Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiology (ICE) System
K162789 · Conavi Medical, Inc. · DQO · Mar 28, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K162789
Device Name
Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiology (ICE) System
Applicant
Conavi Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DQO · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 28, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System is indicated for intraluminal ultrasound visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other aevices in the heart and great vessels of patients.
Device Story
Foresight ICE System provides real-time, minimally-invasive ultrasound guidance for intracardiac procedures (e.g., atrial ablation, transseptal punctures). System consists of a 10.3F single-use sterile catheter and a cart-based console with Acquisition and Display Module (ADM) and Patient Interface Module (PIM). Catheter features a mechanically rotated single ultrasound imaging element with a pivot mechanism for side and forward viewing. Console includes dual monitors, touchscreen/mouse/keyboard inputs, and DICOM storage. Physician operates catheter via deflection/rotation; technician manages console software. System produces 2D images, post-processed 3D renderings, and ECG-gated 3D images to reduce motion artifacts. Provides visualization of cardiovascular structures (vena cava, aorta, atria, ventricles, valves) and flow velocities via Color/PW Doppler. Used in EP labs to improve procedure safety, expediency, and patient tolerance by providing spatial orientation of devices and identifying complications like pericardial effusions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing included. Substantial equivalence based on non-clinical data: bench-top evaluations, animal testing, packaging validation, biological safety, electrical safety, and acoustic output testing (per IEC 60601-2-37 and NEMA UD-2).
Technological Characteristics
10.3F single-use catheter; PEBAX 5533 atraumatic tip; mechanically rotated single-element transducer (9MHz center frequency). Imaging modes: B-Mode, M-Mode, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Color Doppler. Console: mobile cart, DICOM/native storage, IEC 60601-1 compliant. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135-1).
Indications for Use
Indicated for intraluminal ultrasound visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy, physiology, and other devices in the heart and great vessels of adult patients.
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.
Predicate Devices
Conavi Medical (Formerly Colibri Technologies) ICE system (K151126)
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March 28, 2017
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Conavi Medical Inc. Sam Mostafavi Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs 293 Lesmill Road Ontario, CANADA M3B 2V1
Re: K162789
Trade/Device Name: Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiographic (ICE) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1200 Regulation Name: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQO, ITX Dated: December 15, 2016 Received: December 19, 2016
Dear Sam Mostafavi:
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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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) K162789
#### Device Name
Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System is indicated for intraluminal ultrasound visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other aevices in the heart and great vessels of patients.
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# 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.
#### 510(k) Number: K162789
#### Applicant Information:
| Date Prepared: | February 17, 2017 |
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| Name: | Conavi Medical Inc. |
| Address: | 293 Lesmill Road |
| | North York, ON, Canada M3B 2V1 |
| Contact Person: | Sam Mostafavi |
| | Sam@Conavi.com |
| Mobile Number: | 650-670-6972 |
| Office Number: | (416) 483-0100 |
| Facsimile Number: | (416) 483-0101 |
#### Device Information:
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System |
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| Common Name: | Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System |
| Classification Name(s): | Diagnostic Intravascular Catheters, 21 CFR 870.1200 (DQO)<br>Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducers, 21 CFR 892.1570 (ITX) |
| Class: | Class II |
| Panel: | Division of Cardiovascular Devices |
#### Predicate Device:
- Conavi Medical (Formerly Colibri Technologies) ICE system K151126 ■ Acuson Corp. AcuNav™ Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter K992631
#### Device Description
The Foresight ICE System is intended to be used for real-time, minimally-invasive guidance of several different intracardiac procedures including, but not limited to, atrial ablation procedures and transseptal punctures. The system will provide image information of cardiovascular anatomic features, spatial relationships of other devices within the heart and great vessels, physiological information of cardiovascular structures and features, and intra-procedure complications including pericardial effusions. In doing so we expect to provide an imaging system capable of improving the safety, expediency, cost-effectiveness and patient tolerance of the aforementioned procedures compared to the same procedures using the existing technologies and methodologies.
