The 2-Way 100% Silicone ClearTract Catheter is intended for drainage of the urinary tract. Catheterization is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra and into the bladder, but also suprapubic placement or by nephrostomy. Intended population is adults and pediatrics.
Device Story
Single-use 2-way Foley catheter; constructed of medical-grade silicone with surface modification. Features two lumens: one for balloon inflation/deflation, one for urinary drainage. Drainage inlet located distal to balloon. Connects to standard urinary bag via non-interconnector. Used in clinical settings for urinary drainage; inserted by healthcare professionals. Provides continuous drainage for up to 30 days. Benefits include effective bladder/urinary tract management and reduced risk of complications associated with long-term catheterization due to silicone material and surface modification.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), EO sterilization validation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135), and performance testing per ASTM F623-19. Performance metrics included flow rate, balloon integrity, response to traction, volume maintenance, size verification, and deflation reliability. All acceptance criteria were met.
Technological Characteristics
Medical-grade silicone with surface modification. 2-way lumen configuration (inflation/drainage). 24Fr size, 405mm length, 30ml balloon volume. Single-use, sterile (EO sterilization per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135). No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for urinary tract drainage in adult and pediatric patients via urethral, suprapubic, or nephrostomy placement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A urological catheter and accessories is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to pass fluids to or from the urinary tract. This generic type of device includes radiopaque urological catheters, ureteral catheters, urethral catheters, coudé catheters, balloon retention type catheters, straight catheters, upper urinary tract catheters, double lumen female urethrographic catheters, disposable ureteral catheters, male urethrographic catheters, and urological catheter accessories including ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheter adapters, ureteral catheter holders, ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheterization trays, and the gastro-urological irrigation tray (for urological use).
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January 23, 2024
Silg Technologies Corporation % Aaron Rogers Director of Regulatory and Quality Pathway, LLC. 8779 Cottonwood Avenue, Suite 105 Santee, CA 92071
Re: K233013
Trade/Device Name: 2-Way 100% Silicone Cleartract Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5130 Regulation Name: Urological catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EZL Dated: December 18, 2023 Received: December 19, 2023
Dear Aaron Rogers:
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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Jessica K. Nguyen -S
Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K233013
Device Name
2-Way 100% Silicone Cleartract Catheter
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The 2-Way 100% Silicone ClearTract Catheter is intended for drainage of the urinary tract. Catheterization is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra and into the bladder, but also suprapubic placement or by nephrostomy. Intended population is adults and pediatrics.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# TRADITIONAL 510(K) SUMMARY
### 1. SUBMITTER INFORMATION
| Applicant | SILQ Technologies,<br>Corporation 323 Sunny Isles Blvd., 7th<br>Floor Sunny Isles Beach,<br>FL 33160 |
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| Official Correspondent | Aaron Rogers<br>Pathway, LLC.<br>8779 Cottonwood Ave., Suite 105<br>Santee, CA 92071<br>619-415-0103 x704<br>arogers@pathwaynpi.com |
| Date Prepared | January 16, 2024 |
| <b>2. DEVICE NAME</b> | |
| Trade Name of the Device | 2-Way 100% Silicone Cleartract Catheter |
| Common Name: | Foley Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Urological Catheter and Accessories |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5130 |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | EZL |
| Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| <b>3. PREDICATE AND REFERENCE<br/>DEVICE IDENTIFICATION</b> | Predicate: 2-Way 100% Silicone Cleartract Catheter (K222118)<br>Reference: Silicone Foley Catheter for single use (K172807) |
#### 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The 2-Way 100% Silicone ClearTract Catheter is a standard single-use 2-way Foley catheter that is constructed of medical grade silicone with a surface modification. It incorporates two (2) lumens, one for inflation/deflation of the balloon and the other for drainage of the urinary tract. The drainage inlet is located distal to the catheter's balloon. The connection between the catheter and the urinary bag is accomplished by using a standard non- interconnector. Catheterization is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra. Drainage can also be accomplished by suprapubic placement or nephrostomy tract placement of the catheter.
