The Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and power injection of contrast media. For blood sampling, infusion or therapy, use 4 French or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5ml/sec for power injection of contrast media. The maximum pressure of power injectors used with the Biowy catheter may not exceed 300psi. The catheter is available in a kit configuration.
Device Story
Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit consists of radiopaque polyurethane catheter (4F single lumen or 5F dual lumen) with reverse taper design; includes stylet, torque adapter, and T-lock to facilitate insertion and flushing. Device used for peripheral access to central venous system for IV therapy and power injection of contrast media. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. Catheter shaft features depth indicators for placement guidance. Output is venous access; healthcare providers use device to deliver fluids/medications or perform power injections. Benefits include reliable central venous access for therapy and diagnostic imaging. Device is sterile, single-use, and provided in kit configuration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterility (ISO 11135-1), particulate matter (USP <788>), and mechanical performance (stylet lock test, catheter burst test, tensile strength, and torque strength per ISO 10555-1). All tests met predetermined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque polyurethane catheter; reverse taper design. Available in 4F (single lumen) and 5F (dual lumen). Kit includes stainless steel stylet (ASTM 138-13), T-lock, and torque adapter. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for IV therapy and power injection of contrast media in patients requiring central venous access. Contraindications not specified.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings, such as luer hubs, and accessories that facilitate the placement of the device. The device allows for repeated access to the vascular system for long-term use of 30 days or more, and it is intended for administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, composite materials, or any combination of these materials and may be of single or multiple lumen design.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters.”
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April 30, 2020
Biowy Corporation Arthur Lu President 27031 Vista Terrace Lake Forest, California 92630
Re: K192246
Trade/Device Name: Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, Implanted, Long-Term Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LJS Dated: March 27, 2020 Received: March 31, 2020
Dear Arthur Lu:
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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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192246
Device Name
Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Biowy PICC catheter S Kit is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and power injection of contrast media. For blood sampling, infusion or therapy, use 4 French or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5ml/sec for power injection of contrast media. The maximum pressure of power injectors used with the Biowy catheter may not exceed 300psi. The catheter is available in a kit configuration.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size:100%;">☒</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span style="font-size:100%;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# Biowy Corporation
# Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit
# Traditional 510(k)
# K192246 510(k) Summary
- 1. Submitter Information
| Submitter Name: | Biowy Corporation |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 27031/27002 Vista Terrace<br>Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
| Telephone No. | 1-(949) 305-8211 |
| Fax Number: | 1-(866) 506-5094 |
Primary Contact: Arthur Lu Email: alu@biowy.com
Date of Preparation:
April 28,2020
- 2. Device Information
Device Name: Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit Trade Name: Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit Model numbers: PICC4SK-S and PICC5DK-S Common/Usual Name: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Regulation Description: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Requlation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Device Class = Product Code: LSS Classification Panel: General Hospital
## 3. Predicate Devices:
Predicate Name: Biowy PICC Catheter Trade Name: Biowy PICC Catheter Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Common/Usual Name: Regulation Description: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter Regulation Number 21 CFR 880.5970 Product Code: LJS Device Class: ll Premarket Notification: K173956 Biowy Corporation Manufacturer
## 4. Device Description:
The Biowy PICC catheters are opened-ended radiopaque polyurethane catheters. The catheters are sterile and for single use. They are available in 4F single lumen with 55cm usable length and 5F dual
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lumen with 60cm usable length. The catheters have a reverse taper design. Catheter shaft is marked with depth indicators, with "0" indicated to serve as a reference for the catheter taper point. Catheters are provided sterile in radiology and nursing configurations for single use. Colorants were added to the catheter shaft and hub to differentiate components. The extension leg, junction and clamp were printed with markings to identify the catheter and to include information to facilitate proper use of the device. The Catheter is provided in a kit with multiple components that includes a stylet, torque adapter and T-lock to facilitate catheter insertion and flushing which are subject to this submission. The stylet has a torque adapter at the end to facilitate handling and withdrawal of the stylet. The catheter and other components in the kit are unchanged from the predicate device.
