K192344 · Orbusneich Medical Trading, Inc. · LOX · Sep 19, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K192344
Device Name
Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter
Applicant
Orbusneich Medical Trading, Inc.
Product Code
LOX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated for: balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis in patients evidencing coronary ischemia for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in-stent restenosis post-delivery expansion of balloon expandable coronary stents
Device Story
Sapphire NC Plus is a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) balloon catheter; used by physicians in clinical settings for coronary interventions. Device consists of a polymer-coated stainless steel hypotube proximal shaft and a non-compliant balloon distal section. Physician advances catheter over a 0.014-inch guidewire to the target lesion; balloon is inflated via injection of dilute contrast media through the trailing hub. Radiopaque platinum marker bands facilitate fluoroscopic positioning. Device enables mechanical dilatation of stenotic coronary arteries, bypass grafts, or occlusions; also used for post-delivery expansion of coronary stents. Benefits include improved myocardial perfusion and treatment of acute myocardial infarction. This submission adds 4.5-5.0mm diameter balloon configurations to the existing product line.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data included shelf-life, visual/dimensional inspection, balloon preparation/deployment/retraction, rated burst pressure, fatigue, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond strength, tip pull strength, and particulate evaluation. All results met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Rapid exchange PTCA catheter; 140cm working length. Materials: polymer-coated stainless steel hypotube, platinum marker bands, hydrophilic coating. Non-compliant balloon (2.0-5.0mm diameter, 8-18mm length). Compatible with 0.014" guidewire. EO sterilized. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with coronary ischemia, acute myocardial infarction, or in-stent restenosis requiring balloon dilatation of stenotic coronary arteries, bypass grafts, or coronary artery occlusions, and for post-delivery expansion of balloon-expandable coronary stents.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Standard PTCA Catheter: A PTCA catheter is a device that operates on the principle of hydraulic pressurization applied through an inflatable balloon attached to the distal end. A PTCA balloon catheter has a single or double lumen shaft. The catheter features a balloon of appropriate compliance for the clinical application, constructed from a polymer. The balloon is designed to uniformly expand to a specified diameter and length at a specific pressure as labeled, with well characterized rates of inflation and deflation and a defined burst pressure. The device generally features a type of radiographic marker to facilitate fluoroscopic visualization of the balloon during use. A PTCA catheter is intended for balloon dilatation of a hemodynamically significant coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis in patients evidencing coronary ischemia for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion. A PTCA catheter may also be intended for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction; treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR) and/or post-deployment stent expansion. Cutting/scoring PTCA Catheter: A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter with cutting/scoring elements attached, which is used in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter is intended for the treatment of hemodynamically significant coronary artery stenosis for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion. A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter may also be indicated for use in complex type C lesions or for the treatment of in-stent restenosis.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document for Certain Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheters.” See § 870.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(b)
*Cutting/scoring PTCA Catheter* —(1)*Identification.* A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter with cutting/scoring elements attached, which is used in those circumstances where a high pressure balloon resistant lesion is encountered. A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter is intended for the treatment of hemodynamically significant coronary artery stenosis for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion. A cutting/scoring PTCA catheter may also be indicated for use in complex type C lesions or for the treatment of in-stent restenosis.(2)
*Classification.* Class III (premarket approval). As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before this device may be commercially distributed. See § 870.3.
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September 19, 2019
OrbusNeich Medical Trading, Inc. Mr. John Pazienza Senior Director, Engineering 5363 NW 35th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Re: K192344
Trade/Device Name: Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5100 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LOX Dated: August 28, 2019 Received: August 29, 2019
Dear Mr. Pazienza:
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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Sincerely,
For
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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K192344
Device Name Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated for:
· balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis in patients evidencing coronary ischemia for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion
- · balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction
- · in-stent restenosis
· post-delivery expansion of balloon expandable coronary stents
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, sans-serif">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, sans-serif">☐</span> Over The Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary - K192344
This 510(k) Summary is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92(c).
| Submitter: | OrbusNeich Medical Trading, Inc.<br>5363 NW 35th Avenue<br>Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309<br>Phone: 954.730.0711<br>Fax: 954.730.7601 |
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| Contact Person: | John D. Pazienza |
| Date Prepared: | August 28, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter |
| Common Name: | Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheters, transluminal coronary angioplasty, percutaneous<br>21 CFR 870.5100(a) |
| Product Code: | LOX |
| Device Class: | Class II (special controls) |
| Predicate Device: | Sapphire NC Plus (K162209; LOX; cleared October 6, 2016) |
| Reference Device: | NC Euphora (K141090; LOX; cleared August 14, 2014) |
| Device Description: | The Sapphire NC Plus coronary dilatation catheter is a percutaneous<br>transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) balloon catheter with a<br>working length of 140cm. The proximal shaft is a polymer coated<br>stainless steel hypotube. Lubricious coatings are applied to the distal<br>section. The non-compliant balloons, available in diameters from 2.0-<br>5.0mm and lengths from 8-18mm, can be inflated by injecting dilute<br>contrast media solution through the trailing hub of the catheter. Two<br>radiopaque platinum marker bands are located within the balloon<br>segment. The catheter is compatible with 5F (6F for Ø4.5-5.0mm) or<br>larger guiding catheters. The internal lumen of the catheter accepts a<br>standard 0.014 inch PTCA guidewire. The proximal part of the<br>guidewire enters the catheter tip and advances coaxially out the<br>catheter proximal port, thereby allowing both coaxial guidance and<br>rapid exchange of catheters with a single standard length guidewire.<br>Two marked sections are located on the hypotube shaft to indicate<br>catheter position relative to the tip of either a brachial or femoral<br>guiding catheter. The design of this dilatation catheter does not<br>incorporate a lumen for distal dye injections or distal pressure<br>measurements. This Special 510(k) describes the addition of the Ø4.5-<br>5.0mm balloon configurations to the Sapphire NC Plus PTCA catheter<br>family. |
| Intended Use: | The Sapphire NC Plus Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated for:<br>balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery<br>or bypass graft stenosis in patients evidencing coronary<br>ischemia for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion balloon dilatation of a coronary artery occlusion for the<br>treatment of acute myocardial infarction in-stent restenosis post-delivery expansion of balloon expandable coronary<br>stents |
| Technological Characteristics: | At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the same<br>technological elements:<br>indications for use rapid exchange catheter design non-compliant balloon nominal pressure 0.014" guidewire compatibility specific materials selected catheter working length hydrophilic coating EO sterilization The following technological differences exist between the subject and<br>predicate device:<br>balloon diameter range exact dimensions of components and catheter rated burst pressure |
| Performance Data: | Testing was performed to support the use of the Sapphire NC Plus:<br>Shelf-Life Performance Testing Visual Inspection Dimension Inspection Balloon Preparation, Deployment, and Retraction Balloon Rated Burst Pressure Balloon Fatigue Balloon Compliance Balloon Inflation and Deflation Time Catheter Bond Strength Tip Pull Strength Particulate Evaluation Balloon Rated Burst Pressure (within stent) Balloon Fatigue (within stent) The Sapphire NC Plus test results met all acceptance criteria and were<br>similar to the predicate devices. |
| Conclusion: | This information supports a determination of substantial equivalence<br>between the Sapphire NC Plus coronary dilatation catheter and the<br>predicate device described above. |
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