery. Routes of administration include epidural and perineural (peripheral nerve block). The proposed catheters are indicated for the same use as the predicate device, however, the intended routes of administration are distinguished by the respective proprietary names: 'Perifix' for the epidural route and 'Contiplex' for the peripheral nerve block route. In addition, the proposed catheters may remain indwelling for up to 72 hours. The indications for use of the predicate catheters cleared in K042488 does not include a limit for indwell time.
# Performance Testing
Dimensional and functional performance, including associate device testing (summarized in Table 1) was completed with the proposed catheters. Results of testing demonstrate that the Perifix and Contiplex catheters are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
| Requirement | Test |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dimensional Specifications | Catheters meet dimensional requirements for outer diameter, inner<br>diameter, overall length and depth markings |
| Functional Testing | Flexibility<br>Markings are legible<br>Catheter tubing is translucent<br>Catheter achieves flow rate requirements<br>Catheter resists kinking<br>Catheter permits flow of fluid when attached to catheter connector<br>Catheter withstands fluid pressure without leakage<br>Catheter withstands minimum tensile force when attached to<br>connector<br>Catheter body withstands minimal tensile force<br>Catheter has sufficient elongation properties |
| Associate Device Testing | Catheter passes through appropriate size procedural<br>needle<br>without being damaged<br>Catheter passes freely through the threading assist guide<br>Catheter passes freely through sideport valve assembly |
| Sterilization | -SAL 10-6<br>-EO residual levels met per ISO 10993-7<br>-LAL bacterial endotoxin levels met per USP <161> an USP<br><85> |
Table 1: Performance Test Requirements
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification Perifix™ and Contiplex™ Catheters August 12, 2016
# Biocompatibility
The materials of construction of the Perifix and Contiplex catheters are either 1) used in another legally marketed device with the same type and duration of patient contact, and/or 2) are patient contacting and have been evaluated for biocompatibility through testing, which meets and/or exceeds the tests recommended for consideration in ISO 10993-1: 2009, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process." The tests completed with the Perifix and Contiplex catheters are provided in Table 2: Biocompatibility Tests.
| Requirement | Test |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biocompatibility and<br>Chemical Testing | Cytoxicity |
| | Intracutaneous Reactivity |
| | Sensitization |
| | Rabbit Pyrogenicity |
| | Systemic Toxicity |
| | Subchronic Systemic Toxicity |
| | Genotoxicity (bacterial reverse mutation, mouse lymphoma,<br>mouse peripheral blood micronucleus) |
| | Implantation |
| | Chemical Characterization of Materials (Exaggerated Extraction<br>and Simulated Use) |
Table 2: Biocompatibility Tests
Based on test results, the Perifix and Contiplex catheter materials of construction are considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# CONCLUSION:
Results of functional performance and biocompatibility/chemical testing demonstrate that the Perifix and Contiplex catheters do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device. The Perifix and Contiplex catheters are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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