OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire, 185 cm Straight Tip, OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire, 185 cm J-Tip
Applicant
Volcano Corporation
Product Code
DQX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The OmniWire pressure guide wire is indicated for use to measure pressure in blood vessels, including both coronary and peripheral vessels, during diagnostic angiography and/or any interventional procedures. It can also be used to facilitate the placement of catheters as well as other interventional devices in coronary and peripheral vessels. Blood pressure measurements provide hemodynamic information for the diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel disease.
Device Story
OmniWire is a steerable 0.014" (0.36 mm) diameter guide wire with a pressure sensor mounted 3 cm proximal to the tip. Used in adult patients during endovascular procedures; operated by physicians in clinical settings. Device connects to IntraSight and CORE Series systems to measure intravascular pressure; provides hemodynamic data for diagnosis and treatment of vessel disease. Facilitates placement of catheters and interventional devices. Features hydrophilic distal coating and hydrophobic proximal coating to reduce friction. Packaged with a torque device for navigation. Output displayed on compatible systems to assist clinical decision-making regarding vessel disease.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was completed or relied upon for this submission. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
0.014" (0.36 mm) diameter, 185 cm length steerable guide wire. Features pressure sensor 3 cm from tip. Hydrophilic distal coating (39 cm), hydrophobic proximal coating (146 cm). Compatible with IntraSight and CORE Series systems. Sterilization: SAL 10^-6. Shelf life: 3 years.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing diagnostic angiography or interventional procedures in coronary and peripheral vessels. Contraindicated for use with atherectomy devices or for crossing total vessel occlusions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter guide wire is a coiled wire that is designed to fit inside a percutaneous catheter for the purpose of directing the catheter through a blood vessel.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a torque device that is manually operated, non-patient contacting, and intended to manipulate non-cerebral vascular guide wires, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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September 28, 2020
Volcano Corporation Patrick Juarez Regulatory Specialist 3721 Valley Centre Drive, Ste 500 San Diego, California 92130
Re: K202543
Trade/Device Name: OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQX, DXO Dated: September 1, 2020 Received: September 2, 2020
Dear Patrick Juarez:
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)
K202543
Device Name OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OmniWire pressure guide wire is indicated for use to measure pressure in blood vessels, including both coronary and peripheral vessels, during diagnostic angiography and/or any interventional procedures. It can also be used to facilitate the placement of catheters as well as other interventional devices in coronary and peripheral vessels. Blood pressure measurements provide hemodynamic information for the diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel disease.
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| OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire Non-Confidential 510(k) Summary | | | |
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| 510(k) Number: | K202543 | | |
| Date Prepared: | September 22, 2020 | | |
| Owner/Submitter<br>Name & Address: | Volcano Corporation<br>3721 Valley Center Drive<br>Suite 500<br>San Diego, CA 92130 | | |
| Contact Person: | Patrick Juarez<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Telephone: (858) 692-3412<br>E-mail: patrick.juarez@philips.com | | |
| Alternative Contact<br>Person: | Donald Ellis<br>Director Regulatory Affairs<br>Telephone: (858) 209-3574<br>E-mail: donald.ellis@philips.com | | |
| Proprietary Name: | OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire | | |
| Common/Usual Name: | Pressure Guide Wire | | |
| Product Classification<br>Code: | DQX<br>DXO | | |
| Product Regulation<br>Number and Name: | 870.1330 Wire, Guide, Catheter<br>870.2870 Catheter Tip Pressure Transducer | | |
| Device Class: | II | | |
| Predicate Device: | OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire (K192886) | | |
| Device Description: | The OmniWire pressure guide wire is a steerable guide wire with a pressure sensor<br>mounted 3 cm proximal to the tip. The pressure guide wire measures pressure<br>when used with the IntraSight and CORE Series of systems and is intended to be<br>used in adult patients eligible for endovascular procedures. The pressure guide wire<br>has a diameter of 0.014" (0.36 mm), a length of 185 cm and is available in straight<br>or pre-shaped tips. It is coated with hydrophilic coating (39 cm length) on the distal<br>portion to reduce surface friction and enhance lubricity. It is also coated with a<br>hydrophobic coating (146 cm length) on the proximal portion to reduce surface<br>friction.<br>The pressure guide wire is packaged attached to the connector with an OmniWire-<br>specific torque device to facilitate navigation through the vasculature. | | |
