The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is intended to access peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic devices such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media as well as delivery of embolic coils.
Device Story
Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is a single-use, single-lumen, variable-stiffness vascular catheter; 0.017" inner diameter; 150 cm length. Used by physicians to access peripheral and neuro vasculature; facilitates delivery of embolic coils and infusion of therapeutic/diagnostic agents. Features hydrophilic coating for friction reduction; radiopaque distal tip for fluoroscopic visualization; steam-shapeable tip (straight, 45°, 90°). Supplied with introducer sheath and shaping mandrel. Operates via manual advancement through vasculature; physician monitors position via fluoroscopy. Provides a conduit for therapeutic intervention; benefits patient by enabling precise delivery of embolic materials to target sites.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including visual/dimensional inspection, simulated use in anatomy models, delivery/retrieval performance, tip stiffness/shaping, tensile/torque strength, coating integrity/lubricity, burst/leak testing, kink resistance, particulate generation, radiopacity, and DMSO/liquid embolic compatibility. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen catheter; 0.017" ID. Materials: Pebax, Barium Sulfate-infused Pebax, Polyamide (Aesno Med), PTFE (inner layer), Nitinol braid reinforcement. Hub: Polyamide (Trogamid). Hydrophilic coating. Radiopaque Pt/Ir marker band. Steam-shapeable tip. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Complies with ISO 10555-1 and ISO 594-1 for mechanical integrity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for accessing peripheral and neuro vasculature for controlled selective infusion of therapeutic devices (e.g., embolization materials), diagnostic materials (e.g., contrast media), and delivery of embolic coils. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous flush catheter is an attachment to a catheter-transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of eliminating clotting, back-leakage, and waveform damping.
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Wallaby Medical Joseph Tang Quality Engineer 22901 Mill Creek Drive Laguna Hills, California 92653
Re: K223139
Trade/Device Name: Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1210 Regulation Name: Continuous Flush Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRA, QJP, DQY Dated: March 23, 2023 Received: March 23, 2023
Dear Joseph Tang:
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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Sincerelv.
# Naira Muradyan -S
Naira Muradvan, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223139
Device Name Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is intended to access peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic devices such as embolization materials such as contrast media as well as delivery of embolic coils.
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# K223139 510(k) Summary
As required by 21 CFR 807.92
| Applicant: | Wallaby Medical |
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| | 22901 Mill Creek Drive |
| | Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
| Contact: | Joseph Tang |
| Phone number: | 714 904 6097 |
| Date Prepared: | April 24, 2023 |
| Device Trade Name: | Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter |
| Device Common Name: | Catheter, Continuous Flush, KRA, QJP, DQY |
| Classification Name: | Class II, KRA (21 CFR 870.1210), QJP and DQY (21 CFR 870.1250) |
| Predicate Device: | PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter (K214025) |
| Reference Device: | Tip-Shape Echelon Micro Catheter (K042187) |
#### Device Description a.
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is a single-use, vascular catheter consisting of a single lumen, variable stiffness, composite catheter. The device is a microcatheter with an inner diameter (ID) of 0.017", designed with a working length of 150 cm. The device has three different tip configurations: straight (0°), 45°, 90°, and is steam shapeable by the user. The device is supplied as a kit with an introducer sheath, shaping mandrel, and mandrel card provided with a single catheter. The distal tip of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is visible under fluoroscopy and the distal shaft of each catheter is designed with an external hydrophilic coating to reduce friction during use. The proximal end of each microcatheter incorporates a strain relief and a standard luer adapter to facilitate the attachment of accessories. Each catheter has a semi-rigid proximal shaft which transitions into a flexible distal shaft to facilitate the advancement of the catheter in tortuous vasculature.
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is a non-active, surgically invasive device intended for limited duration use within the vasculature.
#### b. Indications for Use
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is intended to access peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic devices such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media as well as delivery of embolic coils.
#### Device Compatibility C.
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is designed to introduce embolic coils up to an outer diameter (OD) of 0.0145" (0.3683 mm) and guide wires up to an OD of 0.014″ (0.36 mm) and to infuse diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices such as embolization materials into the peripheral and neuro vasculature.
