K200263 · Health Line International Corporation · FOZ · Mar 12, 2020 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K200263
Device Name
Health Line CT Midline Catheter
Applicant
Health Line International Corporation
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 12, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is intended to be used by medical professionals for short term percutaneous access to the peripheral venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy and for blood sampling.
Device Story
Peripherally inserted midline catheter; provides short-term (less than 30 days) vascular access for infusion, IV therapy, and blood sampling. Used by medical professionals in clinical settings. Device kit includes catheter and accessories for percutaneous insertion via Modified Seldinger or Seldinger technique. Features polyurethane hub and tubing; available in 3Fr, 4Fr, 5Fr single lumen and 4Fr, 5Fr dual lumen configurations. Compatible with power injectors for contrast media delivery. Output is venous access; enables therapeutic delivery and diagnostic sampling. Benefits patient by providing reliable peripheral access for duration of treatment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Biocompatibility and performance data leveraged from predicate device (K140270).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polyurethane (hub, tubing), Rigid PVC (luer connectors), Acetal (pinch clamps), ABS (clamp inserts). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) per ISO 11135-1:2007 and AAMI TIR 28. Configurations: 3Fr, 4Fr, 5Fr single lumen; 4Fr, 5Fr dual lumen. Lengths: 10cm, 20cm. Power injector compatible.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short term (less than 30 days) access to the peripheral venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy, and blood sampling in adults. Suitable for use with power injectors.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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March 12, 2020
Health Line International Corporation Aaron Faulkner RA Director 5675 W 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Re: K200263
Trade/Device Name: Health Line CT Midline Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FOZ Dated: January 6, 2020 Received: February 3, 2020
Dear Aaron Faulkner:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200263
Device Name Health Line CT Midline Catheter
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is indicated for short term (less than 30 days) access to the peripheral venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy and blood sampling. The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is suitable for use with power injectors.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS (21 CFR 807.92) for HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER (K200263)
## SUBMITTER: Health Line International Corporation 5675 W 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
# ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER:
3010882065
#### CONTACT:
Aaron G. Faulkner Director Engineering Telephone: 801-773-7798 Fax: 855-228-1336 Email: agfaulkner@hlic.net
### DATE PREPARED:
December 20, 2019
#### NAME OF MEDICAL DEVICE:
| Proprietary Name: | HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER (K200263) |
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| Regulation Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days |
| Common/Usual Name: | Midline Catheter, single and double lumen |
**DEVICE CLASSIFICATION:**
| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
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| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | FOZ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5200 |
**PREDICATE DEVICE:**
| Proprietary Name: | NEXUS MIDLINE CT (K140270) |
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| Regulation Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days |
| Common/Usual Name: | Midline Catheter, single and double lumen |
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| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
|-----------------------|------------------|
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | FOZ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5200 |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is a family of peripherally inserted peripheral catheters made from specially formulated biocompatible medical grade materials. Catheters are packaged in a tray with accessories necessary for a percutaneous micro introducer introduction (Modified Seldinger or Seldinger technique). The device is intended for short term (less than 30days) vascular access.
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is indicated for dwell times shorter than 30 days. The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER product line will have catheters in 3Fr, 4 Fr and 5 Fr single lumen, and 4 Fr and 5 Fr dual lumen. The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER's are supplied in two lengths, approximately 10 and 20 cm long. All catheters are attached to an injectionmolded polyurethane hub that has extension legs with Luer lock fittings for access attachment.
| Catheter Size | Priming<br>Volume (ml) | Max Flow Rate<br>(ml/sec)* | Max Internal Catheter<br>Pressure at Max Flow<br>Rate (psi) | Rated Burst<br>Pressure (psi)** |
|---------------------|------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 3Fr Single<br>Lumen | 0.29 | 1 | 167 | 251 |
| 4Fr Single<br>Lumen | 0.37 | 5 | 164 | 299 |
| 4Fr Dual Lumen | 0.35/0.35 | 3 | 173/173 | 299 |
| 5Fr Single<br>Lumen | 0.38 | 5 | 112 | 300 |
| 5 Fr Dual Lumen | 0.37/0.37 | 5 | 179/179 | 299 |
*Pressurized flow rates are determined with pump safety cut-off at 300 psi using viscous fluid at 11.8 centipoise (cP) and represents approximate flow capability of power injection of contrast media
** Max Burst Pressure is the static burst pressure failure point of the catheter when the lumen is completely occluded. WARNING: Power injector machine pressure limiting feature may not prevent over pressurization of an occluded catheter.
