K Number
K040427
Device Name
FIBREX CATHETER PATENCY DEVICE
Date Cleared
2004-05-03

(74 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5200
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation on both the external and internal surface of vascular access catheters, thus restoring functional patency.
Device Description
The Fibrex™ Catheter Patcncy Device is a tri-axial delivery catheter assembly comprised of an outer catheter storing an inner guide structure and an inner stripping coil. The inner guide structure is for directing and guiding the stripping coil through the catheter to the free end of the catheter and back up around the exterior surface of the vascular catheter. The stripping coil is formed of a shape memory or super-elastic material, wherein the stripping coil is preformed to assume a helical shape wrapping about the outer surface of the vascular catheter in a manner providing for the stripping of build-up from the outer surface of the vascular catheter when the stripping coil is moved relative to the vascular catheter. The tri-axial delivery catheter assembly is attached to an injection molded plastic hand assembly that controls the movement of the guide catheter and subsequent insertion of the stripping coil. The delivery catheter assembly is adapted for selectively coupling to a luer connector secured to the venous lumen of a traditional vascular catheter. The outer catheter of the Fibrex™ device is made from a biocompatible Polyimid/PTFF. composite. The inner dual lumen tube is made from nylon. A Nitinol wire is housed in one lumen of the guide curve catheter to provide directional memory for the actuation and operation of the Nitinol stripping coil . Both the outer catheter and the guide catheter contain distal marking bands made from gold.
More Information

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No
The device description focuses on mechanical components and materials, with no mention of software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate AI/ML.

Yes.

The device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation on vascular access catheters to restore functional patency, which is a direct therapeutic action to improve the function of the catheters.

No

The device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation and restore patency of vascular access catheters, which is a therapeutic function, not a diagnostic one.

No

The device description clearly details a physical, tri-axial catheter assembly made of various materials (Polyimid/PTFF, nylon, Nitinol, gold) with an injection molded plastic hand assembly. This is a hardware device, not software-only.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "disrupt fibrin sheath formation on both the external and internal surface of vascular access catheters, thus restoring functional patency." This describes a therapeutic or interventional procedure performed directly on a medical device (the catheter) within the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The description details a mechanical device designed to physically interact with the catheter to remove build-up. It involves a delivery catheter, guide structure, and stripping coil.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Purpose: There is no mention of the device being used to analyze samples (blood, tissue, etc.) or to provide information for the diagnosis of a disease or condition.
  • Anatomical Site: The anatomical site is "vascular access catheters," which are implanted medical devices, not biological samples.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device does not fit this definition. It is a device used to restore the function of another medical device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation on both the external and internal surface of vascular access catheters, thus restoring functional patency.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

FOZ

Device Description

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patcncy Device is a tri-axial delivery catheter assembly comprised of an outer catheter storing an inner guide structure and an inner stripping coil. The inner guide structure is for directing and guiding the stripping coil through the catheter to the free end of the catheter and back up around the exterior surface of the vascular catheter. The stripping coil is formed of a shape memory or super-elastic material, wherein the stripping coil is preformed to assume a helical shape wrapping about the outer surface of the vascular catheter in a manner providing for the stripping of build-up from the outer surface of the vascular catheter when the stripping coil is moved relative to the vascular catheter.

The tri-axial delivery catheter assembly is attached to an injection molded plastic hand assembly that controls the movement of the guide catheter and subsequent insertion of the stripping coil. The delivery catheter assembly is adapted for selectively coupling to a luer connector secured to the venous lumen of a traditional vascular catheter.

The outer catheter of the Fibrex™ device is made from a biocompatible Polyimid/PTFF. composite. The inner dual lumen tube is made from nylon. A Nitinol wire is housed in one lumen of the guide curve catheter to provide directional memory for the actuation and operation of the Nitinol stripping coil . Both the outer catheter and the guide catheter contain distal marking bands made from gold.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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

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

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device was subjected to an animal study to evaluate the fibrin stripping capabilities of the device. It was also subjected to ring retention, and tensile tests. The results of the testing indicated that they are comparable to the predicate device.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K021606

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 880.5200 Intravascular catheter.

(a)
Identification. An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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Rev .: April 23, 2004

510(k) SUMMARY
APPLICANT:Medical Device Technologies, Inc.
3600 SW 47th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32608
CONTACT:Karl Swartz
Quality Assurance Manager
TELEPHONE:(352)338-0440
fax (352)338-0662
TRADE NAMES:Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device
COMMON NAME:Intravascular therapeutic catheter
CLASSIFICATION NAME:Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short, Regulation Number
880.5200
PRODUCT CODE:FOZ
PANEL:General Hospital
SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
Company NameProduct Name510(k) No.

En-Snare™ Endovascular Snare and Catheter K021606 Medical Device Technologies

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE:

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patcncy Device is a tri-axial delivery catheter assembly comprised of an outer catheter storing an inner guide structure and an inner stripping coil. The inner guide structure is for directing and guiding the stripping coil through the catheter to the free end of the catheter and back up around the exterior surface of the vascular catheter. The stripping coil is formed of a shape memory or super-elastic material, wherein the stripping coil is preformed to assume a helical shape wrapping about the outer surface of the vascular catheter in a manner providing for the stripping of build-up from the outer surface of the vascular catheter when the stripping coil is moved relative to the vascular catheter.

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The tri-axial delivery catheter assembly is attached to an injection molded plastic hand assembly that controls the movement of the guide catheter and subsequent insertion of the stripping coil. The delivery catheter assembly is adapted for selectively coupling to a luer connector secured to the venous lumen of a traditional vascular catheter.

The outer catheter of the Fibrex™ device is made from a biocompatible Polyimid/PTFF. composite. The inner dual lumen tube is made from nylon. A Nitinol wire is housed in one lumen of the guide curve catheter to provide directional memory for the actuation and operation of the Nitinol stripping coil . Both the outer catheter and the guide catheter contain distal marking bands made from gold.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation on both the external and internal surface of vascular access catheters, thus restoring functional patency.

FUNCTIONAL & SAFETY TESTING:

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device was subjected to an animal study to evaluate the fibrin stripping capabilities of the device. It was also subjected to ring retention, and tensile tests. The results of the testing indicated that they are comparable to the predicate device.

TECHNICAL COMPARISON:

The following attributes of the Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device were examined and found to be comparable to the predicate device:

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY - 3 2004

Medical Device Technologies, Inc. c/o Mr. Karl Swartz Quality Assurance Manager 3600 SW 47th Avenue Gainsville, FL 32608

K040427 Re: FibrexTM Catheter Patency Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FOZ Dated: February 19, 2004 Received: February 19, 2004

Dear Mr. Swartz:

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 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.

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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. 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 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 (301) 594-4648. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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,

Dmina R. Vochner

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

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510(k) Number (if known): K040427

Device Name: Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device

Indications for Use:

The Fibrex™ Catheter Patency Device is intended to disrupt fibrin sheath formation on both the external and internal surface of vascular access catheters, thus restoring functional patency.

Prescription Use __ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Duna D. Vachner

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Cardiovascular Devices

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