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The system will be comprised of catheter and a cart based console. The console includes the Acquisition and Display Module (ADM) for image display and manipulation as well as the Patient Interface Module (PIM) which the catheter connects to. The ADM will have two monitors to allow for ease of image view and review for both the technician and physician user. The technician user will be able to control the system software via an easy to use interface using multiple methods of input including a mouse, keyboard and/or a touch screen. Casters on the ADM will allow easy movement of the system throughout an EP Lab which can have a small footprint as well as small obstacles to cross.
The catheter will be a 10.3F single use, sterile device, which will be able to perform intracardiac and intraluminal ultrasound imaging of adults. The catheter will be capable of real-time 2D side and forward viewing imaging with the ability to produce rapidly post processed 3D rendered images as well as ECG gated 3D images to reduce motion artifacts. The imaging system will be able to resolve and measure features such as the inferior and superior vena cava, ascending and descending aorta, left and right atria, left and right ventricle, fossa ovalis, aortic valve, mitral valve and tricuspid valves. It will display / measure flow velocities using Color and PW Doppler. The physician user will have easy steering maneuverability of the catheter via deflection and rotation, as well as having control over the position of the transducer to allow for multiple angles of images.
#### Indications for Use
The Foresight ICE System is indicated for intracardiac and intraluminal ultrasound visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart and great vessels of patients.
#### Functional and Technological Comparison
Tables 1 below include functional and technological comparison between the updated Conavi Foresight ICE catheter and market cleared Acuson Corp. AcuNav™ Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter (K992631).
Tables 2 include functional and technological comparison between the updated Conavi Medical Foresight ICE system and the market cleared Foresight ICE System (K151126).
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Table-1: Catheter substantial equivalency comparison
| Component | Subject Device | Predicate Devices | | |
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| | Conavi ICE System | Acuson Corporation AcuNavTM<br>(K992631) | Colibri ICE System<br>(K151126) | Comments |
| Classification | Class II | Class II, 21 CFR §§ 1200 and<br>892.1570 | Class II, 21 CFR §§ 1200 | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Regulation Name | Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter | Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter | Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Product code | DQO, ITX | DQO, ITX | DQO, ITX | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Catheter type | Intracardiac Echocardiography | Intracardiac Echocardiography | Intracardiac Echocardiography | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Clinical<br>performance data | No clinical testing is included in<br>the submission. Determination of<br>substantial equivalence<br>Performance is based on an<br>assessment of non-clinical data. | Human clinical testing is mentioned<br>in the substantial Equivalency<br>discussion, but the study protocol is<br>unknown. | No clinical testing was included in<br>the submission. Determination of<br>substantial equivalence<br>Performance was based on an<br>assessment of non-clinical data. | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Non clinical<br>performance data | Non-clinical data includes bench-<br>top evaluations, animal testing,<br>packaging validation, biological<br>safety, electrical safety, acoustic<br>output testing, and animal testing. | Non-clinical testing includes<br>performance testing, animal testing,<br>human testing, biocompatibility and<br>non-pyrogenic. | Non-clinical data includes bench-<br>top evaluations, animal testing,<br>packaging validation, biological<br>safety, electrical safety, acoustic<br>output testing, and animal testing. | Similar to<br>predicate devices |
