K Number
K102594
Device Name
IO-FLEX CATHETER
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2011-01-19

(132 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5120
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The iO-Flex Catheter is for continuous or intermittent preoperative, perioperative or post-operative delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management. The catheter may also be used perioperatively during open spinal procedures to irrigate, aspirate or inject a bolus of fluid or medication. The iO-Flex Catheter is designed for use with the iO-Flex Wire.
Device Description
The iO-Flex Catheter is comprised of two primary components: (1) Y-Adapter with a rotating hemostasis valve (RHV) and (2) a flexible catheter body. The Y-Adapter consists of two ports: (1) a central guidewire port with rotating hemostasis valve and (2) a side port for connection of a standard syringe for the irrigation, injection and / or aspiration of fluids at the surgical site. The central guidewire port with RHV allows for insertion of the iO-Flex Catheter over the Baxano iO-Flex Wire. The flexible catheter shaft contains external markers for depth adjustment by the clinician.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on the mechanical components and function of a catheter for fluid delivery and aspiration, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

Yes
The device is described as being for "continuous or intermittent preoperative, perioperative or post-operative delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management," which is a therapeutic purpose. It can also "irrigate, aspirate or inject a bolus of fluid or medication" during spinal procedures, which are therapeutic actions.

No

The device is described as a catheter for delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics, irrigation, aspiration, or injection of fluid/medication for pain management and surgical procedures. It does not mention any diagnostic capabilities.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components (Y-Adapter, flexible catheter body) and the performance studies detail bench testing of physical properties (dimensional, flexibility, leak, tensile strength) and biocompatibility, 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 clearly describes the device as being used for the delivery of substances (local anesthetics, analgesics, fluids, medication) within the body, specifically in the epidural space or near a nerve, and during spinal procedures. This is a therapeutic or procedural use, not a diagnostic one.
  • Device Description: The description details a catheter designed for insertion into the body for the purposes mentioned in the intended use.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Purpose: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or compatibility testing.

IVD devices are used to perform tests on samples taken from the body (like blood, urine, tissue) to diagnose or monitor a condition. This device is used in the body for treatment and procedural purposes.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The iO-Flex Catheter is for continuous or intermittent preoperative, perioperative or post-operative delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management. The catheter may also be used perioperatively during open spinal procedures to irrigate, aspirate or inject a bolus of fluid or medication.

The iO-Flex Catheter is designed for use with the iO-Flex Wire.

Product codes

BSO

Device Description

The iO-Flex Catheter is comprised of two primary components: (1) Y-Adapter with a rotating hemostasis valve (RHV) and (2) a flexible catheter body. The Y-Adapter consists of two ports: (1) a central guidewire port with rotating hemostasis valve and (2) a side port for connection of a standard syringe for the irrigation, injection and / or aspiration of fluids at the surgical site. The central guidewire port with RHV allows for insertion of the iO-Flex Catheter over the Baxano iO-Flex Wire. The flexible catheter shaft contains external markers for depth adjustment by the clinician.

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

epidural space or near a nerve (for regional anesthesia and pain management); open spinal procedures

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

Bench performance testing was conducted to demonstrate the functional performance of the iO-Flex Catheter and to ensure that the requirements of the product specification were met. iO-Flex Catheters were subjected to double ethylene oxide sterilization, environmental conditioning, and transportation testing prior to undergoing packaging, bench performance and functional testing. Bench performance testing included dimensional, flexibility / kink resistance, leak, guide wire compatibility, ink adhesion, flow rate and tensile strength assessments. Additionally, the packaging and device characteristics were tested after accelerated aging to support shelf-life labeling. The results of the bench testing demonstrated that the iO-Flex Catheter satisfied all of the dimensional and functional performance requirements, which are designed to ensure that the device is safe and effective for its intended use.

To verify the biocompatibility of all components and materials for the iO-Flex Catheter, biocompatibility testing was conducted pursuant to FDA's Guidance Document (#G95-1), Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing (1995)". Biocompatibility testing was conducted in accordance with the GLP regulations using polar and nonpolar solvents. According to the FDA guidance and ISO standards, the iO-Flex Catheter, is an "external communicating device" in contact with tissue and bone for limited exposure (

§ 868.5120 Anesthesia conduction catheter.