Catheter sizes 14Fr., 16Fr., and 18Fr. were cleared under the predicate, K222118. Subject catheter of size 24 Fr. is new and being requested for clearance as part of this submission.
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## 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The 2-Way 100% Silicone ClearTract Catheter is intended for drainage of the urinary tract. Catheterization is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra and into the bladder, but also suprapubic placement or by nephrostomy. Intended population is adults and pediatrics.
K233013
#### 6. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE AND REFERENCE DEVICES
| | Subject Device:<br>Comparison Element 2-Way 100% Silicone ClearTract<br>Catheter | Predicate Device:<br>2-Way 100% Silicone<br>ClearTract Catheter | Reference Device:<br>Silicone Foley Catheter for single<br>use |
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| 510(k) Number | K233013 | K222118 | K172807 |
| Indications for<br>Use | The 2-Way 100% Silicone<br>ClearTract Catheter<br>is<br>intended for drainage of<br>the urinary tract.<br>Catheterization<br>is<br>accomplished by inserting<br>the catheter through<br>the urethra and into<br>the bladder, but also<br>suprapubic placement or<br>by nephrostomy. Intended<br>population is adults and<br>pediatrics. | The 2-Way 100%<br>Silicone ClearTract<br>Catheter is intended for<br>drainage of the urinary<br>tract. Catheterization is<br>accomplished by<br>inserting the catheter<br>through the urethra and<br>into the bladder, but also<br>suprapubic placement or<br>by nephrostomy.<br>Intended population is<br>adults and pediatrics. | Two-way Disposable<br>Silicone Foley Catheter:<br>Urethral catheterization for<br>bladder drainage for<br>urological use only; the<br>indwelling time is no more<br>than 30 days. Three-way<br>Disposable Silicone Foley<br>Catheter:<br>Urethral<br>catheterization for bladder<br>drainage and bladder<br>irrigation for urological use<br>only; the indwelling time is<br>no more than 30 days. |
| Device Type | 2-Way Foley Catheter with<br>inflation and drainage<br>lumens | 2-Way Foley Catheter<br>with inflation and<br>drainage lumens | 2-Way with inflation and<br>drainage lumens<br>3-Way with inflation,<br>drainage and irrigation<br>lumens |
| Size | 24Fr | 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr | 6Fr, 8Fr, 10Fr, 12Fr, 14Fr,<br>16Fr, 18Fr, 20Fr, 22Fr, 24Fr |
| Balloon Volume | 30ml | 5ml, 10ml | 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 15ml, 30ml |
| Length | 405 mm | 405 mm | 400 mm |
| Materials of<br>Construction | Silicone, Medical Grade | Silicone, Medical Grade | Silicone, Medical Grade |
| Polymer Surface<br>Modification | Yes | Yes | No |
| Indwelling Time | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days |
| Single Use? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prescription Use? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sterile? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As evidenced by the above table, both the subject and the predicate devices have same intended use, but the subject and predicate devices have different technological characteristics. However, performance testing was conducted on the subject device, and it was established that the differences in technological characteristics between the subject and the predicate does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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# 7. SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL TESTING:
Below is a list of the tests that were performed and successfully completed for the subject device per the specified guidance and standards:
K233013
- Biocompatibility testing according to ISO 10993-1:2018 - Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1" (2016).
- The EO sterilization process was validated in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135:2014. ●
- . The following bench performance testing were conducted per ASTM F623-19 and the FDA guidance document, 'Conventional Foley Catheters - Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'-
- Flow Rate through Drainage Lumen O
- Balloon Integrity (Resistance to Rupture) O
- O Inflated Balloon Response to Traction
- Balloon Volume Maintenance O
- Balloon Size and Shaft Size O
- Deflation Reliability (Failure to Deflate) o
All pre-determined acceptance criteria were met.
## 8. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the information presented in this submission, it can be concluded that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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