The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to provide a dilator and sheath through which other medical devices can be delivered to targeted locations within the cardiac anatomy. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to be introduced into the body through the venous system. The distal end of the sheath may be advanced across the interatrial septum of the heart into the left atrium. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to be delivered to the targeted location using echocardiographic and/or radiographic/fluoroscopic image guidance.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use, tridirectional introducer system comprising sheath and dilator; used in cardiac catheterization procedures. Physician operates handle assembly featuring rotating knob and steering lever to deflect distal sheath tip; dilator advanced/retracted through inner lumen; hemostasis maintained via static valve. System introduced via venous system; guided to target anatomy using echocardiographic or fluoroscopic imaging. Acts as guide/platform for delivery of other diagnostic/therapeutic devices to left atrium via interatrial septum. Benefits patient by facilitating minimally invasive access to cardiac structures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal data. Bench tests included visual/dimensional analysis, deflection, insertion/removal, dilator lock/buckle, leak/flush, torque, and imaging visualization. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, reactivity, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, ASTM hemolysis, complement activation, and thrombogenicity.
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, single-use tridirectional introducer. Components: sheath and dilator. Deflection: 180° primary (rotating knob), +/-45° secondary (lever). 3 pull wires. 8.5F internal diameter. Radiopaque tip. Hemostasis: static valve. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Mechanical operation; no software or energy source.
Indications for Use
Indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
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December 15, 2020
Keystone Heart, Ltd. % Mike Winegar Principal Winegar Consulting, Inc. 7829 Ithaca Ln N Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311
Re: K202226
Trade/Device Name: Keystone Heart LIM Precision Steerable TS Transseptal System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: November 27, 2020 Received: December 1, 2020
Dear Mr. Winegar:
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 Rachel Neubrander 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) K202226
Device Name
Keystone Heart LIM Precision Steerable TS Transseptal System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LIM Precision Steerable TS Transseptal System is indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
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
| Applicant | Keystone Heart, Ltd.<br>15 Halamish St., PO 3170<br>Caesarea, Israel 3088900 | | |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|--|
| Contact Person | Mike Winegar<br>Principal<br>Winegar Consulting, Inc.<br>763-639-0700<br>mwinegar@comcast.net | | |
| Summary Date | August 6, 2020 | | |
| Proprietary Name | Keystone<br>Heart LIM<br>Precision<br>Transseptal System | Steerable<br>TS | |
| Classification | Class II | | |
| Classification Name | Introducer, Catheter | | |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 870.1340 | | |
| Product Code | DYB | | |
| Predicate Device | The Keystone Heart LIM Precision Steerable TS<br>Transseptal System is substantially equivalent to the<br>currently marketed BioCardia<br>Avance™<br>8.5F<br>Steerable Introducer (K190941) | | |
| Reference Device | Agilis NxTTM Steerable Introducer (K110450) | | |
| Keystone Heart 510(k) | CONFIDENTIAL | Page 18 of 53 | |
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### Device Description:
The Keystone Heart LIM Precision Steerable TS Transseptal System is a sterile, single use, tridirectional introducer. The system consists of a sheath and a dilator.
The sheath has a handle assembly with a rotating knob and steering lever that deflects the distal end of the sheath. The dilator can be inserted and advanced or retracted through the inner lumen of the sheath. Hemostasis is maintained along the dilator lumen via a hemostatic valve. The dilator lumen is flushable. Once the dilator is generally in the proper position relative to the sheath, an actuator is tightened to secure the dilator to the handle. A knob is then turned to slowly advance the dilator.
### Intended Use:
The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to provide a dilator and sheath through which other medical devices can be delivered to targeted locations within the cardiac anatomy. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to be introduced into the body through the venous system. The distal end of the sheath may be advanced across the interatrial septum of the heart into the left atrium. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is intended to be delivered to the targeted location using echocardiographic and/or radiographic/fluoroscopic image guidance.
