K981326 · Lake Region Mfg., Inc. · DQX · Jul 10, 1998 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K981326
Device Name
LAKE REGION MANUFACTURING GUIDEWIRES
Applicant
Lake Region Mfg., Inc.
Product Code
DQX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jul 10, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
To facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures. NOTE: These guidewires are not intended for PTCA use.
Device Story
Guidewire consists of nickel-titanium steerable core with radiopaque jacket and polymer/hydrophilic coating. Available in diameters .018"-.038", lengths 150-260 cm, with straight or shaped tips. Used by physicians in clinical settings to navigate vasculature and facilitate placement of diagnostic or interventional devices. Device provides torque control, kink resistance, and lubricity to aid navigation. Not for PTCA use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparative testing performed against Terumo predicate devices across three size groups (.018", .035", .038"). Tests included visual inspection, dimensional measurement, lubricity, pull test, 3-point bending, coating durability, distal tip memory, kink resistance, linear stiffness, torque control, and torque fatigue. All results met specification limits. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO-10993, including acute systemic toxicity, cytotoxicity, hemolysis, intracutaneous, pyrogen, sensitization, and thrombo in-vitro testing.
Technological Characteristics
Nickel-titanium core; radiopaque jacket; polymer/hydrophilic coating. Dimensions: .018"-.038" OD, 150-260 cm length. Features steerable core, straight or shaped tips. Sterilization via standard methods (customer-specific for bulk). No mandatory performance standards established.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in diagnostic and interventional procedures to facilitate the placement of devices. Not for PTCA use.
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.
Predicate Devices
Terumo guidewires
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# JUL 10 1998
# 510(K)
K981326
## SECTION 2.0 - SUMMARY & CERTIFICATION
- General Information 2.1
- Company Name, Address, and Telephone Number 2.1.1
Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc., (LRM) 340 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318
Telephone: (612) 448-5111 Fax: (612) 448-3441
- 2.1.2 Device Trade Name/Proprietary Name
LRM produces guidewires on an OEM basis for other manufacturers, kit assemblers, and distributors. Consequently there are a large mumber of trade and proprietary names not including or associated with LRM. LRM has no proprietary names of its own to be included with this submission.
- 2.1.3 Device Common Names/Usual Names, and Classification Names
These devices are commonly known as guides, guidewires, or spring guidewires. The current classification names, and product codes are Angiographic Guidewire (74HAP), Catheter Guidewire (74DQX), and Radiological Catheter Guidewire (74JAJ)
- 2.1.4 LRM Establishment Registration Number: 2126666
- 2.1.5 Classification of Devices
The classification names listed above were originally classified as Class II devices by the Neurology (84HAD), Cardiovascular (74DQX), and Radiology (90JAJ) Review Panels respectively.
- 2.1.6 Applicability of Performance Standards
LRM has determined that no mandatory performance standards have been established for these devices under Section 514 of the Medical Device Amendments to Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or by any subsequent regulatory action. LRM has also determined that there are no applicable voluntary standards.
- 2.2 Labels, Labeling, and Advertising
LRM produces cardiovascular and vascular guidewires on an OEM basis for other manufacturers, kit assemblers, and distributors. There is no direct distribution by LRM. Changes to the customer controlled labels, labeling, or promotional material are at their discretion, including the resolution of any resulting regulatory obligations. A small fraction of the total production bears LRM controlled labels and labeling.
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# JUL 1 0 1998
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- 2.3 Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary is being included in the Premarket Notification submission in lieu of a statement of availability.
- 2.4 Device Description
- 2.4.1 Description of Guidewire
Nickel Titanium steerable core with a clear or colored, radiopaque jacket, with a polymer/ hydrophilic coating is applied over the core/jacket. The guidewires are bound by the following parameters:
| Outside Diameter: | .018" - .038" |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Lengths: | 150 cm - 260 cm |
| Tips: | Straight or shaped with standard or long taper tip flexibility |
Note: None of these guidewires are for PTCA use.
- 2.4.2 Engineering Specifications
The design specifications are the same for guidewires manufactured with or without the polymer/hydrophilic coating. The finished devices must meet the same design criteria. Section 2.5 contains comparative data to demonstrate equivalency.
- 2.5 Substantial Equivalence Data
- 2.5.1 Background Information
In order to demonstrate equivalence of guidewires manufactured with polymer/hydrophilic, LRM performed comparative testing between LRM hydrophilic guidewires and Terumo guidewires.
LRM chose a product mix of three groups of wires, based on Terumo products of .018", .035" and .038" standard configurations, including straight and shaped distal tips. LRM samples were produced following current manufacturing processes and procedures. Terumo product was purchased by LRM, complete in packaging. All samples were sterilized prior to testing.
