K172081 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · KRA · Aug 4, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K172081
Device Name
Maestro Microcatheter
Applicant
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
KRA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 4, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1210
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Microcatheter is intended for general intravascular use, including peripheral and coronary vasculature. Once the subselective region has been accessed, the microcatheter can be used for the controlled and selective infusion of diagnostic, embolic or therapeutic materials into vessels. The catheter should not be used in the cerebral vessels.
Device Story
Maestro Microcatheter is a sterile, single-use intravascular catheter; available in 2.8F/2.1F sizes and various lengths (110cm, 130cm, 150cm). Features include hydrophilic coating on distal 80cm shaft, radiopaque distal tip marker for fluoroscopic visualization, and molded winged hub with strain relief. Distal tip configurations include straight, 45-degree, or swan neck. Used by physicians in clinical settings to access subselective regions of peripheral or coronary vasculature; facilitates controlled infusion of diagnostic, embolic, or therapeutic agents. Device provides mechanical pathway for delivery of coils, microspheres, and particles. Benefits include precise navigation and targeted delivery of therapeutic materials to specific vascular sites.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance testing included surface, tensile force, dimensions, radio-detectability, leakage, flow rate, kink resistance, lubricity, coating coverage, delivery of microspheres/particles/coils, torque strength, particulate, tip shape retention, hub migration, guidewire/catheter compatibility, torsion, negative pressure collapse, hoop removal, tip straightener, trackability, and pushability. All tests met predetermined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Intravascular catheter; 2.8F proximal/2.1F distal diameter. Features hydrophilic coating, radiopaque distal marker. Materials meet ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (ISO 11135, ISO 10993-7). Complies with ISO 10555-1 for general requirements. Mechanical design includes winged hub and tapered strain relief.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring general intravascular access in peripheral and coronary vasculature for controlled infusion of diagnostic, embolic, or therapeutic materials. Contraindicated for use in cerebral vessels.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous flush catheter is an attachment to a catheter-transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of eliminating clotting, back-leakage, and waveform damping.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - W 066-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 4, 2017
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Niloufar Samimi Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 1600 West Merit Parkway South Jordan, Utah 84095
Re: K172081
Trade/Device Name: Maestro Microcatheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1210 Regulation Name: Continuous Flush Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRA Dated: July 6, 2017 Received: July 10, 2017
Dear Niloufar Samimi:
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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M. G. Hillemann
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
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510(k) Number (if known)
K172081
Device Name Maestro Microcatheter
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Microcatheter is intended for general intravascular use, including peripheral and coronary vasculature. Once the subselective region has been accessed, the microcatheter can be used for the controlled and selective infusion of diagnostic, embolic or therapeutic materials into vessels. The catheter should not be used in the cerebral vessels.
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# 510(k) Summary
| General<br>Provisions | Submitter Name:<br>Address:<br>Telephone Number:<br>Contact Person:<br>Date Prepared:<br>Registration Number: | Merit Medical Systems, Inc.<br>1600 West Merit Parkway<br>South Jordan, UT 84095<br>(801) 208-4583<br>Niloufar Samimi<br>07/05/2017<br>1721504 |
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| Subject Device | Trade Name:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Regulatory Class:<br>Product Code:<br>21 CFR §:<br>Review Panel: | Maestro Microcatheter<br>Microcatheter<br>Continuous Flush Catheter<br>2<br>KRA<br>870.1210<br>Cardiovascular |
| Predicate Device | Trade Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Premarket Notification:<br>Manufacturer: | Maestro Microcatheter<br>Continuous Flush Catheter<br>K082613<br>Merit Medical Systems, Inc.<br>This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall |
| Reference Device | No reference devices were used in this submission. | |
| Device<br>Description | The Maestro Microcatheter is available in 2.8F (proximal) / 2.1F (distal)<br>size and 110cm, 130cm and 150cm lengths. The distal tip of the<br>microcatheter is offered in straight or pre-shaped 45 degree and swan<br>neck configurations. The proximal end of the catheter consists of a<br>molded winged hub with a tapered strain relief. The outer surface of<br>the distal 80cm of the microcatheter shaft is coated with a hydrophilic<br>coating designed to facilitate the introduction of the catheter into the<br>vasculature. The microcatheter incorporates a radiopaque marker at<br>the distal tip to facilitate fluoroscopic visualization.<br>The Maestro Microcatheter is offered with two 3ml syringes. | |
| Indications for<br>Use | There is no change in the Indications for Use Statement from the<br>predicate to the subject device.<br>The Microcatheter is intended for general intravascular use, including<br>peripheral and coronary vasculature. Once the subselective region has<br>been accessed, the microcatheter can be used for the controlled and<br>selective infusion of diagnostic, embolic or therapeutic materials into<br>vessels. The catheter should not be used in the cerebral vessels. | |
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The design and technological characteristics of the subject 2.8F/2.1F Maestro Microcatheter are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate Maestro Microcatheter. The subject device has the same basic design as the predicate device. The main difference between the subject and the predicate devices is in the French size to expand the product line to include the 2.8F/2.1F microcatheter. The comparison between the subject and the predicate devices is based on the following:
- Same intended use ●
- . Same indications for use
- Similar material types that meet ISO 10993 biocompatibility . requirements
- Same design
- Same sterilization methods ●
- Same fundamental technology/principle of operation ●
No performance standards have been established under Section 514 of the Food. Drug and Cosmetic Act for these devices. Performance testing of the subject 2.8F/2.1F Maestro Microcatheter was conducted based on the risk analysis and based on the requirements of the following international standard:
- ISO 10555-1:2013, Intravascular Catheters Sterile and single-● use catheters - Part 1: General requirements
- ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health care products Ethylene ● oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- ISO 10993-1:2009. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices . Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process, and FDA guidance Required Biocompatibility Training and Toxicology Profiles for Evaluation of Medical Devices, May 1, 1995
- ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological evaluation of medical devices -● Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
- ISO 2233:2000, Packaging complete, filled transport ● packages and unit loads - conditioning for testing
- ASTM D4169-14:2014, Standard practice for performance ● testing of shipping containers and systems
## Comparison to Predicate Device
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The following tests were performed to demonstrate there were no unacceptable risks associated with the changes made to the device:
## Performance Testing-Bench
- Surface ●
- Tensile Force ●
- Dimensions ●
- . Radio-detectability
- Freedom from Liquid Leakage ●
- Flow Rate
- Kink Resistance ●
- Lubricity ●
- Coating Coverage ●
- Delivery of Microspheres and Particles ●
- Torque Strength ●
- Particulate ●
- Tip Shape Retention
- Hub Migration from Clip ●
Safety & Performance Tests cont.
Design Validation
- Delivery of Coils ●
- Guidewire Compatibility ●
- Catheter Compatibility ●
- Torsion ●
- Negative Pressure Collapse .
- Hoop Removal ●
- Distal Tip
- Tip Straightener ●
- Soft Distal Section
- Trackability ●
- Pushability ●
- Reposition of Guidewire .
The results of the testing demonstrated that the subject 2.8F/2.1F Maestro Microcatheter met the predetermined acceptance criteria applicable to the safety and efficacy of the device. This has demonstrated the subject is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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| Summary of<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | Based on the indications for use, design, safety and performance<br>testing, the subject 2.8F/2.1F Maestro Microcatheter meets the<br>requirements that are considered essential for its intended use and is<br>substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Maestro<br>Microcatheter, K082613, manufactured by Merit Medical Systems, Inc |
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