The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is indicated for: • The non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels. • Temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion. • Use with aspiration and with the injection or infusion of contrast media and other fluids.
Device Story
Mechanical thrombectomy device for peripheral vasculature; consists of laser-cut Nitinol tubular mesh basket with integrated small-mesh Nitinol net at distal tip; delivered via pusher-wire through compatible delivery catheters (0.021"-0.027"). Operated by physician under fluoroscopic guidance; radiopaque markers enable visualization. Device deployed distal to occlusion; basket expands to capture embolic material; retracted back to guide catheter to restore blood flow. Used in conjunction with aspiration. Benefits include effective clot retrieval and restoration of blood flow in peripheral vessels.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included simulated use (trackability, deployment, clot retrieval, torque, kink, tensile strength, resheathing force), radial force, and comprehensive biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemolysis, thrombogenicity). Additional testing leveraged from predicate included Af temperature, radiopacity, corrosion resistance, usability, sterilization, and shelf-life validation.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Nitinol (basket, net), Platinum (markers), polymer (introducer sheath). Principle: Mechanical engagement/retrieval via expandable Nitinol basket. Dimensions: 2.0-6.0 mm vessel diameter, 22-46 mm basket length, 180 cm working length. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Sterile, single-use. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels in adults; temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion; use with aspiration and contrast media/fluid infusion.
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ADMINISTRATION
August 5, 2026
Vesalio, Inc.
Sharon Shachar
Director of Regulatory & Clinical
2305 Historic Decatur Rd.
Suite 100
San Diego, California 92106
Re: K254211
Trade/Device Name: pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5150
Regulation Name: Embolectomy catheter
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QEW, KRA
Dated: July 10, 2026
Received: July 10, 2026
Dear Sharon Shachar:
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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
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| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K254211 | ? |
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| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is indicated for: • The non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels. • Temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion. • Use with aspiration and with the injection or infusion of contrast media and other fluids. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? |
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510(k) SUMMARY
K254211
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
# **Submitter:**
Vesalio Inc.
2305 Historic Decatur Rd Suite 100
San Diego CA 92106 United States
# **Contact Person:**
Sharon Shachar
Director of Regulatory & Clinical
Phone: (248) 697-6616
Email: sshachar@vesalio.com
**Date Prepared:** August 4, 2026
# **NAME OF MEDICAL DEVICE:**
Proprietary Name: pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device
Common/Usual Name: Embolectomy catheter
Classification Name: Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration
# **1. DEVICE CLASSIFICATION:**
Classification Panel: Cardiovascular
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QEW, KRA
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5150
# **2. PRIMARY PREDICATE:**
Proprietary Name: NeVa PV Thrombectomy System
Product Code: QEW, KRA
510(k) Number: K201085
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510(k) SUMMARY
K254211
## Device Description:
The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is a mechanical thrombectomy device with an expandable distal tip which is temporarily inserted into the peripheral vasculature to restore blood flow in vessels blocked by emboli and thrombus. The expandable tip is a tubular mesh structure laser cut from Nitinol. It contains radiopaque markers to enable visualization under fluoroscopy. In its expanded shape, the device creates a highly flexible, hybrid closed cell structure.
The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices include a NET filter component which is a small-mesh nitinol component that is integrated at the distal portion of the basket. The pusher assembly is composed of an introducer sheath and delivery pusher-wire that are used to deliver the device to the treatment site.
The introducer sheath is a polymer tube, which protects the device and distal segment of the delivery pusher-wire from damage and creates an uninterrupted passage for the device to be transferred into a delivery catheter. The pusher controls the deployment of the pVasc Net Device and facilitates advancement through a delivery catheter and retrieval of the device. It is used to track the device to the intended delivery site.
The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices are intended to be delivered through a compatible commercially available delivery catheters to the target vessels. The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is provided sterile and intended for single-use only.
## Intended Use/Indication For Use:
The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is indicated for:
- The non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels.
- Temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion
- Use with aspiration and with the injection or infusion of contrast media and other fluids.
## Indications for Use Comparison:
The subject device and predicate device have identical Intended Use and Indications for Use. A detailed comparison of regulatory information in a tabular format is presented within Table 1 which compares the predicate to the pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device.
