The 5 FR DL Piper PICC Catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5mL/sec for power injection of contrast media.
Device Story
5 FR Dual Lumen Piper PICC; peripherally inserted central catheter; provides peripheral access to central venous system for IV therapy, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media. Device features reverse-tapered polyurethane shaft; dual-lumen; trimmable; radiopaque distal tip. Clinician inserts via Seldinger or modified-Seldinger technique; tip positioned in lower 1/3 of Superior Vena Cava. Compatible with intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. Max infusion rate 5 mL/sec. Provides securement via suture wings. Benefits include reliable venous access for prolonged therapy and contrast delivery. Used in clinical settings by trained healthcare providers.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical trials performed. Verification and validation testing conducted per 21 CFR 820.30, including dimensional analysis, radiopacity, leak testing, pump flow, tensile strength, fatigue, power injection, and biocompatibility (ISO 10993). Thrombogenicity evaluated in vivo against reference device (Bard 5F Dual Lumen PowerPICC) per ISO 10993-4, showing equivalent or better performance.
Technological Characteristics
5 French dual-lumen catheter; material: Quadrasil (siliconized aromatic polycarbonate polyurethane); reverse-tapered design; 55cm length; radiopaque distal tip. Standards: ISO 10555-1/3, ISO 594-1/2, ASTM F640-79. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1. Power injection rated to 300 psi at 5 mL/sec.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings, such as luer hubs, and accessories that facilitate the placement of the device. The device allows for repeated access to the vascular system for long-term use of 30 days or more, and it is intended for administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, composite materials, or any combination of these materials and may be of single or multiple lumen design.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters.”
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September 25, 2018
Piper Access LLC Jay Muse CEO 3981 South 700 East Suite 15 Salt Lake City, Utah 84107
Re: K181904
Trade/Device Name: 5 FR Dual Lumen Piper PICC Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-Term Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LJS Dated: July 13, 2018 Received: July 16, 2018
Dear Jay Muse:
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/cdrh/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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for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181904
Device Name 5 FR DL Piper PICC
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The 5 FR DL Piper PICC Catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5mL/sec for power injection of contrast media.
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## SECTION 2
# 510(k) Summary
# K181904
## Applicant
| Name: | Piper Access, LLC |
|----------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3981 South 700 East Suite 15<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84107 |
| Phone: | 801-210-2886 |
| Contact: | Shanna Ryan, Regulatory Affairs Project Manager |
| Email: | shanna.ryan@gmail.com |
September 13, 2018
Date Prepared:
## Subject Device
| Trade Name: | 5 FR DL Piper PICC |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Piper Access |
| Common Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-term Greater than 30days |
| Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-term Intravascular Catheter |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LJS |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §880.5970 |
| Panel: | General Hospital |
### Primary Predicate
| Premarket Notification: | K151985 (clearance date June 14, 2016) |
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| Trade Name: | PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter |
| Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-term Greater than 30days |
| Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-term Intravascular Catheter |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LJS |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §880.5970 |
| Panel: | General Hospital |
### Reference Device
| Premarket Notification: | K051672 (clearance date Nov 23, 2005) |
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| Trade Name: | 5 Fr DL PowerPICC® Catheter |
| Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-term Greater than 30days |
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| Classification Name: | Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-term Intravascular Catheter |
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| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LJS |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §880.5970 |
| Panel: | General Hospital |
#### Device Description
The 5 French (FR) Dual Lumen (DL) Piper PICC is a single use peripherally inserted central catheter made from a specially-formulated medical grade polyurethane material.
The Piper PICC is designed to perform infusion, intravenous therapy, blood sampling and power injection of contrast media, and is compatible with intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 mL/sec.
The Piper PICC is a 5 French catheter with two 18-gauge lumens and will be provided with 55cm of effective length. The catheter has a reverse-tapered design. The catheter is inserted peripherally by the clinician and is trimmable to fit different patient sizes. It is inserted with a Seldinger or modified-Seldinger technique with compatibility to guidewires up to 0.019" in outer diameter. The catheter distal tip is positioned in the lower 1/3 of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The effective length of the catheter including the distal end is radiopaque, which allows for catheter tip visualization.
