K Number
K023872
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2003-04-10

(141 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.5130
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

VitalCare's Urethral Catheter Red Rubber is intended to be inserted through the urethra to the bladder and utilized for passage of fluid from the urinary tract.

Device Description

Urethral Catheter Red Rubber

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a 510(k) submission for a medical device, the "VitalCare Urethral Catheter Red Rubber." However, it does not contain any information regarding acceptance criteria, device performance studies, sample sizes, expert involvement, ground truth establishment, or any comparative effectiveness studies (MRMC or standalone).

The document is primarily a notification of substantial equivalence to a predicate device (Kendall Dover Red Rubber Robinson Catheter) and outlines the intended use and technological features comparison. The FDA's response confirms the substantial equivalence determination, classifying the device and permitting its market entry based on this comparison.

Therefore, I cannot fulfill your request for the detailed information about acceptance criteria and study particulars, as these details are not present in the provided text.

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510(k) Summary

Submitter:VitalCare15800 NW 13th AvenueMiami Fl. 33169
Contact:Michael McAveniaDirector of Quality Assurance(305) 620-4007Fax: (305) 620-5220Internet: michaelm@vitalcare.com
Name of Device:VitalCare Urethral Catheter Red Rubber
Predicate Device:Kendall Dover Red Rubber Robinson Catheter
Description of the New Device:Urethral Catheter Red Rubber

Intended Use of the New Device:

VitalCare's Urethral Catheter Red Rubber is intended to be inserted through the urethra to the bladder and utilized for passage of fluid from the urinary tract.

Comparison of the Technological Features of the New Device and Predicate Device:

The new device features and predicate features are similar. The design, materials used for the catheter and pouch and labeling of the pouch are similar. :
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Public Health Service

APR 1 0 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Michael McAvenia Director of Quality Assurance Vital Care, Inc. 15800 NW 13th Avenue MIAMI FL 33169

Re: K023872 Trade/DeviceName: VitalCare Urethral Catheter Red Rubber Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5130 Regulation Name: Urological catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 78 EZD and GBM Dated: February 25, 2003

Received: February 27, 2003

Dear Mr. McAvenia:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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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), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:

8xx.1xxx(301) 594-4591
876.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4616
884.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx(301) 594-4616
892.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4654
Other(301) 594-4692

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 Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html.

Sincerely yours,

Nancy C. Brogdon

Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K023872

INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number:

K023872

Device Name:

Urethral Catheter Red Rubber

Indications for Use:

VitalCare's Urethral Catheter Red Rubber is intended to be inserted through the urethra to the bladder and utilized for passage of fluid from the urinary tract.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

David H. Seymour

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices

510(k) Number K023

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

§ 876.5130 Urological catheter and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A urological catheter and accessories is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to pass fluids to or from the urinary tract. This generic type of device includes radiopaque urological catheters, ureteral catheters, urethral catheters, coudé catheters, balloon retention type catheters, straight catheters, upper urinary tract catheters, double lumen female urethrographic catheters, disposable ureteral catheters, male urethrographic catheters, and urological catheter accessories including ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheter adapters, ureteral catheter holders, ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheterization trays, and the gastro-urological irrigation tray (for urological use).(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for the ureteral stylet (guidewire), stylet for gastrourological catheter, ureteral catheter adapter, ureteral catheter connector, and ureteral catheter holder. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.