K180919 · W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. · DQY · Oct 5, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K180919
Device Name
GORE Tri-Lumen Catheter
Applicant
W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
Product Code
DQY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 5, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
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Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
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K180919 · Oct 5, 2018
GORE Tri-Lumen Catheter
W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
Early Feasibility Study (EFS) clinical records
The device was used as an accessory catheter in 13 patients during an Early Feasibility Study for an investigational aortic stent graft to establish through-and-through guidewire access.
Early Feasibility Study; Accessory device; Clinical performance
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Early Feasibility Study (EFS) for investigational aortic stent graft; Prospective clinical study (accessory device usage)
Safety and effectiveness of guidewire access and management
Indications for Use
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a multi-lumen catheter indicated for use in endovascular procedures requiring multiple guidewires and through-and-through access, in which the catheter leading tip exits the patient, for the implantation of branched stent grafts. Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths, catheters, and wires should be employed.
Device Story
Multi-lumen accessory catheter (140cm) designed to assist guidewire introduction and control during endovascular procedures; minimizes guidewire entanglement; facilitates through-and-through access. Central lumen accommodates one 0.035" or two 0.018" guidewires; two auxiliary lumens each accommodate one 0.014" guidewire. Trailing end features extension tubes for guidewire introduction; leading end is radiopaque for fluoroscopic visibility. Used in OR, catheter lab, or procedural suite by vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, or interventional cardiologists. Physician uses fluoroscopy to guide placement; device reduces need for snaring maneuvers. Benefits include safer, more efficient guidewire management during complex branched stent graft implantation.
Clinical Evidence
No formal clinical study conducted. Performance supported by bench testing and observational data from an Early Feasibility Study of an investigational aortic stent graft. In 13 patients, the catheter was used to establish through-and-through access; no procedural or device-related adverse events were reported.
Technological Characteristics
Tri-lumen catheter, 140cm length, 7.5 Fr profile. Materials: Grilamid/Pebax. Radiopaque tip. Compatible with ≥ 12 Fr introducer sheaths. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Bench testing per BS EN ISO 10555-1:2013.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in endovascular procedures requiring multiple guidewires and through-and-through access, where the catheter tip exits the patient, for implantation of branched stent grafts. Intended for use by physicians trained in endovascular 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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October 5, 2018
W.L. Gore and Associates Inc. Michael Ivey Regulatory Affairs 1505 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, Arizona 86005
Re: K180919
Trade/Device Name: GORE Tri-Lumen Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQY Dated: September 4, 2018 Received: September 5, 2018
Dear Michael Ivey:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrl/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
# Michael John -S 2018.10.05 09:40:44 -04'00'
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. for 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) K180919
Device Name GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a multi-lumen catheter indicated for use in endovascular procedures requiring multiple guidewires and through access, in which the catheter leading tip exits the patient, for the implantation of branched stent grafts. Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths, catheters, and wires should be employed.
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## 510(k) Summary
510(k) Number: K180919
Device Name: GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter
### Intended Use / Indication for Use:
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a multi-lumen catheter indicated for use in endovascular procedures requiring multiple guidewires and through-and-through access, in which the catheter leading tip exits the patient, for the implantation of branched stent grafts. Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths, catheters, and wires should be employed.
### 510(k) Owner:
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Medical Products Division 1505 North Fourth Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 - U.S.A.
### Regulatory Contact:
Michael Ivey W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc 3450 Kiltie Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86005
Phone: 928-864-3790 Fax: 928-864-4303 E-Mail: mivey@wlgore.com
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter |
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| Common/Usual/Classification Name: | Catheter, Percutaneous |
| Product Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DQY |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR 870.1250 |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular Devices |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 2017233 |
| Predicate Device: | K072618, Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter,<br>Vascular Solutions, Inc.<br>(this device has not been the subject of a design-related recall) |
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## Device Description
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a 140cm long multi-lumen accessory catheter designed to assist with multiple wire introduction and control during endovascular procedures. The central lumen can accommodate one 0.035" guidewire or two 0.018" guidewires while the two auxiliary lumens can each accommodate one 0.014" quidewire. The trailing end of the device has two distinct extension tubes to assist in the introduction of the guidewires into the auxiliary lumens. The leading end of the device is radiopaque to assist in visibility under fluoroscopy. The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter is designed to minimize entanglement of multiple quidewires and facilitate through and through access during cardiovascular procedures with fewer snaring maneuvers.
## Indications for Use
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a multi-lumen catheter indicated for use in endovascular procedures requiring multiple quidewires and through-and-through access, in which the catheter leading tip exits the patient, for the implantation of branched stent grafts. Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths, catheters, and wires should be employed.
## Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technological Characteristics between Applicant and Predicate Devices
A side-by-side comparison of the subject device to the predicate devices is provided in the table below.
