K200289 · Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. · DWF · Jan 28, 2021 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K200289
Device Name
Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter
Applicant
Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc.
Product Code
DWF · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 28, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4210
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter is intended for use in venting the left heart during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery up to six hours or less.
Device Story
The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter is a balloon-tipped vascular catheter used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery to drain air, blood, and solid particles from the left ventricle and left atrium. The device is inserted through the open left atrium or right superior pulmonary vein, across the mitral valve, and into the left ventricle. A removable malleable stylet assists with insertion. Once positioned, a saline-filled balloon is inflated within the left ventricle to anchor the catheter, allowing simultaneous venting of the left ventricle (via distal holes) and left atrium (via proximal holes). The device connects to a cardiopulmonary bypass machine via a proximal Y-hub. It is operated by a surgeon in an OR setting. The device benefits the patient by ensuring clear surgical fields and preventing air emboli. Clinical decision-making is supported by the device's ability to maintain position and provide continuous suction throughout the procedure.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including liquid/air leakage, tensile force, balloon inflation, suction, kink, flexibility, and hemolysis testing, alongside comprehensive biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, and hemocompatibility).
Technological Characteristics
Polyurethane catheter body; 16 Fr diameter; 16-inch length; 14-inch working length. Features a positioning balloon (approx. 1-inch diameter), 18 suction holes (10 distal, 8 proximal to balloon), and a removable malleable stylet. Proximal Y-hub for suction and balloon inflation. Radiopaque-filled rounded closed tip. Sterilized device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for venting the left heart during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for a duration of up to six hours or less.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass vascular catheter, cannula, or tubing is a device used in cardiopulmonary surgery to cannulate the vessels, perfuse the coronary arteries, and to interconnect the catheters and cannulas with an oxygenator. The device includes accessory bypass equipment.
Predicate Devices
Medtronic/ DLP 16 Fr Vent Catheter, Model 12116 (K834352)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 28, 2021
Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. % William Mclain Consultant CRO Group, Inc 342 Main Street Leola, Pennsylvania 17540
Re: K200289
Trade/Device Name: Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4210 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vascular Catheter, Cannula, Or Tubing Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWF Dated: December 28, 2020 Received: December 29, 2020
Dear William Mclain:
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,
Fernando Aguel Assistant Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular 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) K200289
Device Name Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter is intended for use in venting the left heart during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery up to six hours or less.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# K200289
# Section 5
# 510(k) Summary
#### Submission Owner and Correspondent 5.1
### Submission Owner
Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. 4919 Warrensville Center Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44128 USA Ph: 216-587-4400 Email: info@kappsurgical.com
### Submission Correspondent
CRO Group, Inc. 342 E. Main Street, Suite 207 Leola, PA 17540 Contact: William McLain Phone: 717-656-9656 E-Mail: bmclain@crogroup.com
#### 5.2 Date Summary Prepared
January 30, 2020
#### 5.3 Device Trade Name
Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter
#### Device Common Name 5.4
Cardiovascular vent catheter.
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#### Device Classification Name 5.5
Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Classified as Class 2 at 21 CFR 870.4210, product code DWF.
### Legally Marketed Device To Which The Device Is Substantially 5.6 Equivalent
The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter is substantially equivalent to both the Medtronic/ DLP 16 Fr Vent Catheter, Model 12116 cleared under K834352.
#### 5.7 Description of the Device
This balloon-tipped left ventricular vent is intended to drain the left ventricle and left atrium of air, blood, and solid particles generated during surgery. The balloon-tipped IV vent is intended to be inserted through the open left atrium or through the right superior pulmonary vein and across the mitral valve into the left ventricle. In addition, it can be introduced directly into the left ventricle during mitral valve surgery. The design of the balloon-tipped LV vent focuses on ease of passage, position and safety. The soft balloon will inflate in the left ventricle, keeping the catheter tip below the mitral valve to ensure drair, debris and blood from the left ventricle. In addition, the proximal holes will drain air, particulate debris, and blood from the left atrium.
