YOGA Microcatheter, 0.032, 150cm, Back Up and Extra Back Up
Applicant
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Product Code
DQY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jul 3, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The YOGA Microcatheter is intended for use in peripheral, coronary, and neuro vasculature for the intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices.
Device Story
YOGA Microcatheter is a variable stiffness, single-lumen catheter designed to access small, tortuous vasculature. Device features stainless steel braid with PTFE inner liner, encapsulated in polymer (Pebax, Vestamid, Nylon). Distal end includes radiopaque marker band (90% Platinum/10% Iridium) and hydrophilic coating for lubricity. Proximal end features Grilamid hub and strain relief. Steam shaping mandrel provided. New configurations (32XB, 32XXB) offer stiffer distal ends for additional support. Used by clinicians in peripheral, coronary, and neurovascular procedures to introduce interventional or diagnostic devices. Operates via manual navigation through vasculature. Bench testing confirms performance in linear/lateral stiffness and trackability.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data or in vivo testing performed. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing (linear stiffness, lateral stiffness, trackability) and leveraging of biocompatibility data from the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Variable stiffness, single-lumen catheter. Materials: stainless steel braid, PTFE liner, Pebax/Vestamid/Nylon polymers, 90% Pt/10% Ir marker band, Grilamid hub. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135-1). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1. Form factor: 150cm length, 2.4F-3.4F OD, 0.024"-0.032" ID.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in peripheral, coronary, and neuro vasculature for the intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices in patients requiring such procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 3, 2017
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. Yoon Hee Beatty Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, Massachusetts 02767
Re: K171653
Trade/Device Name: YOGA Microcatheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQY Dated: June 2, 2017 Received: June 5, 2017
Dear Ms. Yoon Hee Beatty:
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) K171653
Device Name YOGA Microcatheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The YOGA Microcatheter is intended for use in peripheral, coronary, and neuro vasculature for the intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
#### Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. I. Submitter 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 02767
Tel: (305) 265-2919 Fax: (305) 265-6889
Contact Person: Yoon Hee Beatty Date Prepared: June 2, 2017
### II. Device
| Table 1. Device | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Device Proprietary Name | YOGA Microcatheter |
| Common or Usual Name | Catheter, Percutaneous |
| Classification Name | Catheter, Percutaneous, Class II, 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Regulatory Classification | II |
| Product Code | DQY |
III. Predicate Device
The predicate device listed in Table 2 below is applicable to the device in this submission.
| Table 2. Predicate 510(k) Clearance | | | |
|-------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------|--------------------------|
| 510(k)<br>Number | Date<br>Cleared | Device Name | Manufacturer |
| K162563 | 01/05/2017 | YOGA Microcatheter | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. |
The YOGA Microcatheter is a variable stiffness, single lumen catheter designed to IV. Device Description access small, tortuous vasculature. The catheter shaft is composed of a variable pitch stainless steel braid with a PTFE inner liner to facilitate movement of guide wires and other devices. The exterior of the catheter shaft is covered with a polymer material, which encapsulates the stainless steel braid construction. The distal end of the catheter has a radiopaque marker band and has a hydrophilic coating to provide lubricity for navigation of vessels. The proximal end of the catheter has a hub and an ID band is placed at the distal end of the hub over a strain relief. A steam shaping mandrel is provided in the package. The two new YOGA Microcatheters are provided in back up (XB) and extra backup (XXB) configurations, i.e. a stiffer distal end to provide additional support.
The YOGA Microcatheter is intended for use in peripheral, coronary, and neuro V. Indications for Use vasculature for the intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices.
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# 510(k) Summary, Continued
| Characteristics | Predicate Device:<br>YOGA Microcatheter<br>(K162563) | This Submission:<br>YOGA 32XB and YOGA<br>32XXB Microcatheters |
|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The YOGA Microcatheter is intended for<br>use in peripheral, coronary, and neuro<br>vasculature for the intravascular<br>introduction of interventional/diagnostic<br>devices. | Same as Predicate |
| Product Code | DQY | Same as Predicate |
| Classification | 21 CFR 870.1250 - Class II | Same as Predicate |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene Oxide | Same as Predicate |
| Sterilization<br>Assurance Level<br>(SAL) | 10-6 | Same as Predicate |
| Length | 150cm | Same as Predicate |
| Internal Diameter | 0.024", 0.028", 0.032" | Same as Predicate |
| Outer Diameter | 2.4F - 3.4F | Same as Predicate |
| Polymers | Pebax, Vestamid, Nylon compounds | Same as Predicate |
| Reinforcement<br>shaft | Stainless Steel/PTFE | Same as Predicate |
| Marker Band<br>Material | 90% Platinum / 10% Iridium | Same as Predicate |
| Hub | Grilamid | Same as Predicate |
| Strain Relief | Pebax | Same as Predicate |
| Packaging | hoop, pouch, carton | Same as Predicate |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | Same as Predicate |
Table 3 below provides a comparison of technological characteristics of the subject
VII. Performance Data
### Performance Testing - Bench
Appropriate testing was identified based on design, risk analyses and the intended use of the predicate YOGA Microcatheter which was cleared under K162563. The following performance data are being provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination. All testing was conducted using sampling methods as required by Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. Design Control procedures. The bench testing included the following tests:
| Table 4: Bench Test Summary | | |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Test | Test Method Summary | Result |
| Linear Stiffness<br>Test | Linear Stiffness was measured using Instron tester, holding<br>fixture and ruler | PASS:<br>Samples met the established<br>acceptance criteria |
| Lateral Stiffness<br>Test | Lateral stiffness was measured using the dynamic three point<br>bend tester and a pin gage | PASS:<br>Samples met the established<br>acceptance criteria |
| Track Testing | Trackability measured the force to push each device through<br>a representative tortuous anatomical model | PASS:<br>Samples met the established<br>acceptance criteria |
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### VI.
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### 510(k) Summary, Continued
### Performance Testing - Animal
Performance Data, Continued
VII.
No in vivo testing was required as appropriate verification and validation of the catheter and packaging modifications were achieved based on the similarities of the proposed device to the predicate device, and from results of bench testing.
### Performance Testing - Clinical
No clinical studies were required as appropriate verification and validation of the catheter and packaging modifications were achieved based on the similarities of the proposed device to the predicate device, and from results of bench testing.
### Sterilization
The YOGA Microcatheter is sterilized using a validated Ethylene Oxide sterilization process to ensure sterility assurance level (SAL) of 106 in accordance with ISO 11135-1.
### Shelf-Life Testing
The YOGA Microcatheter will have a shelf life of 3 years based on the shelf life of currently cleared products.
### Biocompatibility Testing
Based on the same materials used to manufacture the YOGA Microcatheters (K162563), it was determined that the biocompatibility data from the predicate device can be leveraged. The tests were previously completed in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part 1: Evaluation of Testing within a Risk Management Process", FDA Bluebook Memorandum G95-1, and FDA's Guidance Document entitled "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" issued April 23, 2013.
### Conclusion
Based upon the intended use, design, materials, function, side-by-side in-vitro testing and packaging testing it is concluded that the subject device, YOGA Microcatheter, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device YOGA Microcatheter cleared under 510(k) K162563. Therefore, the modified YOGA Microcatheter does not raise different issues of safety and effectiveness.
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