INTERIM AV SHAPED TEMPORARY PACING CATHETER MODEL INT-AV610
K971775 · Cardiac Control Systems, Inc. · LDF · Dec 29, 1997 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K971775
Device Name
INTERIM AV SHAPED TEMPORARY PACING CATHETER MODEL INT-AV610
Applicant
Cardiac Control Systems, Inc.
Product Code
LDF · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 29, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
INTERIM™ AV Temporary Pacing Catheters are indicated for temporary use in ventricular intracardiac pacing and intracardiac sensing in either the atrial or ventricular chambers.
Device Story
Temporary pacing catheter (Model INT-AV610) used for intracardiac pacing and sensing. Device features radiopaque PEBAX tubing with braided wire core; includes two atrial ring electrodes, one ventricular ring electrode, and one terminal contact tip electrode (all platinum-iridium). Proximal end has 2 mm gold-plated pin connectors for external pacemaker attachment. Design incorporates a Cournand curve at the ventricular tip and a secondary 90-degree offset atrial lobe (20 mm amplitude, 75 mm wide) to facilitate atrial wall contact for sensing. No internal stiffening wires used; shape maintained by PEBAX insulation. Used by clinicians in clinical settings to provide temporary cardiac pacing/sensing. Output is electrical signal transmission between heart and external pacemaker. Benefits include improved atrial sensing via anatomical conformance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies performed on the subject device. Feasibility studies were conducted using a catheter with a similar electrode configuration to determine optimal atrial electrode location for sensing potential.
Technological Characteristics
6F diameter catheter. Materials: PEBAX (polyether block amide) thermoplastic insulation, platinum-iridium electrodes, braided stainless steel conductive wire, gold-plated pin connectors. Patient-contacting materials: PEBAX and platinum-iridium. Features Cournand curve and 90-degree offset atrial lobe. No internal stiffening wires. Passive device; no software or energy source.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring temporary ventricular intracardiac pacing and intracardiac sensing in either the atrial or ventricular chambers.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Temporary pacemaker electrode: A device consisting of flexible insulated electrical conductors with one end connected to an external pacemaker pulse generator and the other end applied to the heart. The device is used to transmit a pacing electrical stimulus from the pulse generator to the heart and/or to transmit the electrical signal of the heart to the pulse generator. Permanent pacemaker electrode: A device consisting of flexible insulated electrical conductors with one end connected to an implantable pacemaker pulse generator and the other end applied to the heart. The device is used to transmit a pacing electrical stimulus from the pulse generator to the heart and/or to transmit the electrical signal of the heart to the pulse generator.
Predicate Devices
Telectronics (formerly Cordis) Temporary Pervenous with Remote Anode (K770214)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
| Submitted By: | Cardiac Control Systems, Inc.<br>3 Commerce Boulevard<br>Palm Coast, FL. 32164<br>Telephone: (904) 445-5450<br>Fax: (904) 445-7226 | | Date Prepared: May 9, 1997<br><br>DEC 2 9 1997 | | |
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| Contact Person: | Terry C. McMahon<br>Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/<br>Quality Assurance | | | | |
| Device Name: | * | Temporary Cardiac Pacing Catheter<br>(common name); | | | |
| | * | Temporary Pacemaker Electrode<br>- 74LDF (classification name); | | | |
| | * | INTERIM™ AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter; Model INT-AV610 | | | |
| Predicate Device: | * | Telectronics (formerly Cordis) Temporary Pervenous with Remote Anode<br>Market cleared by 510(k) K770214 (03/28/77) | | | |
## Indication for Use and Description of Subject Device:
The subject device is indicated for temporary use in ventricular intracardiac pacing and intracardiac sensing in either the atrial or ventricular chamber. The catheter consists of radiopaque polymer (PEBAX) tubing encapsulating a braided wire core for optimum torque response. All electrodes, the two atrial ring electrodes and one ventricular ring electrode and a terminal contact tip electrode, are platinum-indium for maximum conductivity. The electrodes terminate at the proximal end of the catheter with 2 mm goldplated pin connectors for connection with the temporary external pacemaker. The INTERIMIM AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter has a Cournand curve at the ventricular tip and a second curve (offset from the Cournand curve by 90°) in the region from 112 mm to 187 mm from the distal tip electrode. This curve or atrial lobe is 20 mm in amplitude and 75 mm wide. The atrial lobe is centered around the atrial ring-electrode pair to conform with the shape of the atrium endocardium. The atrial lobe and the Cournand curve are permanently set by the same manufacturing process which relies only on the PEBAX insulation to maintain the curved shape. No internal stiffening wires are used. The curve is intended to permit positioning of the atrial electrodes in contact or close proximity to the atrial wall for atrial sensing. The Model INT-AV610 is a 6F diameter catheter.
