K231814 · Dongguan TT Medical, Inc. · OZT · Oct 12, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K231814
Device Name
ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter
Applicant
Dongguan TT Medical, Inc.
Product Code
OZT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 12, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1255
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
Device Story
ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is a single-use, sterile, balloon-tipped catheter designed for balloon aortic valvuloplasty. The device consists of an inflatable balloon mounted on a 130cm catheter shaft with multiple lumens for inflation and guidewire passage. Two radiopaque tantalum marker bands are located within the balloon shoulders to facilitate fluoroscopic positioning within the aortic valve stricture. The device is operated by a physician in a clinical setting. During the procedure, the balloon is navigated to the aortic valve, inflated to dilate the stricture, and then deflated for removal. The device provides visual reference points for accurate placement, enabling the physician to perform valvuloplasty, which can improve valve function and benefit the patient by relieving stenosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, -4, -5, -10, -11), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), packaging integrity (ISO 11607-1), and mechanical performance (guidewire compatibility, burst pressure, fatigue, tensile strength, torque, and leakage). All tests passed.
Indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty in patients requiring aortic valve dilation.
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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October 12, 2023
Dongguan TT Medical, Inc Yuying Bi R&D Director Bld #1, Rm 501, 502, Taoyuan Rd Songshan Lake, Dongguan, Guangdong Dongguan, GD 523808 China
Re: K231814
Trade/Device Name: ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1255 Regulation Name: Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OZT Dated: August 31, 2023 Received: August 31, 2023
Dear Yuying Bi:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
Jennifer Bastijanic -S
for Jaime Raben, PhD Assistant Director
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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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K231814
Device Name ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ValvuloPro Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# K231814 - 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Submission Sponsor
Dongguan TT Medical, Inc. Address: BLD#1, 1 Taoyuan Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808 China Phone: +86 15553341910 Contact: Yuying Bi, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Email: ybi@ttmedicalinc.com
#### 2. Date Prepared
October 12, 2023
#### 3. Device Identification
Trade Name: ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter Common Name/Classification Name: Balloon aortic valvuloplasty catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1255 Regulation Class: Class II Review Panel: Cardiovascular
# 4. Predicate Devices
The proposed devices are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
| Applicant | Device name | 510(k) Number | Product code |
|------------------------------|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|
| Edwards<br>Lifesciences, LLC | Edwards Balloon Catheter | K140241 | OZT |
# 5. Device Description
The ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheters are indicated for balvoon aortic valvuloplasty. It consists of an inflatable balloon on a catheter shaft with multiple lumens for inflation. The effective length of the catheter is 130cm. The y-connector consists of a balloon inflation port and a guidewire lumen. Two radiopaque tantalum marker bands are positioned within the balloon shoulders to provide visual reference points fluoroscopically for balloon positioning within the stricture. The balloon catheter is supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO) for single use.
# 6. Indication for Use Statement
The ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
#### 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The following table compares the proposed device with the predicate device in terms of intended use,
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technological characteristics and principles of operation, and it provides detailed information for determining substantial equivalence.
