K182553 · Suzhou Innomed Medical Device Co., Ltd. · DQX · Mar 11, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K182553
Device Name
Inno-Pathwire
Applicant
Suzhou Innomed Medical Device Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DQX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 11, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Inno-Pathwire is intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Device Story
Inno-Pathwire is a steerable, 0.014" diameter, 190 cm long guidewire used in PTCA/PTA procedures. Device features a stainless steel proximal shaft, super-elastic nitinol distal shaft, and nitinol hypotube. Distal tip is shapeable (J-shape) and includes a radiopaque platinum-tungsten alloy coil for X-ray visualization. Distal segment has a hydrophilic coating; proximal segment has a PTFE coating to reduce friction. Operated manually by a physician using an included torquer for twisting and control. Device facilitates navigation of balloon dilatation catheters through coronary and peripheral arteries. Benefits include improved guidewire movement and catheter placement during angioplasty.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing conducted per FDA guidance (Coronary and Cerebrovascular Guidewire Guidance) and ISO 11070:2014. Tests included dimensional verification, torque strength, coating adherence, lubricity, kink resistance, radiopacity, tensile strength, and particulate evaluation. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, and hemocompatibility. Results demonstrate performance equivalent to predicate.
Indicated for patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) requiring balloon dilatation catheter placement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter guide wire is a coiled wire that is designed to fit inside a percutaneous catheter for the purpose of directing the catheter through a blood vessel.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a torque device that is manually operated, non-patient contacting, and intended to manipulate non-cerebral vascular guide wires, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Predicate Devices
HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT Guide Wire with Hydrocoat Hydrophilic Coating (K152709)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 11, 2019
Suzhou Innomed Medical Device Co.,Ltd % Darlene Garner Regulatory Consultant Darlene Garner 113 Garner Cove Georgetown, Texas 78633
Re: K182553
Trade/Device Name: Inno-Pathwire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQX Dated: February 6, 2019 Received: February 7, 2019
Dear Darlene Garner:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's
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Sincerely.
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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) K182553
Device Name Inno-Pathwire
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Inno-Pathwire is intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) summary is provided per the requirements of 21CFR Part 807.92.
| Applicant: | Suzhou Innomed Medical Device Co., LTD |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 218 Xinghu St., Biobay B1-404, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, 215123, China |
| | Phone: +86 87897188-800 |
| | Fax: +86 87897188-801 |
| Applicant Contact: | Darlene Garner |
| | Regulatory Affairs Consultant |
| | 979/864-9232 |
| | darlene.garner50@yahoo.com |
| Date prepared: | March 7, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | Inno-Pathwire |
| Common Name: | Guidewire |
| Classification Name: | Device - Wire, Guide, Catheter |
| Regulation Name: | Catheter guide wire |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR Part 870.1330 |
| Product Code: | DQX |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Division of Cardiovascular Devices |
| Predicate device: | HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT Guide Wire with Hydrocoat<br>Hydrophilic Coating (K152709) |
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#### Device Description
The Inno-Pathwire is a steerable guidewire available in a diameter of 0.014" (0.36 mm) and an effective length of 190 cm. The distal tip is shapeable. Before use, the tip can be shaped "J". The wire construction includes a stainless steel proximal shaft and a distal super-elastic nitinol shaft for flexibility and performance. The two shafts are connected by a super-elastic nitinol hypotube. The distal shaft is soldered with the tip coil or the tip coil and proximal coil both. For IW-14-190-EXS model, the distal shaft is soldered to the tip coil only but for IW-14-190-STS and IW-14-190-MDS, their distal shafts are soldered to the tip coil and proximal coil both. The tip coil is visible under Xray to assist the physician with the movement of the guidewire. The distal segment of the guidewire, up to the hypotube, is coated with hydrophilic coating to reduce friction for improved guidewire movement within the catheter and arteries. The proximal end of the guidewire is coated with PTFE coating which reduces friction of the wire within a catheter.
The guidewire is packaged in a plastic dispenser that is contained within an individual package. A Torquer is included which connects to the proximal end of the guidewire for twisting and controlling the guidewire. The guidewires are packaged within a cardboard box which contains five individual guidewires.
