Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter is intended for balloon dilation of the iliac, femoral, popliteal, renal arteries, Arterio-venous Fistula (AVF) and Arterio-venous Graft (AVG).
Device Story
The Pirouette HP PTA Catheter is an over-the-wire (OTW), semi-compliant, coaxial balloon catheter used for peripheral transluminal angioplasty. It features a distal balloon and a hydrophilic-coated shaft. The device is operated by a physician in a clinical setting under fluoroscopic guidance. The physician tracks the catheter over a 0.018-inch guidewire to the target lesion. An inflation lumen allows the physician to inflate and deflate the balloon to dilate stenotic vessels or grafts. Radiopaque markers on the shaft enable visualization under fluoroscopy to ensure accurate positioning. By restoring vessel patency through mechanical dilation, the device improves blood flow, potentially alleviating symptoms of peripheral arterial disease or maintaining access for dialysis. It is a single-use device.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including dimensional verification, balloon fatigue, rated burst pressure, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond strength, flexibility, torque, radiopacity, coating integrity, and particulate evaluation. Biocompatibility was established via data leveraging from the reference device.
Technological Characteristics
OTW, semi-compliant, coaxial catheter; 4-6 mm diameter, 20-80 mm length; Polyamide-based shaft and manifold; hydrophilic coating; 0.018-inch guidewire compatibility; 4-5 Fr introducer sheath compatibility; Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization; two radiopaque marker bands.
Indications for Use
Indicated for balloon dilation of iliac, femoral, popliteal, infrapopliteal, and renal arteries, as well as AVF and AVG in patients requiring peripheral transluminal angioplasty.
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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August 31, 2017
ArraVasc Limited Ms. Carmel Doherty Design Assurance Engineer 2 Ballybrit Business Park Galway, Ireland
Re: K172033
Trade/Device Name: Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT Dated: June 30, 2017 Received: July 6, 2017
Dear Ms. Doherty:
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) K172033
Device Name Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter is intended for balloon dilation of the iliac, femoral, popliteal, renal arteries, Arterio-venous Fistula (AVF) and Arterio-venous Graft (AVG).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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# Section 5.0 510(k) Summary
#### 5.1 Submitter
| Submitter Address: | ArraVasc Limited<br>2 Ballybrit Business Park,<br>Galway<br>Ireland |
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| Phone Number: | +353-91-758939 |
| Fax Number: | +353-91-758930 |
| Contact Person: | Carmel Doherty |
| Date Prepared: | 24 August 2017 |
#### 5.2 Device
| Device Trade Name: | Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter K172033 |
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| Common Name: | OTW PTA catheter |
| Classification Name: | Peripheral Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter |
| Classification number: | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Product code: | LIT |
| Class: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### Predicate Devices 5.3
| Predicate: | Mustang Balloon Dilation Catheter<br>Boston Scientific Corporation.<br>510(K) number: K103751 |
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| Reference device: | Pirouette 018 PTA Dilation Catheter<br>ArraVasc<br>510(K) number: K151153 |
#### 5.4 Device Description
Device Description: The Pirouette High Pressure (HP) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Catheter Family are standard over the wire (OTW), semi-compliant, coaxial design catheters with a balloon mounted on the distal tip. The distal portion of the catheter has a hydrophilic coating. The manifold connector and shaft design consists of a guidewire lumen allowing the catheter to track over a guidewire and an inflation lumen, used to inflate and deflate the balloon. Radiopaque markers are positioned on the shaft within the balloon to enable visualisation of the
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| | catheter/balloon under fluoroscopy. The catheter is compatible with<br>0.018-inch (0.46 mm) wire guides. |
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| | The Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter Family includes multiple<br>balloon sizes ranging from 4 to 6 mm in diameter and 20 to 80mm in<br>length. The nominal balloon diameter (mm) and the balloon length (mm)<br>are inscribed on the guidewire hub of the manifold. The effective lengths<br>of the balloon range from 45cm to 75cm. |
| Physical Description: | High Pressure (HP) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter<br>(PTA Catheter). |
| 5.5 | Indication for use |
- Indications for Use Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter K172033 is intended for Statement: balloon dilation of the iliac, femoral, popliteal, infrapopliteal, renal arteries, Arterio-venous Fistula (AVF) and Arterio-venous Graft (AVG).
#### 5.6 Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
- Summary The Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter K172033 incorporates of substantially equivalent design, packaging, fundamental technology, Technological Characteristics materials, manufacturing, sterilization and intended use as those featured in the predicate, Mustang Balloon Dilation catheter.
It has the same design, packaging, fundamental technology, materials, manufacturing, sterilization and hydrophilic coating as the reference device, Pirouette 018 PTA catheter.
