INTERGARD KNITTED ULTRA THIN AND INTERGARD KNITTED COLLAGEN COATED AND HEPARIN BONDED VASCULAR PROTHESIS
K990800 · Intervascular, Inc. · DSY · Jan 8, 2001 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K990800
Device Name
INTERGARD KNITTED ULTRA THIN AND INTERGARD KNITTED COLLAGEN COATED AND HEPARIN BONDED VASCULAR PROTHESIS
Applicant
Intervascular, Inc.
Product Code
DSY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 8, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3450
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
InterGard Collagen Coated and Heparin Bonded vascular prostheses are indicated for surgical repair, bypass, or replacement of arteries in the treatment of aneurysmal and occlusive disease of the abdominal aorta, visceral arteries, and peripheral arteries. Due to the low porosity of the grafts, these products are recommended for use in patients requiring heparinization prior to or during surgery.
Device Story
InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated & Heparin Bonded Vascular Prostheses consist of Dacron fabric coated with bovine collagen and heparin; intended for surgical repair, bypass, or replacement of abdominal, visceral, and peripheral arteries. Device used in surgical settings by vascular surgeons. Heparin bonding provides antithrombogenic properties for patients requiring systemic heparinization. Prostheses are available in various lengths and diameters (6 mm or greater). Clinical benefit derived from structural repair of diseased arteries while maintaining patency through heparin-bonded surface.
Clinical Evidence
Evidence includes bench testing (strength, permeability, collagen adherence) and animal studies. Supported by published clinical data. No specific clinical trial metrics provided in summary.
Technological Characteristics
Dacron fabric substrate; bovine collagen coating; heparin bonding. Dimensions: 6 mm diameter or greater. Testing performed per AAMI standards for strength and permeability. Non-software device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for surgical repair, bypass, or replacement of arteries in patients with aneurysmal or occlusive disease of the abdominal aorta, visceral arteries, or peripheral arteries. Recommended for patients requiring heparinization prior to or during surgery.
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.”
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## 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with
This summer 1917 A 4980 - d 21 CFR . Part 807.92. I his suffifiary of safety and executive and 21 CFR, Part 807.92.
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Robert Hill, Director Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Name: InterVascular, La Ciotat, France Address: 33-442087786 Telephone: 33-442081349 Fax: InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated & Heparin Bonded Trade Names: Vascular Prostheses. Vascural Prosulesos.
InterGard Knitted Ultra-Thin Collagen Coated & Heparin Bonded Vascular Prostheses. Vascular Prostheses or Grafts Common Names: 21 CFR 870.3460, Vascular graft prostheses of 6 mm and Classification Name: greater diameter InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated Vascular Prostheses Predicate Names: InterGard Knitted Ultra-Thin Collagen Coated Vascular Prostheses
The InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated & Heparin Bonded Vascular Prostheses including The Interesati Khinee Conagen Grafts made of Dacron fabric and coated with bovine Natied Onla-Xhin, are Visousan Shares are offered in numerous lengths and diameters exceeding 6 mm.
The InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated & Heparin Bonded Vascular Prosthesis is indicated for surgical repair, bypass or replacement of arteries in the treatment of aneurysmal and occlusive disease of the abdominal aotta, visceral arteries and pexipheral arteries. Due to the low porosity of the InterGard vascular grafts, these products are recommended for use in patients requiring heparinization prior to or during surgery. The Indications for these products are the same as the predicate devices.
The InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated and Heparin Bonded Vascular Prostheses have similar technological characteristics as their predicate devices, including the use of the same underlying fabric and collagen coating material. These products also meet the same strength (circumferential probe burst and radial strength), collagen adherence, and water permeability
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specifications as the predicate devices. Testing was conducted consistent with AAMI
n benefit and specifications as the predicate cevits: "These results were validated by bench and animal studies and further supported by published clinical data.
Based on the conclusions drawn from the safety analysis conducted on this device, the Based on the conclusions wawn from the sace, and you conded grafts are safe and perform in a manner equivalent to the predicate devices mentioned above. .
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN - 8 2001
Mr. Vincent Bucci President President
Health Policy Associates, Inc. c/o InterVascular, Inc. C70 Walnut Street, Suite 12 Wellesley, MA 02181
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Trade Name: InterGard Knitted Ultra Thin Collagen Coated and Re : InterGard Knifted Urcra Thin Corpos and InterGard Heparin Bonded Vascular Proschebro and Grafts Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DSY Froddo. November 21, 2000 Baccived: December 11, 2000
Dear Mr. Bucci:
We have reviewed your Section .510 (k) notification of intent to market
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prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this concerning your actroon submission submission does not affect any response to your premains under sections 531 through 542 of the Act obligation you might have ander broduct Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described inis recei will arrow you co icention. The FDA finding of substantial in your 510(x) premainte noto a legally marketed predicate device equivalence or your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro regulation (21 crk rare over and the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at Also, please note the regulation entitled, (301) 594-4639. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). MESDIanding by Formation on your responsibilities under the Act may other general information on your as a manufacturers Assistance at its be obtained rrom the broad-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Stacey Anthony Lee
or James E. Dillard III Director Division of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## PRODUCT INDICATIONS FOR USE (Page 1 of 1)
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Device Names:
Indications for Use:
InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated and Heparin Bonded Vascular Prosthesis
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InterGard Knitted Ultra Thin Collagen Coated and Heparin
Coated College Presthasis Bonded Vascular Prosthesis
InterGard Collagen Coated and Heparin Bonded vascular
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patients requiring heparinization prior to or during surgery.
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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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510(k) Number K990800
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