K220881 · Toray Industries, Inc. · OZT · Dec 18, 2022 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K220881
Device Name
INOUE BALLOON A
Applicant
Toray Industries, Inc.
Product Code
OZT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 18, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1255
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
INOUE BALLOON A is intended for balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with aortic stenosis.
Device Story
Inoue Balloon A is a balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter used for treating aortic stenosis. The device is inserted percutaneously over a guidewire. It features a coaxial shaft and a distally mounted balloon composed of a latex and fiber mesh complex. The operator inflates the balloon using a diluted contrast medium via a syringe and extension tube; the balloon undergoes staged inflation from an hourglass to a barrel shape. A radiopaque marker assists in fluoroscopic positioning across the aortic valve. The balloon is semi-compliant, with diameter controlled by infusion volume. The device is intended for use by clinicians in a hospital setting to dilate the aortic valve, potentially improving valve function and patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data included radio-detectability, surface properties, corrosion resistance, tensile force, leakage, hub integrity, size designation, guidewire compatibility, sheath compatibility, burst strength, fatigue, inflation/deflation times, torquing, bending, over-inflation, and catheter removal. Biocompatibility testing was performed per ISO 10993-1 for short-term blood contact (<24 hours).
Technological Characteristics
Coaxial shaft construction; distally mounted semi-compliant balloon made of latex and fiber mesh complex. Radiopaque marker for fluoroscopy. Sterilized by ethylene oxide (SAL 10^-6). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with aortic stenosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter is a catheter with a balloon at the distal end of the shaft, which is intended to treat stenosis in the aortic valve when the balloon is expanded.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(2) Sterility and shelf life testing must demonstrate the sterility of patient-contacting components and the shelf life of these components.
(3) Non-clinical performance evaluation must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use, including device delivery, inflation, deflation, and removal.
(4) In vivo evaluation of the device must demonstrate device performance, including the ability of the device to treat aortic stenosis.
(5) Labeling must include a detailed summary of the device-related and procedure-related complications pertinent to the use of the device.
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the NuMED NuCLEUS and NuCLEUS-X BAV Catheters are subject to the following special controls:
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December 18, 2022
Toray Industries, Inc. % Yuya Shizume Manager Toray Industries (America), Inc. 461 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor New York, New York 10017
Re: K220881
Trade/Device Name: Inoue Balloon A Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1255 Regulation Name: Balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OZT Dated: November 10, 2022 Received: November 14, 2022
Dear Mr. Shizume:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Jaime Raben -S
Jaime Raben, Ph.D. 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) K220881
Device Name INOUE BALLOON A
Indications for Use (Describe)
INOUE BALLOON A is intended for balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with aortic stenosis.
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
#### I. SUBMITTER
Submission sponsor Toray Industries, Inc. 1-1, Nihonbashi-muromachi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8666, JAPAN Phone: +81-3-3245-8606 Fax: +81-3-3245-8612 Email: ra-global-md.toray.ug(@mail.toray Contact: Satoshi Kakuyama, General Manager, Global Development and Regulatory Affairs Dept.
Submission correspondent Toray Industries (America), Inc. 461 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-922-3711 Fax: 212-972-4279 Email: medical.tam.mb(@mail.toray Contact: Shunsuke Kobayashi, Director, Life Science
Date Prepared: March 11, 2022
# II. DEVICE
Name of Device: INOUE BALLOON™ A Common or Usual Name: Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Catheter Classification Name: Catheter, Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (21 CFR 870.1255) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OZT
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
NuMED NuCLEUS and NuCLEUS-X BAV Catheters, K082776/DEN080015
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## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
INOUE BALLOON™ A is intended for the treatment of patients with aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). The device is transported over a guidewire as it is inserted through a percutaneous entry site and expanded with a predetermined amount of the diluted contrast medium by use of specified syringe with extension tube connected to the balloon inflation luer-lock hub. This results in the staged inflation of the balloon from hour-glass to barrel shape. The balloon is stretched and made thinner by pushing the inner tube in during passing thorough the introducer sheath. A radiopaque marker is provided for fluoroscopic positioning of the device across the valve.
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
INOUE BALLOON™ A is intended for balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with aortic stenosis.
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The INOUE BALLOON™ A is substantially equivalent in both function and use to the predicate devices, NuMED NuCLEUS and NuCLEUS-X BAV Catheters (K082776/DEN080015).
The subject device has the same intended use as and has equivalent technology to the predicate device. The predicate device is a Class II legally marketed device.
The subject device has the same construction as the predicate device; that has a coaxial shaft construction with a distally mounted balloon of the subject device consists of a complex of latex and the fiber mesh has semi-compliant characteristics which differs from non-compliant characteristics of the predicate device. Due to the semi-compliant balloon characteristics, the diameter of inflated balloon is controlled by the infusion volume. Since the balloon burst strength is almost the same as that of the predicate device, it can be said that the function of the subject device as a balloon catheter for aortic valve dilation is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device.
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# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
- Radio-detectability
- Surface ●
- Corrosion resistance
- Peak tensile force
- Freedom from leakage
- Hubs
- Designation of nominal size
- Diameter of the largest guidewire
- Sheath compatibility
- Balloon minimum burst strength test
- Balloon fatigue test for freedom from leakage and damage on inflation
- Balloon inflation and deflation times test
- Torquing
- Balloon preparation test
- Bending test
- Balloon over inflation test
- Catheter removal test
- Usability evaluation
In addition, the device was tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 for short duration contact with blood (<24 hours). The device is sterilized by ethylene oxide to an SAL 10tº level. These performances are similar to that described by the predicate device.
The preclinical testing showed that the device meets specifications before and after aging indicating that the device is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
# VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The INOUE BALLOONTM A is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices (NuMed NuCLEUS and NuCLEUS-X BAV Catheters).
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