The materials use in the INTERIM™ AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter are: PEBAX® (polyether block amide) thermoplastic insulation, platinum-iridium electrodes, braided stainless steel conductive wire and gold plated pin connectors. Only the PEBAX® insulation and the platinum-iridium electrodes are patient contacting.
Feasibility studies were conducted using a catheter with a similar electrode configuration to that of the subject device. These studies were used to determine the optimal location for the atrial electrodes with regard to atrial sensing potential. Clinical studies using the actual design of the subject device were not performed.
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DEC 28 1997
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Terry C. McMahon Vice President, Regulatory Affairs .and Quality Assurance Cardiac Control Systems, Inc. 3 Commerce Boulevard Palm Coast, FL 32164
Re : K971775 INTERIM™ AV Model INT-AV610 Temporary Pacing Catheter Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: LDF September 30, 1997 Dated: Received: October 1, 1997
Dear Mr. McMahon:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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 (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) , it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with 895. the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the requlation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callehan
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
Enclosure
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## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
| Submitted By: | Cardiac Control Systems, Inc.<br>3 Commerce Boulevard<br>Palm Coast, FL. 32164<br>Telephone: (904) 445-5450<br>Fax: (904) 445-7226 | | Date Prepared: May 9, 1997<br>DEC 29 1997 | | | |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| Contact Person: | | Terry C. McMahon<br>Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/<br>Quality Assurance | | | | |
| Device Name: | * | Temporary Cardiac Pacing Catheter<br>(common name); | | | | |
| | * | Temporary Pacemaker Electrode<br>- 74LDF (classification name); | | | | |
| | * | INTERIM TM AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter; Model INT-AV610 | | | | |
| Predicate Device: | * | Telectronics (formerly Cordis) Temporary Pervenous with Remote Anode<br>Market cleared by 510(k) K770214 (03/28/77) | | | | |
## Indication for Use and Description of Subject Device:
The subject device is indicated for temporary use in ventricular intracardiac pacing and intracardiac sensing in either the atrial or ventricular chamber. The catheter consists of radiopaque polymer (PEBAX) tubing encapsulating a braided wire core for optimum torque response. All electrodes, the two atrial ring electrodes and one ventricular ring electrode and a terminal contact tip electrode, are platinum-indium for maximum conductivity. The electrodes terminate at the proximal end of the catheter with 2 mm goldplated pin connectors for connection with the temporary external pacemaker. The INTERIMIM AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter has a Cournand curve at the ventricular tip and a second curve (offset from the Cournand curve by 90°) in the region from 112 mm to 187 mm from the distal tip electrode. This curve or atrial lobe is 20 mm in amplitude and 75 mm wide. The atrial lobe is centered around the atrial ring-electrode pair to conform with the shape of the atrium endocardium. The atrial lobe and the Cournand curve are permanently set by the same manufacturing process which relies only on the PEBAX insulation to maintain the curved shape. No internal stiffening wires are used. The curve is intended to permit positioning of the atrial electrodes in contact or close proximity to the atrial wall for atrial sensing. The Model INT-AV610 is a 6F diameter catheter.
The materials use in the INTERIM™ AV Shaped Temporary Pacing Catheter are: PEBAX® (polyether block amide) thermoplastic insulation, platinum-iridium electrodes, braided stainless steel conductive wire and gold plated pin connectors. Only the PEBAX® insulation and the platinum-iridium electrodes are patient contacting.
Feasibility studies were conducted using a catheter with a similar electrode configuration to that of the subject device. These studies were used to determine the optimal location for the atrial electrodes with regard to atrial sensing potential. Clinical studies using the actual design of the subject device were not performed.
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DEC 28 1997
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Terry C. McMahon Vice President, Regulatory Affairs .and Quality Assurance Cardiac Control Systems, Inc. 3 Commerce Boulevard Palm Coast, FL 32164
Re : K971775 INTERIM™ AV Model INT-AV610 Temporary Pacing Catheter Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: LDF September 30, 1997 Dated: Received: October 1, 1997
Dear Mr. McMahon:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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 (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) , it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with 895. the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the requlation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callehan
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
Enclosure
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K971775 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: INTERIMIN AV Shaped Temporary_Pacing Catheter
Indications For Use:
INTERIM™ AV Temporary Pacing Catheters are indicated for temporary use in ventricular intracardiac pacing and intracardiac sensing in either the atrial or ventricular chambers.
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