FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating
K190628 · Freudenberg Medical Mis, Inc. · DYB · May 30, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K190628
Device Name
FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating
Applicant
Freudenberg Medical Mis, Inc.
Product Code
DYB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
May 30, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The FlexSeal® Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices, and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions.
Device Story
The FlexSeal Introducer Sheath is a sterile, disposable device consisting of an introducer sheath with a hydrophilic coating, an active spring-loaded hemostatic valve, and a radiopaque dilator. It is used in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for diagnostic or interventional devices. The device is operated by a physician. The active hemostatic valve, controlled by a proximal Ring Lock, allows the user to maintain the valve in a partially open position to facilitate device introduction while minimizing blood loss. The device is inserted into the vasculature to enable clinical procedures; the output is the creation of a secure access port. The Ring Lock feature assists the physician by eliminating the need to manually hold the valve open during device passage. The device benefits the patient by providing a controlled access point that reduces blood loss during interventional procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included visual inspection, dimensions, guidewire compatibility, leakage, kink resistance, bond tensile strength, hydrophilic coating integrity, luer compliance, cracking pressure, USP particulate testing, packaging, distribution, simulated use, and shelf life. Biocompatibility testing was performed per ISO 10993-1 for short-duration contact (<24 hours) with circulating blood, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and hemocompatibility. Radiopacity, dilator hub dimensions, and corrosion testing were leveraged from the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Device consists of a 21Fr, 56 cm sheath with a hydrophilic coating and a radiopaque dilator. Features an active spring-loaded hemostatic valve and a proximal Ring Lock. Dilator lumen is compatible with 0.035" guidewires. Sterilized via ethylene oxide to SAL 10^-6. Materials and design are consistent with the predicate device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring peripheral vascular access for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices while minimizing blood loss.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
Predicate Devices
FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating (K161659)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 30, 2019
Freudenberg Medical MIS, Inc % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K190628
Trade/Device Name: FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: May 21, 2019 Received: May 22, 2019
Dear Mark Job:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Sincerely.
For
Kenneth Cavanaugh Director 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) K190628
Device Name
FlexSealTM Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FlexSeal® Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices, and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions.
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| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 1 510(K) SUMMARY
#### ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1.1
May 29th, 2019 Date of Summary Preparation:
#### 1.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
| Primary Submission Contact | Ming Cheng Chew<br>Regulatory Consultant,<br>Libra Medical Inc.<br>Tel: 763-232-3701<br>Email: mcchew@libramed.com |
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| Secondary Submission Contact | Sew-Wah Tay, PhD<br>Regulatory Consultant,<br>Libra Medical Inc.<br>Tel: 612-801-6782 |
Sponsor Larry Bender Freudenberg Medical MIS, Inc 2301 Centennial Boulevard Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Tel: 812-280-2354 Email: Larry.Bender@freudenbergmedical.com
Email: swtay@libramed.com
#### 1.3 DEVICE INFORMATION
| Trade Name | FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic<br>Coating |
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| Common Name | Introducer Sheath |
| Classification Name | Catheter Introducer |
| Classification Regulation | 870.1340 |
| Class | II |
| Panel | Cardiovascular |
| Product Code | DYB |
| Previous Submissions | None |
#### 1.4 510(K) TYPE AND REASON FOR SUBMISSION
This 510(k) is a special 510(k) and is submitted to obtain marketing clearance for a line extension of the FlexSeal device family.
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### 1.5 PREDICATE DEVICE
The FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hyrdophilic Coating is substantially equivalent to the FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating devices (K161659).
### 1.6 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The FlexSeal Introducer set contains the following disposable components:
- One sterile introducer sheath with an active spring loaded hemostatic valve ●
- One sterile radiopaque dilator
The FlexSeal Introducer set consists of an introducer sheath with hydrophilic coating and a dilator. The device size is 21Fr with a 56 cm shaft. An active hemostatic valve is integrated into the sheath. A Ring Lock at the proximal end of the device assists with the control of the hemostatic valve.
### 1.7 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices, and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions.
#### 1.8 TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The sheath shaft's external surface has a hydrophilic coating to facilitate introduction into the cardiovascular system. The introducer sheath has a tapered leading tip and a marker band within the tip for visualization. Proximal to the shaft is a housing that contains an extension tube with a 3-way stopcock. The hub is an active valve which can be manually open for device introduction to provide hemostasis and minimize blood loss. These features are the same as the predicate.
The dilator has a tapered distal tip. Its lumen is compatible with a 0.035" guidewire. This is the same as the predicate.
The Ring Lock at the proximal end of the hub allows the user to keep the valve in partially open positions without the need to manually hold the valve open. This feature is not present on the predicate, but does not change the function of the device. The Ring Lock is an extra feature to assist the physician when using the device, but if it is not engaged, the device still functions the same as the predicate device.
## 1.9 PERFORMANCE DATA
The FlexSeal has been tested to meet the device intended use and to ensure conformance to the product specifications.
The FlexSeal has been tested and meets all its physical and performance specifications on the bench including:
- Visual surface inspection .
- Dimensions .
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- Guidewire compatibility ●
- . Leakage
- Kink resistance ●
- Bond tensile strength ●
- Hydrophilic coating integrity ●
- Luer compliance ●
- Cracking pressure ●
- USP particulate test ●
- Packaging tests
- Distribution tests
- Simulated Use
- Shelf Life Testing
The following tests were leveraged from the predicate device:
- Radiopacity ●
- Dilator hub dimensions ●
- Corrosion ●
In addition, the FlexSeal was tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 for short duration contact with circulating blood (<24 hours). Only cytotoxicity was repeated for the subject device.
| Family of Biocompatibility Tests<br>Performed | Results |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Cytotoxicity | Meets Requirements |
| Sensitization | Same as Predicate |
| Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity | Same as Predicate |
| Systemic (Acute) Toxicity | Same as Predicate |
| Genotoxicity | Same as Predicate |
| Hemocompatibility | Same as Predicate |
The device is sterilized by ethylene oxide to an SAL 106 level. These performances are similar to that described by the predicate device.
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests that demonstrate that the subject device's performance was substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE 1.10
The FlexSeal is substantially equivalent to the FlexSeal devices (K161659). It has the same intended use for facilitating the introduction of devices into the cardiovascular system and to
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minimize blood loss. The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests that demonstrate that the subject device's performance was substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### 1.11 CONCLUSION
Based on the test data and the same intended use, the FlexSeal is found to be substantially equivalent to its predicate.
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