DyeVert Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System, Contrast Monitoring System
K163054 · Osprey Medical, Inc. · DXT · Mar 8, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K163054
Device Name
DyeVert Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System, Contrast Monitoring System
Applicant
Osprey Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DXT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 8, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1650
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device consists of a display to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit or the Contrast monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media. The DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System consists of a Display and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mg/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL. The device consists of a Smart Syringe and Pressure Module to be used with the Contrast Monitoring Display during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
Device Story
DyeVert Plus system modulates fluid pathway resistance to minimize excess contrast (reflux) during coronary/peripheral imaging; maintains image quality while reducing total contrast volume. System comprises a display and disposable kit (Smart Syringe/Pressure Module). Physician enters contrast threshold; system monitors cumulative injected volume in real-time via wireless Bluetooth communication. Provides visual/audible alerts as volume approaches threshold. Used in angiographic/CT suites by physicians to manage contrast usage and potentially reduce contrast-induced nephropathy risk. Output displayed on touchscreen for clinical decision-making during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via visual inspection, accuracy testing of volume measurement, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), and simulated use/usability testing.
Technological Characteristics
System includes display, smart syringe, and pressure module. Features: Bluetooth wireless communication, capacitive touchscreen (1280x800), internal battery, Hall Effect sensors for syringe positioning, diversion valve with pressure transducer. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (10^-6 SAL). Software: IEC 62304 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media (Iodixanol, Iohexol, or Iopamidol). Used for contrast volume reduction and monitoring of contrast media volume.
Regulatory Classification
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a non-patient contacting balloon inflation syringe intended only to inflate/deflate balloon catheters and monitor pressure within the balloon, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 8, 2017
Osprey Medical, Inc. Melanie Hess Vice President, Regulatory Affairs 5600 Rowland Road Suite 250 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
Re: K163054
Trade/Device Name: DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System, Contrast Monitoring System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1650 Regulation Name: Angiographic Injector And Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXT Dated: February 3, 2017 Received: February 6, 2017
Dear Melanie Hess:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163054
Device Name
DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System, Contrast Monitoring System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
Display
The device consists of a display to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit or the Contrast monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
#### DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit
The DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System consists of a Display and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mg/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL.
## Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit
The device consists of a Smart Syringe and Pressure Module to be used with the Contrast Monitoring Display during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div>X</div> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <div></div> |
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## K163054
| 510(k) Summary | |
|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Summary As required by 21CFR 807.92(c) | |
| 510(k) Number: | K163054 |
| Date Prepared: | October 31, 2016 |
| Submitter's Name/Address: | Osprey Medical |
| | 5600 Rowland Road Suite 250 |
| | Minnetonka, MN 55343 |
| Contact Person: | Melanie Hess |
| | Vice President, Regulatory Affairs |
| | Tel: 952-955-8252 |
| | Fax: 952-955-8171 |
| | Mhess@ospreymed.com |
| Device Information: | |
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System |
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification Registration: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| FDA Center/Branch: | CDRH/Interventional Cardiology Devices Branch (ICDB) |
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | Contrast Monitoring System |
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification Registration: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| FDA Center/Branch: | CDRH/Interventional Cardiology Devices Branch (ICDB) |
#### Device Description:
The Osprey Medical DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System is a compatible system to manual contrast injections and provides fluid pathway resistance modulation and/or monitoring such that excess contrast volume (i.e. contrast that is not needed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes also referred to as 'refluxed contrast') is minimized in the patient's vasculature. This allows for a reduction in total contrast agent volume during coronary or peripheral imaging; while maintaining adequate image quality. The DyeVert Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System consists of the Display and the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit.
The Contrast Monitoring System is a component of the DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System and also provided separately. The system allows for real-time, wireless, monitoring and display of manually injected contrast volumes. Volumes are displayed and compared to a physician entered contrast usage threshold during angiographic procedures. The system provides a visual and audible indication of when the cumulated volume injected into the patient is approaching a physician determined contrast volume threshold. This allows for attentive physician decision-making of total contrast volume use during a patient case while allowing the physician's primary focus to remain on the image and therapeutic need of imaging. When sold separately, the Contrast Monitoring System consists of the Display and the Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit.
## Indications for Use:
#### Display
The device consists of a display to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit or the Contrast monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
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## DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit
The DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Modulation/Monitoring System consists of a Display and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopague contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mg/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL.
## Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit
The device consists of a Smart Syringe and Pressure Module to be used with the Contrast Monitoring Display during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
## Primary Predicate Device:
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | DyeVert™ Contrast Modulation System |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification: | II |
| CFR Reference: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| 510(k) number(s) | K161505 |
## Secondary Predicate Device:
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | CMS™ Contrast Monitoring System |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification: | II |
| CFR Reference: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| 510(k) number(s) | K142081 |
## Comparison to the Predicate Device:
The proposed devices are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared DyeVert Contrast Modulation Systems (K161505) and CMS Contrast Monitoring System (K142081) respectively, in that they are both designed for use during the controlled infusion of manual injection of radiopaque contrast media for angiographic procedures.
