The Admiral Xtreme PTA balloon dilatation catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Device Story
Over-the-wire (OTW) percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) catheter; dual-lumen shaft; hydrophilic coating. Operates by inflating a dilatation balloon using a contrast medium/saline mixture to dilate arterial stenoses or dialysis fistulae. Used by physicians in clinical settings. Input: guidewire (max 0.035") and inflation media. Output: mechanical dilation of target vessel. Benefits: restoration of blood flow in stenotic vessels/fistulae. Device features include variable balloon diameters (3.0-12.0mm) and lengths (20-300mm); compatible with 5F, 6F, or 7F introducer sheaths.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Testing included dimensional verification, balloon RBP, fatigue, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond strength, tip pull, flexibility, torque, coating integrity, and particulate evaluation. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity and hemolysis studies. All pre-determined acceptance criteria met.
Indicated for patients requiring dilation of stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, or treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
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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April 12, 2018
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, MN 55313
Re: K173515
Trade/Device Name: Admiral Xtreme Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT Dated: April 5, 2018 Received: April 6, 2018
Dear Mr. Job:
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) K173515
Device Name Admiral Xtreme
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Admiral Xtreme PTA balloon dilatation catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is submitted per the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807, Section 807.92.
| Applicant/Submitter: | Medtronic Vascular<br>3576 Unocal Place<br>Santa Rosa, CA 95403<br>Tel: 707-525-0111<br>Fax: 707-566-1245 |
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| Official Contact Person: | Maddalena Pinsi, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Medtronic Invatec<br>7, Via Martiri della Libertà<br>Roncadelle, ITALY 25030<br>Tel: 0039-06-9068307<br>Fax: 0039-030-2589312<br>Email: maddalena.pinsi@medtronic.com |
| Alternate Contact: | Marco Brolis, Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Medtronic Invatec<br>7, Via Martiri della Libertà<br>Roncadelle, ITALY 25030<br>Tel: 0039-030-2589391<br>Fax: 0039-030-2589312<br>Email: marco.brolis@medtronic.com |
| Date Prepared: | November 6, 2017 |
| Device Information | |
| Trade Name: | Admiral™ Xtreme |
| Common Name: | PTA Balloon Catheter |
| Regulation Name: | Percutaneous Catheter |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Product Code: | LIT |
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#### Predicate Device
- . Admiral™ Xtreme PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (K062809 SE- October 18th, 2006 and K100921 SE- April 30th, 2010)
This predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
# Reference Device
- TOTAL across™ (K133539 SE- March 26th,2014) .
This reference device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
# Device Description
The Admiral Xtreme is an Over the Wire (OTW) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) catheter. The device is provided sterile (EtO).
The catheter has a dual-lumen shaft that is branched at the proximal end. One lumen forms the entrance to the central lumen for the guidewire, and the other lumen is used to inflate and deflate the dilatation balloon with a mixture of contrast medium and saline solution. The catheter and balloon are designed to reach targeted inflation diameters, depending on the balloon size and defined pressure.
The Admiral Xtreme is compatible with guidewires with a maximum diameter of 0.035" (0.89 mm) and with 5F, 6F or 7F introducer sheaths depending on balloon size. The catheter is provided with a hydrophilic coating and is available in useable catheter lengths of 80, 130 or 150cm.
Balloon sizes range from 3.0mm to 12.0mm in diameter, with balloon lengths from 20mm to 300mm. The balloons reach nominal diameter at 6atm or 8atm (Nominal Pressure) and have Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) of 14atm, 12atm and 11atm depending on the balloon diameter and balloon length.
### Indications for Use
The Admiral Xtreme PTA balloon dilatation catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
The indications for use for the Admiral Xtreme (hereinafter referred to also as "subject device") are the same as the ones of the currently cleared predicate device, Admiral™ Xtreme PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (hereinafter referred to as "predicate device").
# Technological Characteristics
The overall design and the fundamental scientific technology (operating principle and mechanism of action) of the subject device are substantially equivalent to the currently cleared predicate device. The subject device is designed to improve upon the predicate device and to extend its size matrix. The design improvements on the subject device do not adversely affect the risk profile of the device and do not introduce new additional risks.
The subject device shares the following similarities to the predicate device:
- Similar fundamental scientific technology .
