K160514 · Boston Scientific Corporation · OBJ · Jun 22, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K160514
Device Name
OptiCross 18, 30 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter
Applicant
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product Code
OBJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
OptiCross™ 18 is intended for intravascular ultrasound examination of peripheral vessels only. Intrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures.
Device Story
OptiCross 18 is a 30 MHz intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging catheter; compatible with 0.018" guidewires and 6F guide catheters. Used with iLab equipment and MDU5 PLUS motor drive unit to perform ultrasonic examination of peripheral intravascular pathology. Catheter features telescoping assembly for 15 cm imaging core advancement/retraction; radiopaque marker for positioning; hydrophilic coating for deliverability. Piezoelectric transducer converts electrical impulses from motor drive into acoustic energy; reflected signals are processed by iLab system for 360° visualization. Operated by physicians in clinical settings during interventional procedures. Provides real-time imaging to assist clinicians in assessing vessel pathology and guiding interventions, potentially improving procedural outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence based on non-clinical performance data, including bench-top testing (deliverability, image resolution, NURD, measurement accuracy), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), acoustic output (FDA Track 1 limits), and a porcine pre-clinical study for in-vivo image quality validation.
Technological Characteristics
30 MHz piezoelectric (PZT) transducer; 135 cm usable length; hydrophilic coating; E-Beam sterilization. Compatible with iLab imaging system and MDU5 PLUS motor drive. Complies with IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC) and ISO 11607 (packaging).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures requiring intravascular ultrasound examination of peripheral vessels.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular diagnostic catheter is a device used to record intracardiac pressures, to sample blood, and to introduce substances into the heart and vessels. Included in this generic device are right-heart catheters, left-heart catheters, and angiographic catheters, among others.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 22, 2016
Boston Scientific Corporation Eric Elliott Principal Regulatory Specialist 47215 Lakeview Blvd Fremont, California 94538
Re: K160514
Trade/Device Name: OptiCross 18: 30 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1200 Regulation Name: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OBJ, ITX Dated: May 24, 2016 Received: Mav 24, 2016
Dear Eric Elliott:
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.
Mitchell Stein
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
510(k) Number (if known)
k160514
Device Name OptiCross™ 18 30 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
OptiCross™ 18 is intended for intravascular ultrasound examination of peripheral vessels only. Intrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | <div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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#### Section 7 510(k) Summary per 21 CFR 807.92
| Submitter's<br>Name and<br>Address | Boston Scientific Corporation<br>47215 Lakeview Boulevard<br>Fremont, CA 94538 | | |
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| Contact Name<br>and Information | Eric Elliott<br>Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Tel: 510.624.1314<br>Fax: 510.440.7698<br>E-mail: Eric.Elliott@bsci.com | | |
| Date Prepared | February 23, 2016 | | |
| Trade Name | OptiCross™ 18<br>30 MHz Peripheral Imaging Catheter | | |
| Common Name | Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter, Ultrasound Transducer | | |
| Classification<br>Name | Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular (OBJ) has been<br>classified as Class II per 21 CFR 870.1200<br>Transducer Ultrasonic (ITX) has been classified as Class II<br>per 21 CFR 892.1570. | | |
| Predicate<br>Device | Atlantis™ 018<br>Peripheral Imaging Catheter | K073623 | 13-Mar-2008 |
| Reference<br>Devices | OptiCross™ 40 MHz<br>Coronary Imaging Catheter | K123621 | 15-Apr-2013 |
| | Sonicath Ultra, 20 MHz<br>Peripheral Imaging Catheter | K060947 | 19-Apr-2006 |
| Description of<br>Device | OptiCross™ 18 is a short-rail 30 MHz IVUS imaging<br>catheter. It is compatible with a 0.018" guidewire, and at a<br>minimum, a 6F guide catheter (≥ 0.068" ID).<br><br>OptiCross 18 is intended for use with Boston Scientific's<br>(BSC)'s iLab™ equipment and BSC's latest motor drive unit,<br>MDU5 PLUS™. When used together, the catheter, motor<br>drive unit (MDU), and iLab equipment form a complete<br>imaging system that allows for ultrasonic examination of<br>peripheral intravascular pathology.<br><br>The catheter consists of two main components: the catheter<br>body and the imaging core. | | |
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# Device Description, continued
The catheter body consists of four sections: the telescope assembly, proximal shaft, distal shaft, and the distal quidewire lumen. The proximal shaft, distal shaft, and distal quidewire lumen comprise the usable length of the catheter (135 cm). The proximal telescoping section remains outside of the guide catheter.
The distal quidewire lumen (1.6 cm in length) is used to track the catheter along the quidewire and incorporates a radiopaque marker band (0.5 cm from the distal tip). The distal shaft serves as a flexible and acoustically transparent imaging window. The proximal shaft provides pushability to the catheter and serves as a lumen to the imaging core. Two insertion markers are located on the proximal shaft (90 and 100 cm from the distal tip). These markers facilitate estimation of catheter position relative to the distal tip of the guide catheter.
The telescope assembly allows the imaging core to be advanced and retracted up to 15 cm. The corresponding movement of the transducer occurs within the imaging window from 2 to 17 cm from the distal tip of the catheter. The telescoping shaft includes 16 incremental markers (1 cm apart) for lesion length assessment; the 5-cm, 10-cm, and 15-cm markers are distinct. The outer surface of the catheter body also employs a hydrophilic coating to enhance lubricity and promote deliverability (distal 23 cm).
