K Number
K052644
Device Name
SWARTZ BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING INTRODUCER
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2005-12-05

(70 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1340
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The St. Jude Medical Transseptal Catheter Introducer Set is used for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Device Description
The Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer set consists of a fixed compound curve, dilator, and guidewire. The fixed curve Swartz introducer is fitted with a hemostasis valve to minimize blood loss during catheter introduction and/or exchange. A sideport with three-way stopcock is provided for air or blood aspiration, fluid infusion, blood sampling and pressure monitoring. The introducer features distal vent holes to facilitate aspiration and minimize cavitation, and a radiopaque tip marker to improve fluoroscopic visualization. The device is provided sterile and is intended for single-use only.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on the mechanical components and function of a catheter introducer set, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

No
The device is used for introducing catheters, not for directly treating a condition or disease.

No

Explanation: The device is described as an introducer set used to facilitate the insertion of other catheters for procedures, not to diagnose a condition itself. Its function is to provide access to the heart, which is a procedural step rather than a diagnostic one.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components such as a catheter introducer, dilator, guidewire, hemostasis valve, sideport, stopcock, vent holes, and a radiopaque tip marker. This indicates a hardware-based medical device, not a software-only one.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside of the body (in vitro).
  • Device Function: The St. Jude Medical Transseptal Catheter Introducer Set is used to physically introduce other catheters into the body, specifically into the heart. It's a tool for accessing an anatomical site for a medical procedure.
  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states it's for "introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart." This is a procedural device, not a diagnostic test performed on a specimen.

The device description and intended use clearly indicate it's a surgical/interventional tool used in vivo (within the body), not for in vitro diagnostic testing.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The St. Jude Medical Transseptal Catheter Introducer Set is used for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

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

DYB

Device Description

The Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer set consists of a fixed compound curve, dilator, and guidewire. The fixed curve Swartz introducer is fitted with a hemostasis valve to minimize blood loss during catheter introduction and/or exchange. A sideport with three-way stopcock is provided for air or blood aspiration, fluid infusion, blood sampling and pressure monitoring. The introducer features distal vent holes to facilitate aspiration and minimize cavitation, and a radiopaque tip marker to improve fluoroscopic visualization. The device is provided sterile and is intended for single-use only.

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

Left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

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)

Mechanical testing demonstrated that differences in dimensional and material between the proposed device and predicate devices do not adversely affect safety and effectiveness.

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.

K964518, K042623

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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§ 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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K052644

510(k) Summary (As required by 21 CFR 807.92)

Submitter Information A.

Submitter's Name:St. Jude Medical
Address:14901 DeVeau Place
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345-2126 U.S.A.
Telephone Number:1-800-328-3873
Fax Number:(952) 930 - 9481
Contact Person:Glenn Jacques
Date Submission Prepared:September 23, 2005

B. Device Information

Trade Name:Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer
Common or Usual Name:Transseptal Catheter Introducer
Classification Name:Catheter Introducer (per 21CFR 870.1340)
Predicate Devices:Fast-Cath™ (Two-Piece AMAS) Transseptal Catheter
Introducers (K964518)
Agilis™ Steerable Catheter Introducer (K042623)
Device Description:The Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer
set consists of a fixed compound curve, dilator, and
guidewire. The fixed curve Swartz introducer is fitted
with a hemostasis valve to minimize blood loss during
catheter introduction and/or exchange. A sideport with
three-way stopcock is provided for air or blood
aspiration, fluid infusion, blood sampling and pressure
monitoring. The introducer features distal vent holes to
facilitate aspiration and minimize cavitation, and a
radiopaque tip marker to improve fluoroscopic
visualization. The device is provided sterile and is
intended for single-use only.
Intended Use:The St. Jude Medical Transseptal Catheter Introducer
Set is used for introducing various cardiovascular
catheters into the left side of the heart through the
interatrial septum.

Comparison of Required Technological Characteristics ं

All technological characteristics of the Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices including product design, packaging, biocompatibility, sterilization, and labeling. Where dimensional and material differences exist between the proposed device and the predicate devices, mechanical testing demonstrated that these differences do not adversely affect safety and effectiveness.

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Support of the Substantial Equivalence D.

St. Jude Medical considers the Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer to be St. Jude Medical considers the predicate devices, Fast-Cath™ (Two-Piece AMAS) Transseptal Substancially oquivalorit to the pilis™ Steerable Catheter Introducer.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC & 2005

St. Jude Medical c/o Mr. Glenn Jacques Regulatory Affairs Manager 14901 Deveau Pl. Minntonka, MN 55345

K052644 Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter introducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DYB Dated: September 23, 2005 Received: September 26, 2005

Dear Mr. Jacques:

Re:

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 Frease be advised film i Dri b looka.co or our device complies with other requirements of the Act that IDA has made a determination and Joinistered by other Federal agencies. You must of ally reactal statutes and regulanents ancluding, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 comply will an the rice orequirements)01); good manufacturing practice requirements as set CFK Fat 807), adoling (21 OF R Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic forth in the quality by sions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. product radiation control provisions (2001) 100 marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I his icher will anow you to begin mailing of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally prematice notification: "The 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 If you desire specific arrivater J at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, Conidor the Office of Comment to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general 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/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Dina R. Vachner

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):

Device Name:

Swartz™ Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer

Indications for Use:

The St. Jude Medical Transseptal Catheter Introducer Set is used Fire Bt. Jude House cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

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

AND/OR

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

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510(k) Number K052644