SELDIFLEX LONG-TERM CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER(40CM & 60CM IN LENGTH), MODELS 63244J20 & 63246J20
K992424 · Plastimed Laboratoire Pharmaceutique · LJS · Dec 29, 2000 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K992424
Device Name
SELDIFLEX LONG-TERM CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER(40CM & 60CM IN LENGTH), MODELS 63244J20 & 63246J20
Applicant
Plastimed Laboratoire Pharmaceutique
Product Code
LJS · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 29, 2000
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5970
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Plastimed's Seldiflex® central venous catheter is intended for long-term vascular access and is indicated for use with patients who require central venous pressure monitoring, I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, or parenteral nutrition solutions.
Device Story
Seldiflex® is a single-lumen, radiopaque polyurethane central venous catheter designed for long-term vascular access. Device includes accessories: protective adapter female cap, introducer needle, needle obturator, double-ended J guidewire, scalpel, catheter clamp, rigid fastener, vessel dilator, and silver Dacron® cuff. Used by clinicians in hospital settings for patients requiring central venous pressure monitoring or infusion of fluids, blood products, drugs, or parenteral nutrition. Device provides a conduit for vascular access; clinical utility relies on standard catheterization procedures. Benefits include sustained access for therapeutic and monitoring applications.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Functional and safety testing performed under conditions simulating normal usage to ensure conformance to specifications. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen, radiopaque polyurethane catheter. Includes silver Dacron® cuff. Accessories include needle, guidewire, dilator, and fasteners. Non-electronic, mechanical device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring long-term vascular access for central venous pressure monitoring, administration of I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, or parenteral nutrition.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings, such as luer hubs, and accessories that facilitate the placement of the device. The device allows for repeated access to the vascular system for long-term use of 30 days or more, and it is intended for administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, composite materials, or any combination of these materials and may be of single or multiple lumen design.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters.”
Predicate Devices
Hickman/Broviac central venous catheters (K823553)
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K992424
A. 510(k) Summary
#### SUBMITTER:
#### CONTACT PERSON:
Plastimed Laboratoire Pharmaceutique
Dr. Jean Daniel Nury B.P. 20 2 Rue Loues Armand Saint-Leu-La-Forêt Cédex 95321 France Ph: 011 33 134 44 15 15 Fax: 011 33 1 30 72 22 08
#### DATE PREPARED:
TRADE NAME:
NAME
& NUMBER
PREDICATE
DEVICE(S):
CLASSIFICATION
PRODUCT CODE:
June 11, 1999
DEC 2 9 2000
Seldiflex® central venous catheter
Long-term intravascular catheter Unclassified Lis
The Seldiflex® central venous catheter is substantially equivalent to the Hickman/Broviac central venous catheters manufactured by Bard Access Systems (K823553) and the ONECATH® long-term intravascular catheters manufactured by Luther Medical Products, Inc. (K980090), and other similar devices made by other manufacturers.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Seldiflex® is a single lumen, radiopaque polyurethane, long-term central venous catheter. Its accessories include a protective adapter female cap, introducer needle, needle obturator, double-ended J guidewire, scalpel, catheter clamp, rigid fastener, a vessel dilator, and silver Dacron® cuff.
## INTENDED USE:
Plastimed's Seldiflex® central venous catheter is intended for long-term vascular access and is indicated for use with patients who require central venous pressure monitoring, I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, or parenteral
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nutrition solutions.
## FUNCTIONAL & SAFETY TESTING:
Functional and safety testing of the Seldiflex® central venous catheter consisted of examination of the function of the device under conditions similar to those found in normal usage and testing to ensure conformance to product specifications. The results of the examination and testing were successful, and did not raise any issues of safety and effectiveness of the device.
## CONCLUSION:
The Seldiflex® central venous catheter is substantially equivalent to the Hickman/Broviac central venous catheters manufactured by Bard Access Systems (K823553) and the ONECATH® long-term intravascular catheters manufactured by Luther Medical Products, Inc. (K980090), and other similar devices made by other manufacturers based upon the devices' similarities in functional design, materials and indications for use.
#### B. Truthful and Accurate Statement
The Truthful and Accurate Statement is on the following page.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC 2 9 2000
Mr. Jean-Daniel Nury General Manager Plastimed Laboratoire Pharmaceutiqu 95321 Saint-Lue-La-Foret Cedex, FRANCE
K992424 Re :
> Seldiflex® Central Catheter Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: LJS Dated: October 6, 2000 October 10, 2000 Received:
Dear Mr. Nury:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to we have reviewed referenced above and we have determined the marker 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, devices markees& In f 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). provibions or cho, 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. ਚੋ 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 regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. 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
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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.
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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Additionally, for questions on Compliance at (301) 594-4692. 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" (21CFR 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,
Herald W. Sharp
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital DEvices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health
Enclosure
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE PAGE
510(k) Number (if known): K992424
Device Name: Seldiflex® Central Venous Catheter
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Plastimed's Seldiflex® central venous catheter is intended for long-term vascular access and is indicated for use with patients who require central venous pressure monitoring, I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, or parenteral nutrition solutions.
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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510(k) Notification - Plastimed SELDIFLEX® Catheter June 1999
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