K Number
K070979
Device Name
PULL TAB SQUEEZE FLUSH
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2007-09-19

(166 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1210
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTFS) an attachment to a catheter – transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of el vinning backleakage and waveform damping. The PTSF is currently made in four models - 3 ml and 30 ml each with or without tee connector.
Device Description
The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTSF) is a continuous flush device that contains an orifice used to provide a continuous fixed flow rate of IV solution to facilitate arterial pressure monitoring and to maintain patency. The device also includes a mechanism which, when activated, provides a fast flush flow rate used to prime the device and monitoring kit. The fast flush rate continues to flow as long as the fast flush mechanism is mechanically activated. The fast flush also provides a means to flush the monitoring kit following blood sampling and to allow measurement of the system's dynamic response. The PTSF device is capable of creating a square wave signal in the pressure line to the transducer whenever the fast flush mechanism is activated and quickly released or the tab is squaezed or and released quickly. The device consists of rigid transparent lure connections for adapting to standard male and/or female lures, a flow restrictor, and a fast flush mechanism. It is available in two nominal flow rates, 3ml/hr and 30 ml/hr. The fast flush mechanism clip may be removed to enable patient mounting of the device.
More Information

*Pre-Amendment Device - Intraflo® - Sorenson Medical

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No
The description focuses on mechanical and fluid dynamics principles, with no mention of AI/ML terms or functionalities.

No
The device is described as an attachment to a catheter-transducer system used for continuous intravascular flushing and arterial pressure monitoring, not for treating a disease or condition.

No

Explanation: The device is described as an attachment to a catheter-transducer system for continuous intravascular flushing and maintaining patency, not for diagnosing a medical condition. Its functions are related to maintaining a fluid pathway and facilitating pressure monitoring, which are supportive functions rather than diagnostic ones.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components such as rigid transparent lure connections, a flow restrictor, and a fast flush mechanism, indicating it is a hardware device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "permit continuous intravascular flushing... for the purpose of el vinning backleakage and waveform damping." This describes a device used in vivo (within the body) to maintain the functionality of a catheter-transducer system for pressure monitoring.
  • Device Description: The description details a mechanical device with flow restrictors and a fast flush mechanism, designed to be attached to a catheter. It focuses on fluid dynamics and maintaining patency within the vascular system.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: An IVD device is used in vitro (outside the body) to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnostic purposes. This device does not perform any such analysis of biological specimens.

The device is clearly intended for direct use within the patient's vascular system to support a pressure monitoring system, which is an in vivo application, not an in vitro diagnostic one.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTFS) an attachment to a catheter – transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of el vinning backleakage and waveform damping.

The PTSF is currently made in four models - 3 ml and 30 ml each with or without tee connector.

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

KRA

Device Description

The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTSF) is a continuous flush device that contains an orifice used to provide a continuous fixed flow rate of IV solution to facilitate arterial pressure monitoring and to maintain patency.

The device also includes a mechanism which, when activated, provides a fast flush flow rate used to prime the device and monitoring kit. The fast flush rate continues to flow as long as the fast flush mechanism is mechanically activated. The fast flush also provides a means to flush the monitoring kit following blood sampling and to allow measurement of the system's dynamic response. The PTSF device is capable of creating a square wave signal in the pressure line to the transducer whenever the fast flush mechanism is activated and quickly released or the tab is squaezed or and released quickly.

The device consists of rigid transparent lure connections for adapting to standard male and/or female lures, a flow restrictor, and a fast flush mechanism. It is available in two nominal flow rates, 3ml/hr and 30 ml/hr. The fast flush mechanism clip may be removed to enable patient mounting of the device.

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Input Imaging Modality

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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)

ICU Medical Intraflo has been sold for more than three decades and is proven technology. No additional safety and performance testing is necessary. ICU Medical's Sterility Assurance Level, (SAL) has an established history of meeting the 10 t level. The devices are packaged in peel pouches and they ensure conformity with ISO 10993, including minimizing residual gases.

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.

*Pre-Amendment Device - Intraflo® - Sorenson Medical

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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§ 870.1210 Continuous flush catheter.

