The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is intended for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is intended to facilitate the selective placement of diagnostic catheters. This device is not intended for use in the coronary arteries.
Device Story
Drivewire 24 Guidewire is a 0.024" diameter steerable guidewire with a deflectable tip; used to access neuro and peripheral vasculature. Device consists of a stainless steel hypotube, inner Nitinol braided flexible coil, inner core wire, and handle. Handle controls distal tip deflection in two directions by pushing/pulling the inner core wire. Features fluoro-safe markers for fluoroscopy-guided insertion and a hydrophilic coating on the distal segment to reduce friction. Supplied sterile for single use. Operated by physicians in clinical settings to navigate vasculature and position catheters. Output is the physical placement of the guidewire to guide subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic catheters. Benefits include improved steerability and access to challenging vascular anatomy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies conducted. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing (visual/dimensional, flexibility, deflection force, simulated use, torqueability, kink resistance, fracture, tensile, durability, particulate, lubricity, coating integrity, radiopacity, corrosion) and an acute GLP animal study in a porcine model (n=not specified) assessing thrombogenicity, which showed no evidence of thrombus formation.
Technological Characteristics
0.024" diameter steerable guidewire. Materials: stainless steel hypotube, Nitinol braided coil, Nitinol core wire. Hydrophilic coating (42 cm). Fluoro-safe markers. Handle-actuated tip deflection. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (ISO 11135). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Corrosion testing per ISO 11070:2014(E).
Indications for Use
Indicated for general intravascular use, including neuro and peripheral vasculature, to facilitate selective placement of diagnostic or therapeutic catheters. Not for use in coronary arteries.
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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Rapid Medical Ltd. Ina Gutman RA/QA Director Carmel Building, P.O. Box 337 Yokneam, 2069205 Israel
## Re: K233791
Trade/Device Name: Drivewire 24 Guidewire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOF, DQX Dated: June 10, 2024 Received: June 10, 2024
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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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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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233791
Device Name Drivewire 24 Guidewire
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is intended for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is intended to facilitate the selective placement of diagnostic catheters. This device is not intended for use in the coronary arteries.
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# 510(k) Summary K233791
#### Submission Sponsor
Rapid Medical Ltd. Carmel Building, P.O. Box 337 Yokneam, 2069205 Israel Company Phone No.: +972-72-250-3331
#### Contacts:
Ina Gutman, RA/QA Director Email: ina.gutman@rapid-medical.com
Ronen Eckhouse, CEO Email: ronen@rapid-medical.com
## Date Prepared
July 09, 2024
### Device Identification
Trade/Proprietary Name: Drivewire 24 Guidewire Common/Usual Name: Drivewire 24 Guidewire Classification Name: Guide, Wire, Catheter, Neurovasculature Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Product Codes: MOF, DQX Device Class: II Classification Panel: Neurology, Cardiovascular
### Legally Marketed Predicate Device
Predicate Device: Aristotle 24 Guidewire (K192783)
#### Indications for Use Statement
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is intended for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. The Drivewire is intended to facilitate the selective placement of diagnostic or therapeutic catheters. This device is not intended for use in the coronary arteries.
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# Device Description
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is a 0.024" diameter steerable guidewire with a deflectable tip to aid in accessing vasculature. The guidewire is supplied sterile (ETO sterilization) and is for single use only.
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is comprised of a stainless steel hypotube that is cut along its length to provide flexibility and tip deflection ability through control of the handle, an inner Nitinol braided flexible coil, an inner core wire, and a handle. The inner core wire runs inside the hypotube from the distal end to the handle. The distal end of the inner core wire is flattened, looped around and joined to the tip of the distal section of the hypotube, forming a deflectable tip. The hypotube is marked with fluoro-safe markers to provide visual clues to the user to initiate fluoroscopy guided insertion.
In order to actuate the tip deflection in two directions, the Drivewire 24 Guidewire handle contains a tube assembly section. The handle is assembled to the proximal end of the core wire and controls the movement of the distal tip by pulling/pushing the inner moveable core wire, allowing the bending of the distal tip in two directions. The handle assembly has neutral landmarks to identify the location where the tip is straight.
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire has a hydrophilic coating on its distal segment in order to reduce the friction of the guidewire while navigating.
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire is provided with a torque accessory to facilitate use of the guidewire and is not intended to have patient contact.
# Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The table below compares the indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, and materials of the Drivewire 24 Guidewire with that of the predicate device (the Aristotle 24 Guidewire). The comparison of the devices provides more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence. The differences in technological characteristics of the Drivewire 24 Guidewire do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
| | Drivewire 24 Guidewire<br>(Subject device) | Aristotle 24 Guidewire<br>(Predicate device) | Columbus Guidewire<br>(Reference Device) |
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| 510(k) Number | K233791 | K192783 | K200374 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1330 | 21 CFR 870.1330 | 21 CFR 870.1330 |
| Product Code | MOF, DQX | MOF, DQX | MOF, DQX |
| | Drivewire 24 Guidewire<br>(Subject device) | Aristotle 24 Guidewire<br>(Predicate device) | Columbus Guidewire<br>(Reference Device) |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Drivewire 24<br>Guidewire is intended for<br>general intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature. The<br>Drivewire 24 Guidewire is<br>intended to facilitate the<br>selective placement of<br>diagnostic or therapeutic<br>catheters. This device is not<br>intended for use in the<br>coronary arteries. | The Aristotle 24<br>Guidewire is intended for<br>general vascular use<br>within the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculatures to<br>introduce and position<br>catheters and other<br>interventional devices.<br>The guidewire is not<br>intended for use in the<br>coronary vasculature. | The Columbus Guidewire is<br>intended for general<br>intravascular use, including<br>the neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature. The Columbus<br>Guidewire is intended to<br>facilitate the selective<br>placement of diagnostic or<br>therapeutic catheters. This<br>device is not intended for<br>use in coronary arteries. |
| Anatomical<br>Location | General intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature but<br>not coronary arteries. | General intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature but<br>not coronary arteries. | General intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature but<br>not coronary arteries. |
| Overall Length | 204 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm |
| Distal Diameter | 0.024" | 0.024" | 0.014" |
| Core Wire<br>Material | Nitinol | Stainless Steel | Nitinol |
| Proximal<br>Section Material | Stainless Steel | Nitinol | Stainless Steel |
| Radiopaque<br>Coil | Nitinol and Nitinol DFT 30%<br>tantalum | Platinum wire marker coil | Nitinol and Nitinol DFT<br>30% tantalum/ DFT 40%<br>Platinum |
| Distal Tip<br>Type and<br>Length | Steerable<br>1.6 cm | Shapeable<br>35 cm | Steerable<br>2 cm (Columbus LR<br>GWPP4464)<br>1.5 cm (Columbus LR<br>GWPP4463) |
| Hydrophilic<br>Coating | 42 cm | 46 cm | No coating |
| Sterilization | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Packaging | Placed into a Dispenser | Placed into a Dispenser | Placed into a Dispenser |
| | hoop, Tyvek pouch, and<br>Carton box | hoop, Tyvek pouch, and<br>Carton box | hoop, Tyvek pouch, and<br>Carton box |
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# Non-Clinical Testing
In order to demonstrate safety and performance of the subject device and to support substantial equivalence to the predicate device, Rapid Medical Ltd. completed a number of non-clinical performance tests.
# Bench Tests
The subject device passed all non-clinical performance bench testing in accordance with internal requirements, national standards and international standards as shown in the table below to support substantial equivalence of the device.
| Performance Bench Testing | | |
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| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| Visual and Dimensional Verification | The overall guidewire length, diameter, and bend diameter, and coating length were measured. A visual inspection confirmed there was no damage to device. | Dimensional and visual inspection results meet acceptance criteria. |
| Tip Flexibility | The force required to flex the distal tip was measured using a loading cell. | Tip flexibility was shown to be comparable to the predicate device. |
| Tip Deflection Force | The force that the guidewire tip applies on the vessel wall was measured using a loading cell. | The force applied by the tip is equal to or less than the predicate device's. |
| Simulated Use - Delivery and Retrieval Force | Forces for delivery and retrieval of the guidewire through simulated use vascular model were measured. | The delivery and retrieval forces were less than the predicate device's. |
| Simulated Use - Performance and Compatibility | Guidewire performance and compatibility were assessed in a simulated use model. | All devices met acceptance criteria in demonstrating the intended use of the guidewire in challenging simulated use conditions. |
| Usability Evaluation | Physicians evaluated the guidewire in clinically relevant simulated use models. | The device met the acceptance criteria. |
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| Torqueability | The ability of the guidewire to translate torque from the proximal end to the distal end was measured. | All devices met acceptance criteria in having the required initial rotation to the point when the tip starts to respond be equivalent to or less than the predicate device. |
| Kink Resistance | Kink resistance was tested along the guidewire by wrapping the device around mandrels of smaller radii until failure. | All devices met acceptance criteria for kink resistance which represent clinical use scenarios. |
| Fracture Test | The guidewire was wound around a cylinder and examined for fractures or other damage. | All devices met the acceptance criteria of having no fractures, loosening, or failures. |
| Flexing Test | The distal portion of the guidewire was subjected to repeated bending and examined for damage. | All devices met the acceptance criteria of having no fractures, loosening, or failures. |
| Tensile Force | The tensile strength of the guidewire joints was measured. | All joints met peak tensile force acceptance criteria established by delivery and retrieval force testing. |