#### 5. Indications for Use
| Primary predicate | Subject device |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K173956 | K192246 |
| The Biowy PICC Catheter is indicated for<br>short or long term peripheral access to the<br>central venous system for intravenous<br>therapy and power injection of contrast<br>media. For blood sampling, infusion or<br>therapy, use 4 French or larger catheter. The<br>maximum recommended infusion rate is<br>5ml/sec for power injection of contrast media.<br>The maximum pressure of power injectors<br>used with the Biowy catheter may not exceed<br>300psi. | The Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit is indicated<br>for short or long term peripheral access to the<br>central venous system for intravenous<br>therapy and power injection of contrast<br>media. For blood sampling, infusion or<br>therapy, use 4 French or larger catheter. The<br>maximum recommended infusion rate is<br>5ml/sec for power injection of contrast media.<br>The maximum pressure of power injectors<br>used with the Biowy catheter may not exceed<br>300psi. The catheter is available in a kit<br>configuration. |
## 6. Technological Comparison to Predicate
| Element Comparison | Predicate<br>K173956 | Subject Device<br>K192246 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | Biowy PICC Catheter | Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit |
| Regulatory Class | II | II |
| Classification | 21 CFR 880.5970 | 21 CFR 880.5970 |
| Product Code | LJS | LJS |
| Catheter<br>Needle<br>Guidewire<br>Microintroducer<br>Syringe<br>Needleless valve/cap<br>Drape<br>Tray<br>Wrap<br>Measure tape | 4Fr x 55cm Single Lumen<br>5Fr x 60cm Double lumen | Unchanged from the predicate K173956 |
| Additional Components<br>in Kit | Not provided | T-Lock (Tuohy Burst Adapter)<br>Stylet (stainless steel)<br>Torque Adapter (cleared in K922536) |
| Biocompatibility | 10993-1 | 10993-1 |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide | Same |
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The subject device (single lumen 4F and dual lumen 5F) are examined using the same testing requirements as the predicate. A stylet is added in the catheter to support and facilitate catheter insertion. A T-lock is provided to lock the stylet with the catheter and to facilitate flushing. The stylet has a torque adapter at the end to facilitate handling and withdrawal of the stylet. Biocompatibility and performance of the new features are evaluated and meet the requirements for their intended use. The new feature does not add a new question of safety and effectiveness.
The comparison above shows substantial equivalence between the subject device and the predicate.
#### 7. Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
- . FDA Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-term and Long-term Intravascular Catheters 1995
- . 10555-1 Second Edition 2013-06-15 Intravascular Catheters -- Sterile and Single-Use Intravascular Catheters -- Part 1: General Requirements
- FDA Guidance for Industry 2016: Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological . evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process"
Performance data gathered in design verification testing demonstrated that Biowy PICC Catheter S Kit is substantially equivalent to the predicate Biowy PICC Catheter and the risk associated with use of the new device have been adequately mitigated.
The performance tests are listed below to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject device K173956 (4F SL and 5F DL), and applicable standards. A risk assessment in conformance to ISO 14971 was performed.
| Test | Standards | Results |
|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1 | Passed / met requirements |
| Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) | ISO 11135-1:2014 | 10-6 |
| Particulates | USP <788> | Passed / met requirements |
| Stylet Inspections and Lock Test | Internal | Passed / met requirements |
| Catheter Burst test after stylet insertion | ISO 10555-1:2013 | Passed / met requirements |
| Stylet Adapter Tensile Test | ISO 10555-1:2013 | Passed / met requirements |
| Stylet-Adapter Separation Force | ISO 10555-1:2013 | Passed / met requirements |
| Stylet performance | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Internal | Passed / met requirements |
| Stylet -Materials | ASTM 138-13 | Passed |
#### Brief discussion of the non-clinical tests submitted for a determination of substantial equivalence:
The Biowy PICC catheter used in the subject device is identical to that in the predicate device Biowy PICC Catheter. The catheter was designed, made of the same polymer materials, use the same technological manufacturing methods, and have the same intended use as the predicate devices. Biowy has conducted bench performance testing. There are no differences in technological
characteristics (including flow rate, burst pressure, lumens, and the distal end configurations) of catheter compared to the predicate. The only difference between the subject device and the predicate device is that the subject has three additional accessories used for catheter placement. Biocompatibility and performance tests of the additional components including stylet insertion, catheter burst, tensile, flexibility, and torque strength
are evaluated and meet the requirements for their intended use. Therefore, the subject devices are
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substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The indications for use is similar. The indications for use for the subject device states that it is available in a kit configuration.
#### 8. Conclusion
The addition of the Stylet, T-Lock, and Torque adapter in the Biowy PICC Catheter S Kits (Model number PICC4SK-S and PICC5DK-S) met all the predetermined performance acceptance criteria of the testing performed. The addition of these components does not change the intended use of the device and, based on FDA's decision tree, is considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device: the Biowy PICC catheter, K173956.
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