K260304 · WAVE Medical AG · LIT · May 20, 2026 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K260304
Device Name
WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter
Applicant
WAVE Medical AG
Product Code
LIT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
May 20, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is indicated to dilate stenoses in femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Device Story
Over-the-wire PTA balloon catheter; 2-lumen shaft; non-compliant balloon with atraumatic tip; segmented balloon technology with n-segments and n-1 waists. Used in interventional procedures to dilate arterial stenoses or dialysis fistula lesions. Physician inserts catheter over 0.014" guidewire; inflates balloon via inflation port to dilate target lesion; radiopaque marker bands facilitate positioning. Hydrophobic coating reduces friction. Device provides mechanical dilation force; non-clinical bench testing confirms performance. No clinical data required.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical performance testing including visual inspection, dimensional verification, simulated use, rated burst pressure, fatigue, compliance, inflation/deflation time, bond strength, tip pull, flexibility, kink, torque, radiopacity, coating integrity, particulate evaluation, guidewire compatibility, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization, shelf-life, and packaging testing.
Technological Characteristics
Over-the-wire 2-lumen catheter; Grilamid L25 (Polyamide 12) balloon; Tungsten/Iridium radiopaque markers; hydrophobic coating. 0.014" guidewire compatibility; 4F sheath compatibility. EO sterilization. Segmented balloon design with dedicated waist geometry. Complies with ISO 10555 and ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dilation of stenoses in femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal, and renal arteries, or treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
May 20, 2026
WAVE Medical AG
Kym Rupp
Regulatory Consultant to WAVE Medical AG
Industrieplatz 1e
Bldg. 53
Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, Switzerland 8212
Re: K260304
Trade/Device Name: WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250
Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: LIT
Dated: April 20, 2026
Received: April 21, 2026
Dear Kym Rupp:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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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).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
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For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
GREGORY W. O'CONNELL-S
Digitally signed by
GREGORY W. O'CONNELL-S
Date: 2026.05.20 08:34:59
04/06
Gregory O'Connell
Assistant Director
DHT2C: Division of Coronary and Peripheral Intervention Devices
OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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FORM FDA 3881 (8/23)
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known) K260304 | |
| Device Name WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is indicated to dilate stenoses in femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. | |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |
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510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary information is prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
Date Prepared: January 30, 2026
Manufacturer: WAVE Medical AG
Industrieplatz 1e
8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
Consultant Preparer: Kym Rupp
Regulatory Consultant to WAVE Medical
Phone: 407-756-0035
E-mail: kym.rupp@gmail.com
510(k) Owner and Business Contact
Jana Brandtner
Vice President QA/RA
Phone +41 79 942 17 51
E-mail: jana.brandtner@ctivascular.ch
Device Name: WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter
Classification: Classification Name: Percutaneous catheter
Classification Regulation: 21CFR §870.1250
Classification Panel: Cardiovascular
Device Class: Class II
Product code: LIT (Percutaneous Catheter)
Predicate Device: Trade Name: Armada 14 PTA Catheter
Manufacturer: Abbott Vascular
510(k) Clearance: K102705
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR, Part 870.1250
Classification Name: Percutaneous catheter
Classification Panel: Cardiovascular
Device Class: Class II
Product Code: LIT (Percutaneous Catheter)
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Predicate Comparison:
| Device Name | Predicate Device Armada 14 PTA Catheter | Subject Device WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catheter Type | Over-the-Wire | Over-the-Wire |
| Shaft Construction | Coaxial | 2-lumen Shaft |
| Guidewire Compatibility | 0.014" (0.36 mm) | 0.014" (0.36 mm) |
| Sheath Compatibility | 4F | 4F or larger |
| Nominal Pressure | 8 atm | 8 atm |
| Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) | 14 atm | 14 atm |
| Contrast Infusion | No | No |
| Coating | Hydrophobic | Hydrophobic |
| Coating Length | A hydrophobic coating is applied to the surface of the balloon, the surface of the shaft and the entire inner lumen. | The hydrophobic coating covers the guidewire lumen, the outside of the distal tip, the surface of the WAVE balloon and the entire surface of the 2-lumen shaft up to 7.5cm ± 2.5cm before the strain relief. |