| Tip Mechanism<br>Durability | In a simulated use model, the tip deflection mechanism was cycled to assess durability. | All devices met acceptance criteria of withstanding a predetermined number of handle actuations. |
| Torque Strength | With the distal tip constrained, the number of turns to failure was measured. | All devices met the acceptance criteria of having the number of turns to failure be no less than a predetermined value. |
| Torquer<br>Performance | The torque device was tested for performance (functional, tensile and torque) with the guidewire. | All devices met acceptance criteria of having no damage to the handle or shaft, and equivalent or higher tensile force and measured torque force at slipping to predicate device. |
| Particulate | Particulates were measured under simulated use conditions. | All devices have particulates equivalent or less than the predicate device. |
| Lubricity | A pinch test using a pushability test system was performed on the device through cycles to measure the friction properties of the hydrophilic coating | All devices met the acceptance criteria of having a maximal force and an average force comparable to the predicate device. |
| Coating integrity | Visual inspection of hydrophilic coating following simulated use was performed. | All devices met the acceptance criteria of having no coating separation after simulated use testing. |
| Radiopacity | Images were evaluated during the animal study. | All devices were visible under fluoroscopy. |
| Corrosion | The device was tested according to Annex B of ISO 11070: 2014(E). | The test sample did not have evidence of corrosion. |
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# Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing was completed for the Drivewire 24 Guidewire in accordance with ISO 10993 and consisted of the following tests:
| Test | Test Description | Results |
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| Cytotoxicity | Cytotoxicity study<br>using ISO Elution<br>Method | The test article extract showed no evidence<br>of causing cell lysis or toxicity. The test met<br>the requirements as the grade was less than a<br>grade 2 (mild reactivity). |
| Irritation<br>(Intracutaneous<br>Reactivity) | ISO Intracutaneous<br>Irritation Study using<br>extracts | The test article met the requirements, with<br>no differences between each test article<br>extract's overall mean score and the<br>corresponding control extract's mean score. |
| Sensitization | ISO Guinea Pig<br>Maximization<br>Sensitization Test | Test articles showed no evidence of causing<br>delayed dermal contact sensitization and<br>were not considered sensitizers. |
| Hemocompatibility<br>– Hemolysis | ASTM Hemolysis Study<br>- Extract and<br>Direct Contact | The test articles, both in direct and indirect<br>contact with blood, were non-hemolytic. |
| Hemocompatibility<br>– Complement<br>Activation | SC5b-9 Complement<br>Activation Assay | The test article was not considered a<br>potential activator of the complement<br>system. |
| Pyrogenicity | USP Rabbit Pyrogen<br>Study, Material Mediated | The total rise of rabbit temperatures during<br>the observation period was within<br>acceptable USP limits. The test article was<br>considered nonpyrogenic. |
| Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity | ISO Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity in Mice | There was no mortality or evidence of<br>systemic toxicity from extracts injected into<br>mice. |
| In Vivo<br>Thrombogenicity | In vivo thrombogenicity<br>in a porcine model | There was no evidence of thrombus<br>formation. |
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All tests confirmed that the Drivewire 24 Guidewire met biological safety requirements per the ISO 10993 standard.
# Animal Study
Rapid Medical Ltd. completed an acute, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) study in domestic swine to support the substantial equivalence of the Drivewire to the predicate device. Devices were navigated to the left and right renal arteries and allowed dwell for 10 minutes, removed, examined for thrombus, scored, and photographed; this procedure was repeated three times for a total dwell time of 30 minutes. Activated clotting times were maintained within clinically relevant limits (250-350 seconds) throughout the procedure. After termination, the renal arteries, medulla, and capsule were examined. There was no evidence of thrombus on devices, in renal arteries or in downstream organs (kidney). Therefore, the study results support the thromboresistance of the Drivewire as substantially equivalent to that of the Aristotle 24 Guidewire.
## Sterilization and Shelf Life
The device and its accessories underwent sterilization studies in accordance with ISO 11135: 2014/AC: 2014 ("Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide -Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices") requirements to demonstrate that the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization process will reliably sterilize the product loads to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 100 or less, according to the overkill half cycle approach and relevant standards.
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire device and package met all shelf life and package integrity test acceptance criteria supporting a shelf-life of one (1) year.
# Clinical Testing
No clinical studies were conducted, as substantial equivalence of the Drivewire 24 Guidewire to the predicate device is established through the non-clinical bench, biocompatibility, and animal testing.
# Conclusion of Substantial Equivalence
The Drivewire 24 Guidewire has the same intended use and similar indications for use and technological characteristics compared to the predicate Aristotle 24 Guidewire. The differences do not raise new or different questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of the device. The non-clinical bench, biocompatibility, shelf-life, and animal testing with passing results discussed above further support the substantial equivalence of the Drivewire 24 Guidewire to the predicate device.
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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.