K231954 · Scientia Vascular, Inc. · MOF · Aug 1, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K231954
Device Name
Aristotle 18 Guidewire; Aristotle 24 Guidewire
Applicant
Scientia Vascular, Inc.
Product Code
MOF · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 1, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire are intended for use by a physician to help introduce and position catheters or other interventional devices within the neuro and peripheral vasculature.
Device Story
Steerable guidewires with shapeable tips; used to access neuro and peripheral vasculatures. Input: manual manipulation by physician. Transformation: guidewire provides trackability and support for catheter placement. Output: physical positioning of interventional devices. Used in clinical settings (e.g., neuro/peripheral interventions). Accessories include introducer, torque device, and shaping mandrel. Benefits: facilitates navigation through complex vascular anatomy. No AI/ML or software components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biocompatibility and performance supported by data from previously cleared predicate and reference devices (K183608, K192783, K222437, K173235) per ISO 10993-1:2018 and ISO 14971 risk assessment.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel core, Nitinol distal tip, platinum marker coil, hydrophilic distal coating, PTFE proximal coating. Dimensions: 0.018" or 0.024" O.D., 200-300 cm length. Sterilization: 100% Ethylene Oxide (EO) to SAL 10^-6. Mechanical device; no software or energy source.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general vascular use within neuro and peripheral vasculatures to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices. Not intended for use in coronary vasculature.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter guide wire is a coiled wire that is designed to fit inside a percutaneous catheter for the purpose of directing the catheter through a blood vessel.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a torque device that is manually operated, non-patient contacting, and intended to manipulate non-cerebral vascular guide wires, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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August 1, 2023
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Scientia Vascular, Inc. Bailey Johannsen Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3487 West 2100 South, Suite 100 West Valley City, Utah 84119
Re: K231954
Trade/Device Name: Aristotle 18 Guidewire: Aristotle 24 Guidewire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOF, DQX Dated: June 30, 2023 Received: July 3, 2023
Dear Bailey Johannsen:
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,
# Naira Muradyan -S
Naira Muradyan, 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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K231954
Device Name Aristotle 18 Guidewire: Aristotle 24 Guidewire
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Aristotle 18 Guidewire is intended for general vascular use within the neuro and peripheral vasculatures to introduce and position catheters and other interventional device is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
The Aristotle 24 Guidewire is intended for general vascular use within the neuro and peripheral vasculatures to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices. The guidewire is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | | |
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# K231954 510(k) SUMMARY
| 510(k) Sponsor: | Scientia Vascular, Inc. |
|--------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| | 3487 West 2100 South, Suite 100 |
| | West Valley City, UT 84119 |
| | Tel (888) 385-9016 |
| Contact Person(s): | Bailey Johannsen |
| | Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| | Tel: (888) 385-9016 |
| | E-mail: regulatory@scientiavascular.com |
| Date Prepared: | July 28, 2023 |
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#### Table 1. Subject Device Information
| Aristotle 18 Guidewire | |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Aristotle 18 Guidewire |
| Common Name: | Guidewire |
| Classification Name | Catheter Guide Wire per 21 CFR 870.1330 |
| Primary Product Code: | MOF |
| Subsequent Product Code: | DQX |
| Predicate Device: | Aristotle 18 Guidewire (K183608) |
| Reference Device: | Aristotle Colossus Guidewire (K222437) |
| Reference Device: | Aristotle 14 Guidewire (K173235) |
| Aristotle 24 Guidewire | |
| Trade Name: | Aristotle 24 Guidewire |
| Common Name: | Guidewire |
| Classification Name | Catheter Guide Wire per 21 CFR 870.1330 |
| Primary Product Code: | MOF |
| Secondary Product Code | DQX |
| Predicate Device: | Aristotle 24 Guidewire (K192783) |
| Reference Device: | Aristotle Colossus Guidewire (K222437) |
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Scientia Vascular's Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire are steerable guidewires with a shapeable tip to aid in accessing the neuro and peripheral vasculatures. The guidewires are supplied sterile, for single use only, in the following diameters, stiffness profiles, and lengths:
| Aristotle 18 Guidewire | |
|------------------------|-------------------------|
| Diameter | 0.018" |
| Stiffness Profiles | Soft, Standard, Support |
| Length | 200 cm, 300 cm |
| Aristotle 24 Guidewire | |
| Diameter | 0.024" |
| Stiffness Profiles | Soft, Standard, Support |
| Length | 200 cm, 300 cm |
The distal portion of each guidewire's tip includes a radiopaque platinum wire marker coil to facilitate fluoroscopic visualization. All guidewires have a hydrophilic polymer coating on the distal portion and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating on the proximal portion to reduce friction during manipulation in vessels.
The guidewires are provided with an accessory kit consisting of an introducer (to aid with the insertion of the guidewire into a catheter hub and/or a hemostasis valve), a torque device (to attach to the proximal portion of the guidewire to facilitate gripping and manipulation of the guidewire during use), and a shaping mandrel (to aid in shaping the flexible tip of the guidewire). These accessory devices are included to facilitate use of the guidewires and are not intended to contact the patient's body.
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
#### Aristotle 18 Guidewire
The Aristotle 18 Guidewire is intended for general vascular use within the neuro and peripheral vasculatures to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices. The guidewire is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
#### Aristotle 24 Guidewire
The Aristotle 24 Guidewire is intended for general vascular use within the neuro and peripheral vasculatures to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices. The guidewire is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
The indications for use of the subject Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire are the same as in prior, predicate submissions for the Aristotle 18 Guidewire (K183608) and Aristotle 24 Guidewire (K192783), respectively.
