K Number
K110479
Device Name
ACUITY WHISPER VIEW GUIDE WIRES
Date Cleared
2011-04-08

(49 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1330
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
Boston Scientific ACUITY WHISPER VIEW™ Guide Wires with Hydrophilic Coating are intended to facilitate the placement of Boston Scientific or Guidant Left Ventricular (LV) leads within the coronary venous vasculature.
Device Description
The ACUITY Whisper View guide wire family comprises three individual guide wires with different support profiles: Extra Support (ES), Distal Support (DS), and Extra Distal Support (EDS). The guide wires have a nominal diameter of 0.014 inches (0.36 mm) and a length of 190 centimeters, and are available with a straight distal tip that is shapeable or a preformed coronary sinus (CS) J-shaped tip. The guide wire is coated with a hydrophilic coating for increased lubricity. The ACUITY Whisper View guide wires are available in the following models, rail supports, and tip shapes: Model 4640, Extra Support (ES), Straight Model 4641, Extra Support (ES), CS-J Model 4642, Distal Support (DS), Straight Model 4643, Distal Support (DS), CS-J Model 4647, Extra Distal Support (EDS), Straight Model 4648, Extra Distal Support (EDS), CS-J
More Information

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No
The description focuses on the physical characteristics and mechanical performance of a guide wire, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

No.
The device is a guide wire, which is an accessory used to facilitate the placement of leads, not to directly treat a medical condition.

No

Explanation: The device is a guide wire intended to facilitate the placement of LV leads, which is a procedural aid, not a diagnostic tool. Its purpose is to guide other devices, not to diagnose a condition.

No

The device description clearly describes a physical guide wire with specific dimensions, materials (hydrophilic coating), and tip shapes. The performance studies also focus on mechanical bench testing and animal testing, which are relevant to a physical device, not software.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "facilitate the placement of Boston Scientific or Guidant Left Ventricular (LV) leads within the coronary venous vasculature." This describes a device used in vivo (within the body) for a procedural purpose (guiding a lead).
  • Device Description: The description details a physical guide wire with specific dimensions, materials, and tip shapes. This is a medical device used for navigation and support during a procedure.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are used in vitro (outside the body) to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The provided information does not mention any such use or interaction with biological specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Therefore, the Boston Scientific ACUITY WHISPER VIEW™ Guide Wires with Hydrophilic Coating are a medical device used for a procedural application within the body, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Boston Scientific ACUITY WHISPER VIEW™ Guide Wires with Hydrophilic Coating are intended to facilitate the placement of Boston Scientific or Guidant Left Ventricular (LV) leads within the coronary venous vasculature.

Product codes

DQX

Device Description

The ACUITY Whisper View guide wire family comprises three individual guide wires with different support profiles: Extra Support (ES), Distal Support (DS), and Extra Distal Support (EDS). The guide wires have a nominal diameter of 0.014 inches (0.36 mm) and a length of 190 centimeters, and are available with a straight distal tip that is shapeable or a preformed coronary sinus (CS) J-shaped tip. The guide wire is coated with a hydrophilic coating for increased lubricity.
The ACUITY Whisper View guide wires are available in the following models, rail supports, and tip shapes:

  • Model 4640, Extra Support (ES), Straight
  • Model 4641, Extra Support (ES), CS-J
  • Model 4642, Distal Support (DS), Straight
  • Model 4643, Distal Support (DS), CS-J
  • Model 4647, Extra Distal Support (EDS), Straight
  • Model 4648, Extra Distal Support (EDS), CS-J

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

fluoroscopy

Anatomical Site

coronary venous vasculature

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

Non-Clinical Test Design verification testing, including mechanical bench testing, and design validation animal testing, were conducted to verify that the performance of the ACUITY Whisper View guide wires are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Biocompatibility, packaging/shelf life, and sterility testing were also completed.

Summary of Performance Studies

Non-Clinical Test Summary: Test results confirm that Boston Scientific ACUITY Whisper View guide wires meet all of the minimum requirements and are adequate for their intended use.
Clinical Test Summary: Clinical evaluation was not required.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

K061453, K090554

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 870.1330 Catheter guide wire.

(a)
Identification. A catheter guide wire is a coiled wire that is designed to fit inside a percutaneous catheter for the purpose of directing the catheter through a blood vessel.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a torque device that is manually operated, non-patient contacting, and intended to manipulate non-cerebral vascular guide wires, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.

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APR - 8 2011

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  • Model 4642, Distal Support (DS), Straight .

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  • Model 4643, Distal Support (DS), CS-J .
    Intended Use of the

Substantial

Equivalence:

  • Model 4647, Extra Distal Support (EDS), Straight .
    Boston Scientific ACUITY Whisper View™ Guide Wires with

  • Model 4648, Extra Distal Support (EDS), CS-J �
    Device: Hydrophilic Coating are intended to facilitate the placement of Boston Scientific or Guidant Left Ventricular (LV) leads within the coronary venous vasculature. Similarities: Both the ACUITY Whisper View and the predicate HI-Technological TORQUE Whisper View guide wires use a stainless steel core wire in Characteristics: the same lengths, guide wire support and shape options. The distal end of each device is radiopaque and can be seen under fluoroscopy for device placement. Both devices are highly lubricious for smooth delivery of therapeutic devices. The ACUITY Whisper View guide wire has the same intended use, same operating principle, similar design, uses similar materials, and has a similar performance. Differences: The ACUITY Whisper View guide wires differ from the predicate HI-TORQUE Whisper View in the following aspects: design and material changes to the distal tip coil, radiopaque polymer jacket material, and hydrophilic coating. The ACUITY Whisper View guide wire uses the same radiopaque polymer jacket material and hydrophilic coating as used on Boston Scientific's ACUITYTM Mailman™ and ACUITY Strait-Trak™ guide wires (K061453). Non-Clinical Test Design verification testing, including mechanical bench testing, and Summary: design validation animal testing, were conducted to verify that the performance of the ACUITY Whisper View guide wires are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Biocompatibility, packaging/shelf life, and sterility testing were also completed. Test results confirm that Boston Scientific ACUITY Whisper View guide wires meet all of the minimum requirements and are adequate for their intended use. Clinical Test Clinical evaluation was not required. Summary: Statement of

The Boston Scientific ACUITY Whisper View guide wires are substantially equivalent to the predicate Guidant HI-TORQUE Whisper View guide wires based on a comparision of intended use, design, and the results of the testing and evaluation.

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

Ms. Kirstin Johnston Regulatory Affairs Specialist Boston Scientific Corp. 4100 Hamline Ave, North St. Paul. MN 55112

APR - 8 2011

Re: K110479

Trade/Device Name: ACUITY Whisper View Guide Wire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1330 Regulation Name: Catheter Guide Wire Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: DQX Dated: March 23, 2011 Received: March 24, 2011

Dear Ms. Johnston:

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-rclated 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/CentersQffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.hym 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,

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 STATEMENT

510(k) Number (if known):K110479
Device Name:ACUITY WHISPER VIEW™ GUIDE WIRE
Indications For Use:Boston Scientific ACUITY WHISPER VIEW™ Guide Wires with Hydrophilic Coating are intended to facilitate the placement of Boston Scientific or Guidant Left Ventricular (LV) leads within the coronary venous vasculature.
Prescription Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)X
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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