### Insertion Technique
### Open Heart
With the heart on CPB, the heart is arrested by standard cardioplegic delivery following aortic cross-clamping, and the left atrium is surgically opened. Mitral valve surgery is performed and the surgeon places the LV Vent catheter is inserted into the left ventricle and the balloon is inflated under direct vision. The left atrium is partially closed and the cross clamp is removed from the aorta and suction applied to the LV Vent catheter. As the heart starts beating, the vent remains on suction to remove air, blood, debris, etc. At the appropriate time deemed by the surgeon, the balloon is deflated, the catheter removed from the left ventricle and the left atrial suture line is completed, thus closing the heart.
### Closed Heart
The catheter is placed through a purse string in the right superior pulmonary vein. The vent catheter is shaped into an "S" for ease of insertion. The catheter is inserted from the right superior pulmonary vein through the left atrium and the mitral valve into the left ventricle. The patient may or may not be on CBP at this point depending on surgeon preference. The surgeon may palpate for proper placement of the catheter. The stylet is removed and ejection of pulsitile blood from the proximal hub is confirmation of placement in the left ventricle. The balloon is inflated and suction is applied to begin venting. The procedure is completed and when venting is no longer necessary, the balloon is deflated, the vent catheter is removed and the purse string suture is tied.
The device has the following features.
### Hub
A proximal hub is provided to give access to the balloon lumen and the suction lumen.
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### Double Lumen Extrusion with Suction Holes
The catheter tubing consists of a two-lumen extrusion providing separation between the balloon lumen and the suction lumen. A total of eighteen suction holes are located proximal and distal to the balloon to allow for the flow of blood, air and particulate debris.
### Balloon
The balloon is intended to be filled with saline and has an approximate diameter of 1 inch. The purpose of the balloon is to position the catheter such that the tip is in the ventricle and the portion proximal to the balloon is in the atrium. The balloon is inflated in the left ventricle thus ensuring that the catheter can remain in place thus allowing the catheter to drain both the left ventricle and left atrium without repositioning.
### Stylet with Thumb Tab
A shapeable stylet provides catheter stiffness during insertion. The stylet is removed by the thumb tab prior to use of the catheter.
### Device Attributes
Table 5.1 contains a listing of the device attributes and key dimensions.
| Feature | Proposed Kapp Device |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for use | Venting the left heart during cardiopulmonary<br>bypass surgery of up to 6 hours. |
| Diameter | 16 Fr |
| Length | 16 in |
| Working Length | 14 in |
| Positioning<br>Balloon | Yes |
| Catheter Body<br>Material | Polyurethane |
| Malleable guide<br>wire | Yes |
| Vent Holes | Yes - distal tip |
| Pressure<br>monitoring<br>Lumen | No |
Table 5.1: Device Attributes
#### 5.8 Indication for Use
The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter is intended for use in venting the left heart during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery up to six hours or less
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#### Technological Characteristics 5.9
Table 5.2 compares the technological characteristics between the proposed Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent Catheter and the predicate Medtronic/DLP 16 Fr Vent Catheter, Model 12116.
| Feature | Proposed Device - Michler-Kapp<br>Cardiovascular Vent Catheter | Predicate Device -<br>Medtronic/DLP 16 Fr Vent<br>Catheter, Model 12116<br>(K834352) |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for<br>use | The Michler-Kapp Cardiovascular Vent<br>Catheter is indicated for venting the left<br>heart during cardiopulmonary bypass<br>surgery of up to 6 hours. | This catheter is intended for use<br>in venting the left heart during<br>cardiopulmonary bypass surgery<br>up to six hours or less. |
| Diameter | 16Fr | 16Fr |
| Length | 16in | 15in |
| Working Length | 14in | 13.5in |
| Positioning<br>Balloon | Yes | No |
| Catheter Body<br>Material | Polyurethane | PVC |
| Catheter CM<br>Markings | Three marks indicating 10, 15, and<br>20cm from the distal tip | Individual mark representing 1<br>through 10cm from the proximal<br>portion of the vent holes. |
| Hub<br>Configuration | "Y" Configuration to provide fluid<br>pathway and balloon inflation lumens | "Straight" configuration for fluid<br>pathway |
| Malleable guide<br>wire/Stylet | Yes - Removable | Yes - Embedded |
| Vent Holes | Yes 18 holes total on distal tip. Ten<br>distal to balloon and 8 proximal to<br>balloon. | Yes - 12 including distal tip. |
| Tip | Rounded and Closed - Radiopaque filler. | Rounded and Vented - No Filler |
| Pressure<br>monitoring<br>Lumen | No | No |
Table 5.2: Comparison of Technological Characteristics
There are no significant differences between the proposed and predicate devices in relation to indication for use, diameter, length/working length, and the presence of a pressure monitoring lumen. Differences are observed in relation to the presence of a positioning balloon, the catheter body materials, the meaning of CM markings, hub configurations, the configuration of malleable stylet, the configuration of vent holes and the design of the tip.
