The Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath is introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum. The Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath is introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Device Story
Reprocessed steerable sheaths and dilators used for cardiovascular catheterization and angiography; includes J-tipped mechanical guidewire. Sheaths provide torque control and flexibility; dilators provide support with tapered tips. Radiopaque tips facilitate visualization. Used in clinical settings by physicians to access heart chambers, including left side via interatrial septum. Devices are reprocessed (cleaned, decontaminated, inspected, function-tested) by Innovative Health, LLC. Maximum one-time reprocessing limit; serialized and tracked. Output is physical access path for catheters; aids clinical decision-making by enabling interventional procedures. Benefits include safe, guided catheter placement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Testing included biocompatibility, cleaning/sterilization validation, and functional performance metrics (visual/dimensional inspection, tip deflection, tip buckling, valve/joint leak, radiopacity, simulated use, torque, tensile, and corrosion testing).
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April 4, 2024
Innovative Health, LLC. Amanda Babcock Regulatory Affairs Manager 1435 North Hayden Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Re: K232037
Trade/Device Name: Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath; Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Reprocessed Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNE Dated: February 20, 2024 Received: February 20, 2024
Dear Amanda Babcock:
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 (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/cdrb/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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (OS) 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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Acting 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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The Reprocessed Device Models in scope of K232037 are as follows:
| Product<br>Description | Item Number | Sheath<br>French<br>Size | Sheath<br>Length | Sheath<br>Curve | Bidirectional<br>Curve Angle | Dilator<br>French<br>Size | Dilator<br>Length | Dilator<br>Curve |
|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------|------------------|-----------------|------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------|------------------|
| Reprocessed<br>VersaCross<br>Steerable<br>Sheath | VST85-35-BD-71S-D0 | 8.5F | 72 cm | S | 90° CCW/<br>180°CW | 8.5F | 95 cm | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71S-D1 | | | S | | | | D1 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71M-D0 | | | M | | | | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71M-D1 | | | M | | | | D1 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71L-D0 | | | L | | | | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71L-D1 | | | L | | | | D1 |
| Product<br>Description | Item Number | Sheath<br>French<br>Size | Sheath<br>Length | Sheath<br>Curve | Bidirectional<br>Curve Angle | Dilator<br>French<br>Size | Dilator<br>Length | Dilator<br>Curve |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------|------------------|-----------------|------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------|------------------|
| Reprocessed<br>SureFlex<br>Steerable<br>Guiding<br>Sheath | TSK85-32-BD-71S | 8.5F | 71 cm | S | 90° CCW/<br>180°CW | 8.5F | 94 cm | N/A |
| | TSK85-32-BD-71M | | | M | | | | N/A |
| | TSK85-32-BD-71L | | | L | | | | N/A |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K232037
#### Device Name
Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath and Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath is introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
The Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath is introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div style="display:flex; align-items:center;"><div><span style="font-size: 20px;">☑</span></div><div>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</div></div> | <div style="display:flex; align-items:center;"><div><span style="font-size: 20px;">☐</span></div><div>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</div></div> |
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
As required by 21 CFR 807.92
#### Submitter's Name and Address:
Innovative Health, LLC. 1435 N. Hayden Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85257
#### Contact Name and Information:
Amanda Babcock Regulatory Affairs Manager Innovative Health, LLC. (480) 525-5911 (office) (888) 965-7706 (fax) ababcock@innovative-health.com
#### Date prepared:
July 7, 2023
### Device Information:
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath and SureFlex |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| | Steerable Guiding Sheath |
| Common Name: | Steerable/Guiding Sheath |
| Classification Name: | Reprocessed Catheter Introducer |
| Classification Number: | Class II, 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Product Code: | PNE |
#### Predicate Device:
| 510(k) Number | 510(k) Device | Manufacturer |
|---------------|--------------------------------|----------------|
| K190688 | VersaCross Steerable Sheath | Baylis Medical |
| | VersaCross Transseptal Dilator | Company, Inc. |
#### Additional Predicate Device:
| 510(k) Number | 510(k) Device | Manufacturer |
|---------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| K122926 | SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath Kit | Baylis Medical<br>Company Inc. |
#### Reference Device:
| 510(k) Number | 510(k) Device | Manufacturer |
|---------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| K170311 | Reprocessed Agilis NxT Steerable<br>Introducer | Innovative Health, LLC. |
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#### Device Description: Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath
The Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath consists of three components; a Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath, a Reprocessed VersaCross Transseptal Dilator, and a 0.035" J-tipped mechanical quidewire.
The Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath is designed for safe and easy catheterization and angiography of specific heart chambers and locations. The sheath provides superior torque control and is flexible. The Reprocessed VersaCross Transseptal Dilator provides support for the sheath, features a tapered tip and a shaft that can be reshaped manually. Radiopaque tips maximize visualization of the sheath the dilator during manipulation.
The J-tipped Guidewire, hereafter referred to as the "guidewire", comprises a stainlesssteel core with a flexible, spiral shaped PTFE coated steel coil along the full length of the device. The guidewire is coated in its entirety with a hydrophobic lubricious coating for smoother device manipulation. No pre-conditioning is required for this coating.
### Reprocessed Sureflex Steerable Sheath
The Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath consists of three components: a reprocessed sheath, a reprocessed dilator and a J-tipped Mechanical Guidewire.
The Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Sheath is designed for safe and easy catheterization and angiography of specific heart chambers and locations. The sheath provides superior torque control and is flexible. The radiopaque tip maximizes visualization of the sheath during manipulation. The dilator provides support for the sheath and has a tapered tip.
The J-tipped Guidewire, hereafter referred to as the "guidewire", comprises a stainlesssteel core with a flexible, spiral shaped PTFE coated steel coil along the full length of the device. The guidewire is coated in its entirety with a hydrophobic lubricious coating for smoother device manipulation. No pre-conditioning is required for this coating.
Note: Only the steerable sheaths and dilator are subject of this submission. The guidewires are purchased off-the shelf and packaged with the reprocessed devices.
#### Indications for Use:
The Reprocessed VersaCross Steerable Sheath is indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
The Reprocessed SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath is indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters to the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
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The item numbers in scope of this submission are as follows:
| Product<br>Description | Item Number | Sheath<br>French<br>Size | Sheath<br>Length | Sheath<br>Curve | Bidirectional<br>Curve Angle | Dilator<br>French<br>Size | Dilator<br>Length | Dilator<br>Curve |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------|------------------|-----------------|------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------|------------------|
| Reprocessed<br>VersaCross<br>Steerable<br>Sheath | VST85-35-BD-71S-D0 | 8.5F | 72 cm | S | 90° CCW/<br>180°CW | 8.5F | 95 cm | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71S-D1 | | | S | | | | D1 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71M-D0 | | | M | | | | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71M-D1 | | | M | | | | D1 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71L-D0 | | | L | | | | D0 |
| | VST85-35-BD-71L-D1 | | | L | | | | D1 |
| Reprocessed<br>SureFlex<br>Steerable<br>Guiding<br>Sheath | TSK85-32-BD-71S | 8.5F | 71 cm | S | 90° CCW/<br>180°CW | 8.5F | 94 cm | N/A |
| | TSK85-32-BD-71M | | | M | | | | N/A |
| | TSK85-32-BD-71L | | | L | | | | N/A |
Table 1: Device Scope
# Technological Characteristics:
The purpose, design, materials, function, and intended use of the Reprocessed devices are identical to the predicate devices. There are no changes to the claims, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, or method of operation. In addition. Innovative Health's reprocessing of these devices includes removal of visible soil and decontamination. Each device is inspected, and function tested prior to packaging and labeling.
## Functional and Safety Testing:
Bench and laboratory testing evaluated substantial equivalence to the predicate devices. This included the following:
- Biocompatibility ●
- Cleaning Validation ●
- Sterilization Validation ●
- Functional Testing ●
- Visual Inspection
- Dimensional Inspection ●
- Tip Deflection ●
- Tip Buckling ●
- Valve/Joint leak ●
- Radiopacity ●
- Simulated Use ●
- Torque Testing ●
- Tensile Testing ●
- Corrosion Testing ●
- Packaging Validation ●
The Reprocessed Steerable Sheaths are reprocessed no more than one (1) time. Each device is marked, serialized, and tracked. After the device has reached the maximum number of reprocessing cycles, the device is rejected from further reprocessing. Reprocessing is performed only by Innovative Health. Innovative Health restricts its reprocessing to exclude devices previously reprocessed by other reprocessors.
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# Conclusion:
Innovative Health concludes that the testing evaluated substantial equivalence to the predicate devices described herein.
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