Fem-Flex II Femoral Arterial Cannula, Fem-Flex II Femoral Venous Cannula, Femoral Venous Cannula, FemTrak Femoral Venous Cannula
Applicant
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Product Code
DWF · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 13, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4210
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Access Cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (≤ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates.
Device Story
Wire-reinforced thin-wall polyurethane or PVC cannulae; designed for femoral venous and arterial access during cardiopulmonary bypass. Features tapered tips for insertion; some models include depth markings or radiopaque barium strips for visualization. Supplied with solid or hollow dilators to facilitate percutaneous or direct visualization insertion. Used in clinical settings by physicians; provides drainage (venous) or return (arterial) of blood flow. Short-term use (≤ 6 hours). No electronic components or software.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. No new performance testing was conducted as the device design and materials are identical to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Wire-reinforced thin-wall polyurethane or PVC cannulae. Tapered tips. Available in various sizes/lengths. Includes solid or hollow dilators. Some models feature depth markings or radiopaque barium strips. Sterile, non-pyrogenic. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric and adult patients requiring rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (≤ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass.
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
Femoral Access Venous and Arterial Cannulae (K140208)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 13, 2020
Edwards Lifesciences LLC Anna Califato Senior Specialist One Edwards Way Irvine, California 92614
Re: K200358
Trade/Device Name: Fem-Flex II Femoral Arterial Cannula, Fem-Flex II Femoral Venous Cannula, Femoral Venous Cannula, FemTrak Femoral Venous Cannula Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4210 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vascular Catheter, Cannula, Or Tubing Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWF Dated: February 12, 2020 Received: February 13, 2020
Dear Anna Califato:
We have reviewed vour 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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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200358
Device Name Femoral Access Venous and Arterial Cannulae
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Access Cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (≤ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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
| Submitter: | Edwards Lifesciences LLC |
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| Contact Person: | Anna Califato, Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs<br>One Edwards Way<br>Irvine, CA 92614<br>(949) 250-5083 |
| Date Prepared: | February 12, 2020 |
| Trade Name: | Fem-Flex II Femoral Arterial Cannula |
| Trade Name: | Fem-Flex II Femoral Venous Cannula |
| Trade Name: | Femoral Venous Cannula |
| Trade Name: | FemTrak Femoral Venous Cannula |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Cannula and Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass<br>21 CFR Part 870.4210, Product Code DWF, Class II |
| Predicate Device: | K140208 Femoral Access Venous and Arterial Cannulae |
| Device Description: | The Edwards Femoral Access Venous and Arterial Cannulae are wire-<br>reinforced thin-wall polyurethane or PVC cannulae. The wire<br>reinforcement is intended to prevent kinking during use. The clear<br>proximal section of the cannula is unreinforced for clamping and<br>terminates in either a barbed connector for ¼" or 3/8" tubing connection.<br>The cannulae are available in various sizes and lengths. Each cannula is<br>furnished with one, or in some cases two, dilator(s). In the case of<br>cannulae supplied with two dilators, one is solid and the other is hollow.<br>The hollow dilator will pass over guidewires up to 0.038" (0.97 mm) in<br>diameter. The guidewire, when used, facilitates percutaneous insertion,<br>or insertion under direct visualization. The cannulae tips are tapered for<br>easy insertion.<br>Some cannulae feature incremental depth markings to aid in proper<br>placement and positioning. Some versions have, as an additional aid to<br>placement, the clear tip section of the cannula contain two radiopaque<br>barium strips for visualization. Edwards Femoral Access Cannulae are<br>intended to provide a means of draining the blood flow (venous), or |
| | cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Each Edwards Lifesciences device<br>is packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. |
| Indications For Use: | Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Access Cannulae are intended for use in<br>situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for<br>short-term (≤ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous<br>or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician.<br>Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediatric populations or adult<br>populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient<br>anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to<br>flow rates. |
| Comparative Analysis: | The subject devices are comparable to the predicate devices in intended<br>use, fundamental scientific technology, design, principles of operation,<br>and functional performance as no changes have been made to the<br>devices. The only changes being made are modifications to the<br>Instructions for Use. |
| Functional/Safety<br>Testing: | No functional/safety testing was performed for the Femoral Access<br>Venous and Arterial Cannulae. The only changes being made are<br>modifications to the Instructions for Use.<br>The devices, with the proposed modification statements, have the<br>identical design, materials, technology, and operating principles as the<br>current legally marketed version of the devices, and as such no<br>performance testing was conducted.<br>The current legally marketed version of the Femoral Access Venous and<br>Arterial Cannulae complies will all applicable design practices and<br>regulations and was most recently cleared by FDA via K140208 (SE<br>March 5, 2014) for modifications of its packaging. |
| Conclusion: | The Femoral Access Venous and Arterial Cannulae are identical, and<br>therefore substantially equivalent to the named predicate device based<br>on technological comparison, principle of operation, and intended use.<br>There are no new questions of safety and effectiveness. |
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