### Indications for Use:
The LIM Precision Steerable TS Transseptal System is indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum
## Summary of Technical Characteristics as Compared to the Predicate Device:
The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the design and materials in the predicate device. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System has the same intended use and fundamental scientific technology as the predicate device. All technological characteristics of the Keystone Heart Transseptal System are substantially equivalent to the predicate device, including packaging, biocompatibility, sterilization, and labeling. Where dimensional differences exist between the subject device and the predicate device, performance testing demonstrates that these differences do not adversely affect safety and effectiveness. The introducer acts as a functioning guide/platform for introduction of other diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is substantially equivalent to currently marketed devices intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum, specifically the BioCardia 8.5F Avance® Steerable Introducer, K190941. Keystone Heart is utilizing a reference device, the St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT™ Steerable Introducer, K110450. This reference device has the same basic design and indications as both the predicate and subject device, but also has a guidewire supplied with the device. The predicate and subject devices are not supplied with a guidewire.
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Keystone Heart 510(k)
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| | Predicate Device<br>BioCardia 8.5 F<br>Avance Steerable | Reference Device<br>St. Jude Medical Agilis<br>NxTTM Steerable | Subject Device<br>Keystone Heart<br>Transseptal System |
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| Regulation No. | 870.1340 | 870.1340 | 870.1340 |
| Product Code | DYB | DYB | DYB |
| 510(k) No. | K190941 | K110450 | TBD |
| Indications for<br>Use | The BioCardia 8.5 F<br>Avance Steerable<br>Introducer is intended<br>for introducing various<br>cardiovascular catheters<br>into the heart, including<br>the left side of the heart<br>through the interatrial<br>septum | The 82cm Agilis NxT™ Steerable Introducer is<br>indicated when introducing<br>various cardiovascular<br>catheters into the heart via<br>the venous anatomy,<br>including the left side of<br>the heart through the<br>interatrial septum | The Keystone Heart<br>Transseptal System is<br>indicated for<br>introducing various<br>cardiovascular<br>catheters into the<br>heart, including the<br>left side of the heart<br>through the interatrial<br>septum |
| Internal Diameter | 8.5 F | | 8.5 F |
| Effective Length<br>(cm) | 71 | | 71 |
| Total Length | 88.5 | | 84.5 |
| Curve Diameter<br>(mm) | 20, 30, 50 | | Dynamic |
| Guidewire | Not Included | Included | Not Included |
| Maximum<br>Guidewire | 0.038" | | 0.032" |
| Maximum<br>Deflection | 180°<br>Bi-directional | | 180° Primary<br>+/-45° Secondary |
| Shaft<br>Deflection | Two pull wires<br>wrapped helically<br>around catheter shaft | | 3 pull wires. One for<br>primary deflection and<br>two for secondary<br>lateral. |
| Deflection<br>Mechanism | Levers on handle | | Primary-Rotating knob<br>on handle<br>Secondary-Lever |
| Radiopaque Tip | Yes | | Yes |
| Hemostasis | Rotating valve | | Static valve |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide | | Ethylene Oxide |
# Summary of Technical Characteristics as Compared to Predicate
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### Performance Data:
The technical characteristics between the subject device and the predicate device have been evaluated through design, material and dimensional comparison, bench, and biocompatibility tests to provide evidence of substantial equivalence. The Keystone Heart Transseptal System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on comparison of the devices functionality, compatibility, technological characteristics and indications for use.
In vitro bench testing was performed on the Keystone Heart Transseptal System to assure reliable design and performance. The non-clinical tests performed include Visual Inspection and Dimensional Analysis, Primary and Secondary Deflection, Insertion and Removal, Dilator Lock and Buckle, Leak and Flush, Femoral and Septal Insertion, Torque Test, and Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Visualization.
Biocompatibility testing consisted of Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Intracutaneous Reactivity, Systemic Toxicity, Pyrogenicity, ASTM Hemolysis (Direct and Indirect), SC5b-9 Complement Activation, Partial Thromboplastin Time, and In Vivo Thrombogenicity.
No animal or human testing was conducted on the Keystone Heart Transseptal System.
#### Conclusion:
Keystone Heart believes the proposed Keystone Heart Transseptal System is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device. The indications for use, methods of operation, design and materials used are either identical or substantially equivalent to the existing legally marketed predicate product.
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