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As described in further detail in the body of the submission, none of the differences are so significant that they present new questions of safety and effectiveness. To summarize:
Presence of a Positioning Balloon - The positioning balloon does not alter the use of the device with respect to its indication for use. Based on physician feedback, the presence of a positioning balloon and the increased length of the vent holes keeps the tip in place, away from the heart walls and reduces the need to reposition the balloon to vent the left heart. When compared to other devices intended to pass through the heart that contain balloons, the differences do not negatively impact safety and effectiveness nor do they introduce new types of safety and effectiveness questions.
Catheter Body Materials - Though the catheter materials are different they both result in a catheter design that is soft, atraumatic, and flexible. Safety and performance risks were mitigated through successful completion of bench testing, biocompatibility, and hemolysis testing as referenced below. Therefore, there is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
Meaning of CM Markings - Centimeter markings for the proposed device are relative to the tip of the catheter where markings for the predicate device are relative to the proximal end of the vent holes. There is no standard for the use of reference markings for these types of devices, so the user will quickly adapt to the meaning and be able to adjust the catheter positioning accordingly. Therefore, there is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
Hub Configurations - For both the proposed and predicate device, the primary function of the proximal hub is to provide the conduit for the vented blood back to the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. The main difference is that the proposed device hub is configured as a "Y" to allow for connection of a syringe for filling the positioning balloon. The presence of this additional connection does not affect the use or purpose of the hub and does not introduce any risks or new questions of safety or effectiveness. There is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
Configuration of Malleable Stylet - Both the proposed and predicate devices have a malleable stylet used to impart a shape to the catheter to facilitate insertion. The main difference is that the stylet for the proposed device must be removed prior to initiating venting and the predicate device has an embedded stylet that remains in place. Vent catheters currently marketed are available in a variety of configurations with straight, pre-formed, and styletted configurations. Therefore, providing a product with a removable stylet does not introduce any risks or new questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, there is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
Configuration of Vent Holes - The proposed and predicate devices both contain vent holes. The proposed device has a total of 18 holes on distal tip: ten holes distal to the balloon and 8 proximal to the balloon. The distal-most tip of the proposed device is closed. The predicate device has a total of 12 tips at the distal end of the catheter. Eleven are circumferentially placed around the tip and one is located on the distal most portion of the catheter, i.e. the end of the device. Any risks related to the differences in holes has been mitigated through hemolysis testing referenced below. Therefore, there is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
Design of the Tip - The proposed device has a rounded, closed tip. The tip material is filled with radiopacifier. The predicate device, too, has a rounded tip, but it is open or vented and there is no radiopacifier. Any risks related to the differences in holes has been mitigated through
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hemolysis testing referenced below. There is no negative impact on safety and effectiveness or substantial equivalence.
### 5.10 Non-Clinical Testing
The following non-clinical tests were performed on devices that underwent full manufacturing, including sterilization.
- Liquid and Air Leakage
- · Tubing Tensile Force
- · Tubing to Y-connector Tensile Force
- · Balloon inflation
- Suction
- · Kink Testing,
- · Flexibility Testing
- · Hemolysis
#### Biocompatibilty 5.11
The following biocompatibility tests were completed:
- · Cytotoxicity,
- · Sensitization,
- · Intracutaneous Reactivity,
- · Acute Systemic Toxicity (including pyrogenicity assessment), and
- · Hemocompatibility.
#### 5.12 Clinical Testing
No clinical testing was performed in association with this submission.
#### 5.13 Conclusions
The results of the comparison of design, materials, intended use and technological characteristics demonstrate that the device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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