The Piper PICC catheter includes an extruded polyurethane catheter shaft molded to an injection molded polyurethane hub with extruded extension legs molded to luer-lock fittings, which provide attachments for IV administration. The junction has suture wings to allow for securement to the patient. Clamps are attached to both extension legs on the catheter.
The distal end of the catheter shaft is a dual lumen symmetrical D-shape design that does not differ in material from the remainder of the shaft. With the exception of the reverse-tapered section of the shaft, the distal end is also dimensionally identical to the remainder of the shaft.
The proximal end of the catheter consists of two power injectable extension legs, which each have a luer lock style connection depicting gage size, thumb clamp, ID tag. The catheter has an average priming volume is 0.61 mL
The Piper PICC is packaged in a catheter only kit and provided sterile to the end user. There are no additional components in the kit.
#### Intended Use
The Piper PICC Catheter is intended for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling.
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#### SECTION 2
### Technological Characteristics and Comparison to the Predicate Device
Both the subject device and predicate are intended for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling. The subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements: Intended use, mechanism of action, placement technique and insertion site, duration of use/dwell time, distal tip placement. design features, dimensions, power injection, sterility, packaging, sterilization, and biocompatibility.
The differences between the subject device and cited predicate include:
- Materials: The Piper PICC is comprised of Quadrasil, a siliconized aromatic polycarbonate ● polyurethane which differs from the material used in the predicate. The material was evaluated using the same test standards as the predicate devices. Performance testing demonstrated that the material meets the mechanical testing and biocompatibility requirements and demonstrated resistance to intraluminal exposure to 70% ethanol.
The following table shows a comparison of the technological characteristics between the Piper PICC and the cited predicate in sufficient detail to provide an understanding of the basis for determining substantial equivalence.
| Feature | PREDICATE<br>BARD ACCESS<br>PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>5 FR Dual Lumen<br>PIPER PICC | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for Use | The PowerPICC EtOH Catheter is indicated for short- or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol, power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. For blood sampling, infusion, or therapy, use a 4 French or larger catheter. For central venous pressure monitoring, it is recommended that a catheter lumen of 20 gauge or larger be used. Catheter Size Maximum Flow Rate 4F Single Lumen 5 ml/sec 5F Dual Lumen 5 ml/sec 5F Triple Lumen 4 ml/sec | | | | | | | | | The 5 FR DL Piper PICC Catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and prolonged exposure to intraluminal solutions containing up to 70% ethanol. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5mL/sec for power injection of contrast media. |
| Placement Technique | Seldinger, Modified-Seldinger | Same | | | | | | | | |
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#### SECTION 2
| Feature | PREDICATE<br>BARD ACCESS<br>PowerPICC® EtOH Catheter | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>5 FR Dual Lumen<br>PIPER PICC |
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| Duration of Use | Short (<30 days) or long-term (≥30 days) | Same |
| Insertion Site | Peripheral | Same |
| Placement of Distal Tip | Lower 1/3 of the Superior Vena Cava | Same |
| ID | 18 Gauge | Same |
| OD | 5 French | Same |
| Length | 55 cm (Usable) | Same |
| Number of Lumens | Dual | Same |
| Catheter configuration | Two power injection lumens | Same |
| Internal Lumen Configuration | Double D | Same |
| Catheter Tip Configuration | Trimmable | Same |
| Maximum Power Injection | 300 psi | Same |
| Max Power Injection Flow Rate | 5/mL sec | Same |
| Ethanol Resistance | Yes | Same |
| Catheter Design | Reverse Taper | Same |
| Catheter Materials-<br>Catheter Shaft, Extension<br>Legs, Molded Junction | Aromatic polycarbonate polyurethane | Siliconized aromatic<br>polycarbonate polyurethane<br>(Quadrasil) |
| Catheter Materials - Luers | Quadraplast polyurethane | Same |
| Printing | Fr size, depth markings, gauge size | Same |
| Sterility | Provided sterile (SAL 10⁻⁶) / EO | Same |
| Biocompatibility | To ISO 10993-1 | Same |