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| Parameter | Characteristics |
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| Classification | Class II, 21 CFR 870.1250<br>Same Classification as predicate devices. |
| Intended Use | Same intended use of balloon dilatation of the iliac, femoral, popliteal,<br>infra-popliteal, renal arteries, Arterio-venous Fistula (AVF) and Arterio-<br>venous Graft (AVG). The Mustang Balloon Dilatation Catheter is also<br>indicated for post-dilatation of balloon expandable and self-expanding<br>stents in the peripheral vasculature. |
| Balloon material | Similar type of material (Nylon v Nylon-Pebax blend) |
| Balloon diameter | Comparable range of balloon diameters: 4 – 6 mm |
| Balloon length | Comparable range of balloon lengths: 20 – 80mm |
| Nominal pressure (atm) | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has the same or higher nominal pressure:<br>12 atm. |
| Rated burst pressure (atm) | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has a comparable rated burst pressure:<br>22 atm (balloon diameter 4.0- 5.0 mm);<br>20 atm (balloon diameter 6.0mm) |
| Radiopaque<br>Marker bands | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has two Markerbands, one at distal and one<br>at proximal side of the balloon, with the same function. |
| Outer shaft | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has similar type of material: Polyamide based |
| Catheter shaft<br>outer diameter | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has the same diameter or lower: 3.9 – 4.2 Fr |
| Catheter Usable<br>Lengths (cm) | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has a comparable range of usable lengths:<br>45 – 75cm |
| Recommended<br>Introducer Sheath<br>compatibility | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has the same size or lower: 4 – 5 Fr |
| Recommended<br>Guidewire diameter | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has the same or lower compatibility;<br>maximum 0.018" |
| Catheter strain relief &<br>manifold material | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has the same type of material (Polyamide based), with the same function. |
| Catheter manifold<br>design | Same design, dual lumen Y design, with the same function. |
| Catheter coating | Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has similar type of coating. |
| Sterilization Method | Same method; Ethylene Oxide. |
| Single Use / Reusable | Single Use |
# Table 1 Summary of general and technical characteristics against the predicate devices.
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#### 5.7 Performance Data
The Pirouette HP PTA Catheter was thoroughly tested on the bench to evaluate and verify that it meets the required performance specifications and to support a determination of substantial equivalence. The bench testing plan was developed with the consideration of the recommendations outlined in the applicable FDA guidance documents, tests recommended in ISO 10555-1, Intravascular catheters- Sterile and single-use catheters - Part 1: General Requirements, and 10555-4, Intravascular catheters- Sterile and single-use catheters - Part 4: Balloon dilatation catheters. Testing performed on the Pirouette included the following:
### Non-Clinical Tests:
- . Dimensional verification
- Balloon preparation, pushability , trackability, deployment, withdrawal . and balloon reinsertion
- Balloon rated burst pressure (RBP) ●
- Balloon fatique (repeated balloon inflations) ●
- Balloon Compliance at nominal and rated burst inflation pressure
- . Balloon Inflation/Deflation Time
- Catheter Bond Strength (Tip to balloon, balloon to proximal shaft, shaft to manifold)
- . Flexibility and Kink test
- Torque Strength ●
- . Radiopacity
- . Coating Integrity
- Particulate evaluation
- . Guide wire compatibility
- . Introducer sheath compatibility
The results showed that the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter met the pre-determined acceptance criteria.
## Biocompatibility Tests:
Per ISO10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process, the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter is classified as an externally communicating device, which contacts circulating blood during a limited contact duration (≤24hours). Biocompatibility testing was not performed directly on the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter. Biocompatibility testing was leveraged from the reference device-Pirouette 018. Biocompatibility testing was conducted on Pirouette 018 per ISO 10993-1:2009.
The test results show that the Pirouette 018 PTA Catheter is biocompatible, and based on their similar characteristics these were leveraged to support the biocompatibility of the Pirouette HP Catheter.
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Sterilization, Shelf life tests and Packaging validation:
- . EtO sterilzation validation
- EtO/ECH residue determination ●
- Shelf life testing .
- . Packaging validation
Test results show that the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter is sterility is maintained by the packaging during the entire shelf life of the device. From the results it was also concluded that the device meets the criteria for Residual Testing, i.e. EtO/ECH residues.
### Clinical Performance Data:
- No clinical studies were performed for the purpose of obtaining safety and effectiveness ● data.
#### 5.8 Conclusions
The performance testing and comparison tabulated above demonstrates that the Pirouette High Pressure (HP) PTA Catheter K172033 device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Information contained within this submission demonstrates that the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter:
- . Has a legally marketed predicate device;
- Has the same indications for use as the identified predicate device; .
- . Incorporates similar fundamental technology, and uses accepted scientific methods and international standards to evaluate device safety and effectiveness;
- Demonstrates that the design and performance of the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter has equivalent safety and performance characteristics of predicate device, and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
Based upon the; intended use, design, performance characteristics, non-clinical performance testing performed, and comparison to legally marketed devices, it is concluded that the Pirouette HP PTA Catheter is appropriate for its intended use, and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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