D·Kaptain PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Applicant
Dk Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LIT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure 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 catheter is not for use in the coronary vasculature.
Device Story
Over-the-wire balloon dilatation catheter; dual lumen shaft design. One lumen for 0.035" guidewire; second lumen for balloon inflation/deflation. Radiopaque marker bands under balloon for positioning; PVP coating on tip. Used in hospitals/physician offices by trained physicians. Input: manual inflation via luer lock. Output: mechanical dilation of peripheral vascular stenoses. Benefits: restores blood flow in peripheral arteries and dialysis fistulae. Device is sterile, single-use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data or animal studies were provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including visual inspection, dimensional verification, crossing profile, guidewire compatibility, simulated use, air/liquid leak, flexibility, kink/torque strength, particulate release, coating integrity, lubricity, balloon burst pressure, fatigue, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond/tip pull strength, trackability, and radiopacity. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 confirmed safety.
Indicated for patients requiring Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian, renal arteries) and treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. Contraindicated for use in coronary 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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April 5, 2023
DK Medical Technology Co., Ltd. % Yuling Chen Consultant Microkn Business Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Room 1219, Block A, No 3699, Gonghexin Road, Jingan District Shanghai. 200435 China
Re: K214009
Trade/Device Name: D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LIT, DOY Dated: February 26, 2023 Received: March 2, 2023
Dear Yuling Chen:
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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Digitally signed by Gregory W. Gregory W. O'connell O'connell -S Date: 2023.04.05 12:23:00 -04'00
Gregory O'Connell Assistant Director DHT2C: Division of Coronary and Peripheral Intervention Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K214009
Device Name
D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The D Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure 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 catheter is not for use in the coronary vasculature.
This catheter is not for use in the coronary vasculature.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span style="font-size:10px">☒</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span style="font-size:10px">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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# 510K summary
According to the requirements Per 21 CFR §807.92, the following information is provided sufficient detail to understand the basis for a determination of substantial equivalence.
| Company: | DK Medical Technology CO., Ltd.(DK) | |
|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Address: | 301 unit, bioBAY B1, 218 Xinghu Str., Suzhou Industrial Park | |
| Proprietary Name | PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter | |
| Trade Name | D-KaptainTM PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter | |
| Classification Name | Peripheral Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter | |
| Regulation product<br>codes | LIT, DQY | |
| Classification | Class 11, 21 CFR Part 870.1250 | |
| Legal<br>Manufacturer: | DK Medical Technology CO., Ltd.(DK) | |
| Predicate Device | Mustang™ Balloon Dilatation Catheter | |
| 510(k) of<br>the<br>predicate device | K103751 | |
| Consultant | | |
| Company | Microkn Business Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | |
| Address | Room 1219, Block A, No 3699, Gonghexin Road, Jingan District,<br>Shanghai, China | |
| Contact Person | Yuling Chen | |
| Telephone | +86 15021397762 | |
| Email | yuling.chen@microkn.com | |
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission
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### 1.Indications for use
The D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure 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 catheter is not for use in the coronary vasculature.
### 2. Description of the Device
The D·Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter is an over-the-wire balloon catheter with a dual lumen shaft design. One lumen is used to pass the catheter over 0.035" guidewires. The second lumen communicates with the balloon and is used to inflate and deflate the balloon during the procedure. The guidewire lumen and the balloon lumen terminate at the proximal end of the catheter in a Y-connector manifold with luer lock fillings. There are radiopaque marker bands located under the balloon to aid in positioning the system during the procedure. A PVP coating is applied to the tip to enhance insertion and withdrawal performance. The D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter will be available with balloon diameters 3.0 mm to 12.0 mm, balloon lengths 20 mm to 150 mm and with shaft lengths of 50 cm, 75 cm, and 130 cm.
### 3. Comparison to Predicate Device
To verify the Proposed device equivalent with the predicate device, the tab.1 listed the comparison results of clinical characteristics, technical characteristics, biological characteristics.
