ChitoPulse 9in / 23 cm, ChitoPulse 12in / 30.5 cm, ChitoPulse 15in / 38 cm
K170958 · Tricol Biomedical, Inc. · DXC · Aug 29, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K170958
Device Name
ChitoPulse 9in / 23 cm, ChitoPulse 12in / 30.5 cm, ChitoPulse 15in / 38 cm
Applicant
Tricol Biomedical, Inc.
Product Code
DXC · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 29, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4450
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
ChitoPulse™ Radial Hemostatic Device is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patient's radial artery, including arterial or venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis and in patients on anticoagulation therapy. ChitoPulse™ Hemostatic Device is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patient's leg, including dorsalis pedis or tibial blood vessels, arterial or venous line or sheath removal and in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
Device Story
Mechanical compression band with integrated hemostatic chitosan patch; used for radial artery or leg vascular access sites. Operator (trained medical professional) secures band over puncture site using strap fastener; inflates balloon via syringe and luer lock valve to apply localized pressure. Chitosan patch provides adjunct bleeding control and bacterial barrier. Once hemostasis achieved, band removed; chitosan patch remains in situ for up to 24 hours, secured by dressing. Benefits include rapid bleeding control and reduced bacterial penetration risk. Single-use device.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), pressure equivalence testing, and bacterial barrier testing (AATCC 100-2004).
Technological Characteristics
Biocompatible PVC strap with hook-and-loop fastener; inflatable balloon for compression; chitosan patch for adjunct hemostasis. Dimensions: 9in, 12in, 15in. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation (SAL 10^-6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing catheterization or vascular puncture (radial artery, leg, dorsalis pedis, or tibial vessels) requiring hemostasis, including arterial/venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis, and patients on anticoagulation therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular clamp is a surgical instrument used to occlude a blood vessel temporarily.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 29, 2017
Tricol Biomedical. Inc. Máire Ní Beilliú Vice President Regulatory & Quality 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97205
Re: K170958
Trade/Device Name: ChitoPulse 9in/23cm, ChitoPulse 12in/30.5cm, ChitoPulse 15in/38cm Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4450 Regulation Name: Vascular Clamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXC Dated: Julv 26, 2017 Received: July 31, 2017
Dear Dr. Ní Beilliú:
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.
Nicole G. Ibrahim -S
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) K170958
Device Name HemCon® ChitoPulse™
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
ChitoPulse™ Radial Hemostatic Device is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patient's radial artery, including arterial or venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis and in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
ChitoPulse™ Hemostatic Device is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patient's leg, including dorsalis pedis or tibial blood vessels, arterial or venous line or sheath removal and in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
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720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97205-3504 USA
TEL: +1.503.245.0459 FAX: +1.971.223.1000 WEB: www.tricolbiomedical.com
# 1. 510(k) Summary
Tricol Biomedical Inc 510(k) Notification
## l. Submitter:
| Company Name: | Tricol Biomedical, Inc. |
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| Company Address: | 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 200<br>Portland, OR 97205-3504 |
| Contact Person: | Máire E. Ní Beilliú PhD<br>Vice President Regulatory & Quality |
| Contact Phone: | (971) 327.5729 |
| Contact Fax: | (503) 245.1326 |
| Date of Preparation: | 28th August 2017 |
| II. Device | |
| Trade Name: | HemCon® ChitoPulseTM |
| Common Name: | Vascular Compression Device, Hemostat |
| Classification Name: | Vascular Clamp (21 CFR 870.4450) |
| Product Code: | DXC |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II (Performance Standards) |
| Classification Panel: | 870 - Cardiovascular Devices |
| III. Predicate Device(s): | |
| Primary Predicate Device: | Zephyr Vascular Compression Devices (K151363) |
| Secondary Predicate Device: | Vasc Band Hemostat (K142359) |
| Reference Device(s): | HemCon® Patch PRO (K150916) |
#### IV. Description of the Device:
ChitoPulse™ is a mechanical compression band incorporating a hemostatic chitosan patch. The compression band and chitosan patch are positioned over the radial access site and secured in place by a strap fastener. Addition of air to the compression band balloon provides rapid bleeding control by localized compression.
