The Occlusion Balloon Catheter is indicated for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including the superior vena cava, in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage.
Device Story
Multi-lumen catheter with compliant polyurethane balloon; 80mm nominal length; 32mm max diameter. Used for temporary occlusion of large vessels (e.g., superior vena cava) during surgery or hemorrhage control. Physician inserts catheter percutaneously over 0.035" guidewire; balloon inflated with fluid via syringe to achieve vessel occlusion. Radiopaque platinum-iridium marker bands assist placement. Single-use, sterile device. Provides mechanical vessel occlusion to manage blood flow; aids clinical decision-making by enabling temporary flow cessation in critical scenarios.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. Testing included visual/dimensional inspections, leakage, compatibility (luer, guidewire, sheath), balloon performance (compliance, inflation/deflation, fatigue), tensile strength, torque, and shelf life.
Indicated for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including the superior vena cava, for perioperative occlusion and emergency hemorrhage control in patients requiring vascular access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular clamp is a surgical instrument used to occlude a blood vessel temporarily.
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April 24, 2019
QXMedical, LLC Fernando Di Caprio Chief Technology Officer 2820 Patton Road Roseville, Minnesota 55113
Re: K183679
Trade/Device Name: Occlusion Balloon Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4450 Regulation Name: Vascular clamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MJN Dated: March 20, 2019 Received: March 21, 2019
## Dear Fernando Di Caprio:
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 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) K183679
Device Name Occlusion Balloon Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter is indicated for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including the superior vena cava, in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary 4
# Date Prepared: April 24, 2019
## Submitter Information:
| Submitter's Name/Address | Contact Person |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| QXMédical, LLC | Fernando Di Caprio |
| 2820 Patton Road | Chief Technical Officer |
| Roseville, MN 55113 | Phone: (651) 842-2053 |
| | Email: fernando.dicaprio@qxmedical.com |
## Device Information:
| Device Classification Name | Catheter, Intravascular Occluding, Temporary |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Occlusion Balloon Catheter |
| Trade Name | Occlusion Balloon Catheter |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 870.4450 |
| Regulation Name | Vascular Clamp |
| Classification Product Code | MJN |
| 510(k) Review Panel | Cardiovascular |
## Performance Standards:
No performance standards applicable to this product have been developed under Section 514 of the Act.
# Predicate Device:
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | 510(k) Status |
|--------------------------|---------------------|---------------|
| Bridge Occlusion Balloon | Spectranetics, Inc. | K153530 |
## Reference Device:
| Reference Device | Manufacturer | 510(k) Status |
|------------------------------|----------------|---------------|
| Stent Graft Balloon Catheter | QXMédical, LLC | K120381 |
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## Device Description:
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter is a multi-lumen catheter which has a compliant polyurethane balloon with a maximum diameter of 32mm at 60cc inflation volume. The balloon has a nominal length of 80mm. The device is constructed with a blended PEBA shaft and is available in two models; one model is compatible with 8Fr (or larger) introducer sheaths and one model is compatible with 10Fr (or larger) introducer sheaths. Both models provide the same balloon performance with respect to sizing and occlusion. The two models are intended for individual physician preference for patient-specific sheath selection. The device has an effective length of 90cm and is compatible with 0.035" diameter guidewires. Three (3) platinum-iridium radiopaque marker bands are placed on the shaft to facilitate balloon placement in the anatomy prior to inflation. The proximal end of the catheter has an integral PEBA bifurcation manifold with female luer ports to allow communication with the balloon inflation lumen and guidewire lumen. A PVC extension tube (with stopcock) is connected to the balloon inflation port to facilitate handling. The device is a single use, sterile device. The device models are outlined in the table below:
| Device Models | | | |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------|
| Description | Introducer<br>Sheath<br>Compatibility | Balloon<br>Diameter | Shaft<br>Length |
| Occlusion Balloon Catheter – 8 Fr | ≥ 8 Fr | 18 – 32 mm | 90 cm |
| Occlusion Balloon Catheter – 10 Fr | ≥ 10 Fr | 18 – 32 mm | 90 cm |
## Intended Use/Indications for Use:
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter is indicated for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including the superior vena cava, in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage.
### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter underwent mechanical, performance, and biocompatibility assessments to support a determination of substantial equivalence. These tests provide reasonable assurance that the device meets the established performance criteria and will perform as intended. The testing did not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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| Tests Performed | |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Visual inspections | Vessel occlusion |
| Dimensional inspections | Balloon fatigue |
| Freedom from leakage | Kink resistance and radius |
| Luer syringe compatibility | Burst or leak volume |
| Guidewire compatibility | Freedom from fragmentation |
| Introducer sheath compatibility | Tensile strength (hub to shaft) |
| Balloon compliance (volume v. diameter) | Tensile strength (tip to shaft) |
| Inflation and Deflation time | Tensile strength (extension tube) |
| Balloon inflation characteristics | Torque strength |
| Radiopacity | Shelf life testing |
| Corrosion resistance | Package integrity |
| Shipping/distribution testing | Environment conditioning |
The mechanical and performance tests performed on the Occlusion Balloon Catheter include:
## Clinical Testing
Clinical evaluation was not required for this device.
## Comparison to Predicate and Reference Devices
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter has the same or similar intended use, indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate device. Like the predicate device, the Occlusion Balloon Catheter is placed into the patient's vascular system via percutaneous access. It achieves temporary occlusion of large vessels by inflating a compliant balloon on the distal end of a multi-lumen shaft with a known quantity of inflation fluid using a standard syringe. Like the predicate device, the Occlusion Catheter has a maximum inflation volume of 60 ml and sterilized using ethylene oxide (EO).
Additionally, the Occlusion Balloon Catheter has the same materials, technological characteristics, manufacturing methods and principles of operation as the previously cleared reference device. The Occlusion Balloon Catheter has all the same materials (shaft, balloon, tip, manifold, and packaging) and manufacturing methods as the reference device. Like the reference device, the Occlusion Balloon Catheter is placed into the patient's vascular system via percutaneous access. It achieves temporary occlusion of large vessels by inflating a compliant balloon on the distal end of a multi-lumen shaft with a known quantity of inflation fluid using a standard syringe. Like the reference device, the Occlusion Catheter has a maximum inflation volume of 60 ml and sterilized using ethylene oxide (EO).
No significant differences impacting safety and effectiveness were identified with respect to intended use, materials, technological characteristics, and principles of operation.
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## Substantial Equivalence Comparison
Based on a comparison of the intended use/indications for use, principle of use, intended anatomical location, and technological characteristics, along with the results from a series of non-clinical tests, the Occlusion Balloon Catheter has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The Occlusion Balloon Catheter raises no new questions of safety or effectiveness compared to the predicate device and is eligible for premarket clearance.
## Conclusion
Based on the successful results from the Non-Clinical Testing performed and the Substantial Equivalence Comparison, we conclude that the device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device listed above.
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