K Number
K181051

Validate with FDA (Live)

Date Cleared
2018-06-22

(63 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.3300
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.

Device Description

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is a permanent implant, blood contacting pushable embolization device comprised of a self-expanding porous, degradable polyurethane-based foam plug, a distal pre-shaped helical platinum-iridium alloy anchor coil, an etched passivated superelastic nitinol core wire, and a proximal platinum-iridium alloy marker band. The device is pre-loaded in the IMPEDE Introducer Sheath which is made of a PEEK tube and a polycarbonate luer hub. The assembled unit is supplied e-beam sterile for single use. The device is delivered with the plug in the crimped state to the target vessel using a guidewire through a standard angiographic catheter. Upon deployment in the target vessel and exposure to an aqueous environment and body temperature, the plug will self-expand to embolize the target vessel. The anchor coil stabilizes the device within the vessel to allow precise control of placement and to minimize risk of device migration and unintended thromboembolism while the plug expands to embolize and conform to the vessel lumen.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the IMPEDE Embolization Plug. It describes the device, its intended use, and comparison to predicate devices, along with performance data submitted to the FDA. However, it does not contain specific acceptance criteria with numerical thresholds or detailed results from a study proving these criteria were met. Instead, it lists the types of performance data that were provided in support of substantial equivalence.

Therefore, many of the requested sections below cannot be fully populated as the information is not present in the provided document.


Here's the information that can be extracted or deduced from the provided text, along with notations for information that is not present:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

Acceptance CriteriaReported Device Performance
BiocompatibilityMeets requirements of ISO 10993-1. (Specific criteria and quantitative results not detailed in the provided text, but testing for Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Genotoxicity, Hemocompatibility, Intramuscular Implantation, Materials Mediated Pyrogenicity, Systemic Toxicity, Subchronic Toxicity, and Chronic Toxicity was conducted for the implant. Introduction Sheath testing included Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Hemocompatibility, Materials Mediated Pyrogenicity, and Systemic Toxicity.)
Mechanical, Visual, and Material CharacterizationBench testing conducted included: Simulated use testing (Accessory Compatibility, Delivery Performance (Working Time, Deliverability, Migration), Implantation Performance (Plug Expansion, Migration, Bond Integrity)), Extractables and Leachables Toxicological Analysis, Degradation Products Toxicological Analysis, In-Vitro Degradation Rate Analysis, Radiopacity, Radial Force, Particulate Testing, MRI Compatibility, Packaging/Sterilization, Material Characterization, Corrosion Testing, Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection. (Specific criteria and quantitative results not detailed in the provided text).
In-Vivo PerformanceEvaluated in animal studies. (Specific criteria and quantitative results not detailed in the provided text).
Degradation Rate (Foam)Slow degradation with >90% remaining at 30 days in swine. Near complete degradation at majority of implant sites by 180 days (rat) and 26 weeks (rabbit). (Specific acceptance thresholds for degradation are not provided.)

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

  • Sample Size for Test Set: Not explicitly stated for each test beyond the number of animals in some studies.
  • Data Provenance:
    • Animal Studies:
      • 30, 60, and 90-day porcine large animal study
      • 90 day standard subcutaneous rat study
      • 90 and 180-day custom (foam only) subcutaneous rat study
      • 4, 13, and 26-week intramuscular implant rabbit study
    • Bench Testing & Biocompatibility: Performed according to ISO 10993-1. No specific country of origin or whether data was retrospective/prospective is mentioned, but typically these tests are prospective.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications

  • Not applicable for a device of this type. The studies described are primarily non-clinical (bench and animal studies) and do not involve human diagnostic interpretation where expert ground truth would be established in this manner.

4. Adjudication Method (for the test set)

  • Not applicable. See point 3.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study

  • No. The provided text does not mention an MRMC comparative effectiveness study. This type of study is more common for diagnostic devices where human reader performance is being evaluated with and without AI assistance. This document describes a vascular embolization device, not typically a diagnostic AI.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only) Performance

  • Not applicable. This device is a physical medical implant, not a software algorithm or AI.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

  • Non-clinical endpoints: The studies appear to use direct measurements and observations from bench tests and animal models as their "ground truth" or primary endpoints.
    • For biocompatibility: Histology, toxicology analyses, serology, etc.
    • For mechanical testing: Physical property measurements, visual inspection, simulated use outcomes (e.g., successful deployment, migration, expansion).
    • For degradation: Histology and remaining foam analysis.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set

  • Not applicable. This document describes the testing of a physical medical device. It does not refer to an AI algorithm that requires a "training set."

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

  • Not applicable. See point 8.