| # | Items | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comments |
|---|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| 1 | Trade Name | ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty<br>Balloon Catheter | Edwards Transfemoral<br>Balloon Catheter | / |
| 2 | 510 (K)<br>Submitter | Dongguan TT Medical, Inc. | Edwards Lifesciences,<br>LLC | / |
| 3 | 510 (K)<br>Number | / | K140241 | / |
| 3 | Classification<br>Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1255 | 21 CFR 870.1255 | Same |
| 4 | Classification<br>and Code | Class II, OZT | Class II, OZT | Same |
| 5 | Common<br>name | ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty<br>Balloon Catheter | Edwards Balloon Catheter | / |
| 6 | Intended Use | The ValvuloPro®<br>Valvuloplasty Balloon<br>Catheter is indicated for<br>balloon aortic valvuloplasty. | The Edwards Balloon<br>Catheter is indicated for<br>balloon aortic<br>valvuloplasty. | Same |
| 7 | Anatomical<br>Locations | Aortic valve | Aortic valve | Same |
| 8 | Components | 1. Tip<br>2. Balloon<br>3. Marker Band<br>4. Inner Tube<br>5. Outer Tube<br>6. Strain Relief<br>7. Hub<br>8. Protective Sheath<br>9. Mandrel | 1. Tip<br>2. Balloon<br>3. Marker Band<br>4. Inner Tube<br>5. Outer Tube<br>6. Strain Relief<br>7. Hub<br>8. Protective Sheath<br>9. Mandrel | Same |
| 9 | Device<br>Description | The ValvuloPro®<br>Valvuloplasty Balloon<br>Catheters are indicated for<br>balloon aortic valvuloplasty. It<br>consists of an inflatable<br>balloon on a catheter shaft<br>with multiple lumens for<br>inflation. The effective length<br>if the catheter is 130cm. The<br>y-connector consists of a<br>balloon inflation port and a<br>guidewire lumen. Two<br>radiopaque tantalum marker<br>bands are positioned within<br>the balloon shoulders to<br>provide visual reference<br>points fluoroscopically for<br>balloon positioning within the<br>stricture. The balloon catheter<br>is supplied sterilized by<br>ethylene oxide for single use. | The Edwards Transfemoral<br>Balloon Catheter consists<br>of a shaft and balloon with<br>two radiopaque marker<br>bands that indicate the<br>working length of the<br>balloon. The proximal end<br>of the device has a | |
| | Table 1 - General Comparison | |
|--|------------------------------|--|
| | | |
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# Premarket Notification – Traditional 510(k) 510(k) Summary
| 10 | Marker<br>Band/Location | Two radiopaque tantalum<br>marker bands are positioned<br>within the balloon shoulders. | Two radiopaque marker<br>bands indicate the working<br>length of the balloon. | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 11 | How<br>Supplied | Sterile, Single use only | Sterile, Single use only | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | Sterilization<br>method | EO | EO | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 13 | Working<br>length(cm) | 130 | 130 | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | Guiding wire<br>channel | 0.89mm | 0.89mm | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 15 | Balloon<br>Minimum<br>Burst<br>Strength | 6atm | 6atm | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 16 | Balloon<br>Dilation<br>length | 40mm | 40mm | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 17 | Inflation OD<br>and pressure | Inflated<br>Balloon<br>OD(mm) Inflation<br>Pressure<br>(ATM) 15 3 18 3 21 3 23 3 26 3 29 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Inflated<br>Balloon OD<br>(mm) Inflation<br>Pressure<br>(ATM) 20 4 23 4 25 4 | | | | | | | | | Similar<br>Nominal Pressure<br>(NP) of proposed<br>devices are similar<br>to predicate devices,<br>and satisfied with<br>technical<br>requirement in<br>compliance.<br>Differences do not<br>raise new or<br>different questions<br>regarding safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| 18 | Applicable<br>tunnel | 15F(5.0mm) | 20×40mm, 23×40mm:<br>14Fr(4.7mm)<br>25×40mm: 16F(5.3mm) | Similar<br>Applicable tunnel of<br>proposed device is<br>satisfied with<br>technical<br>requirement in<br>crossability.<br>Differences do not<br>raise new or<br>different questions<br>regarding safety or<br>effectiveness. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 19 | Materials | 1. Tip: Pebax<br>2. Balloon: PA 12<br>3. Marker band: Tantalum<br>4. Inner tube: Pebax<br>5. Outer tube: PA12<br>6. Strain relief: PE<br>7. Hub: Polycarbonate<br>8. Protective Sheath: HDPE<br>9. Mandrel:<br>Polyformaldehyde | 1. Tip: unknown<br>2. Balloon: Nylon<br>3. Marker band: Platinum / iridium<br>4. Inner tube: Pebax<br>5. Outer tube: Pebax<br>6. Strain relief: unknown<br>7. Hub: Polycarbonate<br>8. Protective Sheath:<br>unknown<br>9. Mandrel: unknown | Similar<br>The material used in<br>marker bands is<br>different from the<br>predicate device.<br>The adhesives used<br>in the hubs differ.<br>The marker bands<br>and the hub do not<br>have direct contact<br>with the human<br>body. The<br>radiopacity of the<br>Tantalum marker<br>bands is confirmed<br>in testing.<br>Therefore, the<br>differences do not<br>raise new questions<br>of safety or efficacy. |
| 20 | Storage<br>condition and<br>Shipping<br>condition | Store in a cool, dry, dark<br>place. Rotate inventory so<br>that catheters are used prior<br>to the expiration date on the<br>package label | Store in a cool, dry place. | Same |
| 21 | Shelf-life | 3 years | 3 years | Same |
ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter has 6 models:
| Balloon Diameter (mm) | Balloon Length<br>40 mm |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|
| 15 | VBC1540 |
| 18 | VBC1840 |
| 21 | VBC2140 |
| 23 | VBC2340 |
| 26 | VBC2640 |
| 29 | VBC2940 |
The proposed device shares the same indications for use, similar materials, same device operation, and same overall technical and functional capabilities as the predicate device. It also has the same standards and requirements as the predicate device.