| Marker band # | 2 (Tungsten Polymer marker) | 2 (PT 90%, IR10%) |
| Balloon Material | Polyamide 12 | Grilamid L25 (Polyamide 12) |
| Sterilization Method | EO | EO |
| Dimensions | | |
| Catheter Working Length | 90 cm and 150 cm | 90 cm and 145 cm |
| Catheter Shaft Outer Diameter | distal shaft diameter: 0.94 mm proximal shaft diameter: 1.33 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Balloon Length | 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, 200 mm | 20, 40, 85, 120, 150 mm |
| Balloon Diameter | 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, and 4.0 mm | 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 mm |
| No. of Inflations | 1 (one) or more as needed | Minimum 2 (two) with the second one repositioned proximally by 3 mm |
| Inflation ramp and hold | N/A | Slowly inflate and hold for 120 seconds |
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Device description:
The WAVE product is constructed from a 2-lumen catheter shaft connected to a manifold located at the proximal end, and a fixed-length non-compliant balloon with an atraumatic tip located on the distal end of the shaft. The first lumen serves as a guidewire lumen (max. 0.014") that passes from the distal tip of the balloon through an inner member to a straight entry port (guidewire port) located on the manifold at the proximal end of the WAVE catheter. The second lumen serves as a balloon inflation lumen that extends from the balloon to a side leg port (inflation port) on the manifold. The balloon has two radiopaque marker bands indicating the nominal length of the balloon and facilitating balloon positioning. The manifold is bonded to the 2-lumen shaft via an UV-adhesive, and the transition covered by a strain relief for kink prevention. The WAVE catheter is provided with a hydrophobic coating, which facilitates insertion and handling of the product. To maintain the profile of the folded balloon during transportation and storage, the WAVE product is packaged together with a balloon protector. A packaging stylet ensures lumen viability of the balloon inner member and eases insertion of the WAVE catheter into the primary packaging.
The hydrophobic coating covers the guidewire lumen, the outside of the distal tip, the surface of the WAVE balloon and the entire surface of the 2-lumen shaft up to 7.5cm ± 2.5cm before the strain relief.
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is based on a segmented balloon technology with n-balloon segments divided by n-1 waists. Each diameter has a dedicated design of the waists.
Indications for Use:
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is indicated to dilate stenoses in femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Fundamental Scientific Technology:
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is based on a segmented balloon technology with n-balloon segments divided by n-1 waists. Each diameter has a dedicated design of the waists.
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Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Non-Clinical verification and validation tests have been performed with regards to the intended use, the technical claims, the requirement specifications and the risk management results.
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter underwent the following performance testing:
- Visual Inspection and Dimensional Verification
- Simulated Use
- Balloon Rated Burst Pressure
- Balloon Fatigue
- Balloon Compliance Testing
- Inflation / Deflation Time
- Bond Strength
- Tip Pull
- Flexibility and Kink
- Torque Strength
- Radiopacity
- Coating Integrity
- Particulate Evaluation
- Guidewire Compatibility
- Corrosion Resistance
- Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1
- Sterilization
- Shelf-Life
- Packaging Testing
Non-Clinical verification and validation test results demonstrate that the WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter meets acceptance criteria.
Therefore, the WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed and predicate device (K102705).
Summary of Clinical Data:
Clinical studies were not needed to support substantial equivalence between subjects and predicate devices. Substantial equivalence was demonstrated with non-clinical performance tests. Therefore, the WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter did not require clinical data.
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
The WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter is substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed and predicate device (K102705) in terms of design features, fundamental scientific technology, and indications for use. Additionally, substantial equivalence was demonstrated with non-clinical performance (verification and validation) tests, which complied with the requirements specified in FDA’s Peripheral Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) and Specialty Catheters guidance and international and FDA-recognized consensus standards, ISO 10555, and ISO 14971. The results of these tests demonstrate that WAVE PTA Balloon Catheter met the acceptance criteria to demonstrate substantial equivalent to the predicate device.
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