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June 22, 2018

Shape Memory Medical, Inc. Meghan Reu Quality and Regulatory Manager 807 Aldo Avenue, Suite 109 Santa Clara, California 95054

Re: K181051

Trade/Device Name: IMPEDE Embolization Plug Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular Embolization Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRD Dated: April 17, 2018 Received: April 20, 2018

Dear Meghan Reu:

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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820);

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Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.

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Sincerely.

Brian D. Pullin -S

for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K181051

Device Name IMPEDE Embolization Plug

Indications for Use (Describe)

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(K) SUMMARY

SUBMITTER

Shape Memory Medical Inc 807 Aldo Avenue, Suite 109 Santa Clara, CA 95054

Phone: 408-649-5175 x 711 Fax: 669-230-5932

Contact Person: Meghan Reu, Quality and Regulatory Manager Date Prepared: June 19, 2018

DEVICE

Name of Device: IMPEDE® Embolization Plug Common Name: Vascular Embolization Device Classification Name: Device, embolization, arterial Regulatory Class: Class II, 21 CFR 870.3300 Product Code: KRD

PREDICATE DEVICES

Vascular Solutions Gel-Block Embolization Pledgets (K113266) Reverse Medical Micro Vascular Plug System (K150108) Biomerix Vascular Occlusion Device and Loader (K043371) Amplatzer Vascular Plug 4 (K113658)

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature. The IMPEDE Embolization Plug consists primarily of two components:

  • IMPEDE Embolization Plug
  • IMPEDE Introducer Sheath ●

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is a permanent implant, blood contacting pushable embolization device comprised of a self-expanding porous, degradable polyurethane-based foam plug, a distal pre-shaped helical platinum-iridium alloy anchor coil, an etched passivated superelastic nitinol core wire, and a proximal platinum-iridium alloy marker band.

The IMPEDE polyurethane foam undergoes slow degradation with the majority (>90%) of the foam remaining at 30 days in a swine intravascular model. The amount of foam degradation was also assessed in vivo in 180-day rat subcutaneous implants and 26 week rabbit intramuscular implants. Analysis of the histology slides from both studies revealed near complete degradation of the polymer foam at the majority of the implant sites in each study.

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The device is pre-loaded in the IMPEDE Introducer Sheath which is made of a PEEK tube and a polycarbonate luer hub. The implant is categorized as a permanent implant, blood contacting device, and the introducer is categorized as an external communicating device, limited (<24hour) circulating blood contacting device. The assembled unit is supplied e-beam sterile for single use.

The device is delivered with the plug in the crimped state to the target vessel using a guidewire through a standard angiographic catheter. Upon deployment in the target vessel and exposure to an aqueous environment and body temperature, the plug will self-expand to embolize the target vessel. The anchor coil stabilizes the device within the vessel to allow precise control of placement and to minimize risk of device migration and unintended thromboembolism while the plug expands to embolize and conform to the vessel lumen.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is indicated to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.

COMPARSON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERSTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICES

Transcatheter embolization of the peripheral vasculature is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices. It is based on the method of delivering an implant device through a catheter and deploying it into and filling the target site thereby obstructing blood flow to the vasculature. The following table shows the technological similarities and differences between the subject and predicate devices:

