K183493 · Medtronic, Inc. · DQY · Mar 15, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K183493
Device Name
SelectSite C304-HIS Deflectable Catheter System
Applicant
Medtronic, Inc.
Product Code
DQY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device is indicated to provide a pathway through which diagnostic transvenous devices are introduced within the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart and for introducing balloon catheters into the coronary sinus or leads into vessels of the left heart via the coronary sinus.
Device Story
SelectSite C304-HIS is a deflectable, braid-reinforced catheter system used by physicians in clinical settings to facilitate transvenous access. The device features a handle-controlled pull wire connected to a distal gold marker band, allowing the operator to adjust the distal tip curvature to navigate patient anatomy. It includes a guide wire for venous access, a valve to minimize blood loss, a dilator for passage, and a slitter for removal. The catheter is radiopaque for fluoroscopic visualization. By providing a stable pathway, it enables precise placement of diagnostic or therapeutic devices, specifically optimized for targeting the bundle of His. The system benefits patients by improving access to complex cardiac structures during lead or catheter implantation procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was generated. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including mechanical, functional, and biocompatibility evaluations conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Catheter shaft constructed from PEBA, medical stainless-steel braid, and PTFE liner. Features a deflectable distal tip with pull wire, gold marker band, and fixed curve. Radiopaque. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (EtO). External communicating device with limited exposure (<24 hours) to circulating blood.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring transvenous access to heart chambers, coronary vasculature, or coronary sinus for diagnostic/therapeutic device placement, including balloon catheters or leads. No specific age or gender contraindications provided.
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.
Predicate Devices
SelectSite C304-S5901 and C304-L6901 Deflectable Catheter Systems (K033989, K061416)
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March 15, 2019
Medtronic Inc. Linda O'Connor Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Parkmore Business Park West Galway, Ireland
Re: K183493
Trade/Device Name: SELECTSITE C304-HIS Deflectable Catheter System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQY Dated: December 14, 2018 Received: December 17, 2018
Dear Linda O'Connor:
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,
Digitally signed by Hetal B. for Hetal B. Patel -S Date: 2019.03.15 Patel -S 07:16:01 -04'00
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) K183493
Device Name
SELECTSITE C304-HIS Deflectable Catheter System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is indicated to provide a pathway through which diagnostic transvenous devices are introduced within the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart and for introducing balloon catheters into the coronary sinus or leads into vessels of the left heart via the coronary sinus.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# K183493 – 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Summary per 21 CRF 807.92
# Date Prepared:
16 November 2018
# Applicant:
Medtronic Ireland Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland
# Official Correspondent:
Linda O Connor Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Medtronic Ireland Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland Phone: (353) 91 708328 Fax: (353) 91 708672 Email: linda.oconnor(@medtronic.com
# Common Name:
SelectSite™ C304-HIS Delivery Catheter
## Device Classification:
II
## Regulation Number:
21 CFR 870.1250
## Classification Name:
Percutaneous Catheter
# Product Code: DQY
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#### Device Description:
The C304-HIS device is a radio opaque, braid-reinforced catheter with a deflectable distal tip. The catheter shaft is constructed from Polyether Block Amid (PEBA), with a medical stainless-steel braid and an inner Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) liner. The shaft construction is manufactured by an external vendor Teleflex. The shape of the distal catheter deflectable segment is controlled by a pull wire connected to the handle which can be adjusted to accommodate individual anatomies and to allow access to the target sites. The pull wire is anchored to a distal gold marker band.
The device features a guide wire to access the vein, a valve to reduce blood loss during the implant procedure, a deflectable catheter to introduce a transvenous device, a catheter dilator to facilitate deflectable catheter passage, and a guide catheter slitter to remove the deflectable catheter. The deflectable catheter is designed for placement of transvenous devices in or near the bundle of His. It features a deflecting distal section, controlled by the deflectable catheter handle, and an out-of-plane curve on the distal tip. The body of the deflectable catheter is radiopaque for visibility on fluoroscopy.
#### Indications For Use:
The deflectable catheter system is indicated to provide a pathway though which diagnostic and therapeutic transvenous devices are introduced within the chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart, and for introducing balloon catheters into the coronary sinus or leads into vessels of the left heart via the coronary sinus.
## Substantially Equivalent Device:
The C304-HIS device uses similar technology and has similar intended uses, function, materials and method of operation to the following predicate device:
- SelectSite™ C304-S5901 and C304-L6901 Deflectable Catheter Systems ● (K033989, cleared January 22, 2004 and K061416, cleared October 26, 2006)
The SelectSite™ C304HIS Catheter System is similar in shape to the following reference device:
C315 Delivery Catheter (K101885, Cleared September 9, 2010)
#### Summary of Technological Differences to the Predicate Device:
The C304-HIS device will have a fixed curve shape design at the distal end, which is not present in the existing C304 catheter models.
The C304-HIS device was designed to optimize placement of transvenous devices in or near the bundle of His.
#### Summary of Non-Clinical Data:
Device integrity testing was performed to support the equivalency of the C304-HIS device to the predicate devices. Testing included mechanical, functional, and biocompatibility testing. The C304-HIS device met all specified design and performance requirements. Biocompatibilitv Information:
The biocompatibility evaluation completed for the C304-HIS device verifies that the C304-HIS device is biocompatible. The testing which supports the biocompatibility of the C304-HIS device is consistent with International Standard ISO 10993-1: "Biological Evaluation
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of Medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and Testing." When classified according to this standard, the catheter and dilator included in the C304-HIS device are external communicating devices with limited exposure (<24 hours) to circulating blood.
# Summary of Clinical Data:
Clinical data was not generated. This section is not applicable.
#### Sterilization Validation:
The C304-HIS device will be sterilized using a validated Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization process.
#### Conclusion:
Through the data and information presented, Medtronic considers the C304-HIS device to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.
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