K Number
K013202
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO BRAIDED GUIDING INTRODUCER
Date Cleared
2001-10-23

(28 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1340
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
For the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.
Device Description
The Thomas Medical Products Inc. 6 French Braided Guiding Introducer(s) are designed to provide a conduit to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic catheters to specific heart chambers and locations in the heart. The sheath may be used for percutaneous entry. Each 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer consists of the following: a sheath, a dilator, and a "J" tip guidewire. In addition, a standard 12 cc syringe, a 18 gage XTW introducer needle, and a pre-dilator may also be packaged with the 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer Kit.
More Information

Not Found

No
The device description and intended use are purely mechanical and do not mention any computational or analytical capabilities, let alone AI/ML. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" field is explicitly "Not Found".

No
The device 6 French Braided Guiding Introducer provides a conduit to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic catheters, but it is not itself a therapeutic device. It is an introducer.

No

Explanation: The device is described as a conduit to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic catheters, but it does not perform any diagnostic function itself. It facilitates the delivery of other devices that may be diagnostic.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components such as a sheath, dilator, guidewire, syringe, needle, and pre-dilator, indicating it is a hardware medical device.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use describes the device as being used for the percutaneous introduction of catheters into the heart. This is a procedure performed on the patient's body, not on a sample of bodily fluid or tissue outside the body.
  • Device Description: The device components (sheath, dilator, guidewire, syringe, needle) are all tools used for accessing and navigating within the cardiovascular system in vivo.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to analyze biological samples, detect analytes, or provide diagnostic information based on testing in vitro.

IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information about a person's health status. This device is a tool for a medical procedure, not a diagnostic test.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer is indicated for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.

Product codes

DYB

Device Description

The Thomas Medical Products Inc. 6 French Braided Guiding Introducer(s) are designed to provide a conduit to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic catheters to specific heart chambers and locations in the heart. The sheath may be used for percutaneous entry. Each 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer consists of the following: a sheath, a dilator, and a "J" tip guidewire. In addition, a standard 12 cc syringe, a 18 gage XTW introducer needle, and a pre-dilator may also be packaged with the 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer Kit.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

heart chambers, including the left atrium

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Summary of Performance Studies

Not Found

Key Metrics

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K004026

Reference Device(s)

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 870.1340 Catheter introducer.

(a)
Identification. A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K013202
SECTION VI:510(k) SUMMARY
[as required by section 807.92(c)]
OCT 2 3 2001A.Submitter's Information:
Name:Thomas Medical Products, Inc.
Address:65 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355
Telephone Number:610.296.3000
Facsimile:610.296.4591
Contact Person:Tim Stoudt
Title:Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
Date Submission Prepared:September 17, 2001
B.Device Information:
Trade name:Not assigned at the time of submission
Classification Name(s):Catheter Introducer (21 CFR §870.1340), Vessel
Dilator (21 CFR §870.1310), Percutaneous Catheter
(21 CFR §870.1250)
Common or usual name(s):6 French Braided Guiding Introducer
C.Legally marketed device to which equivalence is claimed:
Thomas Medical Products, Inc., Braided Guiding Introducer (K004026)
D.Description of the device:
The Thomas Medical Products Inc. 6 French Braided Guiding Introducer(s) are designed
to provide a conduit to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic catheters to specific heart
chambers and locations in the heart. The sheath may be used for percutaneous entry.
Each 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer consists of the following: a sheath, a dilator, and a
"J" tip guidewire.
In addition, a standard 12 cc syringe, a 18 gage XTW introducer needle, and a pre-dilator
may also be packaged with the 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer Kit.
E.Intended use of the device:
The 6 F Braided Guiding Introducer is indicated for the percutaneous introduction of
various types of cardiovascular catheters to all heart chambers, including the left atrium
via transseptal perforation / puncture.
F.Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the
predicate device:
The technological characteristics of the device are the same as the those of the predicate
device.
G.Substantial equivalence rationale:
The Thomas Medical Products Inc. 6F Braided Guiding Introducer has the same general
intended use / indications for use and technological characteristics as other previously
cleared devices. Therefore, based on these similarities, the Thomas Medical Products,

predicate devices.

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OCT 2 3 2001

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Tim Stoudt Quality Assurance Engineering Manager Thomas Medical Products, Inc. 65 Great Valley Parkway Malvern, PA 19355

K013202 Re:

6F Braided Guiding Introducer Regulation Number: 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: September 11, 2001 Received: September 25, 2001

Dear Mr. Taufen:

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 such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be four d 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 Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premated nodicate 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of additionally 21 CFTC Far & 586. 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" (21CFR 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/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

James B. Dillard III
Director
Division of Cardiovascular and
Respiratory Devices
Office of Device Evaluation
Center for Devices and
Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K 013202 510(k) Number (if known):

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Device Name: __ 6F Braided Guiding Introducer

Indications For Use:

For the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters to all heart I of the porcular.oous the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Division of Cardiovascular & Reeniton, Devices
510(k) Number K0/3202

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter-Use

(Optional Format 1-2-96)