K991929 · Intratherapeutics, Inc. · FGE · Aug 4, 1999 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K991929
Device Name
INTRASTENT
Applicant
Intratherapeutics, Inc.
Product Code
FGE · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Aug 4, 1999
Decision
SESU
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5010
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The IntraStent™ Biliary Stent is indicated as a palliative treatment for malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
Device Story
IntraStent™ is a balloon-expandable biliary stent; constructed from 316L stainless steel hypotube with laser-cut open-lattice design. Device provided unmounted; manually crimped onto noncompliant PTA balloon catheter by clinician. Upon inflation, stent expands to conform to duct inner luminal surface; retains expanded state after balloon deflation. Used in clinical setting for palliative treatment of malignant biliary strictures. Output is mechanical support of biliary duct. Benefits patient by maintaining duct patency in presence of malignant neoplasms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing verified IntraStent™ met same characteristics as predicate ITI Stent (K980290). Pyrogenicity testing performed on lot-to-lot basis supports nonpyrogenic claim.
Indicated for palliative treatment of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
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## 510(k) Summary (Page 1 of 2)
K991929
Product Name: IntraStent™ Common Name: Biliary catheter
| Submitter's Name: | IntraTherapeutics, Inc, 651 Campus Drive<br>St. Paul, MN 55112 |
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| Official Contact: | Cathy Yohnk<br>Senior Clinical Research/Regulatory Affairs Associate<br>Tel. 651-697-2003 Fax 651-697-2080 |
Summary Preparation Date: June 7, 1999
This summary is provide in compliance with section 513(I(X)(A) of the Act and This summary is provide in comphance with contained in this premarket notification submission.
The product trade and common name are IntraStent™ and biliary catheter, respectively.
Comments of the career of CAL CED 50768 5010 as a biliary cathercrand This is a Class II product classified under 21 CFR 88768.5010 as a biliary catheter and This is a Class II product classince ander is claimed to IntraTherapeuics, Inc. ITT Stent (K980290) and Cordis Corporation PALMAZ™, PALMAZ™, PALMAZ-SCHATZ™, and (K980290) and Cordis Corporation (KB05720, K911581, K964688, K980653).
The IntraStent™ is a balloon expandable stainless steel stent with an open attisce design. The device is provided unmounted, to be manually crimped onto a noncompliant PTA I he device is provided uninounced, to be manadis computer luminal surface and inflation the crimped stent expands to conform to the duct inner luminal surface and retains the expanded state upon balloon deflation.
The intended use is "as a palliative treatment for malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree".
Summary of technological characteristics: The IntraStent™ provides a line extension to Sundhaly of technological characteristics and predicate stents are balloon expandable the 111 Stein (1596290). The miracted series of slots/apertures into a 316L stainless steel hypotube. The IntraStent™ and predicate stent cuts are made with a laser. Both the IntraStent™ and predicate stents are cleaned, electro-polished, packaged in a double sterile barrier and sterilized. The IntraStent™ is ethylene oxide sterilized and the sterne "oarrier" and "stermzed: "The "madelem" and predicate stents are provided
<sup>*</sup>This document uses the term "substantial equivalence" as intended in 21 CFR 807.87, and not as defined in Title 36 of the US Code.
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## 510K Summary (Page 2 of 2)
unmounted, additionally the predicate Palmaz™ stent can be provided premounted on a PTA balloon catheter. For the unmounted stent, the Palmaz™ stent offers a separate nonsterile crimping tool while the ITI product does not. Both the IntraStent™ and predicate stents include use of manual compression using one's thumbs and forefingers to compress the stent onto the delivery balloon catheter.
Bench tests were performed to verify that the IntraStent™ met the same performance characteristics as the predicate ITI Stent (K980290). Pyrogenicity testing performed on a lot to lot basis supports the nonpyrogenic claim.
The IntraStent™ is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed ITI Stent and the Cordis Corporation/Johnson & Johnson PALMAZTM, PALMAZ-SCHATZ™, and PERFLEX™ Balloon-Expandable Biliary Stent as a palliative treatment for malignant strictures of the biliary tree. As demonstrated the IntraStent™ is identical in materials, indication for use and technological characteristics. Performance testing (bench) further supports a substantial equivalence claim. The collective evidence therefore provides assurance that the IntraStent™ meets the requirements that are considered acceptable for the intended use.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG - 4 1999
Ms. Cathy Yohnk Ms. Cathy Yollik
Senior Clinical Research / Regulatory Affairs Associate IntraTherapeutics, Inc. 651 Campus Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
K991929 Re: IntraStent™ Biliary Stent Regulatory Class: II 21 CFR 876.5010 Product Code: 78 FGE Dated: July 8, 1999 Received: July 9, 1999
Dear Ms. Yohnk:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced
we have the states and the besice is whetentially equivalent (for the indications We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intention of the indications for use
above and we have detectived the device is substantially equivalent in interstate co above and we have determined the device is substanted in interstate commerce
stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed prodicate devices marketed in interstate comments, o stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predical Device Amendments, or to devices that
prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Rederal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosm have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the general controls provisions of
Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the Act include Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject covinsions of the Act include
the Act and the limitations described below. The general controly provise, labeling, the Act and the limitations described below. The general of the states of the station of the subsidiary, and the supplied requirements against misbranding and adulteration.
The Office of Device Evaluation has determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this The Office of Device Evaluation nas detectimed that the proposed labeling and that such use
device will be used for an intended use not identified in the Act, the following device will be used for an intended use not lucinities an the Section 513 (i) (I) (E) of the Act, the following
could cause harm. Therefore, in accordance with Section of could cause harm. "Therororo, in accorder of the device's labeling:
The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the vascular system have not been established.
Furthermore, the indication for billary use must be prominently displayed in all labeling, including Furthermore, the indication for unlary asc mast or promotional materials, in close pouch, box, and career labels, of a similar point size, and in bold print.
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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 (Fremarket Approval), it may of subject to sae of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. allecting your device can be found in in assumes compliance with the Current Good A substantially oquivalent develments, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS Medical Devices. Gelleral regulation (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to mspections, the Pood and Drag result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish Comply with the GMI Togation inaly in the Federal Register. Please note: this itimel announcements concerning your averaission does not affect any obligation you might have
response to your premarket notification submission does not at Redict Rediction response to your premarket notification sector cevices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicated and The LDA inding of substantial oquridential of traits your device to proceed to the market. This resurts in a clussinoution for your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification if the limitation statement above is added to your labeling, as described.
Please note that the above labeling limitations are required by Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act. I herefore, a new 510(k) is required before these limitations are modified in any way or removed from the device's labeling.
If you desire specific information about the application of other labeling requirements to your 11 you desire specific manen as as a many as a many and and stores), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4616. 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 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.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html"
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Susan Alpert, Ph.D., M.D. Director Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K991929
Device Name: IntraStent™ Biliary Stent
FDA's Statement of the Indications For Use for device:
The IntraStent™ Biliary Stent is indicated as a palliative treatment for malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
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