K Number
K083300
Device Name
GORE FLOW REVERSAL SYSTEM
Date Cleared
2009-02-04

(86 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1250
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The GORE Flow Reversal System is intended to provide embolic protection during carotid artery angioplasty and stenting for the patients diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and who have the appropriate anatomy described below: - Adequate iliac/femoral access - Common carotid artery diameters between 6 and 12 mm - External carotid artery diameters less than 6 mm
Device Description
The GORE Flow Reversal System consists of three primary components: - GORE Balloon Sheath - GORE Balloon Wire, and - GORE External Filter When assembled together, the GORE Flow Reversal System reverses the flow of blood at the treatment site of the internal carotid artery (ICA), directing embolic particles away from the neurovascular circulation and removing them through an external filter.
More Information

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No
The summary describes a mechanical system for flow reversal and filtration during carotid artery procedures. There is no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any software-based analysis or decision-making components.

Yes

The device aids in a medical procedure (carotid artery angioplasty and stenting) by providing embolic protection, which is a therapeutic function aimed at improving patient outcomes and preventing complications.

No

The device description clearly states its function is to "reverse the flow of blood at the treatment site...directing embolic particles away from the neurovascular circulation and removing them through an external filter." This describes a therapeutic, rather than a diagnostic, function.

No

The device description clearly outlines three primary hardware components: a balloon sheath, a balloon wire, and an external filter. These are physical medical devices, not software.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. They are used to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Function: The GORE Flow Reversal System is a medical device used during a surgical procedure (carotid artery angioplasty and stenting) to physically manipulate blood flow and filter out embolic particles. It does not analyze biological samples to provide diagnostic information.
  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly describes a therapeutic intervention (providing embolic protection during a procedure) rather than a diagnostic test.
  • Device Description: The components (sheath, wire, filter) are designed for mechanical manipulation and filtration within the body, not for analyzing biological samples.

Therefore, the GORE Flow Reversal System is a therapeutic medical device, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The GORE Flow Reversal System is intended to provide embolic protection during carotid artery angioplasty and stenting for the patients diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and who have the appropriate anatomy described below:

  • Adequate iliac/femoral access
  • Common carotid artery diameters between 6 and 12 mm
  • External carotid artery diameters less than 6 mm

Product codes

NTE

Device Description

The GORE Flow Reversal System consists of three primary components:

  • GORE Balloon Sheath .
  • GORE Balloon Wire, and .
  • GORE External Filter
    When assembled together, the GORE Flow Reversal System reverses the flow of blood at the treatment site of the internal carotid artery (ICA), directing embolic particles away from the neurovascular circulation and removing them through an external filter.

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

carotid artery, iliac/femoral, Common carotid artery, External carotid artery, internal carotid artery (ICA)

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

Clinical: The Gore EMPiRE Clinical Trial was a prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized, single-arm study designed to compare 30-day safety and efficacy of the GORE Flow Reversal System used with FDA-approved carotid stents to an objective performance criteria (OPC) determined from prior carotid artery stenting studies where distal embolic protection devices were used. Twentynine (29) US sites participated in the study and enrolled 245 pivotal subjects. Statistical analysis confirms that the GORE Flow Reversal System met the OPC hypothesis defined for the study, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the GORE Flow Reversal System for use in carotid artery stenting when used in accordance with the Instructions for Use.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

K021210, K021293, K070770, K072990

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter.

(a)
Identification. A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K08 3300

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Original 510(k) GORE Flow Reversal System Embolic protection system indication

FEB - 4 2009

510(k) SUMMARY [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]

    1. 510(k) Owners Contact Information: name, address, phone and fax numbers, name of contact person, and date the summary was prepared [807.92(a)(1)]

| Applicant: | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
4250 W. Kiltie Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |

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Contact:

Michelle Ann Wells, RAC Requiatory Affairs W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Medical Products Division P.O. Box 2400 Flagstaff AZ 86003-2400

Toll Free: (800) 437-8181 Facsimile: (928) 864-4957 mwells@wlgore.com

November 7, 2008 Date Prepared:

    1. Name of the Device: including the trade or proprietary name, if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known [807.92(a)(2)]
    • Trade name GORE Flow Reversal System .
    • Common name Occlusion catheter .
    • Classification name Catheter, carotid, temporary, for embolization capture .
    • Classification 21CFR 870.1250, NTE Class II .
    1. Device Predicates [807.92(a)(3)]

K021210 Arteria Occlusion Balloon

K021293 Arteria Blood Filter

K070770 GORE Balloon Sheath

K072990 Guardwire Temporary Occlusion and Aspiration System

    1. Description of the Device [807.92(a)(4)]
      The GORE Flow Reversal System consists of three primary components:
  • GORE Balloon Sheath .

  • GORE Balloon Wire, and .

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CONFIDENTIAL

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510(k) SUMMARY [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]

  • · GORE External Filter
    When assembled together, the GORE Flow Reversal System reverses the flow of blood at the treatment site of the internal carotid artery (ICA), directing embolic particles away from the neurovascular circulation and removing them through an external filter.

    1. Intended Use [807.92(a)(4)]
      The GORE Flow Reversal System is intended to provide embolic protection during carotid artery angioplasty and stenting for the patients diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and who have the appropriate anatomy described below:
  • Adequate iliac/femoral access .

  • Common carotid artery diameters between 6 and 12 mm .

  • External carotid artery diameters less than 6 mm ●

    1. Predicate Device Comparison [807.92(a)(6)]

Non-Clinical: Testing of the GORE Flow Reversal System consisted of biocompatibility, sterilization, packaging, product shelf life and performance testing. These tests demonstrated that the technological characteristics such as product performance, design and intended use are substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate devices.

Clinical: The Gore EMPiRE Clinical Trial was a prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized, single-arm study designed to compare 30-day safety and efficacy of the GORE Flow Reversal System used with FDA-approved carotid stents to an objective performance criteria (OPC) determined from prior carotid artery stenting studies where distal embolic protection devices were used. Twentynine (29) US sites participated in the study and enrolled 245 pivotal subjects. Statistical analysis confirms that the GORE Flow Reversal System met the OPC hypothesis defined for the study, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the GORE Flow Reversal System for use in carotid artery stenting when used in accordance with the Instructions for Use.

Conclusion: The GORE Flow Reversal System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of material composition, design, intended use, and performance attributes.

ONFIDENTIAL

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FEB - 4 2009

W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. c/o Ms. Michelle Ann Wells. RAC Regulatory Affairs 4250 West Kiltie Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Re: K083300

Trade/Device Name: Gore Flow Reversal System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NTE Dated: January 14, 2009 Received: January 15, 2009

Dear Ms. Wells:

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 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

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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.

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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 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.

una R. bichner

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

Enclosure

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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Original 510(k) GORE Flow Reversal System Embolic protection system indication

INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known):

Fobe assigned K003300

Device Name:

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GORE Flow Reversal System

Indications for Use:

The GORE Flow Reversal System is intended to provide embolic protection during carotid artery angioplasty and stenting for the patients diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis and who have the appropriate anatomy described below:

  • Adequate iliac/femoral access
  • Common carotid artery diameters between 6 and 12 mm
  • External carotid artery diameters less than 6 mm �

Prescription Use × Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

sumner R. Luchner

(Division Sirin-Off) Division Sign-Om)
Cardiovascular Devices

510(K) Number K083300

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