| Non-clinical performance testing | To 1SO - 10555-1 and 1SO - 10555-<br>3; ISO 594-1 and 594-2; FDA<br>Guidance, ASTM F640-79 | Same |
#### Performance Testing Summary
Verification and validation tests have been performed in accordance with Design Controls as per 21 CFR §820.30. The following guidance and standards used to determine test methods and acceptance criteria:
- Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short- Term and Long-Term ● Intravascular Catheters, March 16, 1995
- Design Control Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturers, March 11, 1997 ●
- ISO 10555-1: 2013, Sterile, single-use intravascular catheters, Part 1: General requirements ●
- ISO 10555-3: 2013, Intravascular catheters--Sterile and single-use catheters, Part 3: Central ● venous catheters
- . ISO 594-1: 1986, Conical fittings with 6% luer taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 1: General Requirements
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- ISO 594-2: 1998, Conical fittings with 6% luer taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 2: Lock Fittings
- ASTM F640-79 (reapproved 2000): 2012, Standard Test Methods for Radiopacity of ● Plastics for Medical Use
Sterilization and Packaging Guidance and standards:
- ISO 11135:2014, Medical Devices Validation and Routine Control of Ethylene Oxide ● Sterilization
- ISO 11607-1: 2006, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 1: ● Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- ISO 11607-1 AMD 1: 2014, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 1: ● Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- ISO 10993-7: 2008. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals
- ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011, Bacterial endotoxins - Test methods, routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing
- FDA Guidance for Industry Pyrogen and Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers, ● 2010
The following tests were performed:
- Dimensional Analysis ●
- Ink Permanence
- Radiopacity ●
- Leak Testing ●
- Extension Leg Leak w/ Clamp ●
- Pump Flow
- Priming Volume ●
- Gravity Flow
- Kink Diameter
- Catheter Collapse
- Tip Stability
- Suture Wing Integrity
- Assembly Tensile
- Shaft Tensile
- Catheter Elongation
- Catheter Modulus ●
- Catheter Fatigue ●
- Power Injection ●
- Assembly Burst ●
- Extension Leg Burst
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### SECTION 2
- ISO Luer Gauging ●
- ISO Luer Testing
- Sterilization ●
- Packaging Validation
- Residuals. EO and ECH ●
- Pyrogenicity Bacterial Endotoxin Test (LAL) ●
Biocompatibility evaluations were completed per ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing for externally communicating, blood contacting, permanent devices and FDA Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. The following were evaluated:
- Cytotoxicity ●
- Sensitization
- Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity
- Acute Systemic Toxicity ●
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
- Hemolysis (indirect/direct)
- Complement Activation ●
- Partial Thromboplastin Time
- Sheep Thrombogenicity
- Implantation 13 weeks ●
- Chemical Characterization
- Subacute/ Sub-chronic Toxicity ●
- Genotoxicity
- Chronic Toxicity
- Carcinogenicity ●
To meet the requirements in ISO10993-4, a reference device, the Bard 5F Dual Lumen PowerPICC was used for in vivo thrombogenicity evaluations as the legally marketed comparative device (LMCD). The Bard 5F Dual Lumen PowerPICC was selected as the Bard PowerPICC EtOH Catheter was not available on the market and could not be obtained for use as the LMCD. The Bard 5F Dual Lumen PowerPICC provides a point of comparison and is one of the most commonly used PICC products throughout the world, and has proven acceptable clinical performance with over a decade of use. Further justifying the acceptability of the 5F Dual Lumen is the fact that it is the device to which the cited predicate device claimed substantial equivalence. During evaluations reported within this 510k submission, it has been shown that the subject device performs equivalent to, or better than, the reference device with respect to thrombogenic potential.
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SECTION 2
The 5 FR DL Piper PICC met all of the predetermined acceptance criteria derived from the standards and guidance listed above. Risk management of the subject device was conducted in accordance with ISO 14971:2007, Medical Devices – Risk Management for Medical Devices.
### Conclusions
The subject device, 5 FR DL Piper PICC, has the same intended use as the cited predicate device. Testing performed on the subject device demonstrates the device meets the requirements and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.