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510(k) SUMMARY
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Table 1: Regulatory Substantial Equivalence Table (Subject Device and Predicate Device)
| Device Name | pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device Subject Device) | NeVa PV Thrombectomy Device (Primary predicate) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 510(k) Number | K254211 | K201085 |
| Company | Vesalio Inc. | Vesalio Inc. |
| Classification | 21 CFR §870.5150: Embolectomy Catheter | 21 CFR §870.5150: Embolectomy Catheter |
| Product Code | QEW: peripheral mechanical thrombectomy with aspiration | QEW: peripheral mechanical thrombectomy with aspiration |
| Indications for Use | The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is indicated for: •The non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels. • Temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion. • Use with aspiration and with the injection or infusion of contrast media and other fluids. | The NeVA PV Thrombectomy Device is indicated for: •The non-surgical removal of emboli and thrombi from peripheral blood vessels. • Temporary use in peripheral vessel occlusion. • Use with aspiration and with the injection or infusion of contrast media and other fluids. |
| Principal of operation | The basket is deployed distal to the occluded vessels, captures the embolic material and retracts back to the guide catheter in order to restore blood flow | The basket is deployed distal to the occluded vessels, captures the embolic material and remaining embolic debris and retracts back to the guide catheter in order to restore blood flow. |
### Technological Comparison:
The pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device maintains the same fundamental technological characteristics and core design as the predicate NeVa PV Thrombectomy Device (K201085). Both devices consist of a pusher wire with an expandable Nitinol basket designed to mechanically engage and retrieve emboli and thrombi from peripheral vessels. The only difference between the subject and predicate devices is the incorporation of a small-mesh Nitinol net integrated into the distal portion of the Nitinol basket in the pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device.
A detailed comparison of technological information in a tabular format is presented within Table 2 which compares the predicate to the pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device.
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510(k) SUMMARY
K254211
Table 2: Technological Substantial Equivalence Table (Subject Device and Predicate Device)
| Device Name | pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device (Subject Device) | NeVa PV Thrombectomy Device (predicate) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design | 1. Core pusher wire 2. Nitinol basket with drop and capture zones 3. A small-mesh net Component inside distal capture zone | 1. Core pusher wire 2. Nitinol basket with drop and capture zones |
| Materials | Pusher wire: Nitinol Basket and Net: Nitinol | Pusher wire: Nitinol Basket: Nitinol |
| Vessel Diameter | 2.0 – 6.0 mm | 2.0 – 6.0 mm |
| Basket Length | 22 – 46 mm | 22 – 46 mm |
| Basket OD | 4.0, 4.5, and 6.0 mm | 4.0, 4.5, and 6.0 mm |
| Basket / Filter configuration | Closed Cell Basket with concentric net | Closed Cell Basket |
| Markers | Yes, Platinum | Yes, Platinum |
| Net Component | Integrated nitinol net | N/A |
| Working Length | 180cm | 200cm, 300cm |
| Soft Distal Tip | Yes | Yes |
| Tip Length | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Accessories | Introducer sheath | Introducer sheath |
| Delivery catheter | .021”-.027” | .021” -.027” |
| Packaging Materials | Polyethylene, Tyvek, paperboard. | Polyethylene, Tyvek, paperboard. |
| Provided Sterile? | Yes | Yes |
| Single Use? | Yes | Yes |
### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
To demonstrate that the subject pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device performs as described in the indications for use, Vesalio has performed the following bench and preclinical testing to demonstrate that the subject device meets all required specifications for clot removal in the peripheral vasculature including:
- Simulated use testing
- Device Introduction
- Trackability/Compatibility
- Flexibility/Navigability
- Device Deployment
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ESALIO
510(k) SUMMARY
K254211
○ Ancillary device Compatibility
○ Tip Expansion
○ Device Aspiration
○ Clot Retrieval
○ Torque
○ Kink Testing
○ Tensile Strength
○ Resheathing Force
- Radial force
- Biocompatibility
○ Cytotoxicity
○ Irritation
○ Sensitization
○ Acute Systemic Toxicity
○ Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
○ Hemolysis
○ Heparinized Platelet and Count Assay
○ Complement Activation
○ Thrombin-Antithrombin Complex
○ Thrombogenicity
Since the subject device shares much of the same design characteristics with the predicate device, a subgroup of testing on the predicate device was leveraged to demonstrate substantial equivalence. These tests included the following:
• Af Temperature
• Radiopacity
• Corrosion Resistance
• Usability Testing
• Sterilization Validation
• Shelf-life Validation
This testing demonstrates that the technological differences between the pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device and the NeVa PV Thrombectomy Device do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
# **Conclusion:**
Based on the above information, it is concluded that the pVasc Net Mechanical Thrombectomy Device is substantially equivalent to the predicate the NeVa™ PV Thrombectomy Device.
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