(a)
Identification. A continuous flush catheter is an attachment to a catheter-transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of eliminating clotting, back-leakage, and waveform damping.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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ICU MEDICAL INC. 4455 Atherton Drive Salt Lake Citv. Utah Phone: (801) 264 - 1332 Fax: (801) 264 - 1755 Tracy S. Best, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Preparation Date: June 05, 2007

SEP 1 9 2007

Special 510(K) - Summary for the:

Trade Name:Pull Tab Squeeze Flush
Common Name:Continuous flush catheter
Classification Name:Continuous flush catheter, 21 CFR 870.1210, Class II Device

Legally Marketed Predicate Devices for Substantial Equivalence:

*Pre-Amendment Device - Intraflo® - Sorenson Medical -- (now ICU Medical Inc.)

Rationale for SE:

The Intraflo® is a pre-amendment device developed by Sorenson Medical and subsequently now owned by ICU Medical, Inc. The Intraflo® is a device that has been utilized since 1976 for use as a continuous flush device that incorporates a pull tab which, when pulled sends a square wave to calibrate the cardiac monitoring devices.

Description of Submitted Device:

The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTSF) is a continuous flush device that contains an orifice used to provide a continuous fixed flow rate of IV solution to facilitate arterial pressure monitoring and to maintain patency.

The device also includes a mechanism which, when activated, provides a fast flush flow rate used to prime the device and monitoring kit. The fast flush rate continues to flow as long as the fast flush mechanism is mechanically activated. The fast flush also provides a means to flush the monitoring kit following blood sampling and to allow measurement of the system's dynamic response. The PTSF device is capable of creating a square wave signal in the pressure line to the transducer whenever the fast flush mechanism is activated and quickly released or the tab is squaezed or and released quickly.

The device consists of rigid transparent lure connections for adapting to standard male and/or female lures, a flow restrictor, and a fast flush mechanism. It is available in two nominal flow rates, 3ml/hr and 30 ml/hr. The fast flush mechanism clip may be removed to enable patient mounting of the device.

Summary for Pull Tab Squeeze Flush

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Intended Uses of the Pull Tab Squeeze Flush:

The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTFS) an attachment to a catheter - transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of eliminating clotting, backleakage and waveform damping.

The PTSF is currently made in four models - 3 ml and 30 ml each with or without tee connector.

Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence:

Similarities:

  • The current and proposed devices have the same intended use. 1.
  • The current and proposed devices have the same indications for use. 2.
  • The current and proposed devices contain the components made from the same materials 3. with the one exception noted below.

Differences:

    1. The proposed device contains an external squeeze clip (non-patient contacting) to activate the fast flush mechanism in addition to the existing pull tab.
  • The proposed device will use a different material vendor for the silastic slecve which ICU 2. uses on other disposable devices we sell.

Safety and Performance:

ICU Medical Intraflo has been sold for more than three decades and is proven technology. No additional safety and performance testing is necessary. ICU Medical's Sterility Assurance Level, (SAL) has an established history of meeting the 10 t level. The devices are packaged in peel pouches and they ensure conformity with ISO 10993, including minimizing residual gases.

Performance Standards:

No performance standards have been established under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for Continuous flush catheters. Continuous flush catheters are regulated within 21 CFR 870.1210.

Conclusion:

The materials, performance, and operational features of both the submitted device and the preamendment device are substantially equivalent to one another and are safe and effective for their intended use.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

SEP 1 9 2007

ICU Medical, Inc. c/o Mr. Tracy Best Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 4455 Atherton Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Re: K070979 Pull Tab Squeeze Flush Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1210 Regulation Name: Continuous Flush Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRA Dated: August 22, 2007 Received: August 23, 2007

Dear Mr. Best:

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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance. please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely vours.

Ashley B. Boan

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): K070979

Device Name: Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTSF)

Indications for Use:

The Pull Tab Squeeze Flush (PTFS) an attachment to a catheter – transducer system that permits continuous intravascular flushing at a slow infusion rate for the purpose of el vinning backleakage and waveform damping.

The PTSF is currently made in four models - 3 ml and 30 ml each with or without tee connector.

Prescription Use XX (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)

Ashley Boane for BDZ
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Division of Cardiovascular Devices

510(k) Number K070979

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