K984183 · Possis Medical, Inc. · DYF · Feb 1, 1999 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K984183
Device Name
PERMA-PASS VASCULAR GRAFT, 5T GRAFT,MODEL 31451
Applicant
Possis Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DYF · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 1, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3450
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Perma-Pass™ Vascular Graft is intended for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels, or the creation of subcutaneous arteriovenous conduits for blood access. The Graft is intended for use as a vascular prosthesis only. - Thinwall Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for blood access. - Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for applications involving: pulmonary arteries; ascending aorta; coronary arteries; common, external, or internal carotid arteries; cerebral arteries; brachiocephalic trunk; cardiac veins; pulmonary veins; or the inferior or superior vena cava.
Device Story
Perma-Pass Vascular Graft is a straight, isodiametric vascular prosthesis manufactured from PTFE resin. Device serves as a permanent implant for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels or creation of subcutaneous arteriovenous conduits. Implanted by surgeons in clinical settings. Device provides a conduit for blood flow; physical properties include specific pore volume, internodal distance, and suture retention strength. Performance verified through in vitro, functional, physical, and biocompatibility testing exceeding physiological requirements. No software or algorithmic components.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Testing included in vitro, functional, physical, and biocompatibility assessments conducted per USP and AAMI guidelines. Results demonstrated performance comparable to the predicate device and exceeding physiological requirements for the intended clinical use.
Technological Characteristics
Material: PTFE resin with black pigment for orientation line. Fabrication: Paste extrusion, expansion, and sintering. Configuration: Straight, isodiametric, 5mm internal diameter. Sterilization: Standardized method consistent with predicate. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels or creation of subcutaneous arteriovenous conduits for blood access. Contraindicated for use in pulmonary arteries, ascending aorta, coronary arteries, carotid arteries (common, external, internal), cerebral arteries, brachiocephalic trunk, cardiac/pulmonary veins, and vena cava. Thinwall grafts are not indicated for blood access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular graft prosthesis is an implanted device intended to repair, replace, or bypass sections of native or artificial vessels, excluding coronary or cerebral vasculature, and to provide vascular access. It is commonly constructed of materials such as polyethylene terephthalate and polytetrafluoroethylene, and it may be coated with a biological coating, such as albumin or collagen, or a synthetic coating, such as silicone. The graft structure itself is not made of materials of animal origin, including human umbilical cords.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Guidance Document for Vascular Prostheses 510(k) Submissions.”
Predicate Devices
IMPRA ePTFE Vascular Graft Straight; 5 mm x 50 cm (K791810)
Reference Devices
Perma-Flow® Coronary Bypass Graft (HDE H970005)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FEB 1 1999
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9055 Evergreen Blvd. N.W. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55433-8003 USA K984183 (612) 780-4555 Fax (612) 780-2227
# PERMA-PASS™ VASCULAR GRAFT 510(K) SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 1998
## SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION
CONTACT
Possis Medical, Inc. 9055 Evergreen Boulevard N.W. Minneapolis, MN 55433
Tel: (612) 780-4555 Fax: (612) 780-2227
#### Primary
Timothy J. Kappers Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate
### Alternate
James D. Gustafson Vice President of Quality Systems and Regulatory/Clinical Affairs
November 20, 1998
Perma-Pass™ Vascular Graft
Vascular Graft
Vascular Graft prosthesis of less than 6 mm diameter (74DYF, 21 CFR 870.3450)
IMPRA ePTFE Vascular Graft Straight; 5 mm x 50 cm K791810 IMPRA, Inc. 1625 West Third Street Tempe, Arizona 85281
SUMMARY DATE
DEVICE TRADE NAME
COMMON NAME
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The Comments of Children
LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICE
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Perma-Pass™ Vascular Graft is manufactured from the following materials; polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) resin, lubricant used as a manufacturing aid, and a black pigment used to create the orientation line. These grafts are available in a straight configuration with an internal diameter of 5mm, thin wall, and lengths sufficient to satisfy most vascular graft applications.
The Perma-Pass Graft is constructed from the same materials used in manufacturing the tubing for the Perma-Flow® Coronary Bypass Graft, manufactured by Possis Medical, Inc. and approved under HDE H970005 dated 30 April, 1998. These grafts are supplied in the same packaging as the Perma-Flow Graft and are packaged, labeled and sterilized in the same manner.