The chitosan patch provides adjunct bleeding control to the balloon compression and provides a barrier against bacterial penetration by a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms.
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Compression is applied or reduced using a syringe and luer lock valve to add or remove air volume to or from the balloon. Once hemostasis has been achieved, compression may be reduced by gradual removal of air from the balloon.
ChitoPulse™ is a single use device. Once hemostasis is achieved, the compression band is intended to be removed leaving the hemostatic chitosan patch in place. The hemostatic chitosan patch can be secured in place with a securement dressing for up to 24 hrs.
#### V. Indications for Use:
#### HemCon® ChitoPulse™ Radial Hemostatic Device
ChitoPulse™ is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other into a blood vessel in a patient's radial artery, including arterial or venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis and in patients on anticoagulation therapy
#### HemCon® ChitoPulse Hemostatic Device
ChitoPulse™ is intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patient's leg, including dorsalis pedis or tibial blood vessels, arterial or venous line or sheath removal and in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
ChitoPulse™ Radial Hemostatic Device has the same indications for use as the primary predicate device and same intended use as the secondary predicate device.
ChitoPulse™ Hemostatic Device has the same indications for use as the primary predicate device
Both the subject and predicate devices have substantially equivalent intended use as compression devices to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patients arm or leg, including: radial, dorsalis pedis or tibial blood vessels, arterial or venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis and in patients on anticoaqulation therapy.
Both the subject and predicate devices are intended to be used by trained medical professionals.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices:
Both the subject device and primary predicate device are intended to promote hemostasis following a catheterization or other puncture into a blood vessel in a patients arm or leg, including: radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis or tibial blood vessels, arterial or venous line or sheath removal, hemodialysis and in patients on anticoagulation therapy.
Both the subject device and predicate devices are composed of biocompatible PVC straps that are applied around a limb and fastened with hook and loop material.
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TEL: +1.503.245.0459 FAX: +1.971.223.1000 WEB: www.tricolbiomedical.com
Both the subject and predicate devices use inflatable balloons to apply compression to the limb thereby applying pressure to the underlying vasculature.
The subject and predicate devices differ in that the subject device has a chitosan patch that is intended to be left in situ for up to 24 hours following removal of the compression band. The chitosan patch acts as an adjunct to the mechanical compression provided by the strap and inflatable balloon.
#### VII. Performance Data:
To demonstrate substantial performance equivalence to the predicate devices, biocompatibility and bench top testing was performed. Performance testing included:
- Biocompatibility testing
- Pressure equivalence testing ●
- . Bacterial barrier testing (chitosan patch)
#### Sterilitv
Each ChitoPulse™ is individually packaged in a heat sealed foil pouch and is terminally sterilized by gamma irradiation to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 °.
#### Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing for ChitoPulse™ has been conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance Document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing", June 16" 2016 and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" as recognized bv FDA.
Categorization of the device by nature of body contact deduces that ChitoPulse™ is a surface contacting device, device is intended for limited contact (≤ 24hrs).
Cytotoxicity, intracutaneous irritation, sensitization, and acute systemic toxicity were performed by contract testing laboratories per ISO 10993 standard protocols.
#### Bacterial Barrier Properties
The barrier properties of the chitosan patch have been demonstrated in vitro using AATCC Test Method 100-2004, Antibacterial Finishes on Textiles - Evaluation of (Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists). The results of the test demonstrated the chitosan patch is capable of preventing bacterial penetration.
#### Performance Testing
Benchtop pressure equivalence testing was performed to demonstrate that ChitoPulse™ applies equivalent pressure as the predicate Vasc Band Hemostat device. The tensile strength of the ChitoPulse™ strap was also evaluated and demonstrated to be equivalent to the predicate Vasc Band Hemostat device.
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## Clinical Performance Data:
No clinical data was required for evaluation of this device.
## Summary:
The conclusion drawn from the technological characteristics and non-clinical performance data is that the HemCon® ChitoPulse™ has been found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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