IMPEDEEmbolizationPlugReverseMedical MicroVascular PlugSystemBiomerixVascularOcclusionDevice andLoaderAmplatzerVascular Plug4Vascular SolutionsGel-BlockEmbolizationPledgets
510(k) NumberK181051K150108K043371K113658K113266
Intended UseThe IMPEDE®EmbolizationPlug isindicated toobstruct orreduce the rateof blood flowin theperipheralvasculatureThe ReverseMedicalCorporationMVP MicroVascular PlugSystem isindicated toobstruct orreduce the rateof blood flowin theperipheralvasculatureThe BiomerixVascularOcclusionDevice isintended forarterial andvenousembolization inthe peripheralvasculatureTheAMPLATZERTM VascularPlug 4 isindicated forarterial andvenousembolizations inthe peripheralvasculatureGel-Blockembolization pledgetsare intended foruse in embolization ofhypervascular tumorsandarteriovenousmalformations(AVMs).
IMPEDEEmbolizationPlugReverseMedical MicroVascular PlugSystemBiomerixVascularOcclusionDevice andLoaderAmplatzerVascular Plug4Vascular SolutionsGel-BlockEmbolizationPledgets
Implant DimensionsOD(mm) xL(mm)IMP-05: 6 x 10IMP-07: 8 x 10IMP-12: 12 x15OD(mm) xL(mm)MVP-3: 5.3 x12MVP-5: 6.5 x12MVP-7: 9.2 x16MVP-9: 13 x18OD(mm) xL(mm)4 x 156 x 158 x 15OD(mm) xL(mm)4 x 76 x 78 x 710 x 712 x 814 x 816 x 8OD(mm) x L(cm)5 x 0.53 x 0.53 x 0.25
Vessel Indication2-10mm (3models)1.5 - 9mm (4models)4-16mm2-20mm(Variousmodels)Not stated in the IFU
Application / ProductCode21 CFR870.330 (KRD)21 CFR870.330 (KRD)21 CFR 870.330(KRD)21 CFR 870.330(KRD)21 CFR 870.330(KRD)
ClassificationClass IIClass IIClass IIClass IIClass II
Delivery/DeploymentMethodPushable via4F-6F catheterthroughintroducer totarget vessel byguidewireDelivery wirethrough a .021"- .043" IDmicrocatheterCommercial 5F-7F Catheters,advanced viaobturatorVia 4F-7Fcatheter throughthe Loader totarget vessel byDelivery WireVia .021" - .038" IDcatheter
How transferred tocatheterPre-loaded inPeek IntroducerSheath withpolycarbonateluer hub;transferred tocatheter byadvancingguidewireThrough anaccess sheathCompressedinto Loader andtransferred toCatheter bypushing withguidewire.Pre-loaded inLoaderStored individually ina transparent deliverytube with a luer lockon the flushing endand a vented cap onthe delivery end. Onesyringe is included fordelivery of thepledgets.
DetachmentNoYesNoYesNo
Implant MaterialsPushablePolyurethane(polymerfoam), NitinolCore Wire,Pt/Ir Coil, Pt/Irmarkerband,AdhesiveMechanicalNitinol,platinum,ePTFEPushablePolyurethane(polymer foam)MechanicalNitinol,platinum,stainless steelInjectablePorcine Gelatin
Anchoring MechanismPt/Ir andNitinol AnchorCoilNitinol BasketPolymer FoamNitinol BasketN/A
BiocompatibilityMeetsrequirements ofISO 10993-1Meetsrequirements ofISO 10993-1Meetsrequirements ofISO 10993-1Meetsrequirements ofISO 10993-1Meets requirements ofISO 10993-1
How ProvidedSterile, singleuse, pre-loadedin introducerSterile, singleuseSterile, singleuseSterile, singleuseSterile, single-use, preloaded in delivery tube

TABLE 1: PREDICATE DEVICE COMPARISON CHART

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PERFORMANCE DATA

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:

Biocompatibility testing

The biocompatibility evaluation for the IMPEDE device was conducted in accordance with ISO10993-1 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Guidance on Selection of Tests. The implant is considered a permanent implant, blood contacting device, and the introducer is considered an external communicating device, limited (<24hour) circulating blood contacting device.

The battery of testing for the implant portion of the device included the following tests:

  • Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization ●
  • Irritation
  • . . . Genotoxicity
  • Hemocompatibility
  • . Intramuscular Implantation
  • Materials Mediated Pyrogenicity ●
  • . Systemic toxicity

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  • Subchronic toxicity
  • Chronic toxicity

The battery of testing for the Introducer Sheath included the following tests:

  • Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization
  • Irritation
  • Hemocompatibility
  • Materials Mediated Pyrogenicity ●
  • Systemic toxicity

Mechanical, Visual, and Material Characterization testing

Bench testing conducted for the IMPEDE device included the following:

  • Simulated use testing ●
    • Accessory Compatibility (Guidewire, Catheter and Introducer) о
    • Delivery Performance (Working Time, Deliverability, Migration) o
    • Implantation Performance (Plug Expansion, Migration, Bond Integrity) O
  • Extractables and Leachables Toxicological Analysis ●
  • Degradation Products Toxicological Analysis
  • In-Vitro Degradation Rate Analysis ●
  • Radiopacity
  • Radial Force
  • Particulate Testing
  • . . . . . MRI Compatibility
  • . Packaging/Sterilization
  • Material Characterization
  • Corrosion Testing
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Visual Inspection

Animal Study

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug was evaluated in a number of animal studies including multiple animal species and implantation sites. This analysis included the following studies:

  • 30, 60, and 90-day porcine large animal study ●
  • 90 day standard subcutaneous rat study ●
  • 90 and 180-day custom (foam only) subcutaneous rat study ●
      1. and 26-week intramuscular implant rabbit study

CONCLUSION

The IMPEDE Embolization Plug is substantially equivalent to the identified predicates in regards to performance, intended use, design, materials, principle of operation and overall technological characteristics. The nonclinical data support the substantial equivalence of the subject device and the verification and validation testing demonstrate that the subject device should perform as intended when used as instructed in the instructions for use.

§ 870.3300 Vascular embolization device.

(a)
Identification. A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).