# 8. Description of Non-clinical Testing
The non-clinical tests of the subject device and predicate device are in compliance with the following standards and guidance.
The biocompatibility evaluation for ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1.
K231814
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Premarket Notification – Traditional 510(k) 510(k) Summary
- · Hemolysis (ISO10993-4)
- Partial Thromboplastin Time (ISO10993-4)
- Prothrombin time (ISO10993-4)
- · Thromboresistance (ISO10993-4)
- · Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11)
- Cvtotoxicitv (ISO 10993-5)
- · Sensitization (ISO 10993-10)
- · Intracutaneous reactivity test (ISO 10993-10)
- · Pyrogenicity (ISO10993-11)
- · Complement activation (SC5b-9) (ISO10993-4)
- · Complement activation (C3a) (ISO10993-4)
Result: All tests were passed.
Sterile barrier systems for ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter were evaluated in accordance with ISO 11607-1:2019.
The ethylene oxide sterilization process has been validated in accordance with ISO 11135:2014.
Result: The ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is sterile with a determination of lethal rate of the sterilization process to demonstrate achievement of the required SAL of 10-6 via half cycle overkill approach.
Technological characteristics for ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter have been tested including verification of performance characteristics relevant to the intended device function. Relevant testing was conducted on samples before and after aging to establish device shelf life.
# Packaging Test:
- . Visual inspection
- Bacteriostasis performance of pouch ●
- . Seal integrity: Dye penetration test
- Seal integrity: Bubble emission test ●
- Seal strength: Pouch tension test ●
# Balloon Catheter Testing:
- . Guidewire compatibility test
- Channel compatibility ●
- Product Dimensional Inspection ●
- Compliance ●
- Balloon fatigue; No leakage and damage when inflated
- Balloon rated burst pressure (RBP) ●
- Simulated use
- Flexibility and kink ●
- Torque strength ●
- Peak tensile strength ●
- . Leakage Test
- Hydratability ●
- . Corrosion resistance
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# Premarket Notification – Traditional 510(k) 510(k) Summary
- . Hub
- Gauging
- Stress cracking
- ~ Liquid leakage
- Air leakage
- ~ Separation force
- ~ Unscrewing torque
- ~ Easy of assembly
- ~ Resistance to overriding
- X-ray detectability ●
- Chemical properties ● Result: All tests were passed.
The results of Non-Clinical Performance testing demonstrate that the ValvuloPro® Valvuloplasty Balloon Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
# 9. Performance Data-Clinical
No clinical study is included in this submission.
# 10. Conclusion
The evidence presented in this 510(k) submission demonstrates that the differences between the proposed device and the predicate device do not raise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness. Performance testing and compliance with voluntary standards demonstrate that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the relevant aspects of the predicate device in terms of design, components, materials, principals of operation, biocompatibility, performance characteristics, and intended use.
Therefore, the proposed device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate device.
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