The balloon dilatation catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also indicated for stent dilatation post-deployment in the peripheral vasculature.
Device Story
Tiche is an Over-the-Wire (OTW) peripheral balloon dilatation catheter; used for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and post-stent dilatation. Device features dual-lumen shaft, Y-hub manifold, and low-profile balloon with two radiopaque markers for positioning. Hydrophilic coating applied to distal shaft. Operated by physician in clinical setting; balloon inflated via side leg port to expand stenoses or stents. Output is mechanical dilation of vessel or stent. Benefits include restoration of blood flow in peripheral arteries and dialysis fistulae.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included dimensional verification, simulated use, rated burst pressure, fatigue/compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond strength, tip pull, flexibility/kinking, torque, radiopacity, coating integrity, particulate evaluation, and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1). All results met acceptance criteria.
Indicated for PTA in peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian, renal arteries) and treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae; also indicated for post-deployment stent dilatation in peripheral vasculature.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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July 19, 2022
BrosMed Medical Co., Ltd. Crystal Lee Registration Affairs Manager 2nd and 15th Buildings, SMEs Venture Park, Songshan Lake Hi-Tech Development Zone Dongguan, Guangdong 523808 China
Re: K212215
Trade/Device Name: Tiche PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT Dated: July 9, 2021 Received: July 15, 2021
Dear Crystal Lee:
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212215
Device Name Tiche PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The balloon dilatation catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature, including illac, femoral, poplited, tibial, peroneal, subclavian and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
This device is also indicated for stent dilatation post-deployment in the peripheral vasculature.
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
### 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
### 1.1 Submitter
BrosMed Medical Co., Ltd. 2nd and 15th Buildings, SMEs Venture Park SongShan Lake Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone Dongguan 523808, China Office: +86 (769) 2289 2018 Fax: +86 (769) 2289 2016
### 1.2 Contract person
Crystal Lee, Email: crystallee@brosmed.com Office: +86 (769) 2289 2018
### 1.3 Date of Preparation
July 17, 2022
#### INFORMATION OF THE DEVICE 2.
- 2.1.1 Trade/Proprietary Name Tiche PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
- 2.1.2 Submission 510(k) number K212215
- 2.1.3 Common/Usual Name Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Catheter
- 2.1.4 Classification Information Classification Name: Classification Regulation: Device Class: Product Code: LIT Review Panel:
Catheters, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal 21 CFR 870.1250 Class II (Special Controls) Cardiovascular
#### PREDICATE DEVICE AND REFERENCE DEVICES 3.
Mustang Balloon Dilatation Catheter (K103751, Cleared on March 22, 2011) - Primary predicate device
- Hermes NC PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (K160941, Cleared on December 13, 2016) Reference device
#### DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 4.
The Tiche is an Over the Wire (OTW) peripheral balloon catheter, specially designed for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA). The device features a low profile balloon and tip. The working length of the catheter range from 40cm-135cm. A hydrophilic coating is applied from the distal shaft. The balloon dilatation catheter features a dual lumen shaft ending in a Y-hub manifold. The balloon has two radiopaque markers for positioning the balloon relative to the stenoses. The radiopaque marker bands indicate the dilating section of the balloon and aid in balloon placement. The balloon is dilated using the side leg port, at which the balloon material expands to a known diameter at specific pressure. The working pressure range
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for the balloon is between the nominal size pressure and the rated burst pressure. All balloons distend to sizes above the nominal size at pressures greater than the nominal pressure. The design of this dilatation catheter does not incorporate a lumen for distal dye injections or distal pressure measurements.
#### INDICATION FOR USE న.
The indication for use / intended use statement for the PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter is as follows:
- The balloon dilatation catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
This device is also indicated for stent dilatation post-deployment in the peripheral vasculature.
#### 6. INTENDED USE COMPARISION SUMMARY
The subject device and the predicate devices, are intended to be used in the same interventional procedures in almost the same peripheral vasculature. Besides, the subject device and the predicate devices have the same primary function of performing post-deployment for the stent dilatation in the peripheral vasculature. Thus, the subject device and the predicate devices have almost identical intended use / indications for use statements. The Table 5-1 below outlines that the indications for use between the subject and predicate devices that are considered equivalent.