Non-clinical bench testing has been conducted to evaluate compatibility of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter with DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) and DMSO-based liquid embolic agents.
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#### Predicate Device Comparison d.
The predicate device for the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is the PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter (K214025). The reference device for the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is the Tip-Shape Echelon Micro Catheter (K042187). The tables below describe the technological differences between the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter, PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter and the Tip-Shape Echelon Micro Catheter, respectively:
| Device Name | Predicate Device:<br>PROWLER SELECT LP<br>ES Microcatheter | Reference Device:<br>Tip-Shape Echelon Micro<br>Catheter | Subject Device:<br>Wallaby 017 Micro<br>Catheter | Rationale for Difference<br>(if applicable) |
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| 510(k) Number | K214025 | K042187 | K223139 | |
| Classification | Class II, KRA, DQY,<br>QJP | Class II, KRA | Class II, KRA, DQY, QJP | SAME as predicate |
| Indications for<br>Use | The PROWLER<br>SELECT LP ES<br>Microcatheter is<br>intended for the<br>introduction of<br>embolic devices and<br>infusion of<br>diagnostic agents<br>into the peripheral<br>and neuro<br>vasculature. | The Tip-Shape Echelon<br>Micro Catheter is<br>intended to access<br>peripheral and neuro<br>vasculature for the<br>controlled selective<br>infusion of physician-<br>specified therapeutic<br>agents such as<br>embolization materials<br>and of diagnostic<br>materials such as<br>contrast media. | The Wallaby 017 Micro<br>Catheter is intended to<br>access peripheral and<br>neuro vasculature for<br>the controlled selective<br>infusion of physician-<br>specified therapeutic<br>devices such as<br>embolization materials<br>and of diagnostic<br>materials such as<br>contrast media as well<br>as delivery of embolic<br>coils. | SAME |
| | Materials | | | |
| Shaft | | | | |
| Extrusions | Outer layer: Nylon<br>and Pellethane<br><br>Inner layer:<br>PTFE | Outer layer:<br>Pebax (polyether block<br>amide), Polyamide<br><br>Inner layer:<br>PTFE | Outer layer:<br>Pebax (polyether block<br>amide), Barium Sulfate<br>Infused Pebax, Aesno<br>Med (Polyamide)<br><br>Inner layer:<br>PTFE | Device materials are<br>biocompatible and the<br>subject device passed all<br>testing. |
| Wire<br>Reinforcement | Stainless-steel Braid | Nitinol Braid | Nitinol Braid | |
| Components | | | | |
| Hub | Grilamid | Polyamide | Polyamide (Trogamid) | Device materials are<br>biocompatible and the<br>subject device passed all<br>testing. |
| Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | biocompatible and the<br>subject device passed all<br>testing. |
| Strain Relief | Not provided | Pebax, Polyolefin | Pebax | |
| Colorant | Blue or Purple | Clear/Natural or Purple | Natural or Green or<br>Blue | The subject device<br>colorants are<br>biocompatible. |
| Marker Band | Pt-W Coil | Pt/Ir Band | Pt/Ir Band | SAME |
| Tip Configuration | Straight, 45°, 90° | Straight, 45°, 90°, steam<br>shapeable by user | Straight, 45°, 90°,<br>steam shapeable by<br>user | SAME |
| Accessories | | | | |
| Device Name | Predicate Device:<br>PROWLER SELECT LP<br>ES Microcatheter | Reference Device:<br>Tip-Shape Echelon Micro<br>Catheter | Subject Device:<br>Wallaby 017 Micro<br>Catheter | Rationale for Difference<br>(if applicable) |
| Shaping Mandrel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | SAME |
| Introducer Sheath | N/A | Polyamide | HDPE | The device materials are<br>biocompatible and the<br>subject device passed all<br>testing. |
| | <b>Dimensions</b> | | | |
| Shaft | | | | |
| Proximal OD | 0.03 in | 0.0275 in | 0.028 in | SIMILAR |
| Distal OD | 0.02 in | 0.024 in | 0.025 in | |
| ID | 0.0165 in | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | SAME |
| Effective Length | 150 cm | 150 cm | 150 cm | SAME |
| Coating Length | 30 cm | 100 cm | 100 cm | SAME as the reference. |
| | <b>Accessories</b> | | | |
| Introducer Sheath<br>ID | N/A | 0.041 in | 0.044 in | The introducer sheath<br>of the subject device |
| Introducer Sheath<br>OD | N/A | 0.054 in | 0.055 in | was evaluated to allow<br>introduction of the |
| Introducer Sheath<br>Length | N/A | 4.5 in | 5.1 in | microcatheter into<br>compatible guide<br>catheters. |
| Shaping Mandrel<br>OD | Not provided | 0.014 in | 0.014 in | SAME as the reference. |
| | <b>Packaging Materials</b> | | | |
| Pouch | Tyvek and PET/PE<br>film | Tyvek and nylon | Tyvek and nylon | Packaging materials are<br>similar and typical for |
| Packaging | HDPE Hoop | Polyethylene tube | PET Tray | medical devices. The<br>packaging maintains |
| Mandrel Card | Not provided | HDPE | HDPE | sterility of the device<br>throughout shelf life. |