(a)
Identification. An anesthesia conduction catheter is a flexible tubular device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient and to provide continuous regional anesthesia.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K102594

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JAN 1 9 2011

510(K) SUMMARY (21 CFR 807.92) iO-Flex™ Catheter

510(k) Owner:

Baxano, Inc. 655 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Tel: 408-514-2200 Fax: 408-514-2201

Contact Person:

Edward J. Sinclair Tel: 408-514-2220 E-mail: esinclair@baxano.com

Date Prepared: November 12, 2010

Trade Name: iO-Flex™ Catheter

Anesthesia Conduction Catheter Common Name:

Classification: Class II (21 CFR 868.5120)

BSO

Product Code:

I-Flow Corporation, ON-Q Introducers (K063234) Predicate Devices: B.Braun, Regional Anesthesia Catheters (K042488) Axiom Medical, Inc., MultiPurpose Wound Drain Catheter (K993592)

The iO-Flex Catheter is comprised of two primary components: (1) Device Description: Y-Adapter with a rotating hemostasis valve (RHV) and (2) a flexible catheter body. The Y-Adapter consists of two ports: (1) a central guidewire port with rotating hemostasis valve and (2) a side port for connection of a standard syringe for the irrigation, injection and / or aspiration of fluids at the surgical site. The central guidewire port with RHV allows for insertion of the iO-Flex Catheter over the Baxano iO-Flex Wire. The flexible catheter shaft contains external markers for depth adjustment by the clinician.

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| Intended Use: | The iO-Flex Catheter is for continuous or intermittent preoperative,
perioperative or post-operative delivery of local anesthetics and
analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional
anesthesia and pain management. The catheter may also be used
perioperatively during open spinal procedures to irrigate, aspirate or
inject a bolus of fluid or medication.

The iO-Flex Catheter is designed for use with the iO-Flex Wire. |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Technological
Characteristics: | The Baxano iO-Flex Catheter is similar in use and has similar
technological characteristics to the I-Flow Corporation ON-Q
Introducer, the B. Braun Inc. Regional Anesthesia Catheters and
Axiom Medical Inc. MultiPurpose Wound Drain Catheter. All
devices incorporate a catheter shaft and a mechanism similar to the
iO-Flex Catheter Y-adapter for the irrigation, aspiration or injection
of fluids or medications. |
| Non-Clinical
Performance Data: | Bench performance testing was conducted to demonstrate the
functional performance of the iO-Flex Catheter and to ensure that
the requirements of the product specification were met. iO-Flex
Catheters were subjected to double ethylene oxide sterilization,
environmental conditioning, and transportation testing prior to
undergoing packaging, bench performance and functional testing.
Bench performance testing included dimensional, flexibility / kink
resistance, leak, guide wire compatibility, ink adhesion, flow rate
and tensile strength assessments. Additionally, the packaging and
device characteristics were tested after accelerated aging to support
shelf-life labeling. The results of the bench testing demonstrated
that the iO-Flex Catheter satisfied all of the dimensional and
functional performance requirements, which are designed to ensure
that the device is safe and effective for its intended use.

To verify the biocompatibility of all components and materials for
the iO-Flex Catheter, biocompatibility testing was conducted
pursuant to FDA's Guidance Document (#G95-1), Use of
International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of
Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing (1995)".
Biocompatibility testing was conducted in accordance with the GLP
regulations using polar and nonpolar solvents. According to the
FDA guidance and ISO standards, the iO-Flex Catheter, is an
"external communicating device" in contact with tissue and bone
for limited exposure ( The iO-Flex Catheter has the same indications for use and fundamental scientific technology as the predicate devices. Based upon the indications for use, technological characteristics and performance test results, iO-Flex Catheter does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.

Baxano, Inc. has determined based on bench performance, Conclusions: biocompatibility and cadaver studies that the iO-Flex Catheter conforms to its design specifications and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.

Any statement regarding "substantial equivalence" made in this 510(k) submission and summary only relates to whelher the product addressed in this submission may be lawfully marketed without premarket approval or reclassification, and is not interpreted as un admission or any other type of evidence in any patent proceeding, including patent infringement, litigation or proceeding before any Patent Office. The present submission and statements therein therefore should not be construed as affecting or relating to the scope of any patent application, or to whether the product addressed in this submission, or its use, may be considered indistinct, from a patentability perspective, from any of the other devices referenced in this filing.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

Mr. Edward J. Sinclair Vice President, Clinical, Regulatory and Quality affairs Baxano, Incorporated 655 River Oaks Parkway San Jose. California 95134

JAN 1-9 2011

Re: K102594

Trade/Device Name: Baxano iO-Flex Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5120 Regulation Name: Anesthesia Conduction Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BSO Dated: December 13, 2010 Received: December 14, 2010

Dear Mr. Sinclair:

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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

Rh for

Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental 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: Baxano iO-Flex Catheter

Indications For Use:

The iO-Flex Catheter is for continuous or intermittent preoperative, perioperative or postoperative delivery of local anesthetics and analgesics in the epidural space or near a nerve for regional anesthesia and pain management. The catheter may also be used perioperatively during open spinal procedures to irrigate, aspirate or inject a bolus of fluid or medication.

The iO-Flex Catheter is designed for use with the iO-Flex Wire.

Prescription Use V (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)

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Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Division of Anesthouselongy.
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KIS 2594

510(k) Number: CONFIDENTIAL

Baxano, Inc.

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