K182713 · Orbusneich Medical Trading, Inc. · PNO · Jun 11, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K182713
Device Name
Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter
Applicant
Orbusneich Medical Trading, Inc.
Product Code
PNO · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 11, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also indicated for treatment of in-stent restenosis of balloon expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.
Device Story
Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter is a rapid-exchange dilatation catheter used for peripheral angioplasty and in-stent restenosis treatment. It features a semi-compliant balloon with an integrated scoring wire to facilitate lesion dilation. The device is operated by physicians in clinical settings. It is compatible with 0.014" or 0.018" guidewires. The scoring wire, laser-welded to the hypotube, concentrates inflation force to dilate obstructive lesions. Radiopaque marker bands assist in accurate positioning under fluoroscopy. The catheter includes hydrophilic and silicone coatings to reduce friction. By providing controlled dilation, the device helps restore blood flow in peripheral arteries and dialysis fistulae, potentially reducing the need for more invasive interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included visual/dimensional inspection, balloon rated burst pressure, fatigue, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond/pull/torque strength, flexibility, kinking, radiopacity, coating integrity, and particulate evaluation. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, hemocompatibility (hemolysis, PTT, platelet/leukocyte counts, complement activation, in vivo thromboresistance), pyrogenicity, and genotoxicity. All results met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Rapid-exchange catheter; semi-compliant balloon; scoring wire design; hydrophilic/silicone coatings; stainless steel hypotube; nylon shaft; platinum/iridium marker bands. Compatible with 0.014"/0.018" guidewires. EO sterilization. Rated burst pressure 14 atm. Available in various diameters (2.0-6.0mm) and lengths (15-40mm).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, renal arteries), treatment of obstructive lesions in native/synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae, and treatment of in-stent restenosis in peripheral stents.
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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OrbusNeich Medical Trading, Inc. John Pazienza General Manager and Senior Director, Engineering 5363 NW 35th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Re: K182713
Trade/Device Name: Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNO Dated: May 6, 2019 Received: May 7, 2019
Dear Mr. Pazienza:
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
Gregory O'Connell Assistant Director Plaque Modification Devices Team DHT2C: Division of Coronary and Peripheral Intervention Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K182713
Device Name Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, poplited, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also indicated for treatment of instent restenosis of balloon expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.
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> 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 submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92(c).
| Submitter: | OrbusNeich Medical Trading, Inc.<br>5363 NW 35th Avenue<br>Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309<br>Phone: 954.730.0711<br>Fax: 954.730.7601 |
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| Contact Person: | John D. Pazienza |
| Date Prepared: | November 15, 2018 |
| Trade Name: | Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter |
| Common Name: | Scoring Balloon Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Percutaneous, Cutting/Scoring<br>21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Product Code: | PNO |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Predicate Device: | Bard Vascutrak (K103459; PNO; cleared December 13, 2010) |
| Reference Devices: | Angioscore, Inc. Angiosculpt (K142983; cleared March 4, 2015)<br>OrbusNeich Jade (K173894; cleared February 9, 2018) |
| Device Description: | The Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter is designed for easy guidewire<br>exchange and available with balloon diameters of 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5,<br>5.0, 5.5, and 6.0mm, balloon lengths of 15, 20 and 40mm and a catheter<br>working length of 40, 90, or 150cm. There are two catheter designs within<br>the Scoreflex family: the no-coil design has a smaller shaft profile than the<br>corresponding coil design catheter of the same balloon configuration which<br>will allow for access to more distal lesions while the coil design minimizes<br>balloon curvature during inflation. The balloon is made of a semi-complaint<br>material with a rated burst pressure of 14 atmospheres. The proximal shaft<br>of the catheter is composed of a female luer connector bonded to a nylon<br>jacketed stainless steel hypotube and the scoring wire is laser welded to the<br>distal end of the hypotube. The proximal shaft joins with a smooth<br>transition to the distal shaft (composed of an outer nylon tube with the<br>balloon/tip tube and scoring wire welded at the distal tip). The cutting<br>section of the scoring wire is outside of the balloon. Two radiopaque<br>platinum/iridium marker bands are located on the scoring wire and aligned<br>with the balloon shoulders to ensure accurate positioning of the balloon.<br>The tip lumen is compatible with either a standard 0.014 inch (0.36mm) or<br>0.018 inch (0.46mm) guidewire. The guidewire enters the catheter tip and<br>advances coaxially out the Rx port, thereby allowing both coaxial guidance<br>and rapid exchange of catheter with a single standard length guidewire. The<br>design of this dilatation catheter does not incorporate a lumen for distal dye<br>injections or distal pressure measurements. The catheter is lubricated with<br>hydrophilic coating on the tip and the distal outer body surface; the tip<br>lumen and the balloon are lubricated with silicone coating. |
| Intended Use: | The Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous<br>Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac,<br>femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the<br>treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis<br>fistulae. This device is also indicated for treatment of in-stent restenosis of<br>balloon expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics: | At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the same<br>technological elements:<br>similar indications for userapid exchange catheter designsemi-compliant balloonscoring wire designhydrophilic coating0.014" and 0.018" guidewire compatibilityEO sterilizationThe following technological differences exist between the subject and<br>predicate device:<br>specific materials selectedexact dimensions of components and cathetercatheter working lengthballoon diameter and length rangenominal and rated burst pressure |
| Performance Data: | Testing was performed to support the use of the Scoreflex PTA Scoring<br>Balloon Catheter:<br>SterilizationShelf-LifePerformance Testing<br>Visual InspectionDimension InspectionBalloon Preparation, Deployment, and RetractionBalloon Rated Burst PressureShaft BurstBalloon FatigueBalloon ComplianceBalloon Inflation and Deflation TimeCatheter Bond StrengthTip Pull StrengthFlexibility and KinkingTorque StrengthRadiopacityCoating IntegrityParticulate EvaluationBalloon Rated Burst Pressure (within stent)Balloon Fatigue (within stent)Biocompatibility<br>CytotoxicitySensitizationIntracutaneous ReactivityAcute Systemic Toxicity |
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- Hemocompatibility
Hemolysis
- . Partial Thromboplastin Time
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- " Platelet and Leukocyte Counts
- . Complement Activation
- . In vivo Thromboresistance
- Pyrogenicity O
- Genotoxicity O
The Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter test results met all acceptance criteria and were similar to the predicate and reference devices.
This information supports a determination of substantial equivalence Conclusion: between the Scoreflex PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter and the predicate device described above.
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