The catheter is intended for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart of adult and pediatric patients. The catheter is intended for imaging guidance only, not treatment delivery, during cardiac interventional percutaneous procedures.
Device Story
12.5F, 90cm, four-way steerable ultrasound catheter; provides real-time 2D and 3D ultrasound images of cardiac/great vessel anatomy and interventional devices. Used by physicians in clinical settings for imaging guidance during percutaneous cardiac procedures. Device transforms ultrasound signals into visual output for real-time monitoring of anatomy and device placement. Benefits include enhanced visualization during minimally invasive cardiac interventions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning/disinfection effectiveness, and thermal/electromagnetic/mechanical safety testing.
Technological Characteristics
12.5F catheter, 90cm length, four-way steering. Patient contact materials compliant with ISO 10993-1. Standards: UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD-2, AIUM/NEMA UD-3, EN/IEC 60601-1, EN/IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy, physiology, and other devices in adult and pediatric patients. Used for imaging guidance during cardiac interventional percutaneous procedures. Not for treatment delivery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular diagnostic catheter is a device used to record intracardiac pressures, to sample blood, and to introduce substances into the heart and vessels. Included in this generic device are right-heart catheters, left-heart catheters, and angiographic catheters, among others.
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December 19, 2017
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Hyunjung Lee Regulatory Technical Specialist 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, California 94043
Re: K173618
Trade/Device Name: ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1200 Regulation Name: Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OBJ Dated: November 21, 2017 Received: November 22, 2017
Dear Hyunjung Lee:
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. Iisting 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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Sincerelv.
M.A. Hillebrenner
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) K173618
#### Device Name
ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The catheter is intended for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart of adult and pediatric patients. The catheter is intended for imaging guidance only, not treatment delivery, during cardiac interventional percutaneous procedures.
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## 510(k) Summary
## SPONSOR'S NAME & ADDRESS
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road Mt. View, CA 94043
## OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENT
HyunJung Lee Regulatory Technical Specialist Phone: (425) 281-5061 Email: hyunjung.lee@siemens-healthineers.com
### SUBMISSION DATE
November 21, 2017
#### TRADE NAME
ACUSON AcuNav Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter
#### COMMON NAME
Ultrasound Catheter
#### CLASSIFICATION NAME/PRODUCT CODE
Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter/ OBJ
### CLASSIFICATION
Class II, 21 CFR 870.1200
### PREDICATE DEVICE
#K163478, ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE Catheter
### DESCRIPTION OF MODIFIED DEVICE
The ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE Catheter is a 12.5F catheter with 90 cm of usable length and four-way steering that provides real-time three-dimensional ultrasound images of anatomical structures and devices, in addition to conventional real-time two-dimensional images. Modifications include the clarification to the indications for use statement and the update of labeling. There are no new indications for use in this modification.
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The catheter is intended for intracardiac and intra-luminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart of adult and pediatric patients.
The catheter is intended for imaging guidance only, not treatment delivery, during cardiac interventional percutaneous procedures.
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CONCLUSION
The ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE catheter is substantially equivalent to the company's own previously cleared AcuNav Volume ICE catheter (K163478) with regard to both intended use and technological characteristics. Both the subject catheters and the predicate catheters function in the same manner as all diagnostic ultrasound catheters.
| Feature / Characteristic | AcuNav Volume ICE<br>This Submission | AcuNav Volume ICE<br>K163478 |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Indications for Use: | | |
| ■ Cardiac | √ | √ |
| ■ Pediatric | √ | √ |
| ■ Intra-luminal | √ | √ |
| ■ Intra-cardiac | √ | √ |
| Patient Contact Materials | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1 |
#### A BRIEF DISCUSSION OF NONCLINICAL TESTS SUBMITTED, REFERENCED, OR RELIED ON IN THE 510(K) FOR A DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE.
The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical safety and has been found to conform with applicable medical device safety standards. The device complies with the following voluntary standards:
- I UL 60601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment
- l IEC 60601-2-37 Diagnostic Ultrasound Safety Standards
- I AIUM/NEMA UD-3, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- I AIUM/NEMA UD-2, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound
- I Safety and EMC Requirements for Medical Equipment
- o EN/EC 60601-1
- o EN/IEC 60601-1-2
- I ISO 10993-1 Biocompatibility
Cleared patient contact materials and mechanical safety are unchanged.
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#### A SUMMARY DISCUSSION OF THE CLINICAL TESTS SUBMITTED, REFERENCED, OR RELIED ON FOR A DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE.
Because the ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE catheter in this submission uses the same technology, patient contact materials and principles as the predicate device, clinical data is not required to establish substantial equivalence.
#### SUMMARY
Intended use and other key features are consistent with traditional clinical practice and FDA guidelines. Changes to the currently cleared AcuNav Volume ICE catheter include 1) a clarification to the indications for use statement and 2) update on labeling. There are no new Indications for Use in this device modification. The design and development process of the manufacturer conforms with 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485:2003 quality system standards. The product is designed to conform to applicable medical device safety standards and compliance is verified through independent evaluation with ongoing factory surveillance. Diagnostic ultrasound has accumulated a long history of safe and effective performance.
Therefore it is the opinion of Siemens Medical that the ACUSON AcuNav Volume ICE Catheter is substantially equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness to devices currently cleared for market.
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