The proposed devices have identical product performance specification processes and benefit risk profiles. The fundamental scientific technology, principle of operation and primary mechanism of action remains unchanged. No new intended use, intended user or different questions of safety or effectiveness are raised with the proposed modifications.
| Technical Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Intended to be used for the controlled<br>infusion of radiopaque contrast media<br>for angiographic procedures. | Intended to be used for the controlled<br>infusion of radiopaque contrast media<br>for angiographic procedures. | |
| | Indications for Use | The system is to be used for contrast<br>volume reduction and for the monitoring<br>of radiopaque contrast media during<br>angiographic or CT procedures with the<br>following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320<br>mgI/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mgI/mL<br>and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL. | The system is to be used for contrast<br>volume reduction and for the<br>monitoring of radiopaque contrast<br>media during angiographic or CT<br>procedures with the following agents:<br>Iodixanol 270 or 320 mgI/mL, Iohexol<br>300 or 350 mgI/mL and Iopamidol 370<br>mgI/mL. |
| | | Indications for Use<br>(Display/Syringe) | To be used during angiographic or CT<br>procedures requiring controlled infusion<br>of radiopaque contrast media. |
| Touchscreen | | Capacitive touchscreen, Resolution<br>1280x800 | Resistive touchscreen, Resolution<br>800x600 |
Summary of technical characteristics comparison
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| Technical Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| User access | Multiple USB, 1 internal user accessible<br>(Osprey User only) | 1 external USB |
| Memory | MicroSD socket with 32GB class 10<br>card | External flash memory using a SPI<br>interface |
| Alarms | Variable audio | Limited audio |
| DyeVert Module | Diversion valve with reservoir; includes<br>sensors, electronics, circuit board and<br>pressure transducer to allow wireless<br>positioning identification. Compatible<br>with Contrast Monitoring Display | Diversion valve with reservoir (does<br>not include additional wireless<br>positioning components)<br>Not compatible with Contrast<br>Monitoring Display. |
| Syringe | Contrast injection syringe; includes Hall<br>Effect sensors, electronics and circuit<br>board to allow wireless positioning<br>identification and communication. | Contrast injection syringe with IR light<br>sensing positioning identification<br>(does not include additional wireless<br>communication components) |
| Communication | Bluetooth communications to Display | Hard wire communications to Display |
| Power | Internal Battery | Hard Wire |
| Visual Indicators | Blinking and/or solid LED<br>(green/amber) indicates status;<br>additional blinking allowing additional<br>status communication during disposable<br>pairing through Bluetooth. | Solid LED (green/amber) indicates<br>status |
| Compatible Catheter<br>Configurations | Diagnostic 4Fr, 5Fr, 6Fr<br>Guide 5Fr, 6Fr, 7Fr<br>Guide with RX 6Fr, 7Fr<br>Guide with OTW 6Fr, 7Fr | Diagnostic 4Fr, 5Fr, 6Fr<br>Guide 5Fr, 6Fr, 7Fr<br>Guide with RX 6Fr, 7Fr<br>Guide with OTW 6Fr, 7Fr |
| Sterilization | EO sterilization to 10-6 | EO sterilization to 10-6 |
## Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
Bench testing was performed and/or leveraged to support this submission and results demonstrate the materials, design considerations and manufacturing processes continue to meet product specifications and performance requirements. The following testing was successfully completed and/or leveraged within this submission:
- . Device performance testing included visual verifications to design specifications, accuracy testing of cumulative and individual injection volume measurement along with display verification, compatibility with disposable kits and testing demonstrating compliance to IEC 60601-1 3.1 edition, electrical safety for medical devices and IEC 60601-1-2 (2007) emissions and immunity for non-life supporting equipment through third party testing certification. In addition, device performance testing for compatibility with contrast media and catheter configurations was leveraged and included flow rate, peak pressure, leak testing, contrast diversion, mechanical cycle testing and visual verifications to design specifications for specific contrasts and catheter configurations. All testing passed and demonstrated product performance met all prior established acceptance criteria.
- . Sterilization - Sterilization conditions have been validated in accordance with ISO 11135-1:2014, Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene Oxide Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices to provide a Sterility Assurance Level of 10-6. All testing passed.
- . Software development process was in accordance with IEC 62304:2006 Software life cycle process and testing was performed and included verification of all software requirement specifications. All testing passed.
- . Simulated Use (Bench) design validation was performed and included the assessment of priming, disposable wireless pairing and assessment of the ease of use, system set up and device priming ability (usability). In addition, design validation was performed and leveraged for injection pressure, contrast diversion and image analysis testing. Testing demonstrated no new or different question of safety or effectiveness.
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- . Packaging, shelf life and distribution testing was performed and leveraged. Distribution testing was conducted per ASTM D4169:2016 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems. Testing included visual inspection, cycle testing, dye leak/penetration test, seal strength test and functional testing. All testing passed and demonstrated product performance met all prior established acceptance criteria. Packaging was deemed to be in compliance with ISO 11607 part 1 and 2:2006 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices.
- . Biocompatibility testing was performed and leveraged in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part I: Evaluation and Testing. Testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation and acute systemic toxicity, and hemocompatibility. All testing passed and met prior established acceptance criteria.
No performance standards have been established under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for angiographic injectors and syringes.
## Clinical Testing:
No clinical testing was performed to support this 510(k) Premarket Notification.
#### Statement of Equivalence:
The proposed subject devices are substantially equivalent in intended use, indications for use statement and fundamental scientific technology as the predicate devices. Based on this and data analyzed in accordance with Osprey Medical Quality System Procedure in compliance with EN ISO 13485:2012 Medical Devices – Quality management systems - requirements for regulatory purposes and EN ISO 14791:2012 Risk management for medical devices, the proposed subject devices have been shown to be substantially equivalent under 21 CFR Part 807 subpart E.
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