K Number
K081576
Date Cleared
2009-02-03

(243 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1220
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Blazer Dx-20 is a diagnostic catheter indicated for temporary use in electrophysiology studies for intracardiac stimulation (pacing) and/or recording of electrical potentials.

Device Description

The Boston Scientific Corporation Blazer Dx-20 is a sterile, single use steerable diagnostic electrophysiology catheter used to record intracardiac electrical potentials. The Blazer Dx-20 Catheter is also used to deliver pacing stimuli from an external source. The Blazer Dx-20 Catheter is a bi-directionally steerable diagnostic catheter built on a modified SteeroCath Dx shaft platform with a molded handle. It has one tip electrode and up to 19 ring electrodes for a total of 20. The ring spacing configurations vary with each model. The catheter shaft of the Blazer Dx-20 is equivalent to the SteeroCath Dx Catheter, which is designed to allow for a standard curve of the catheter distal section. The catheter shaft has a soft distal section in order to minimize trauma and risk of perforation. The Blazer Dx-20 Catheters use a thumb-actuated bidirectional steering mechanism. contained within an ergonomically shaped cylindrical handle that is also utilized by the currently marketed SteeroCath Dx Diagnostic catheters. A thumb-level motion of the piston actuates the steering of the distal tip. The catheter is placed into the heart and is guided to location by steering the distal tip area of the catheter. Tip and ring electrodes come into contact with the endocardium where electrical contact is made and pacing and recording of electrograms becomes possible. No new technology or circuitry is associated with the transmission of electrical signals to or from the endocardium - the Blazer Dx-20 Catheter relies on platinum-iridium alloy, ring electrodes whose circuitry is identical to standard electrode and pacing catheters. Additionally, the electrical connections made (catheter to EP recorder) are similar to those for commercially available electrode recording and pacing v catheters.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a medical device submission (510(k)) for the Blazer Dx-20 Steerable Diagnostic Catheter. This is a submission for a physical medical device, not a software-based AI/ML device.

Therefore, most of the requested information (acceptance criteria, device performance tables, sample sizes for test/training sets, expert ground truth, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone performance, and ground truth types) is not applicable in the context of this document. The submission focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device through non-clinical testing.

Here's a summary based on the provided text, highlighting what is and isn't applicable:


1. Table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance:

This information is not applicable as the submission is for a physical medical device, not an AI/ML system. The document states:
"Specifically, non-clinical tests adopted by and conducted for the Blazer Dx-20 Catheter included biocompatibility, sterility, packaging, physical integrity, and electrical integrity testing that all passed and have shown substantial equivalence to the predicate device, the SteeroCath Diagnostic Catheter."
The "acceptance criteria" are implied to be that these non-clinical tests "passed," demonstrating substantial equivalence, but specific quantitative criteria and performance metrics are not given in this summary.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):

Not applicable. No test set of data (in the context of an AI/ML algorithm) was used. The evaluation was based on non-clinical engineering and biological safety tests of the physical device.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience):

Not applicable. No "ground truth" in the context of expert consensus on data was established. The evaluation was based on non-clinical engineering and biological safety tests.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

Not applicable. No adjudication method for a data test set was used. The evaluation was based on non-clinical engineering and biological safety tests.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

Not applicable. This relates to AI/ML software performance. The submission is for a physical diagnostic catheter, and no MRMC study, or human-in-the-loop AI assistance, was conducted or described.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:

Not applicable. This relates to AI/ML software performance. The submission is for a physical medical device, and no standalone algorithm performance was assessed.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):

Not applicable. No "ground truth" (in the context of AI/ML data) was used. The device's safety and effectiveness were evaluated via non-clinical tests (biocompatibility, sterility, packaging, physical integrity, and electrical integrity) to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

8. The sample size for the training set:

Not applicable. No training set was used. This is a physical medical device, not an AI/ML algorithm.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

Not applicable. No training set or ground truth for it was established. This is a physical medical device.

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FEB -3 2009

510(K) SUBMISSION

Blazer Dx-20 Steerable Diagnostic Catheter

5.0 510(k) Summary

Modified Device Information

Table 1: Modified Device Information

Category:Comments:
Sponsor:Boston Scientific Corporation150 Baytech DriveSan Jose, CA 95134
Correspondent:Ronald C. Allen, Ph.D.Director, Regulatory Affairs150 Baytech DriveSan Jose, CA 95134
Contact Information:Email: allenr@bsci.comPhone: (408) 935-6310Fax: (408) 957-6202
Device Common Name:Electrode recording and pacing catheter; steerable catheter
Device Proprietary Name:Blazer Dx-20 Diagnostic Catheter
Device Classification Number:21 CFR §870.1220
Device ClassificationClass II

