The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System is used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal puncture.
Device Story
Single-use, dual-lumen, non-steerable intravascular catheter and handle; used during percutaneous procedures to support visualization and puncture of the interatrial septum. Device facilitates crossing the septum and placement of guidewires into the left heart. Used with off-the-shelf transseptal needles and ultrasound catheters (not provided). Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Provides mechanical support for catheter/guidewire delivery; enables transseptal access. Benefits include reliable guidewire delivery to left heart chambers.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing (ISO 10555-1) evaluated mechanical performance (leakage, tensile strength, radiopacity, kink resistance, torque, push transmittance). Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-1) confirmed safety. Acute GLP animal study (n=8 canines) compared subject device to reference device, demonstrating safety and ability to facilitate septal puncture and guidewire delivery. Usability assessment by two independent users confirmed no use errors leading to serious adverse events.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, dual-lumen, non-steerable intravascular catheter. Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135-1). Packaging validated per ISO 11607. Mechanical testing per ISO 10555-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous introduction of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including left atrium via transseptal puncture.
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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March 24, 2022
Dib UltraNav Medical, LLC % Noelle Sutton Principal Consultant The Tamarack Group - MPLS, LLC 2584 Upton Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Re: K213492
Trade/Device Name: Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: February 18, 2022 Received: February 22, 2022
Dear Noelle Sutton:
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. Rachel E. Neubrander -S
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) K213492
Device Name
Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System is used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal puncture.
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| <span style="font-size:10pt">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> | <span style="font-size:10pt">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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# 510(k) Summary for The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System
Prepared March 24, 2022
#### Submitter
| Manufacturer: | Contact Person: |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Dib UltraNav Medical, LLC | Noelle Sutton |
| 123 W. Mills Avenue | Principle Regulatory Consultant |
| STE 600 | The Tamarack Group - MPLS, LLC |
| El Paso TX 79901 | 763-670-6538 |
| | noelle.sutton@tgmpls.com |
#### General Information
| Device Name: | Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System |
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| Trade Name: | Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System |
| Common / Usual Name: | Introducer Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| Product Code and Classification: | DYB; Class 2 – 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Review Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Predicate Device: | VersaCross Transseptal Sheath (K183655) |
| Reference Device: | Swartz Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer (K052644) |
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System is used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal puncture.
#### Device Description
The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System is a single-use, dual lumen, non-steerable intravascular catheter and handle to be used during a percutaneous procedure to support visualization and puncture of the septum. It is to be used to cross the interatrial septum and enable placement of a guidewire into the left side of the heart. The UltraNav catheter system is used with off-the-shelf transseptal needles and ultrasound catheters (not provided).
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System, the predicate device and reference device are intravascular catheters designed to introduce various cardiovascular catheters or guidewires to all chambers of the heart, including the left atrium via transseptal puncture. The subject device, predicate device and reference device are similar in regulatory aspects, intended use, fundamental scientific
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technology, including principles of operation and mechanism of action. The differences in design and technological characteristics between the subject device and the predicate device and reference device do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness. The results of verification and validation testing provide reasonable assurance of substantial equivalence of the Dib UltraNav Transeptal Catheter System with the predicate device.
## Safety and Performance Data
The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System was evaluated to demonstrate substantial equivalence. All test requirements were met. The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter was subjected to the safety and performance tests described below.
#### Mechanical testing
To support substantial equivalence, bench testing evaluated critical visual, dimensional and mechanical performance characteristics of the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System. Testing was conducted in compliance with ISO 10555-1: 2013 Intravascular catheters - sterile and single-use catheters - Part 1: General requirements and Dib UltraNav Medical, LLC internal requirements. The following tests were performed:
- -Freedom from leakage (air and liquid)
- -Tensile strength
- -Radiopacity
- -Visual inspection
- -Dimensional testing
- -Luer connection testing
- -Kink resistance/bend testing
- -Torque testing
- -Push transmittance
- -Simulated use
- -Handle performance related tests
#### Biocompatibility
The biological safety of the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System was evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1: 2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The following tests were performed:
- -Cytotoxicity
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- -Acute Systemic Toxicity
- -Irritation
- -Pyrogenicity
- -Sensitization
- -ASTM Hemolysis
- -Complement Activation
- -Partial Thromboplastin Time
- -Platelet and Leukocyte Count Assay
- -In Vivo Thrombogenicity
#### Sterilization Validation
Sterilization validation was completed for the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System in accordance with the requirements of ISO 11135-1: Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. In accordance with the standard, the process is effective in providing a sterility assurance level (SAL) ≥ 10°.
#### Packaging Validation
Packaging validation was performed to ensure that, after shipping and distribution simulation, the product and packaging maintain integrity. Package sterile barrier integrity and seal strength were tested in accordance with ISO 11607 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices (Parts 1 and 2).
#### Animal Testing
The in vivo safety and performance of the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System was evaluated in an acute GLP animal study using eight canines. The Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System was used to deliver an ultrasound catheter, needle and guidewire into heart chambers and compared to the reference device. The study demonstrated safety, ability to facilitate an accurate of the septum and ability to reliably deliver a guidewire to the left side of the heart.
To confirm that the UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System user interface has been designed such that errors that occur during normal use of the device that could cause harm or degrade medical treatment are eliminated or reduced to the extent possible, a usability assessment was performed by two independent users. The study demonstrated that the UltraNav could be used without operator use errors that lead to serious adverse events.
## Conclusion
The intended use and fundamental scientific technology of the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System are similar to the predicate device, the VersaCross Transseptal Sheath (K183655) and reference
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device, the Swartz Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer (K052644). The results of safety and performance testing support the substantial equivalence of the Dib UltraNav Transseptal Catheter System to the predicate device. The differences in design and technological characteristics do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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