K191275 · Nexstep Medical · LIT · Jan 15, 2020 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K191275
Device Name
All’InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Applicant
Nexstep Medical
Product Code
LIT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, popliteal and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The All'InCath 035M is also intended to provide angiographic visualization of the vasculature when combined with the delivery of radiopaque contrast media. This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries.
Device Story
All'InCath 035M is a sterile, single-use, over-the-wire (OTW) PTA balloon dilatation catheter compatible with 0.035" guidewires. Device features a three-port proximal hub: one for contrast injection, one for guidewire access, and one for balloon inflation/deflation. Contrast is delivered via three holes proximal to the balloon. Distal end includes a balloon with two radiopaque markers for positioning and a soft radiopaque tip. Used in clinical settings by physicians for peripheral angioplasty and angiographic visualization. Device enables mechanical dilation of vascular lesions and simultaneous contrast delivery to aid visualization, potentially improving procedural efficiency and patient outcomes in peripheral vascular interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing included dimensional verification, rated burst pressure, fatigue, compliance, inflation time, bond strength, tip pull strength, trackability, radiopacity, and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1). Pre-clinical porcine vascular study compared device to Biotronik Passeo-35 and Boston Scientific Contra 4F, assessing angiographic appearance, ergonomics, procedure time, contrast volume, and vessel damage. Results met all acceptance criteria.
Indicated for patients requiring Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, popliteal, renal arteries) and treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. Contraindicated for use in coronary arteries.
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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January 15, 2020
NexStep Medical % Angela Mallery Principal Product Development Strategist, Regulatory NAMSA 400 Highway 169 South, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55426
Re: K191275
Trade/Device Name: All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT, KRA Dated: December 11, 2019 Received: December 12, 2019
Dear Ms. Mallery:
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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Gregory O'Connell Assistant 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191275
Device Name
The All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, popliteal and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
The All'InCath 035M is also intended to provide angiographic visualization of the vasculature when combined with the delivery of radiopaque contrast media.
This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CER 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| K191275<br>2 | |
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| Submitter | NexStep Medical<br>7-9 Place Saint Bernard<br>21000 Dijon France |
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| Contact Person | Angela Mallery<br>400 Highway 169 South<br>Minneapolis, MN 55426<br>Phone: (763) 287-3830<br>amallery@namsa.com |
| Date Prepared | January 14, 2020 |
| Trade Name | All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter |
| Classification | Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250<br>Regulation Name: Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal<br>Common Name: PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter<br>Regulatory Class: Class II<br>Product Code: LIT, KRA<br>Product Panel: Cardiovascular |
| Device<br>Description | The All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (All'InCath 035M) is a sterile single use<br>dilatation balloon and contrast injection catheter.<br>The All'InCath 035M is an over the wire (OTW) catheter compatible with 0.035" (0.89mm)<br>guidewire.<br>The proximal end of the catheter includes a three ports hub connected to the three lumens of the<br>shaft: the port provided with a stopcock valve is used for angiographic contrast injection, the<br>straight entry port allows access to the distal tip of the catheter for guidewire insertion, and the<br>last port is used for balloon inflation/deflation.<br>Contrast is injected into the vascular system through three holes in the contrast lumen proximal<br>to the balloon and marked by a radiopaque marker.<br>The balloon is mounted at the distal end of the catheter.<br>The balloon has two radiopaque markers indicating the dilating section of the balloon and aid<br>positioning the balloon relative to the lesion. The tip of the catheter is made of a soft radiopaque<br>tubing. |
| Indication for<br>Use | The All'InCath 035M PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous<br>Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, popliteal and<br>renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae. |
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| | The All'InCath 035M is also intended to provide angiographic visualization of the vasculature<br>when combined with the delivery of radiopaque contrast media.<br>This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. | | | | |
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| Technological<br>Characteristics | Comparisons of the new and predicate devices show the technological characteristics such as<br>product performance, design, and intended use are substantially equivalent to the currently<br>marketed predicate devices. | | | | |
| Primary<br>Predicate Device | K140351 Arrow GPSCath | | | | |
| Reference<br>Device | K170635 AV Medical Technologies Ltd. Chameleon<br>K113468 Biotronik, Inc. Passeo-35HP | | | | |
| Summary of<br>Technological<br>Characteristics<br>of the New<br>Device in<br>Comparison to<br>those of the<br>Predicate evice | The information provided in this section demonstrates the All'InCath 035M is substantially<br>equivalent to the Primary Predicate in terms of performance characteristics and materials.<br>The All'InCath 035M is considered equivalent to the primary predicate.<br>The All'InCath 035M has an equivalent indication for use statement The All'InCath 035M has the equivalent technological characteristics The testing has demonstrated the differences between the All'InCath 035M and the<br>predicate/reference devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness The table shows the analysis that establishes how the All'InCath 035M is substantially<br>equivalent. | | | | |