| Display Carton | SBS Paperboard | SBS Paperboard | SBS Paperboard | SAME |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | SAME |
| How Supplied | Sterile, Single Use | Sterile, Single Use | Sterile, Single Use | SAME |
| Shelf Life | 27 months | 36 months | 12 months | A 12-month shelf life<br>was validated for the<br>subject device. |
Table 1. Technological Comparison to PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter and Tip-Shape Echelon Micro Catheter
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#### Performance Testing e.
To establish substantial equivalence of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter to the PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter and the Tip-Shape Echelon Micro Catheter and to meet the requirements of the risk analysis, non-clinical bench and biological compatibility testing were conducted. The testing performed and results are summarized below.
Design Verification Testing - Bench
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Performance testing was conducted to support the premarket submission. The results of the design verification and validation testing performed confirm that the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter conforms to the pre-defined acceptance criteria. Testing included:
| Test | Methods and Results |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Visual Inspection | The device was visually inspected. The device met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Dimensional Inspection | The device was evaluated to verify the dimensional requirements were met. The device met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Simulated Use | The device was evaluated in a simulated anatomy model for the preparation and ease of assembly, introducer sheath compatibility and peel away, ancillary device compatibility with guidewire and guide catheter, trackability, compatibility with embolic coil, lubricity and durability of hydrophilic coating, and kink resistance. The device performs as intended and met all pre-defined acceptance criteria under simulated use conditions. |
| Physician Validation<br>(Usability) | The device was evaluated in a simulated anatomy model by physicians in comparison with the predicate. The device performs as intended and demonstrates equivalency to the comparator device under simulated use conditions. |
| Delivery and Retrieval | The device was subjected to delivery and retrieval testing, including delivery and retrieval of a guidewire and embolic coil, in a vascular model and met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Tip Stiffness | The device tip was deflected on a universal testing machine and met the acceptance criteria. |
| Tip Shaping | The device tip was shaped with the shaping mandrel and steam and met the pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| System Tensile (hub, shaft, tip) | The device was evaluated to verify the tensile strength of the full system meets the minimum tensile strength requirement. The device met the predefined acceptance criteria. |
| Elongation to Failure | The device elongation was evaluated during the shaft tensile testing. The device met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Torque To Failure | The device was evaluated for catheter integrity during hub rotations with distal end held stationary. The device met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Coating Integrity | The device coating integrity was inspected pre- and post-insertion and retrieval using a vascular model and met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Coating Lubricity | The device was evaluated for frictional forces on a universal testing machine and met all pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| Catheter Dynamic and Static<br>Burst (Pressure)<br>Leak (Liquid)<br>Leak (Air) | The device was evaluated to verify the device does not leak, burst, and is compatible with accessories per ISO 10555-1 and ISO 594-1. |
| Kink Resistance | The device was evaluated for resistance to kinking around bends with clinically relevant radii and met acceptance criteria. |
| Particulate | The device was evaluated within a simulated anatomy model for particulate generation. The device met all pre-defined acceptance criteria and was comparable to the reference device. |
| Corrosion Resistance | The catheter is corrosion resistant per ISO 10555-1. |
| Radiopacity | The device was evaluated for marker band visibility under fluoroscopy and met the pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
| DMSO and Liquid Embolic<br>Compatibility | The device was evaluated for DMSO and liquid embolic compatibility and met the pre-defined acceptance criteria. |
Table 2. Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter Bench Testing Summary
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### Design Verification Testing – Animal
No animal testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter.