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| Device | GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC)<br>(SUBJECT DEVICE) | Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. | Vascular Solutions, Inc. |
| 510(k) Number | TBD | K072618 |
| Product Code | DQY | DQY |
| Product Class | II | II |
| Intended use<br>(Clinical) | Access Peripheral and Aortic Vasculature to<br>Facilitate Guidewire Placement | Access Peripheral, Aortic, and Coronary Vasculature to Facilitate<br>Guidewire Placement |
| Intended User<br>(Clinical) | Physicians trained in and/or familiar with<br>endovascular procedures and similar devices.<br>This group of physicians may include vascular<br>surgeons, interventional radiologists, and<br>interventional cardiologists from various<br>regions worldwide. | Physicians trained in and/or familiar with endovascular<br>procedures and similar devices. This group of physicians may<br>include vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and<br>interventional cardiologists from various regions worldwide. |
| Operating<br>Principle<br>(Clinical) | The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC) is a<br>multi-lumen catheter designed to minimize<br>entanglement of guidewires while facilitating<br>through and through access during<br>cardiovascular procedures that require the use<br>of multiple guidewires with fewer snaring<br>maneuvers. | The Twin-Pass Dual-Access Catheter is a single use device<br>designed for use in the arterial vasculature to provide support for<br>multiple 0-014"/0.36mm guidewires during interventional<br>procedures. |
| Device | GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC)<br>(SUBJECT DEVICE) | Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
| Use<br>Environment<br>(Clinical) | Intended for use in an operating room, catheter<br>lab, or procedural suite which would have<br>bright lighting and ambient sounds. Personal<br>protective equipment, which are typical for the<br>sterile theatre (including gowns, gloves, caps<br>and eye protection) will be used. In addition,<br>the operating room is equipped with<br>fluoroscopy equipment, which requires the user<br>to wear lead apron during use. The device is<br>provided sterile and is intended for one time<br>(single) use. Duration of use is less than 24<br>hours. Normal disposal via hospital biological<br>waste means. | Intended for use in an operating room, catheter lab, or procedural<br>suite which would have bright lighting and ambient sounds.<br>Personal protective equipment, which are typical for the sterile<br>theatre (including gowns, gloves, caps and eye protection) will be<br>used. In addition, the operating room is equipped with<br>fluoroscopy equipment, which requires the user to wear lead<br>apron during use. The device is provided sterile and is intended<br>for one time (single) use. Duration of use is less than 24 hours.<br>Normal disposal via hospital biological waste means. |
| Indication for<br>use<br>(Clinical) | Indicated for use in endovascular procedures to<br>facilitate guidewire delivery and management. | Indicated for use in conjunction with steerable guidewires in<br>order to access discrete regions of the coronary and peripheral<br>arterial vasculature, to facilitate placement of guidewires and<br>other interventional devices during two<br>guidewire procedures. |
| Catheter Shaft<br>(Technical) | Tri-Lumen Design | Dual-Lumen Design |
| Guidewire<br>Compatibility<br>(Technical) | Central Lumen: one 0.035" or two 0.018"<br>guidewires<br>Axillary Lumen: one 0.014" or one 0.018"<br>guidewire | Each lumen can accommodate a single 0.014" guidewire |
| Overall Length<br>(Technical) | 140 cm | 135 -140 cm |
| Profile<br>(Technical) | 7.5 Fr | 3.5 Fr |
| Catheter<br>Compatibility<br>(Technical) | ≥ 12 Fr | ≥ 6 Fr |
| Device | GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter (TLC)<br>(SUBJECT DEVICE) | Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
| Radiopacity<br>(Technical) | Radiopaque Tip | Radiopaque Marker Bands |
| User Interface<br>(Technical) | Single Central Lumen Tube<br>Dual Axillary Lumen Extension Tubes | Single Port with Separate Rapid Exchange Port |
| Visual<br>Comparison<br>(Technical) | Image: Trailing End<br>Image: Leading End | Image: Trailing End<br>Image: Leading End |
| Materials of<br>Construction<br>(Biological) | Grilamid/Pebax | Pebax / Polycarbonate |
| Part of body<br>interacted with:<br>(Biological) | Iliac artery, aorta, brachial artery | Iliac artery, aorta, coronary artery |
| Biocompatibility<br>(Biological) | Biocompatible per<br>ISO 10993-1 | Biocompatible per<br>ISO 10993-1 |
| Sterilization<br>Method<br>(Biological) | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide |
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## Performance Data
The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter is substantially equivalent to the specified predicate device based on testing of the applicant device functionality, technological characteristics, and indication for use. The device design of the GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter has been verified by testing to the catheter requirements outlined in BS EN ISO 10555-1:2013 "Intravascular catheters - Sterile and single-use catheters - Part 1: General requirements". These tests included:
- . Guidewire Compatibility
- . Catheter Tip Bond Strength
- Radiopacity ●
- . Device Dimensions
- Device Trackability ●
- Device Pushability ●
- Device Flushability .
Based on the comparisons and information provided in this premarket notification, W.L. Gore & Associates concludes that the GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device in terms of indications for use, design, materials, biocompatibility, packaging, sterilization, labeling and performance. The following tests/evaluations were performed to confirm the equivalency, safety, and effectiveness of the device:
- Biocompatibility .
- Design Verification .
- Design Validation ●
- Sterilization Validation ●
- Packaging Integrity ●
- Product Shelf-Life .
- Introducer Sheath compatibility .
- Device Torqueability ●
- Surface Integrity ●
## Animal Data
No Animal Studies were performed as part of this 510(k) Submission.
## Clinical Data
No formal clinical study was conducted to specifically evaluate the performance of the GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter; however, the catheter was used as an accessory device during an Early Feasibility Study to evaluate the initial safety of an investigational aortic stent graft. As part of that early feasibility study, 13 patients were treated with an investigational device that required the use and management of multiple through-and-through guidewires. In each case, a GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter was used to establish the through-and-through access of the 0.014" and 0.035" guidewires from the brachial artery to the common femoral artery. The GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter performed this task safely and effectively with no procedural or device related events reported as a result of using the catheter.
## Conclusion
W.L. Gore & Associates concludes that the subject GORE® Tri-Lumen Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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