#### Intended Use
The Inno-Pathwire is intended to facilitate the placement of balloon dilatation catheters during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
#### Principle of Operation
The Inno-Pathwire is operated manually or by a manual process.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Inno-Pathwire was found to be substantially equivalent to the HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT Guide Wires, Premarket Notification K152709. A comparison of the technological characteristics is summarized on the table below:
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| Device<br>Characteristic | New Device: Inno-Pathwire | Predicate: HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT Guide Wire |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principle of<br>Operation | Manual | Manual |
| Indication for<br>Use | To facilitate the placement of balloon<br>dilatation catheters during percutaneous<br>transluminal coronary angioplasty<br>(PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal<br>angioplasty (PTA). | To facilitate the placement of balloon<br>dilatation catheters during percutaneous<br>transluminal coronary angioplasty<br>(PTCA) and percutaneous transluminal<br>angioplasty (PTA). |
| Materials | Proximal Shaft, Ribbon, Proximal coil:<br>◇ 304 stainless steel Distal shaft, Hypotube:<br>◇ Nickel-Titanium alloy Tip coil:<br>◇ Platinum - Tungsten alloy Proximal of the guidewire coating:<br>◇ PTFE Distal of the guidewire coating:<br>◇ Hydromer® Hydrophilic coating | Proximal Shaft, Ribbon, Proximal coil:<br>◇ 304 stainless steel Distal shaft, Hypo tube:<br>◇ Nickel-Titanium alloy Tip coil:<br>◇ Platinum-Nickel alloy Proximal of the guidewire coating:<br>◇ PTFE Distal of the guidewire coating:<br>◇ Pellathane hydrophilic coating |
| Diameter | 0.014" | 0.014" |
| Length | 190cm | 190cm |
| Sterility | Ethylene Oxide | Irradiation |
| Shelf - life | Two Years | Two Years |
## Comparison of the Inno-Pathwire and Predicate Device
The Inno-Pathwire is substantially equivalent to the HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT Guide Wire in technology / principal of operation is similar in the material and design. The main differences between the Inno-Pathwire device and the predicate device are the tip coil material and the hydrophilic coating material. These differences do not affect the intended use, safety or effectiveness of the Inno-Pathwire. Performance (bench) testing and biocompatibility testing were performed to demonstrate that the proposed device performs as intended and does not raise new questions of safety or efficacy compared to the predicate devices.
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#### Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Performance testing has been conducted in accordance with FDA guidance document Coronary and Cerebrovascular Guidewire Guidance, January 1995; Coronary, Peripheral, and Neurovascular Guidewire-Performance Tests and Recommended Labeling, Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, June 15, 2018; ISO 11070:2014, Sterile Single-use Intravascular Introducers, Dilators And Guidewires. The results of the following performance tests have demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
- Dimensional Verification and Visual Inspection ●
- Torque Strength ●
- Coating Adherence/Integrity ●
- Lubricity ●
- Kink Resistance ●
- Radiopacity ●
#### Biocompatibility Testing
- Tensile Strength/Tip Pull ●
- Torqueability ●
- Particulate Evaluation ●
- Resistance to corrosion ●
- Tip Flexibility ●
Biocompatibility testing was performed to ensure the material safety in accordance with the tests recommended in the International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part-I: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process." The Inno-Pathwire is classified as an Externally Communicating Device, Circulating Blood, Limited Contact (≤24h).
The following biocompatibility testing, performed in accordance with ISO-10993, has been performed on the Inno-Pathwire:
| • Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| • Irritation and Skin Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 |
| • Acute Systemic Toxicity | ISO 10993-11 |
| • Pyrogenicity | ISO 10993-11 |
| • SC5b-9 Complement Activation | ISO 10993-4 |
| • Unactivated Partial Thromboplastin Time | ISO 10993-4 |
| • Rabbit Blood Hemolysis | ASTM F756 /ISO 10993-4 |
| • Hemocompatibility | ISO 10993-4 |
| • Thrombogenicity | ISO 10993-4 |
The results obtained from the biological evaluation indicate that the products do not pose any safety risks associated with its introduction into the body and that materials selected for manufacture of these products are appropriate for the intended use.
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#### Sterilization
Sterilization conditions have been validated in accordance with ISO 11135, Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. The device is sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10 °. Residual ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene chlorohydrin (ECH) will meet requirements for limited exposure devices (contact up to 24 hours) prior to use based on ISO 10993-7, Biological Evaluation of medical devices- Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization residuals.
### Pyrogenicity
The Inno-Pathwire has been evaluated for non-endotoxin related factors. The rabbit pyrogen test was performed as described in ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-11. The results concluded that the Inno-Pathwire does not elicit a material mediated pyrogenic response. As a requirement for product release, finished product pyrogen testing is conducted on each manufacturing lot for commercial distribution as a requirement for product release. The test method used is the gel clot method for Bacterial Endotoxin Testing.
#### Conclusion
The Inno-Pathwire was found to be substantially equivalent in its design, intended use, technology, principal of operation, and performance to the predicate device. There are no significant differences between the Inno-Pathwire and the predicate device that raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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