This product is designed to direct a catheter to the desired anatomical location in the peripheral vasculature (excluding coronary and cerebral vessels) during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
Device Story
CROSSLEAD 0.018inch is a steerable guide wire used to direct catheters through peripheral vasculature. Device consists of hybrid nitinol and stainless steel core wire, stainless steel inner coil, and stainless steel/platinum-nickel outer coil. Distal portion features hydrophilic and polyurethane coatings; proximal portion features hydrophobic PTFE coating. Used in clinical settings by physicians during diagnostic or interventional procedures. Operator manually manipulates wire to navigate tortuous vessels. Radiopaque tip provides visibility under fluoroscopy. Device facilitates catheter placement, potentially improving procedural success and patient outcomes in peripheral vascular interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance assessments included tensile strength, torque strength, torqueability, tip flexibility, coating integrity, catheter compatibility, visual inspection, corrosion resistance, kink resistance, radio-detectability, and dimensional verification. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemolysis, and thromboresistance. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Indicated for patients requiring catheter guidance in peripheral vasculature (excluding coronary and cerebral vessels) during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
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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March 5, 2025
Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. Cynthia Valenzuela Director, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs/Compliance Asahi Intecc USA, Inc. 3002 Dow Avenue Suite 212 Tustin, California 92780
Re: K242597
Trade/Device Name: CROSSLEAD 0.018inch Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQX Dated: August 30, 2024 Received: August 30, 2024
Dear Cynthia Valenzuela:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K242597
Device Name CROSSLEAD 0.018inch
Indications for Use (Describe)
This product is intended to direct a catheter to the desired anatomical vasculature (excluding coronary and cerebral vessels) during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary (as required by 21 CFR § 807.92) ΛՏΛΗΙ INTECC CO.,LTD. Global Headquarters and R&D Center
3-100 Akatsuki-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi 489-0071 Japan TEL:+81-561-48-5551 FAX:+81-561-48-5552 http://www.asahi-intecc.co.jp/
#### CROSSLEAD 0.018inch
#### 510(k) 242597
| Date Prepared: | 30 AUG 2024 | |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Applicant: | ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.<br>3-100 Akatsuki-cho,<br>Seto, Aichi 489-0071 Japan | |
| Contact: | Mrs. Cynthia Valenzuela<br>Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs<br>ASAHI INTECC USA, Inc.<br>3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 212<br>Tustin, CA 92780<br>Tel: (949) 745-1617<br>e-mail: cynthiav@asahi-intecc-us.com | |
| Trade Name: | CROSSLEAD 0.018 inch | |
| Device Classification: | Class 2 per 21 CFR § 870.1330 | |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Guide, Wire | |
| Product Code: | DQX - Catheter Guide Wire | |
| Predicate Device: | Gladius Mongo18 PV ES | K213868 |
| Reference Devices: | CROSSLEAD Tracker | K241510 |
| | CROSSLEAD Penetration | K230377 |
| | V-18 Control Wire | K033742 |
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### INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE:
This product is designed to direct a catheter to the desired anatomical location in the peripheral vasculature (excluding coronary and cerebral vessels) during diagnostic or interventional procedures.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The CROSSLEAD 0.018inch is steerable guide wire with a maximum diameter of 0.46mm (0.018inches) and available in various lengths of 100 cm, 200 cm, 235 cm and 300 cm. The quide wire consists of a hybrid nitinol (Ni-Ti) and stainlesssteel (SUS) core wire with a stainless steel inner coil, a stainless steel and Platinum-Nickel (Pt-Ni) outer coil. The coil is radiopaque to achieve visibility and can be made to bend easily to accommodate vessel tortuosity. A hydrophilic and polyurethane coating are applied to the distal portion of the guide wire. A hydrophobic coating (PTFE) is applied to proximal portion. The purpose of these surface coatings is to provide lubricity when the guide wire is passed through percutaneous catheters.
The basic structure, construction and materials of the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch are similar to those of the predicate Gladius Mongo18 PV ES (K213868), and the references CROSSLEAD Penetration (K230377), CROSSLEAD Tracker (K241510) and V-18 Control Wire (K033742).
## COMPARISON WITH PREDICATE AND REFERENCE DEVICES:
The following comparison table of the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch and the predicate/reference devices indicates that the technological characteristics of the subject device such as the components, design, materials, sterilization method and operating principle are similar. The intended use of the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch and its predicate device is also comparable.