| Indications for Use: | The OmniWire pressure guide wire is indicated for use to measure pressure in<br>blood vessels, including both coronary and peripheral vessels, during diagnostic<br>angiography and/or any interventional procedures. It can also be used to facilitate<br>the placement of catheters as well as other interventional devices in coronary and<br>peripheral vessels. Blood pressure measurements provide hemodynamic<br>information for the diagnosis and treatment of blood vessel disease. | | |
| Comparison of Subject<br>to Predicate Device: | The subject device and the predicate device have identical design, materials,<br>physical properties, and performance specifications. Both the predicate and subject<br>device are .014" (0.36 mm) diameter pressure guide wires. They are both 185 cm<br>in length, use the same pressure sensor, and both utilize a torque device to aid with<br>navigation through vasculature. There are no differences in technological<br>characteristics between the devices.<br>The indications for use, and technological characteristics of the OmniWire Pressure<br>Guide Wire device that are subject to this Special 510(k) submission are the same<br>as the predicate, and are summarized in the following table: | | |
| Description | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Proprietary Name | OmniWire Pressure Guide<br>Wire | OmniWire Pressure Guide<br>Wire | |
| Common Name | Pressure Guide Wire | Pressure Guide Wire | |
| Product | DQX | DQX | |
| Classification<br>Code | DXO | DXO | |
| Product<br>Regulation:<br>Number & Name | 870.1330, Catheter guide<br>wire and<br>870.2870, Catheter tip<br>pressure transducer | 870.1330, Catheter guide<br>wire and<br>870.2870, Catheter tip<br>pressure transducer | |
| Device Class | II | II | |
| Device<br>Description | The OmniWire Pressure<br>Guide Wire is a steerable<br>guide wire with a pressure<br>sensor mounted 3 cm<br>proximal to the tip. The<br>pressure guide wire<br>measures pressure when<br>used with the IntraSight<br>and Core Series of systems<br>and is intended to be used<br>in adult patients eligible for<br>endovascular procedures.<br>The pressure guide wire<br>has a diameter of 0.014"<br>(0.36 mm), a length of 185<br>cm and is available in<br>straight or pre-shaped tips. | The OmniWire Pressure<br>Guide Wire is a steerable<br>guide wire with a pressure<br>sensor mounted 3 cm<br>proximal to the tip. The<br>pressure guide wire<br>measures pressure when<br>used with the IntraSight and<br>SmartMap systems and is<br>intended to be used in adult<br>patients eligible for<br>endovascular procedures.<br>The pressure guide wire has<br>a diameter of 0.014" (0.36<br>mm), a length of 185 cm and<br>is available in straight or<br>pre-shaped tips. | |
| Indications For<br>Use | The OmniWire pressure<br>guide wire is indicated for<br>use to measure pressure in<br>blood vessels, including<br>both coronary and<br>peripheral vessels, during<br>diagnostic angiography<br>and/or any interventional<br>procedures. It can also be<br>used to facilitate the<br>placement of catheters as<br>well as other interventional<br>devices in coronary and<br>peripheral vessels. Blood<br>pressure measurements<br>provide hemodynamic<br>information for the<br>diagnosis and treatment of<br>blood vessel disease. | The OmniWire pressure<br>guide wire is indicated for<br>use to measure pressure in<br>blood vessels, including<br>both coronary and<br>peripheral vessels, during<br>diagnostic angiography<br>and/or any interventional<br>procedures. It can also be<br>used to facilitate the<br>placement of catheters as<br>well as other interventional<br>devices in coronary and<br>peripheral vessels. Blood<br>pressure measurements<br>provide hemodynamic<br>information for the diagnosis<br>and treatment of blood<br>vessel disease. | |
| Contraindications | The OmniWire pressure<br>guide wire is not intended<br>for use with atherectomy<br>devices or for crossing a<br>total vessel occlusion. | The Verrata PLUS pressure<br>guide wire is not intended<br>for use with atherectomy<br>devices or for crossing a<br>total vessel occlusion. | |
| Compatibility<br>with Systems | Compatible with the<br>IntraSight and CORE<br>Series of systems. | Compatible with the<br>IntraSight and SmartMap<br>systems. | |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 2 years | |
| | Technical Specifications | Wire Diameter: 0.0145<br>Wire Length: 185 cm<br>Sterility Assurance Level<br>(SAL): 10-6 | Wire Diameter: 0.0145<br>Wire Length: 185 cm<br>Sterility Assurance Level<br>(SAL): 10-6 |
| Summary of<br>Non-Clinical Testing: | Bench testing was completed as part of design verification to demonstrate safety<br>and effectiveness, and that the subject device performed as intended. Tests were<br>conducted to evaluate the following:<br>• System Design Verification<br>• Electrical Safety<br>• Electromagnetic Compatibility<br>• Aging Studies | | |
| Summary of<br>Clinical Testing: | No new clinical testing was completed, nor relied upon, in support of this Special<br>510(k) submission. | | |
| Statement of<br>Equivalence: | The OmniWire Guide Wire device described in this Special 510(k) submission is<br>substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device, K192886, based<br>on comparisons of the device classifications, technological characteristics, and<br>indications for use. The subject device met the pre-determined requirements, and<br>raised no new safety or effectiveness concerns. | | |
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