Predicate Device Information

Table 2: Predicate Device Information

Category:Comments:
Predicate Device:SteeroCath Dx Diagnostic Catheter (K940168/K913375)
Predicate Device Manufacturer:Boston Scientific Corporation
Predicate Device Common Name:Electrode recording and pacing catheter; steerablecatheter
Predicate Device ClassificationNumber:21 CFR §870.1220
Predicate Device Classification:Class II

Date Summary Was Prepared

June 4, 2008

Boston Scientific Corporation 510(k) Submission

CONFIDENTIAL

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Description of the Device

The Boston Scientific Corporation Blazer Dx-20 is a sterile, single use steerable diagnostic electrophysiology catheter used to record intracardiac electrical potentials. The Blazer Dx-20 Catheter is also used to deliver pacing stimuli from an external source. The Blazer Dx-20 Catheter is a bi-directionally steerable diagnostic catheter built on a modified SteeroCath Dx shaft platform with a molded handle. It has one tip electrode and up to 19 ring electrodes for a total of 20. The ring spacing configurations vary with each model.

The catheter shaft of the Blazer Dx-20 is equivalent to the SteeroCath Dx Catheter, which is designed to allow for a standard curve of the catheter distal section. The catheter shaft has a soft distal section in order to minimize trauma and risk of perforation.

The Blazer Dx-20 Catheters use a thumb-actuated bidirectional steering mechanism. contained within an ergonomically shaped cylindrical handle that is also utilized by the currently marketed SteeroCath Dx Diagnostic catheters. A thumb-level motion of the piston actuates the steering of the distal tip. The catheter is placed into the heart and is guided to location by steering the distal tip area of the catheter. Tip and ring electrodes come into contact with the endocardium where electrical contact is made and pacing and recording of electrograms becomes possible. No new technology or circuitry is associated with the transmission of electrical signals to or from the endocardium - the Blazer Dx-20 Catheter relies on platinum-iridium alloy, ring electrodes whose circuitry is identical to standard electrode and pacing catheters. Additionally, the electrical connections made (catheter to EP recorder) are similar to those for commercially available electrode recording and pacing v catheters.

Intended Use

The Blazer Dx-20 Catheter is intended for temporary use in electrophysiology studies for intracardiac stimulation (pacing) and/or recording of electrical potentials.

Boston Scientific Corporation 510(k) Submission

CONFIDENTIAL

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510(K) SUBMISSION

Blazer Dx-20 Steerable Diagnostic Catheter

Comparison to Predicate Device

Table 3: Comparison to Predicate Device

Predicate DeviceSubject Device
ManufacturerBoston Scientific CorporationSame
DeviceElectrode Recording Catheter;Steerable CatheterSame
510(k) ReferenceK940168K913375Current Submission
Regulatory ClassIISame
DeviceClassification21 CFR §870.1220Same
Intended UseRecord electrical potentials andpacing from intracardiac locationsSame
Single Use?YesSame
EO Sterilized?YesSame

Summary of the Non-clinical Data

Specifically, non-clinical tests adopted by and conducted for the Blazer Dx-20 Catheter included biocompatibility, sterility, packaging, physical integrity, and electrical integrity testing that all passed and have shown substantial equivalence to the predicate device, the SteeroCath Diagnostic Catheter.

Abstract of the Clinical Data

As the non-clinical tests demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the device, no clinical studies were conducted for the Blazer Dx-20 Catheter.

Boston Scientific Corporation 510(k) Submission

CONFIDENTIAL

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FEB -3 2009

Boston Scientific Corporation c/o Ms. April Malmborg Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 150 Baytech Drive San Jose, CA 95134

Re: K081576

Trade/Device Name: Blazer Dx-20 Diagnostic Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1220 Regulation Name: Electrode Recording Catheter or Electrode Recording Probe Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DRF Dated: December 19, 2008 Received: December 22, 2008

Dear Ms. Malmborg:

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.

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

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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 Biometrics' (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 yours,

R. be himes

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): K081576

Device Name:

Blazer Dx-20 Diagnostic Catheter

Indications For Use:

The Blazer Dx-20 is a diagnostic catheter indicated for temporary use in electrophysiology studies for intracardiac stimulation (pacing) and/or recording of electrical potentials.

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

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

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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§ 870.1220 Electrode recording catheter or electrode recording probe.

(a)
Identification. An electrode recording catheter or an electrode recording probe is a device used to detect an intracardiac electrocardiogram, or to detect cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunts. The device may be unipolar or multipolar for electrocardiogram detection, or may be a platinum-tipped catheter which senses the presence of a special indicator for cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunt determinations.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).