| Intended use | The Foresight ICE System is<br>indicated for intracardiac and<br>intraluminal ultrasound<br>visualization of cardiac and great<br>vessel anatomy and physiology as<br>well as visualization of other<br>devices in the heart and great<br>vessels of patients. | For use directly within the vascular<br>and/or the right heart for<br>intravascular or intracardiac<br>ultrasound imaging. The device is<br>specifically indicated for use in<br>visualization of vascular anatomy,<br>cardiac and great vessel anatomy<br>and physiology, or other devices in<br>the heart, as well as measurement of<br>blood flow. ventricle The company<br>anticipates that the device will be<br>used for a variety of intravascular<br>and intracardiac imaging<br>applications, consistent with its<br>intended use, including vascular<br>stent placement, monitoring left<br>ventricular function post-surgery;<br>identifying congenital abnormalities<br>before therapeutic procedures;<br>visualizing the relative orientation of<br>diagnostic and therapeutic catheters;<br>and visualizing procedures such as<br>transseptal insertion of other<br>catheters, valvuloplasties, balloon<br>septostomies, septal defect closures,<br>and pacemaker or defibrillator lead<br>insertion or extraction. | The Foresight ICE System is<br>indicated for intracardiac and<br>intraluminal ultrasound<br>visualization of cardiac and great<br>vessel anatomy as well as<br>visualization of other devices in<br>the heart and great vessels of<br>patients.<br>The Foresight ICE System is<br>intended to be used by physicians<br>trained in cardiac catheterization<br>in combination with fluoroscopic<br>imaging and cardiac monitoring<br>equipment with resuscitation<br>equipment readily available. | Similar to AcuNav<br>Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound<br>Catheter<br>(K992631) |
| Principals of<br>operation | Generation of structural and<br>physiological images /<br>representations / measurements of<br>cardiovascular anatomy using<br>pulse-echo ultrasound systems. | Generation of structural and<br>physiological images /<br>representations / measurements of<br>cardiovascular anatomy using pulse-<br>echo ultrasound systems. | Generation of structural images /<br>representations / measurements of<br>cardiovascular anatomy using<br>pulse-echo ultrasound systems. | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Outside Diameter | | | | |
| | 10.3 F<br>Fits inside a commercially<br>available 10 F introducer sheath. | 10F | 10.3 F<br>Fits inside a commercially<br>available 10 F introducer sheath. | Similar to the 10F<br><i>AcuNav</i><br>Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound<br>Catheter<br>(K992631), which<br>itself refers to the<br>same predicate<br>device (K980851),<br>fits inside a<br>commercially<br>available 10F<br>introducer sheath. |
| Imaging energy | Ultrasound | Ultrasound | Ultrasound | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Catheter<br>configuration | Single ultrasound imaging<br>element, mechanically rotated. | 64 Element phased array ultrasound. | Single ultrasound imaging<br>element, mechanically rotated. | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Ultrasound imaging<br>frequency | 9MHz (Center Frequency) | 4-10 MHz | 9MHz | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Distal end<br>configuration | Rotating imaging core with<br>acoustic window, with soft<br>atraumatic tip (PEBAX 5533).<br>The ultrasound imaging transducer<br>is mounted on a pivot mechanism<br>that allows the transducer to<br>controllably change is orientation<br>relative to the longitudinal axis of<br>the catheter. | Static imaging core with rigid<br>phased-array at distal tip. | Rotating imaging core with<br>acoustic window, with soft<br>atraumatic tip (PEBAX 5533).<br>The ultrasound imaging transducer<br>is mounted on a pivot mechanism<br>that allows the transducer to<br>controllably change is orientation<br>relative to the longitudinal axis of<br>the catheter. | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Proximal end<br>configuration | Single connector, mechanical snap<br>into motor drive unit (referred to<br>as PIM). | Single connector, mechanical snap<br>into SwiftLink adapter | Single connector, mechanical snap<br>into motor drive unit (referred to<br>as PIM). | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Acoustic output | Max Pressure: 2.55MPa | Not available | Max Pressure: 1.61 MPa | The increase in<br>max pressure and<br>MI is due to the<br>new modes.<br>However, even in<br>the new modes,<br>acoustic output is<br>below reporting<br>limits and well<br>below diagnostic<br>limits and does<br>not raise new risk |
| | MI: 0.93 | Not available | MI: 0.57 | The increase in<br>max pressure and<br>MI is due to the<br>new modes.<br>However, even in<br>the new modes,<br>acoustic output is<br>below reporting<br>limits and well<br>below diagnostic<br>limits and does<br>not raise new risk |
