The Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter, with a third internal lumen for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring, is indicated for use in attaining short-term (less than 30 days) vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatments. The catheter is intended to be inserted in the jugular, femoral, or subclavian vein as required. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 mL/sec for power injection of contrast media.

Device Description

Power-Trialysis™ Slim-Cath™ Short-Term Dialysis Catheters are made of thermosensitive polyurethane, which softens when exposed to body temperature. The catheter is divided into three separate lumens permitting continuous blood flow. Both the venous (blue) and the arterial (red) lumens may be used for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatments. The distal (purple) lumen is completely independent from the two dialysis lumens and may be used for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring. The distal lumen can also be accessed for blood draws and infusion of medications.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document is a 510(k) Premarket Notification for a medical device (Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter). It lists the device's characteristics, intended use, and a summary of performance testing done to establish substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

However, the document does not describe a study involving an AI/Machine Learning device or a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study. The tests described are engineering and material performance tests for a physical catheter, not algorithmic performance evaluations. Specifically, there is no mention of:

AI/Machine Learning algorithms
Test sets for AI models
Data provenance for AI models
Expert review for ground truth establishment for AI models
Adjudication methods for AI ground truth
MRMC studies
Standalone algorithm performance
Training sets for AI models

Therefore, I cannot extract the requested information about acceptance criteria for an AI device or a study proving its performance against expert-defined ground truth from this document. The "acceptance criteria" discussed in this document refer to engineering specifications for the physical catheter.

If you have a document related to an AI/ML medical device, please provide that.

Summary

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

June 1, 2015

C.r. Bard, Inc. Bryan Stone Regulatory Affairs Specialist 605 North 5600 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Re: K141531

Trade/Device Name: Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5540 Regulation Name: Blood access device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NIE Dated: April 2, 2015 Received: April 7, 2015

Dear Bryan Stone,

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 Act. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit. 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.

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In addition, we have determined that your device kit contains Lidocaine and ChloraPrep which are subject to regulation as drugs.

Our substantially equivalent determination does not apply to the drug components of your device. We recommend you first contact the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research before marketing your device with the drug components. For information on applicable Agency requirements for marketing these drugs, we suggest you contact:

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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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K141531

Device Name

Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter

Indications for Use (Describe)

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☒ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)	☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k) Summary