| Device | Indications for Use | Comparison |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Tiche<br>Subject<br>Device | The Tiche Balloon Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous Transluminal<br>Angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral,<br>popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian and renal arteries, and for the treatment of<br>obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.<br>This device is also indicated for stent dilatation post-deployment in the peripheral<br>vasculature. | Subject<br>Device |
| PREDICATE DEVICES | | |
| Mustang,<br>K103751<br>(Primary) | The Mustang Balloon Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous<br>Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature including iliac,<br>femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian, and renal arteries and for the<br>treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis<br>fistulae. This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries.<br>The Mustang Balloon Dilatation Catheter is also indicated for post-dilatation of<br>balloon expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature. | Equivalence |
| Hermes,<br>K160941<br>(Reference) | The balloon dilatation catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral,<br>iliofemoral, popliteal, infrapopliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of<br>obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.<br>This device is also for stent dilatation post-deployment in the peripheral<br>vasculature. | Equivalence |
| Table 5-1 Intended Use Comparison | |
|-----------------------------------|--|
|-----------------------------------|--|
#### 7. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARISION SUMMARY
There are minor changes to the materials used between subject Tiche PTA Balloon Catheter and predicate devices. These material changes have no significant difference in the safety and clinical performance of the devices according to related justification provided in this submission.
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Additionally, the subject device shares the following technological characteristics with the predicate devices. These characteristics are considered identical among the subject and predicates:
- Principle of operation
- Mechanism of action
- Balloon technical specifications including available diameters, lengths, radiopaque makers and rate burst pressures
- Catheter technical specifications including shaft design, compatible guidewire, compatible sheath and all materials except for the shaft material listed in Table 5-2
- Packaging configuration
- Sterilization Method
Table 5-2 bellow outlines the characteristics among the subject Tiche device and the predicate devices that are not identical but are considered similar and equivalent.
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Tiche | Predicate Device<br>Mustang, K103751 (Primary);<br>Hermes, K160941 (Reference) | Comparison |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Balloon Diameter Range<br>(mm) | 3.0-12.0 | 3.0-12.0 (Mustang);<br>3.0-10.0 | Same as<br>Mustang |
| Balloon Length Range<br>(mm) | 20-200 | 20-200 (Mustang);<br>20-150 | Same as<br>Mustang |
| Catheter Working Length<br>(cm) | 40, 75, 120, 135 | 40, 75, 135 (Mustang);<br>40, 70, 90, 150 | Same as<br>Mustang |
| Nominal Pressure (atm) | 10, 12 | 8, 10 (Mustang);<br>12 | Similar |
| Rated Burst Pressure (atm) | 14-24 | 14-24 (Mustang);<br>18-22 | Same as<br>Mustang |
| Balloon Material | Pebax+Nylon | Pebax+Nylon (Mustang);<br>Nylon | Same as<br>Mustang |
| Coating | Hydrophilic, Silicone | Silicone, Silicone oil (Mustang);<br>Hydrophilic, Silicone | Same as<br>Hermes |
Table 5-2 Technological Characteristics Comparison
#### PERFORMANCE TESTING SUMMARY 8.
Standard bench performance tests were conducted to confirm substantial equivalence between the Subject Device and the Predicate Devices.
- Bench Testing
The in vitro performance tests were conducted on subject device in accordance with FDA draft guidance "Peripheral Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Specialty Catheters - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions, Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (FDA-2019-D-5422)", including:
- Dimensional verification
- Simulated Use
- Balloon Rated Burst Pressure
- Balloon Fatigue & Compliance
- Balloon Inflation and Deflation Time
- Catheter Bond Strength
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K212215
- Tip Pull Strength
- Flexibility and Kinking
- Torque Strength
- Radiopacity
- Coating Friction & Integrity
- Particulate Evaluation
- □ Catheter Body Bust Pressure
- Balloon Rated Burst Pressure (in stent)
- Balloon Fatigue (in stent)
- Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility testing, conducted in accordance with FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued on September 4, 2020, and International Standard "ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process", as recognized by FDA, included:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Intracutaneous Reactivity
- Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Hemocompatibility
- Hemolysis
- Thrombosis □
- Complement Activation
- Pyrogenicity
- Genotoxicity
- Bacterial Mutagenicity Test
- In vitro mouse lymphoma Assay
- Sterilization Packaging and Shelf Life
The test results met all acceptance criteria, were same or similar to the predicate devices, and ensure that the Tiche PTA balloon dilatation catheter design and construction are suitable for its intended use.
### 9. CONCLUSION
The subject device, the Tiche PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter met all the predetermined acceptance criteria of the design verification and validation as specified by applicable standards, FDA guidance documents and test protocols. No new questions of safety or effectiveness were raised during the testing program.
Based on the similarities in the indication for use, device design, materials and the results of the non-clinical testing and analysis, the Tiche PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter is considered substantially equivalent to the the aforementioned primary predicate device.
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