## INTENDED USE
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is intended to be used by medical professionals for short term percutaneous access to the peripheral venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy and for blood sampling.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is indicated for short term (less than 30 days) access to the peripheral venous system for infusion, intravenous therapy and blood sampling. The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is suitable for use with power injectors.
### TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICES:
The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is technologically identical to the, NEXUS MIDLINE CT CATHETER (K140270), predicate device in all aspects. The Health Line CT Midline Catheter is identical to the predicate device in all aspects except for: a name change, priming instructions added to the instructions for use, and a catheter trim tool was added to the device kit. Below is a summary table comparing the HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE Catheter to the predicate NEXUS MIDLINE CT CATHETER (K140270).
| Technological<br>Comparison<br>Area | Subject Device<br>HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER<br>(K200263) | Predicate Device<br>Nexus Midline CT Catheter<br>(K140270) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Indications for Use: | The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is<br>indicated for short term (less than 30 days)<br>access to the peripheral venous system for<br>infusion, intravenous therapy and blood<br>sampling. The HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE<br>CATHETER is suitable for use with power<br>injectors. | The NEXUS™ MIDLINE CT CATHETER is<br>indicated for short term (less than 30<br>days) peripheral access to the peripheral<br>venous system for infusion, intravenous<br>therapy and blood sampling. The NEXUS™<br>MIDLINE CT CATHETER is suitable for use<br>with power injectors. For maximum flow<br>rate and maximum pressure that can be<br>used during power injection, please refer<br>to the following: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Catheter Size Priming Volume<br>(ml) Max Labeled Flow<br>Rate (ml/sec)* Max Internal Catheter<br>Pressure at Max Flow Rate<br>(psi) Rated Burst<br>Pressure<br>(psi)** 3Fr Single Lumen 0.29 1 167 251 4Fr Single Lumen 0.37 5 164 299 4Fr Dual Lumen 0.35/0.35 3 173/173 299 5Fr Single Lumen 0.38 5 112 300 5 Fr Dual Lumen 0.37/0.37 5 179/179 299 * Pressurized flow rates are determined with pump safety cut-off at 300 psi using viscous fluid at 11.8<br>centipoise (cP) and represents approximate flow capability of power injection of contrast media. ** Max Burst Pressure is the static burst pressure failure point of the catheter when the lumen is<br>completely occluded. <b>WARNING:</b> Power injector machine pressure limiting feature may not prevent<br>over pressurization of an occluded catheter. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Intended to be used by medical professionals<br>for short term peripheral access to the venous<br>system for infusion, intravenous therapy,<br>blood sampling and power injection of<br>contrast media. | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Target Population | Adults | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Duration of Use | Less than 30 days | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Insertion Method | Seldinger Technique | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sizes | 3Fr, 4Fr, 5Fr Single Lumen, 4Fr & 5Fr Dual<br>Lumen | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Biocompatibility | ISO-10993 | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sterilization Method | EtO (SAL 10-6) | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Female Luer connectors | Rigid PVC | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Hub | Polyurethane | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Catheter Tubing | Polyurethane | Identical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
#### Summary of Technological Comparison of Subject Device to Predicate Devices
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| Extension Leg Tubing | Polyurethane | Identical |
|--------------------------------|--------------|-----------|
| Pinch Clamps | Acetal | Identical |
| Informational Clamp<br>Inserts | ABS | Identical |
#### PERFORMANCE TESTING
The subject device is identical to the predicate device (K140270) in its final finished form. Therefore, the biocompatibility and performance data were leveraged from the predicate device. The subject device complies with FDA's Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters, dated 3/16/95.
The subject device complies with sterilization requirements of ISO 11135-1:2007, Sterilization of Health Care Products – Ethylene Oxide – Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices. It also complies with AAMI TIR 28, Product adoption and process equivalence for ethylene oxide sterilization.
A risk analysis was performed with respect to these changes and no risks were identified with these changes.
#### CONCLUSION
Based on FDA's decision tree the HEALTH LINE CT MIDLINE CATHETER is substantially equivalent to the, Nexus Midline CT Catheter (K140270), predicate device.
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