K161496 · Cook Incorporated · LJS · Oct 7, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K161496
Device Name
Turbo-Flo PICC Sets
Applicant
Cook Incorporated
Product Code
LJS · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 7, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5970
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Turbo-Flo® Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Sets and Trays are intended for venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling and administration of drugs and fluids.
Device Story
Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets are radiopaque polyurethane catheters (4 and 5 Fr, single or double lumen) for short- or long-term venous access. Device facilitates venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling, and fluid/drug administration. Inserted over-the-wire or via Peel-Away® introducer by clinicians in hospital settings. Subject device modifies depth marking ink and removes power injection capability compared to predicate. No new performance testing required due to use of materials/processes identical to reference device (Turbo-JeCT® PICC).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only; substantial equivalence supported by comparison of materials, manufacturing processes, and design to predicate and reference devices.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque polyurethane catheter; 4 and 5 Fr sizes; single or double lumen; 60 cm length. Depth markings in 1 cm increments using Imaje #5135E black ink. Sterilized via EtO (SAL 10^-6). Supplied in tray with Tyvek lidstock.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling, and administration of drugs and fluids via a peripherally inserted central venous catheter.
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
October 7, 2016
Cook Incorporated Mr. Steven Lawrie Regulatory Affairs Manager 750 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Re: K161496
Trade/Device Name: Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-Term Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LJS Dated: July 11, 2016 Received: July 12, 2016
Dear Mr. Lawrie:
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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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161496
Device Name Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets
Indications for Use (Describe)
Turbo-Flo Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Sets and Trays are intended for venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling and administration of drugs and fluids.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
# K161496 Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets 21 CFR § 807.92 Date Prepared: October 5, 2016
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# Device Information:
Trade Name: Common Name: Regulation Number: Regulation Name: Regulatory Class: Product Code: Classification Panel:
#### Predicate Device:
Trade Name: 510(k) Number: Common Name: Regulation Number: Regulation Name: Regulatory Class: Product Code: Classification Panel:
# Reference Device:
Trade Name: 510(k) Number: Common Name: Regulation Number: Regulation Name: Regulatory Class:
Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification Cook Incorporated Steven Lawrie Cook Incorporated 750 Daniels Way Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 335-3575 x104518 (812) 332-0281 RegSubmissions@CookMedical.com
# Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets
Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days 21 CFR §880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Class II ris General Hospital
# Turbo-Flo® PICC
K041848 Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days 21 CFR §880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Class II LIS General Hospital
# Turbo-JeCT PICC
K072625 Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days 21 CFR §880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Class II
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Product Code: LIS Classification Panel: General Hospital
# Purpose of the Submission:
Cook is submitting this premarket notification to obtain FDA's determination that the Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets are substantially equivalent to the Turbo-Flo® PICC cleared under K041849. The modifications of the subject device as compared to the predicate include changing the depth marking ink printed on the Turbo-Flo® PICC catheter shaft and the removal of the power injection indication.
# Device Description:
The 4 and 5 Fr Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets with single or double lumen configurations are radiopaque polyurethane peripherally inserted central venous catheters for short- or long-term use, and can be inserted over-the-wire or through a Peel-Away® introducer. The set components may include the PICC, obturator, Peel-Away® introducer, entry needles, wire guide, and other convenience components. The set is supplied sterile and is intended for one-time use.
# Intended Use:
Turbo-Flo® Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Sets and Trays are intended for venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling and administration of drugs and fluids.
### Comparison to Predicate Device:
Turbo-Flo® PICC Sets and the predicate device, the Turbo-Flo® PICC (K041849), are substantially equivalent in that these devices have the same design, intended use, technological characteristics, method of placement, and included accessories. Both devices are intended for short- or long-term use for venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling, and administration of drugs and fluids.
The modifications of the subject device as compared to the predicate include changing the depth marking ink printed on the Turbo-Flo® PICC catheter shaft and the removal of the power injection indication, as shown in the following comparison table.
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| | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Reference Device |
|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Turbo-Flo PICC<br>(K041849) | Turbo-Flo PICC | Turbo-JeCT PICC<br>(K072625) |
| Manufacturer | Cook Incorporated | Cook Incorporated | Cook Incorporated |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §880.5970 | Identical | Identical |
| Class | Class II | Identical | Identical |
| Product Code | LJS | Identical | Identical |
| Classification<br>Name | Percutaneous,<br>implanted, long-term<br>intravascular catheter | Identical | Identical |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for<br>Use | Indicated for short- or<br>long-term use for<br>venous pressure<br>monitoring, blood<br>sampling,<br>administration of drugs<br>and fluids, and for use<br>with power injectors for<br>delivery of contrast in<br>CT studies.<br>The maximum pressure<br>setting/limit of power<br>injectors used with the<br>Turbo-Flo PICC may<br>not exceed 300 psi for<br>the 5 Fr single lumen<br>and 200 psi for the 4 Fr<br>single lumen and 5 Fr<br>double lumen. The<br>Turbo-Flo PICC is<br>indicated for a single<br>injection of contrast<br>media through a power<br>injection. | Intended for venous<br>pressure monitoring,<br>blood sampling and<br>administration of drugs<br>and fluids. | Indicated for short- or<br>long-term use for<br>venous pressure<br>monitoring, blood<br>sampling,<br>administration of drugs<br>and fluids, and for use<br>with power injectors for<br>delivery of contrast in<br>CT studies.<br>The Turbo-JeCT<br>PICC is indicated for<br>multiple injections of<br>contrast media through<br>a power injector. The<br>maximum pressure<br>limit setting for power<br>injectors used with the<br>Turbo-Ject PICC may<br>not exceed 325 psi and<br>the flow rate may not<br>exceed the maximum<br>flow rate indicated. |
| Duration of<br>Use | Short-term or long-term | Identical | Identical |
| French Size | 4, 5 | Identical | Identical |
| Length (cm) | 60 | Identical | Identical |
| # of Lumens | Single or Double | Identical | Identical |
| Shaft Material | Polyurethane | Identical | Identical |
| Depth | 5 cm increments, | 1 cm increments, | 1 cm increments, |
| Marking | Imaje #5101 black ink | Imaje #5135E black ink | Imaje #5135E black ink |
| Sterilization | EtO, SAL 106 | Identical | Identical |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | Identical | Identical |
| Packaging | Tray with Tyvek<br>lidstock | Identical | Identical |
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# Performance Data:
As the ink printed on the subject device is utilized in Cook Turbo-JeCT® PICC catheters (K072625) which are also manufactured with polyurethane tubing and undergo the same manufacturing (including ink printing process) and sterilization processes, no testing is warranted for the minor modification on the subject device. In addition, the removal of the power injection, an add-on feature, raises no new questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, no performance testing is required for this submission.
# Conclusion:
The subject device does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness compared to the predicate device. This supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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