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Scientia Vascular, Inc. Special 510(k)
#### INTENDED USE
The Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire are intended for use by a physician to help introduce and position catheters or other interventional devices within the neuro and peripheral vasculature.
#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The subject devices have the following similarities to the previously cleared predicate devices:
- The same indications for use, ●
- The same intended use,
- The same operating principle,
- The same basic guidewire design,
- The same materials, and ●
- The same packaging materials and sterilization processes. ●
The tables (Table 2 and Table 3) below provide additional details on the technological characteristics of the subject devices compared to their respective predicate and reference devices.
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| Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Aristotle 18<br>Guidewire | Predicate<br>Aristotle 18<br>Guidewire (K183608) | Reference Device<br>Aristotle Colossus<br>Guidewire (K222437) | Reference Device<br>Aristotle 14<br>Guidewire (K173235) |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Anatomical<br>Location | Same | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature |
| Dimensions | O.D.: 0.018" (0.46mm)<br>Length: 200cm,<br>300cm | O.D.: 0.018" (0.46mm)<br>Length: 200cm | O.D.: 0.035" (0.88mm)<br>Length: 150cm –<br>300cm | O.D.: 0.014" (0.36mm)<br>Length: 200cm,<br>300cm |
| Core Wire | Same | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Distal Tip | Same | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol |
| Stiffness Profiles | Support, standard, soft | Support, standard, soft | Standard | Soft, standard |
| Coatings | Same | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE |
| Radiopaque Marker | Same | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip |
| Centering Coil | Same | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Centering Washer | Does not contain a<br>washer | Does not contain a<br>washer | Stainless steel | Does not contain a<br>washer |
| Bushing | Does not contain<br>bushing | Does not contain<br>bushing | Nitinol Bushing | Does not contain<br>bushing |
| Shaping Mandrel<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Guidewire Introducer<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Torque Device<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Sterilization Method | Same | 100% Ethylene Oxide<br>(EO) | 100% EO | 100% EO |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months | 36 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months |
| Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Aristotle 24<br>Guidewire | Predicate<br>Aristotle 24<br>Guidewire (K192783) | Reference Device<br>Aristotle Colossus<br>Guidewire (K222437) | Reference Device<br>Aristotle 14<br>Guidewire (K173235) |
| Anatomical<br>Location | Same | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature | Neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature |
| Dimensions | <b>O.D.:</b> 0.024" (0.61mm)<br>Length: 200cm,<br>300cm | <b>O.D.:</b> 0.024" (0.61mm)<br>Length: 200cm | <b>O.D.:</b> 0.035" (0.88mm)<br>Length: 150cm –<br>300cm | <b>O.D.:</b> 0.014" (0.36mm)<br>Length: 200cm,<br>300cm |
| Core Wire | Same | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Distal Tip | Same | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol | Shapeable<br>Length: 35cm<br>Material: Nitinol |
| Stiffness Profiles | Support, standard, soft | Support, standard, soft | Standard | Soft, standard |
| Coatings | Same | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE | Distal End: Hydrophilic<br>Proximal End: PTFE |
| Radiopaque Marker | Same | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip | 1 radiopaque marker at<br>distal tip |
| Centering Coil | Same | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Centering Washer | Does not contain a<br>washer | Does not contain a<br>washer | Stainless steel | Does not contain a<br>washer |
| Bushing | Nitinol bushing | Nitinol bushing | Nitinol bushing | Does not contain<br>bushing |
| Shaping Mandrel<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Guidewire Introducer<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Torque Device<br>(Accessory) | Same | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire | Provided with each<br>guidewire |
| Sterilization Method | Same | 100% EO | 100% EO | 100% EO |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months | 36 Months | 12 Months | 12 Months |
Table 2. Aristotle 18 Guidewire Technological Characteristics Comparison (Differences are Bolded)
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Table 3. Aristotle 24 Guidewire Technological Characteristics Comparison (Differences are Bolded)
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The Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire have been modified to include additional models of longer length with added 100 cm of proximally PTFE coated guidewire for a total guidewire length of 300 cm. The Aristotle 24 Guidewires have been previously cleared with a total guidewire length of 200 cm in K183608 and K192783, respectively. This additional length does not impact any features or dimensions at the distal end of the guidewire and does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
#### NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
#### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing was conducted for the reference devices (K222347, K173235). These results support the biocompatibility of the subject devices because they use the same materials, processes, components, and dimensions within the range of the previously cleared predicate and reference devices. The evaluation supports that the subject device with its accessories meets biological safety requirements per ISO 10993-1:2018 for externally communicating medical devices with circulating blood contact for a limited duration (less than 24 hours).
#### Sterilization
The subject devices have been adopted into a validated sterilization cycle that uses 100% EO to achieve a sterilization assurance level (SAL) of 10-6.
#### Bench Performance Testing
The bench performance testing conducted for the reference devices (K222347, K173235) and the predicate 200 cm long models of the subject guidewires cleared under K183608 and K192783, support the performance of the subject devices (300 cm) because they use the same materials, processes, components, and dimensions within the range of the previously cleared predicate and reference devices.
Following the risk assessments conducted in accordance with ISO 14971, no additional testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device models.
#### Animal Testing
No animal testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of the subject devices.
#### Clinical Testing
No clinical testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of the subject devices.
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### CONCLUSION
The Aristotle 18 Guidewire and Aristotle 24 Guidewire have the same intended use and indications for use statement as their respective predicate devices. The identified technological difference does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness regarding the use of the subject devices. Risk evaluation was completed for the subject devices. The risk evaluation and testing of the predicate and reference devices demonstrate that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to their respective predicate devices.
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