#### INTENDED USE
The Perma-Pass Graft is intended for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels, or the creation of subcutaneous arteriovenous conduits for blood access. The Graft is intended for use as a vascular prosthesis only.
- . Thinwall Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for blood access.
- . Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for applications involving: pulmonary arteries; ascending aorta; coronary arteries; common, external, or internal carotid arteries; cerebral arteries; brachiocephalic trunk; cardiac veins; pulmonary veins; or the inferior or superior vena cava.
#### COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICE:
Table 1 summarizes key technical characteristics and physical properties of the Perma-Pass Graft and the predicate device.
| | IMPRA Graft | Perma-Pass Graft |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Materials | PTFE: No additives | PTFE: No additives |
| Markings | Longitudinal orientation | Longitudinal orientation |
| Clinical application | Bypass or reconstruction of<br>occluded or diseased arterial<br>blood vessels, vascular<br>access and others | Bypass or reconstruction of<br>occluded or diseased arterial<br>blood vessels |
| Fabrication | Paste extrusion, expansion,<br>sintering | Paste extrusion, expansion,<br>sintering |
| Structure | | |
| Configuration | Straight, isodiametric | Straight, isodiametric |
| Dimensions | | |
| Length (all sizes) | 50cm | 70cm |
### TABLE 1 Comparison of Technical Characteristics
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| | IMPRA Graft | Perma-Pass Graft |
|----------------------------|--------------|------------------|
| Internal diameter | 5.17mm | 5.01mm |
| Wall Thickness | 0.420mm | 0.453mm |
| Physical properties | | |
| Pore volume | 69% | 67% |
| Internodal distance | Inner: 21um | Inner: 21um |
| | Outer: 24 um | Outer: 21 um |
| Water entry pressure | 276mmHg | 309mmHg |
| Kink diameter | 14mm | 13mm |
| Pressurized burst strength | 325kPa | 381kPa |
| Tensile Strength | | |
| Longitudinal | 126N | 121N |
| Circumferential | 3.10N/mm | 3.50N/mm |
| Suture retention strength | | |
| Longitudinal | 283g | 535g |
| Oblique | 285g | 553g |
#### NON-CLINICAL TESTS
Extensive testing of in vitro, functional, physical, and biocompatibility tests have been performed on the Perma-Pass Graft. These tests have shown that the Graft performs comparably to the predicate device. All performance results for the Graft and the predicate device exceed physiological requirements for the intended clinical use of the device. Where applicable, tests were conducted using USP or AAMI guidelines and standards. The results were acceptable in all cases.
#### CONCLUSION
The Perma-Pass Vascular Graft is a 5mm straight vascular prosthesis, intended as a permanent implant for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels. The present 510(k) compares the Perma-Pass Graft to a legally marketed predicate device. The intended use, graft configuration, material, labeling, method of use, intended anatomical sites, and the target population of the Perma-Pass Graft are the same as those of the predicate device.
The Perma-Pass Graft is manufactured from PTFE, well known to the market with a long history of successful implantation in the human body. There are no known technological differences between the subject device and the predicate device. Extensive testing has shown the subject device is equivalent to the predicate device.
As summarized above, this 510(k) notification provides adequate information to support a determination of substantial equivalence between the Perma-Pass Graft and its predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 1 1 1999
Mr. Timothy J. Kappers Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate Possis Medical, Inc. 9055 Evergreen Boulevard, N.W. Minneapolis, MN 55433-8003
Re: K984183 Perma-Pass™ Vascular Graft, 5T Graft, Model 31451 Regulatory Class: III (Three) Product Code: 74 DYF Dated: November 20, 1998 November 23, 1998 Received:
Dear Mr. Kappers:
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 Requlations, 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 regulation may result in requlatory 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 regulations.
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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 Additionally, for questions on the promotion and (301) 594-4648. 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 Mandracturers Inbibox or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html."
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callahan
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
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## PERMA-PASS™ VASCULAR GRAFT INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
## NOVEMBER 1998
The Perma-Pass™ Vascular Graft is intended for bypass or reconstruction of occluded or diseased arterial blood vessels, or the creation of subcutaneous arteriovenous conduits for blood access. The Graft is intended for use as a vascular prosthesis only.
- Thinwall Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for blood access. .
- Perma-Pass Grafts are not indicated for applications involving: pulmonary arteries; . ascending aorta; coronary arteries; common, external, or internal carotid arteries; cerebral arteries; brachiocephalic trunk; cardiac veins; pulmonary veins; or the inferior or superior vena cava.
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