#### 2.5.2 Comparative Test Data
Within each of the three groups, production samples were made representing the minimum (smallest size), maximum (largest size) and mode (most common size). For each test series, samples were produced per standard manufacturing procedures. For each test type, either fifteen (15) or ten (10) test samples were selected. Some of the tests are destructive in nature which required the selection of additional sets of fifteen (15) or ten (10) samples to perform other tests.
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The following product qualification tests were performed:
- Visual: Assess the product for visual appearance, such as tip integrity and jacket 2.5.2.1 durability (cuts, splits, seams, etc., any indication that the tip has been compromised).
- Dimensional Measurement Qutside Diameter, Dry and after 10 minute soak 2.5.2.2 and after 40 minute soak in normal saline : Laser micrometer measurement of the outside diameter of the guidewire at multiple body points.
- Lubricity: Measures the force required to insert and withdraw the guidewire 2.5.2.3 within a catheter lumen standardized to each guidewire diameter.
- Pull Test: Measures the strength of materials and joints in the guidewire. 2.5.2.4
- 2.5.2.5 3-Point Bending Test: Assess guidewire body stiffness/flexibility.
- Coating Durability: Measures the lubricity before and after multiple catheter 2.5.2.6 insertions and withdrawals.
- Distal Tip(J) Memory: Assess the memory of the distal tip form of shaped 2.5.2.7 product.
- 2.5.2.8 Kink Resistance: Measures the kink resistance properties of product made from kink resistance materials or products that are designed to have kink resistance properties.
- 2.5.2.9 Linear Stiffness: Measures the linear tip flexibility.
- Torque Control: Assess guidewire torque response and rotational control to allow 2.5.2.10 placement of the distal tip at a desired location in a 360 degree circle when controlled from the proximal end of the guidewire. Control may be clockwise or counter-clockwise.
- 2.5.2.11 Torque Fatigue: Assess the torqueable strength of a guidewire.
#### RESULTS: All test results were within prescribed specification limits.
- 2.6 Qualification and Biocompatibility Test Data
- 2.6.1 Material/Product/Process Oualifications
LRM has formal quality systems in place to assure that each product manufactured with the polymer/hydrophilic coating remain equivalent to the predicate product, and that the changes will not have an adverse affect on the safe and effective use of the product. The quality systems include Engineering Change Order Review, Material Qualification, Product Qualification, and Process Qualification. These controls are applied to each product size/group.
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# 2.6.2 Biocompatibility Testing
LRM has adapted the biocompatibility testing recommendations in the FDA's General Program Memorandum #G95-1 Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing", dated May 1, 1995.
| TEST PERFORMED | TEST RESULTS |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Acute Systemic Toxicity | No signs or symptoms of Systemic Toxicity<br>were observed for any of the samples. |
| Cytotoxicity (MEM) | The samples evoked a mild cytotoxic response<br>(Grade 1), when tested at 48 hours. The test<br>material passed the assay. |
| Hemolysis | The samples did not produce hemolysis. |
| Intracutaneous Test | For all samples, skin reactions were not<br>significant. |
| Pyrogen (Material Mediated) | The samples did not produce a pyrogenic<br>response. |
| Inhibition and Enhancement | No endotoxin detected at 0.03 eu/ml |
| Sensitization | The samples were deemed to be a weak<br>sensitizer. |
| Thrombo In-Vitro (Plate Method) | The test article was considered<br>nonthrombogenic |
The following table lists the tests that were performed and the test results.
#### 2.7 Packaging and Sterilization Information
LRM produces guidewires on an OEM basis for other manufacturers, kit assemblers, and distributors. There is no direct distribution by LRM. A small portion of the production is private label, single packaged to customer specifications, a fraction of that product is provided sterile to the customer.
The single packaged polymer/hydrophilic coated guidewires s placed in a dispenser and then into a Tyvek/poly pouch, along with a tray containing a torque device. The product may be packaged as five (5) pouches in a shelf carton five(5) pack, which is a typical packaging configuration.
There will be no changes to the sterilization process for the portion of packaged product shipped sterile to the customer. For the product that is shipped bulk, the packaging design and sterilization process parameters are the customer's responsibility. LRM will not recommend that its customers modify their packaging or sterilization procedures as a result of this submission.
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JUL 1 0 1998
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Ms. Kim E. Aves Regulatory Compliance Manager Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc. 340 Lake Hazeltine Drive Chaska, MN 55318
K981326 Re : Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire Regulatory Class: DOX Product Code: II Dated: April 10, 1998 April 13, 1998 Received:
Dear Ms. Aves:
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 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 (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 Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (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 requlation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. this response to your premarket notification Please note: submission does not affect any obliqation 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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### Page 2 - Ms. Kim E. Aves
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 regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification"(21 Other general information on your responsibilities CFR 807.97). 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/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callahon
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known): Unknown
Hydrophilic Coated Guidewire Device Name:
Indications for Use:
To facilitate the placement of devices during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
NOTE: These guidewires are not intended for PTCA use.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prescription Use _ X OR (Per 21 CFR 801.109) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION
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