| | Substantial Equivalence Executive Summary | | | | |
| | Comparison<br>Items | All'InCath 035M | Primary Predicate | Reference Devices | |
| | | | K140351<br>GPSCath | K170635<br>Chameleon | K1134681<br>Passeo-35 HP |
| | Intended Use | A percutaneous<br>catheter is a device<br>that is introduced<br>into a vein or artery<br>through the skin<br>using a dilator and a<br>sheath (introducer)<br>or guide wire for<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty in the<br>peripheral<br>vasculature and for<br>the treatment of | A percutaneous<br>catheter is a device<br>that is introduced<br>into a vein or artery<br>through the skin<br>using a dilator and a<br>sheath (introducer)<br>or guide wire for<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty in the<br>peripheral<br>vasculature and for<br>the treatment of | A percutaneous<br>catheter is a device<br>that is introduced<br>into a vein or artery<br>through the skin<br>using a dilator and a<br>sheath (introducer)<br>or guide wire for<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty in the<br>peripheral<br>vasculature and for<br>the treatment of | A percutaneous<br>catheter is a device<br>that is introduced into<br>a vein or artery<br>through the skin<br>using a dilator and a<br>sheath (introducer) or<br>guide wire for<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty in the<br>peripheral<br>vasculature and for<br>the treatment of |
| | obstructive lesions<br>of native or<br>synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae | obstructive lesions<br>of native or<br>synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae | obstructive lesions<br>of native or synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae | obstructive lesions of<br>native or synthetic<br>arteriovenous dialysis<br>fistulae | |
| Indications<br>for Use | The All'InCath<br>035M PTA Balloon<br>Dilatation Catheter<br>is indicated for<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty in the<br>peripheral<br>vasculature,<br>including iliac,<br>femoral, popliteal,<br>and renal arteries,<br>and for the<br>treatment of<br>obstructive lesions<br>of native or<br>synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae.<br>The All'InCath is<br>also intended to<br>provide<br>angiographic<br>visualization of the<br>vasculature when<br>combined with the<br>delivery of<br>radiopaque contrast<br>media.<br>This catheter is not<br>for use in coronary<br>arteries | The Arrow<br>GPSCath™ Balloon<br>Dilatation Catheter<br>(150cm) is indicated<br>for Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty (PTA)<br>in the peripheral<br>vasculature,<br>including iliac,<br>femoral, popliteal,<br>infra-popliteal and<br>renal arteries, and<br>for the treatment of<br>obstructive lesions<br>of native or<br>synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae.<br>This catheter is not<br>for use in coronary<br>arteries. | The Chameleon PTA<br>Balloon Catheter is<br>indicated for use in<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty of<br>the femoral, iliac,<br>and renal arteries<br>and for the treatment<br>of obstructive<br>lesions of native or<br>synthetic<br>arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae. The<br>Chameleon enables<br>the infusion of<br>diagnostic or<br>therapeutic fluids.<br>This catheter is not<br>for use in coronary<br>arteries or<br>cerebral vasculature. | The ELM PTA<br>Balloon Dilatation<br>Catheter is indicated<br>for use in<br>Percutaneous<br>Transluminal<br>Angioplasty of<br>the femoral, iliac, and<br>the renal arteries and<br>for the treatment of<br>obstructive lesions of<br>native or synthetic<br>arteriovenous dialysis<br>fistulae.<br>This catheter is<br>not for use in<br>coronary arteries. | |
| Primary<br>Product Code | LIT | LIT | LIT | LIT | |
| Catheter<br>Type | OTW | OTW | OTW | OTW | |
| Balloon<br>Material | Vestamid | Unknown | Unknown | Nylon/Pebax,<br>controlled<br>compliance | |
| Device<br>Coating(s) | No coating. | No coating | No coating | No coating | |
| Useable<br>Catheter<br>Length | 80-120cm | 80-150cm | 75 cm | 40-752 cm | |
| Balloon<br>Diameter | 4.0-10.0 mm | 3.0-12 mm | 5.0-12 mm | 3.0-12.0 mm | |
| Balloon<br>Length | 20-80 mm | 20-100 mm | 40 mm | 20-100 mm | |
| Guidewire<br>Compatibility | 0.035'' | 0.035" | 0.035" | 0.035" | |
| Nominal<br>Pressure<br>(atm) | 6 | 8 | 12-14 | 12-14 | |
| RBP (atm) | 14-18 | 16-24 | 14-25 | 18-27 | |
| Marker<br>Bands<br>Present | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Can Infuse<br>Contrast | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Packaging | Pouch in Pressboard<br>carton | Pouch in Pressboard<br>carton | Pouch in<br>Pressboard carton | Pouch in<br>Pressboard carton | |
| Sterilization | EO | EO | EO | EO | |
<sup>1</sup> K113468 was initially cleared as the Creagh Medical ELM PTA Catheter, it is a non-coated PTA device. Access GUIDID database lists this as being marketed under the Brand name Passeo-35
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² https://biotronik.cdn.mediamid.com/cdn_bio_doc/bio24718/20818/bio24718.pdf
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## Intended Use
The general purpose and function of the devices are equivalent.
The devices are all intended to be introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in the peripheral vasculature and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
### Indication for use
The subject device has an equivalent indication for use to that of the GPSCath and a similar indication to the reference devices.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The All'InCath 035M is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and reference devices.
The devices have similar designs, however the exact specifications between the subject and primary predicate/reference devices differ in certain aspects. In each case where there was a difference, design verification testing was performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
In all cases, performance testing demonstrated the device performed as intended.
The devices are considered equivalent for the following reasons:
- The All'InCath 035M does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness
- The All'InCath 035M has the equivalent indication for use statement as the predicate and reference devices
- The design of the All'InCath 035M and the predicate and reference devices are substantially equivalent with minor differences to the device dimensions, materials types, and performance
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| | The testing has demonstrated the differences between the All' InCath 035M and the<br>predicate/reference devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness |
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