| Acoustic testing | As per IEC 60601-2-37:2007 and<br>equivalent analysis to NEMA UD-<br>2 performance | As per NEMA UD-2, Rev 1 1993 | As per IEC 60601-2-37:2007 and<br>equivalent analysis to NEMA UD-<br>2 performance | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Sterilization | ISO 11135-1:2014<br>ISO 11138:2006-1<br>AAMI/ANSI/ ISO 11737-1<br>(Ethylene Oxide) | ISO 11737 (Ethylene Oxide) | ISO 11737 (Ethylene Oxide) | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Imaging Modes | B-Mode<br>M-Mode<br>Pulsed Wave Doppler<br>Color Doppler | B-Mode<br>M-Mode<br>Continuous Wave Doppler<br>Pulsed Wave Doppler<br>Color Doppler<br>Power Doppler | B-mode | Similar to<br>predicate devices |
| 2D Imaging<br>Configuration | Single element scanning 360<br>degrees around the catheter.<br>Transducer oriented in a<br>predetermined position that can be<br>set within a range of ~10 degrees<br>from the full side-viewing position<br>to ~10 degrees from the full<br>forward looking position. | Phased array limited to ~90 degree<br>sector emanating from the side of<br>the catheter. | Single element scanning 360<br>degrees around the catheter.<br>Transducer oriented in a<br>predetermined position that can be<br>set within a range of ~10 degrees<br>from the full side-viewing position<br>to ~10 degrees from the full<br>forward looking position. | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| 3D Imaging<br>Configuration | Transducer can be scanned from a<br>start angle to a stop angle within<br>the range of ~10 degrees from the<br>full side-viewing position to ~10<br>degrees from the full forward<br>looking position. | N/A | Transducer can be scanned from a<br>start angle to a stop angle within<br>the range of ~10 degrees from the<br>full side-viewing position to ~10<br>degrees from the full forward<br>looking position. | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-7:2008, Externally<br>Communicating Device,<br>Circulating Blood category | ISO 10993, Externally<br>Communicating Device, Circulating<br>Blood category. | ISO 10993, Externally<br>Communicating Device,<br>Circulating Blood category | Same as predicate<br>devices |
| Insertable length | 94 cm | 90cm | 94 cm | Similar to<br>predicate devices |
| Catheter<br>construction | Biocompatible Thermopolymer<br>over braided core | Biocompatible Thermopolymer over<br>braided core. | Biocompatible Thermopolymer<br>over braided core | Same as predicate<br>derives |
| Re-usability | Single use | Single use | Single use | Same as predicate<br>derives |
| Preparation | Flush with sterile water through<br>luer connector at proximal end | No preparation required. | Flush with sterile water through<br>luer connector at proximal end | Same as predicate<br>device K151126 |
| Directionality of<br>catheter tip | Integrates a tip deflection<br>mechanism using a deflection<br>handle and pullwire to provide<br>integrated control of catheter tip<br>direction. | Integrates a tip deflection<br>mechanism using a deflection<br>handle and pullwires to provide<br>integrated control of catheter tip<br>direction. | Integrates a tip deflection<br>mechanism using a deflection<br>handle and pullwire to provide<br>integrated control of catheter tip<br>direction. | Same as predicate<br>devices |
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# Foresight ICE System
510(k) Notification
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#### Foresight ICE System 510(k) Notification
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#### Table-2: Console Comparison Table
| Component | Subject Device:<br>Conavi ICE System | Predicate Device:<br>Colibri ICE System (K151126) | Comment |
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| Configuration | Mobile cart with braking system | Mobile cart with braking system | Same as predicate device |
| Input | Touchscreen, touchpad, and keyboard | Touchscreen, touchpad, and keyboard | Same as predicate device |
| Display | Dedicated image display monitor, images<br>also displayed on Touchscreen | Dedicated image display monitor, images also<br>displayed on Touchscreen | Same as predicate device |
| Data storage | DICOM and native format | DICOM and native format | Same as predicate device |
| Footprint (centre to centre<br>distance of casters) | 502 x 502mm | 502 x 502mm | Same as predicate device |
| Electrical safety | IEC 60601-1 3rd edition | IEC 60601-1 3rd edition | Same as predicate device |
| Sterile barrier interface | Motor Drive Unit (referred to as Patient<br>Interface Module) encapsulated in single<br>use disposable sterile bag | Motor Drive Unit (referred to as Patient<br>Interface Module) encapsulated in single use<br>disposable sterile bag | Same as predicate device |
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Foresight ICE System System: Transducer: Foresight ICE Catheter
Intended Use: Visualization of human anatomy by means of ultrasound imaging:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal…
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
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.