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| Tab.1 Descriptive Comparison | | | | |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Serial<br>Number | ITEM<br>Product Code<br>510(k) number | Proposed device<br>LIT, DQY<br>K214009 | Predicate device<br>LIT, DQY<br>K103751 | Discussion |
| 01 | Intended use | The D·KaptainTM PTA High Pressure Balloon<br>Dilatation Catheter is a device that is introduced<br>into a vein or artery through the skin using a<br>dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire<br>for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty in<br>the peripheral vasculature and for the treatment<br>of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic<br>arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. | The Mustang TM Balloon Dilatation Catheter is<br>intended for dilatation of Device stenosis in the<br>peripheral vascular, for the treatment of<br>obstructive lesions of native or synthetic<br>arteriovenous dialysis fistulae and<br>post-deployed stent expansion of self-expanding<br>and balloon expandable peripheral vascular<br>stents. | SE |
| 02 | Indication for use | The D·KaptainTM PTA High Pressure Balloon<br>Dilatation Catheter is indicated for Percutaneous<br>Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) in the<br>peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral,<br>popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian, and renal<br>arteries and for the treatment of obstructive<br>lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous<br>dialysis fistulae.<br>This catheter is not for use in the coronary | The MustangTM Balloon Dilatation Catheter is<br>indicated for percutaneous transluminal<br>angioplasty (PTA) in the peripheral vasculature<br>including iliac, femoral, popliteal, tibial,<br>peroneal, subclavian, and renal arteries, and for<br>the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or<br>synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.<br>The MustangTM Balloon Dilatation Catheter is<br>also indicated for post-dilatation of balloon<br>expandable and self-expanding stents in the | SE |
| | Tab.1 Descriptive Comparison | | | |
| Serial | ITEM | Proposed device | Predicate device | Discussion |
| Number | Product Code | LIT, DQY | LIT, DQY | |
| | 510(k) number | K214009 | K103751 | |
| | | vasculature. | peripheral vasculature. | |
| | | | This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. | |
| 03 | Location | Peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, | Peripheral vasculature, including iliac, femoral, | SE |
| | | popliteal, tibial, peroneal, subclavian, and renal | popliteal, infra-popliteal and renal arteries, and | |
| | | arteries and for the treatment of obstructive | for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native | |
| | | lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous | or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. | |
| | | dialysis fistulae. | | |
| 04 | Procedure | Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) | Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) | SE |
| 05 | Contraindications | This catheter is not for use in the coronary.<br>vasculature. | This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. | SE |
| 06 | Site of use | Hospitals and physician offices | Hospitals and physician offices | SE |
| Tab.1 Descriptive Comparison | | | | |
| Serial | ITEM | Proposed device | Predicate device | Discussion |
| Number | Product Code | LIT, DQY | LIT, DQY | |
| | 510(k) number | K214009 | K103751 | |
| 07 | Intended user | Physicians with adequate training in performance of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty | Physicians with adequate training in performance of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty | SE |
| 08 | Components | Integral exchange balloon expandable catheters with components : tip, balloon, marker bands, inner lumen, strain relief, shaft tubing and hub. | Integral exchange balloon expandable catheters with components : tip, balloon, marker bands, inner lumen, strain relief, shaft tubing and hub. | SE |
| 09 | Catheter Type | OTW | OTW | SE |
| 10 | Materials | Nylon 12 , polyether block amide | Pebax7033, nylon 12 | Difference 1 |
| 11 | Device Coating(s) | No coating. | No coating. | SE |
| 12 | Models | 189 models; balloon diameter: 3mm~12mm; balloon length: 20mm~150mm. | 203 models; diameter: 3mm~12mm; balloon length: 20-200 mm. | Difference 2 |
| 13 | Useable Catheter Length | 75-130 cm | 80-150 cm | SE |
| 14 | Guidewire Compatibility | 0.035" | 0.035" | SE |
| 15 | Nominal Pressure (atm) | 8 | 8 | SE |
| 16 | RBP (atm) | 14-26 | 16-24 | SE |
| 17 | Marker Bands | YES | YES | SE |
| Tab.1 Descriptive Comparison | | | | |
| Serial<br>Number | ITEM | Proposed device | Predicate device | Discussion |
| | Product Code | LIT, DQY | LIT, DQY | |
| | 510(k) number | K214009 | K103751 | |
| 18 | Can Infuse Contrast | YES | YES | SE |
| 19 | Packaging | Pouch in Pressboard carton | Pouch in Pressboard carton | SE |
| 20 | Sterilization | EO, the SAL is 10-6 | EO, the SAL is 10-6 | SE |
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### Difference 1
The material is different. The biocompatibility testing and evaluation result of the subject device is biocompatible.
The difference does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
### Difference 2
The balloon length size of the subject device. The verification and validation testing of all sizes demonstrate the
difference does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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### 4. Performance data in support of the substantial equivalence
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence.
#### 4.1 Performance
In vitro performance tests, including visual inspection, dimensional verification, crossing profile, guidewire compatibility, simulated use, air/liquid leak, flexibility and kink, torque strength, particulate release, coating integrity, lubricity, balloon rated burst pressure, balloon fatigue, balloon compliance, balloon inflation and deflation time, catheter bond strength, tip pull strength, trackability, and radiopacity were conducted. The test results met all acceptance criteria and ensure the design and construction are suitable for its intended use as recommended by the Class II Peripheral Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Specialty Catheters - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submission (FDA; January 13, 2020).
### 4.2 Biocompatibility testing
Biocompatibility testing for the D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter was performed in accordance with the recommendations of ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing. Tab.2 listing the testing results. The results of the testing show that the subject device included in this submission met all acceptance criteria and the subject device is biocompatible.
| Tab.2 Biocompatibility testing |
|--------------------------------|
| Cytotoxicity |
| Sensitization test |
| Intracutaneous reactivity test |
| Systemic Toxicity test (Acute) |
| Material-mediated pyrogenicity |
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Tab.2 Biocompatibility testing
hemocompatibility (hemolysis, complement activation, PTT, and in vivo thrombo resistance)
#### 4.3 STERILITY
The D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter is sterile. The method employed for the sterilization of the D·Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter is Ethylene oxide sterilization according to the EN ISO 11135:2014 sterilization of health-care products -Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
#### 4.4 Clinical Evidence
N/A
#### 4.5 Animal Study
NA
#### 4.6 PACKAGING/SHELF LIFE
Simulated shipping testing, accelerated aging testing, and sterility package validation were carried out to decide the shelf life of the D·Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter. Testing results demonstrated that the shelf life of the D.Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter was 2 years.
# 5. Conclusion
Based on the verification and validation testing, the D·Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness compared to the
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predicate device.
DK Medical Technology CO., Ltd.(DK) believes that the information and data provided clearly describes the D·Kaptain™ PTA High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter and demonstrates that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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