### Sterilization and Shelf Life
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is sterilized using an Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization cycle. The sterilization cycle was verified to ensure a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 ° in accordance with 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.
Aging studies for the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter have established that the device and packaging remain functional for the 12-month shelf-life. Aging studies for packaging integrity, seal strength, and device functionality were performed and met all acceptance criteria.
### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing for the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter and accessories was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018, Biological evaluation of medical devices – Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. Biocompatibility testing completed for the device included:
| Test | Standard | Results | Conclusion |
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| Catheter | | | |
| MTT - L-929<br>Cytotoxicity Study | ISO 10993-5 | 1XMEM test extract showed no cytotoxic<br>potential to L-929 mouse fibroblast cells<br>undiluted or at any dilution. | Non-cytotoxic |
| ISO Intracutaneous<br>Irritation | ISO 10993-10 | The difference between the average<br>scores of the test article extract and the<br>vehicle control are 0.0; 0.1. | Non-irritant |
| ISO Guinea Pig<br>Maximization<br>Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 | Test and control animals' responses are<br>not greater than "0". | Non-sensitizing |
| ISO Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity | ISO 10993-11 | No abnormal clinical signs indicative of<br>toxicity were observed for 72 hours. All<br>animals were alive at the end of 72 hours<br>and body weight changes were within<br>acceptable parameters. | Non-toxic |
| Materials Mediated<br>Rabbit Pyrogen | USP <151> | No rabbit temperature rise ≥ 0.5°C. | Non-pyrogenic |
| Complement<br>Activation - SC5b-9<br>Assay | | Results within acceptable range and not<br>statistically different than activated NHS<br>control or negative control. | Not a potential<br>activator of<br>complement system |
| ASTM Hemolysis —<br>Direct Contact and<br>Extract Method | ISO 10993-4 | Blank corrected hemolytic index: 0.4;<br>0.0. | Non-hemolytic |
| Thromboresistance<br>Evaluation | | No adverse effects or clinical signs during<br>test period and no thrombus score > 3<br>for either test or control device. | Thromboresistance of<br>test device similar to<br>control device |
### Table 3. Biocompatibility Testing
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| Chemical<br>Characterization-<br>Physiochemical Tests<br>for Plastics | ISO 10993-18 | Extractable and leachable chemical<br>characterization and the toxicological<br>risk assessment (buffering capacity, non-<br>volatile residue (NVR) and heavy metals)<br>of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter<br>demonstrated that the extractables and<br>leachables of the subject device were<br>similar to that of the reference device. | Pass |
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| Steam Shaping<br>Mandrel | The shaping mandrel was excluded from any direct biocompatibility testing and instead<br>was included during testing of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter as part of sample<br>preparation by inserting the shaping mandrel into the tip for a timed minimum of 5<br>minutes, when applicable. | | |
| Mandrel Card | The mandrel card was excluded since it has no patient contact and only contacts the<br>shaping mandrel which was included during sample preparation. | | |
| Introducer Sheath<br>Subassembly | The introducer sheath subassembly was not tested for biocompatibility because the<br>introducer sheath was previously cleared with the Wallaby Avenir Coil System. | | |
### Clinical
No clinical testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of the Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter.
## Conclusion
The Wallaby 017 Micro Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate PROWLER SELECT LP ES Microcatheter based on the non-clinical testing results, as well as similar principles of operation, materials of construction, packaging, usability, and the indications for use. Any differences between the subject device and the predicate device do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.