K972262 · Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc. · FOZ · Sep 15, 1997 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K972262
Device Name
FIRST PICC CATHETER
Applicant
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems, Inc.
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Sep 15, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The intended use is to provide access to the vascular system to sample blood or administer drug solutions, blood products, or other fluids intravenously.
Device Story
FIRST PICC™ is a long-term, single-use, intravascular catheter designed for central venous access. It is inserted into the vascular system via a splittable introducer catheter. The device facilitates blood sampling and intravenous administration of fluids, drugs, or blood products. It is intended for clinical use by healthcare professionals. The device is a modification of the existing FIRST PICC™ line, specifically involving changes to the stylet and labeling.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on design and intended use comparisons.
Technological Characteristics
Long-term, single-use, percutaneous intravascular catheter. Includes splittable introducer. Modified stylet design. Class II device (Product Code FOZ).
Indications for Use
Indicated for sampling blood or administering drug solutions, blood products, and other fluids intravenously in any patient population, considering patient size, solution appropriateness, and therapy duration.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFICACY
- A. The submitter's name, address, telephone number, contact person, and date of preparation.
Submitted by Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc., 9450 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070. Contact: C. J. Welle. Telephone: 801-565-2535. Prepared: June 11, 1997.
- B. The name of the device including trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name.
Name: Intravascular Catheter Brand: FIRST PICC™ Common Name: PICC Catheter Classification Name: Percutaneous Catheter (80 FOZ)
- C. An identification of the predicate or legally marketed device to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
Predicate Device: The Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. FIRST PICC™ brand catheters.
- D. A description of the device that is the subject of the Premarket Notification submission.
The subject catheter is a long term, single use, intravascular catheter of various French sizes and lengths which is designed to provide access to the central venous system. It is inserted into the vascular system through a spittable introducer catheter.
- E. Statement of intended use of the device.
The intended use is to provide access to the vascular system to sample blood or administer drug solutions, blood products, or other fluids intravenously.
- F. A statement of how the technological characteristics compare to those of the predicate or legally marketed device identified in section C above.
The proposed catheter differs from the FIRST PICC™ brand catheter in that the stylet and labeling have been modified.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
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Mr. Charles Welle Manager, Regulatory Affairs Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems 9450 South State Street Sandy, Utah 84070
Re : K972262 First PICC™ Catheter Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FOZ Dated: June 11, 1997 Received: June 17, 1997
Dear Mr. Welle:
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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions However, you are responsible to determine that the of Act. medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.q., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual v reqistration, listinq 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 additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the
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Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action. 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.
In addition, we have determined that your device kit contains Iodophor swabsticks, alcohol swabsticks, and skin protectant swabsticks which are subject to regulation as drugs.
Our substantially equivalent determination does not apply to the drug components of your device. We recommend you first contact the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research before marketing your device with the drug components. For information on applicable Agency requirements for marketing these drugs, we suggest you contact:
Director, Division of Drug Labeling Compliance (HFD-310) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Food and Druq Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857 (301) 594-0063
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 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. 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 regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket
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notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on nour responsibilities under the Act, may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll free bivibion or binas 2041 or (301) 443-6597, or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Susan Runser
Trimothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number: KG 72262
Device Name: FIRST PICC™ Catheter
Indications for Use: To sample blood or administer drug solutions, blood products, and other fluids intravenously. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to patient size, appropriateness for the solution being infused, and duration of therapy.
Patricia Crescenti
(Division Sign-Om)
Division of Dental, Infection Control,
and General Hospital Devicse
510(k) Number K972222
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use: X (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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OR
Over-The -Counter Use:
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