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate/reference devices:
- Outer Coil structure ●
- Core shaft structure
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| | Subject | Predicate | References | | |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | CROSSLEAD 0.018inch | Gladius Mongo18 PV ES | CROSSLEAD Tracker | CROSSLEAD Penetration | V-18 Control Wire |
| 510(k) | TBD | K213868 | K241510 | K230377 | K033742 |
| Manufacturer | ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD. | Boston Scientific | | | |
| Intended and/or<br>Indication for Use | This product is intended<br>to direct a catheter to<br>the desired anatomical<br>location in the<br>peripheral vasculature<br>(excluding coronary and<br>cerebral vessels) during<br>diagnostic or<br>interventional<br>procedures. | This product is intended<br>to facilitate the<br>placement and exchange<br>of diagnostic and<br>therapeutic devices<br>during intravascular<br>procedures. This device is<br>intended for peripheral<br>vascular use only. | This product is designed<br>to direct a catheter to<br>the desired anatomical<br>location in the<br>peripheral vasculature<br>during diagnostic or<br>interventional procedures.<br>Do not use the guide wire<br>in neurovascular. | This product is designed<br>to direct a catheter<br>to the desired anatomical<br>location in the peripheral<br>vasculature during<br>diagnostic or<br>interventional procedures. | The 110cm V-18<br>Control Wire is<br>intended for general<br>intravascular use<br>including the<br>placement of PTA<br>balloon catheters<br>requiring an 0.018"<br>guide wire in<br>hemodialysis AV access<br>procedures. The wire<br>can be torqued to<br>facilitate placement of<br>diagnostic or<br>therapeutic catheters.<br>This device is intended<br>for peripheral vascular<br>use only. A torque<br>device is included with<br>each wire to facilitate<br>directional<br>manipulation of the<br>guide wire. |
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| | Subject | Predicate | References | | |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | CROSSLEAD 0.018inch | Gladius Mongo18 PV<br>ES | CROSSLEAD Tracker | CROSSLEAD<br>Penetration | V-18 Control Wire |
| Nominal OD | 0.46mm<br>(0.018") | 0.46mm<br>(0.018") | 0.36mm<br>(0.014") | 0.36mm(0.014")<br>0.46mm(0.018") | 0.46mm<br>(0.018") |
| Usable Length | 100cm, 200cm,<br>235cm, 300cm | 190cm, 235cm, 300cm | 100cm, 200cm,<br>235cm, 300cm | 200cm, 235cm,<br>300cm | 110cm, 150cm,<br>200cm, 300cm |
| Outer Coil | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel<br>Pt-Ni alloy | Pt-Ni alloy | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel<br>Pt-Ni alloy | Pt-Ni alloy | unknown |
| Inner Coil | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Pt-Ni alloy | - | unknown |
| Taper Core Wire | Ni-Ti alloy<br>Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Ni-Ti alloy<br>Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Austenitic Stainless<br>Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Tip Shape | Straight, Pre-shape | Straight, Pre-shape | Straight, Pre-shape | Straight, Pre-shape | Straight |
| Coating | Hydrophilic<br>Polyurethane<br>PTFE | Hydrophilic<br>Polyurethane<br>PTFE | Hydrophilic<br>Polyurethane<br>PTFE | Hydrophilic<br>PTFE | Hydrophilic<br>PTFE<br>Polyurethane<br>Polymer |
| Solder | Ag-Sn<br>Au-Sn | Ag-Sn<br>Au-Sn | Ag-Sn<br>Au-Sn | Au-Sn | unknown |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide<br>SAL 10-6 | Ethylene oxide<br>SAL 10-6 | Ethylene oxide<br>SAL 10-6 | Ethylene oxide<br>SAL 10-6 | unknown |
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#### NON-CLINICAL TESTING/PERFORMANCE DATA:
Non-clinical laboratory testing was performed on the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch to determine substantial equivalence. The following testing/assessments were conducted:
- Tensile Strength ●
- . Torque Strength
- Torqueability .
- Tip Flexibility ●
- Coating Integrity
- Catheter Compatibility ●
- Visual Inspection
- Corrosion Resistance
- Kink Resistance ●
- Radio - Detectability
- Dimensional Verification ●
- Coating Integrity / Particulate Characterization ●
The in vitro bench tests demonstrated that the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch met all acceptance criteria and performed similarly to the predicate and reference devices. Performance data demonstrates the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch functions as intended and has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate and reference devices although there are the technological differences between the subject and predicate/reference devices.
#### BIOCOMPATIBILITY:
The biocompatibility of the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch had been confirmed in regards to the following aspects.
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Intracutaneous Irritation ●
- Systemic Toxicity ●
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity ●
- Hemolvsis ●
- Partial Thromboplastin Time .
- Sc5b-9 Complement Activation
- In Vivo Thromboresistance .
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## CONCLUSION:
The CROSSLEAD 0.018inch and the predicate/reference devices share the same intended use and the same or similar technological characteristics such as components, design, materials, sterilization method and operating principles. Differences in technological characteristics between the subject and predicate/reference devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. Non- clinical tests demonstrate that the device has a similar safety and effectiveness profile as the legally marketed predicate/reference devices. Therefore, ASAHI considers the CROSSLEAD 0.018inch to be substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices.
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