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- Identical operating principle ●
- Identical indications for use ●
- Identical materials except for the connector and the device packaging ●
- Identical sterilization method and parameters o
Differences include:
- Change in the introducer sheath compatibility from 6F (predicate device) to 5F ● (subject device) for some device sizes
- A modified dual lumen shaft design for some device sizes: this modified shaft has a ● maximum catheter shaft diameter of 5.3F compared to the 6F of the predicate device
- Addition of 150cm catheter useable length
- Addition of 100mm balloon length ●
- New design and material for the subject device connector 0
- New design and materials for the subject device packaging ●
Comparative performance testing was also conducted with the predicate device. The bench test results demonstrated that the subject device met the acceptance criteria and that the predicate device and the subject device are substantially equivalent with respect to the performance characteristics, with no different questions of safety and effectiveness which arose during the testing.
# Summary of Bench Testing
The Admiral Xtreme was thoroughly tested on the bench to evaluate and verify that it meets the required performance specifications. The bench testing plan was developed based on the risk assessment of the device modifications and taking into account the recommendations outlined in the applicable FDA guidance documents and ISO standards.
Testing performed on the Admiral Xtreme device included the following:
- o Dimensional Verification
- Balloon Preparation, Deployment and Retraction ●
- Balloon Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) ●
- Balloon Fatigue (repeated balloon inflations) ●
- Balloon Compliance (Diameter vs. Pressure)
- Balloon Inflation/Deflation Time ●
- Catheter Bond Strength ●
- Tip Pull ●
- Flexibility and Kink ●
- Torque Strength
- Coating Integrity ●
- Hub Test ●
- Laser Marking Visual Inspection ●
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- Catheter Burst Pressure ●
- Catheter Fatigue ●
- Particulate Evaluation ●
All the pre-determined acceptance criteria were met and the testing passed.
The radiopacity performance test was leveraged from the predicate device.
# Summary of Biocompatibility Testing
The Admiral Xtreme is an externally communicating device, which contacts circulating blood for the limited contact duration (≤24hours).
In accordance with the principles of the ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process as specified in the FDA guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process "Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (June 2016) and FDA guidance Class II Special Controls Guidance Document for Certain Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheters (Sept 2010), a biological evaluation was conducted for the subject device in order to detect any potential adverse biological response due to different manufacturing process and different packaging, including these biocompatibility tests:
- Cytotoxicity Study using the ISO MEM Elution Method .
- . ASTM Hemolysis Study
In addition, an Infrared Spectroscopy Study has been performed.
All the pre-determined acceptance criteria were met and the testing passed.
Biocompatibility testing that were leveraged from the predicate device are the following:
- Cytotoxicity Study using the MEM Elution Method, L929 Mouse Fibroblast Cells
- Maximization Sensitization Test
- Intracutaneous Injection test ●
- Systemic Injection test
- Rabbit pyrogen test (material mediated)
- In-Vitro Hemocompatibility Assay
- Hemolysis Study (Autian method indirect contact) ●
- o Plasma Recalcification Time Coagulation Study (Lee and White Coagulation test)
Biocompatibility testing that were leveraged from the reference device are the following:
- . Cytotoxicity Study using the ISO MEM Elution Method
- ISO Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization Test 0
- o ISO Intracutaneous Study in Rabbits
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- ISO Systemic Toxicity Study in Mice ●
- o USP Pyrogen study - Material mediated
- Bacteria Reverse Mutation Study ●
- ASTM Hemolysis Study ●
- C3a Complement Activation Assay ●
- SC5b-9 Complement Activation Assay o
- In-vivo Thromboresistance Study in the Dog, Jugular Vein ●
- ASTM Partial Thromboplastin time ●
### Assessment of Non-Clinical Performance Data for Equivalence
Performance testing and biological evaluation with biocompatibility testing on the subject device were performed in accordance with the relevant FDA guidance, ISO and ASTM standards. Results from these non-clinical testing demonstrates that the Admiral Xtreme met the predetermined acceptance criteria. No different questions of safety and effectiveness arose during the testing, showing that the subject device is substantial equivalent to the predicate device.
Results from the comparative performance testing further support the substantial equivalence between the subject device and the predicate device.
#### Conclusion
Results from the non-clinical performance testing demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
In conclusion, Medtronic believes that the subject device (the modified Admiral Xtreme) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Admiral Xtreme based on the same intended use (including indications for use) and based on the overall design, fundamental scientific technology (operating principle and mechanism of action) and results of performance testing provided in this submission, which show that the subject device performs as well as the predicate device.
Moreover, the subject device does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device.
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