The imaging core consists of a proximal hub assembly and a rotating drive cable that houses a piezoelectric (PZT) transducer at the distal imaging window. The hub assembly (1) provides an electro-mechanical interface between the catheter and the motor drive unit and (2) incorporates a oneway check valve that is used to flush the interior of the catheter body. The catheter must be flushed with heparinized saline prior to use, as this provides the acoustic coupling media required for ultrasonic imaging.
The drive cable and PZT transducer rotate independently of the sheath to provide 360° image resolution. The transducer converts electrical impulses sent by the motor drive in to transmittable acoustic energy. Reflected ultrasound signals are converted back to electrical impulses, returned to the motor drive unit, and are ultimately processed by the iLab equipment for visualization.
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| Use/Indications |
| for Use |
OptiCross 18 is intended for intravascular ultrasound examination of peripheral vessels only. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures.
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| Device<br>Technoogy<br>Characteristics<br>and<br>Comparison to<br>Predicate<br>Device | OptiCross™ 18 maintains the same indications for use,<br>fundamental scientific technology, and operating principles<br>as those of the predicate device (Atlantis™ 018, K073623). |
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| | OptiCross 18 serves as the replacement for BSC's legacy<br>peripheral imaging catheter, Atlantis 018, but with the latest<br>proximal hub interface (and with it compatibility with the<br>MDU5 PLUS Motor Drive Unit) – as already utilized by BSC's<br>OptiCross™ (K123621) and OptiCross™ 6 (K153617)<br>Coronary Imaging Catheters. Likewise, other modifications<br>to Atlantis 018 include utilization of BSC's latest sheath and<br>telescope designs presently employed by OptiCross™ 6. |
| | In addition to adopting the latest hub, telescope, and sheath<br>designs as described above; OptiCross 18 utilizes a lower<br>frequency (30 MHz) transducer intended to enhance depth of<br>penetration relative to the predicate, Atlantis 018 (40 MHz).<br>Finally, OptiCross™ 18 will be sterilized via electron beam<br>(E-Beam) irradiation; not gamma, a practice now consistent<br>for all BSC Imaging Catheters. |
| | In support of a substantial equivalence determination, BSC<br>has compared and evaluated the material and design<br>differences between the subject and predicate device. |
| | Non-clinical performance evaluations, as described below,<br>indicate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to,<br>and at least as safe and effective as the predicate device<br>(Atlantis 018). |
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| Non-Clinical<br>Performance<br>Data | Determination of substantial equivalence is based on an<br>assessment of non-clinical performance data. |
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| | Non-clinical data includes bench-top performance testing,<br>packaging validation, biological safety, electromagnetic<br>compatibility, acoustic output testing, and a pre-clinical<br>animal study to validate imaging performance in the porcine<br>model. |
| | Bench Testing:<br>Bench testing was performed to evaluate physical integrity,<br>functionality, and overall performance of the catheter.<br>Performance criteria includes deliverability, crossability,<br>guide catheter compatibility, lubricity, retraction capability,<br>image resolution, image penetration, non-uniform rotational<br>distortion (NURD), measurement accuracy, pullback<br>reliability, dimensional requirements, visibility under<br>fluoroscopy, interface with ancillary devices, environmental<br>requirements, user interface requirements, catheter<br>robustness and simulated use structural integrity. |
| | Pre-clinical Evaluation:<br>The purpose of this study was to support acute performance<br>and design validation claims associated with in-vivo image<br>quality. |
| | Biological Safety Testing:<br>OptiCross™ 18 was subjected to a series of biocompatibility<br>tests in accordance with ISO 10993-1, microbial<br>assessments including bioburden and endotoxin,<br>pyrogenicity, and sterility assurance. |
| | Electrical and Mechanical Safety:<br>Acoustic Output was evaluated in accordance with FDA<br>Guidance, Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing<br>Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and<br>Transducers (September 9, 2008). Acoustic Output test<br>results for OptiCross™ 18 are below the FDA Track 1 limits.<br>Electromagnetic compatibility testing was also conducted;<br>demonstrating compliance to IEC 60601-1-2 (3rd Edition). |
| | Packaging Validation:<br>The integrity of the packaging configuration was evaluated in<br>accordance with ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2. Testing<br>was conducted on fully packaged units after subjected to<br>electron beam sterilization, climatic conditioning, and<br>distribution challenge conditioning. |
| Conclusion:<br>Non-clinical performance evaluations, as described above,<br>indicate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to,<br>and at least as safe and effective as the predicate device, | |
Atlantis™ 018 (K073623).
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| Clinical<br>Performance<br>Data | Not applicable; determination of substantial equivalence is<br>based on an assessment of non-clinical performance data. |
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| Conclusion | With respect to the predicate, design modifications<br>incorporated by OptiCross™ 018 do not alter the<br>fundamental scientific technology or the indications for use.<br>Based on Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA),<br>comprehensive verification and validation activities were<br>successfully completed; raising no new issues of safety or<br>effectiveness.<br><br>Non-clinical performance data supports a determination that<br>the subject device, OptiCross™ 18, is substantially<br>equivalent to the predicate device, Atlantis™ 018 (K073623);<br>and that it is at least as safe and effective for its intended<br>use. |
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