21 CFR 807.92(a)

GeneralProvisions	Submitter Name:	Bard Access Systems, Inc.
	Submitter Address:	605 North 5600 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84116
	Contact Person:	Elizabeth U. PetersonRegulatory Affairs Specialist
	Telephone Number:	(801) 522-5472
	Fax Number:	(801) 522-5425
	Date of Preparation:	November 12, 2014
Subject Device	Trade Name:	Power-Trialysis™ Slim-Cath™ Short-Term DialysisCatheter
	Common Name:	Short-Term Dialysis Catheter
	Classification Name:	Catheter, Hemodialysis, Triple Lumen, Non-Implanted
	Product Code:	NIE
	Classification
	Regulation:	21 CFR §876.5540
PredicateDevice	Trade Name:	Power-Trialysis™ Short-Term Dialysis Catheter
	Common Name:	Short-Term Dialysis Catheter
	Classification Name:	Catheter, Hemodialysis, Triple Lumen, Non-Implanted
	Product Code:	NIE
	Classification
	Regulation:	21 CFR §876.5540
	Premarket Notification:	K133456
	Concurrence Date:	September 24, 2014
DeviceDescription	Power-Trialysis™ Slim-Cath™ Short-Term Dialysis Catheters are made ofthermosensitive polyurethane, which softens when exposed to bodytemperature. The catheter is divided into three separate lumens permittingcontinuous blood flow. Both the venous (blue) and the arterial (red) lumensmay be used for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatments. Thedistal (purple) lumen is completely independent from the two dialysis lumensand may be used for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media,and central venous pressure monitoring. The distal lumen can also be accessedfor blood draws and infusion of medications.
Intended Use	Power-Trialysis" Slim-Cath™ Short-Term Dialysis Catheters are recommendedfor use in attaining short term vascular access for hemodialysis, apheresis, andhemoperfusion treatments. This device is intended for insertion in the internaljugular, femoral, or subclavian vein as required. The catheter is also intendedfor short term access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy andblood sampling.
Indications ForUse	The Power-Trialysis" Slim-Cath™ Short-Term Dialysis Catheter, with a thirdinternal lumen for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, andcentral venous pressure monitoring, is indicated for use in attaining short-term(less than 30 days) vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, andapheresis treatments. The catheter is intended to be inserted in the jugular,femoral, or subclavian vein as required. The maximum recommended infusionrate is 5 mL/sec for power injection of contrast media.
TechnologicalCharacteristics	Vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatmentswith the additional power injectable third lumen is the technological principlefor both the subject and predicate devices.At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the followingsame technological elements:Short term use (<30 days).●Insertion technique- Seldinger (over-the-guidewire) or percutaneous●procedure into one of the large central veins to place the catheter.Catheter is intended to be inserted in the jugular, femoral, or●subclavian vein as required.Catheter tip placement is in the central venous system with the●Superior Vena Cava (SVC) preferred.●Catheter length 12.5 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm, 24 cm, and 30 cm.The tip configuration is an atraumatic tapered tip. The catheter is●skived to create the venous and arterial lumen openings. The power-injectable lumen opening is distal to the venous and arterial lumenopenings.The following technological differences exist between the subject andpredicate devices:Optimization of lumens●Reduction of French size●Reduction in the size of side holes.●The differences are not critical to the intended use of the device and do notraise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness.
	Verification and validation activities were designed and performed inaccordance with Design Controls as per 21 CFR §820.30. The followingperformance data were referenced in support of the substantial equivalencedetermination.
Safety &PerformanceTesting	Kink Resistance testing was performed to determine the propensity of acatheter shaft to kink when exposed to a bending environment
	Priming Volumes were determined to provide information for labeling.
	Assembly Leak testing was performed to ensure previous conditioning did notcause the test articles to leak.
	Assembly Burst testing was performed post power injection to ensure themultiple power injection conditioning did not cause the material of the testarticles to weaken.
	Comparison of Use Pressure to Burst Pressure was completed to ensure thecatheter will not see high enough pressures during power injection to causedamage to the catheter.
	Guidewire Fit testing was performed to ensure use compatibility between thecatheters and guidewires.
	Dialysis Flow testing was performed to ensure the catheter configurationssatisfy established flow rate requirements under labeled dialysis proceduralpressures.
	Gravity Flow testing was performed to determine the flow rate of normalsaline through the power injectable lumen.
	Catheter Collapse for Dialysis Lumens testing was performed to ensure thecatheter lumens will not collapse at established pressure requirements thatcould be achieved during hemodialysis procedures.
	Hemolysis testing was performed by infusing and aspirating blood through thecatheters. The evaluation was conducted in accordance with ASTMF1841:1997 (R 2005)
	Tip Tensile testing was performed to ensure the catheter tip will not detachunder worst case tensile conditions.
	Recirculation testing was performed to determine the percentage ofrecirculation of the catheter in forward and reverse flows.
	The subject device met all predetermined acceptance criteria derived from theabove listed references and demonstrated substantially equivalent performanceas compared to the cited predicate device.
Summary ofSubstantialEquivalence	Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, and safety andperformance testing, the subject Power-Trialysis™ Slim-Cath™ Short-TermDialysis Catheter meets the requirements that are considered sufficient for itsintended use and demonstrates that the subject device is substantiallyequivalent to the predicate device cited.

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Regulation Number and Section

§ 876.5540 Blood access device and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A blood access device and accessories is a device intended to provide access to a patient's blood for hemodialysis or other chronic uses. When used in hemodialysis, it is part of an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure or toxemic conditions and provides access to a patient's blood for hemodialysis. The device includes implanted blood access devices, nonimplanted blood access devices, and accessories for both the implanted and nonimplanted blood access devices.(1) The implanted blood access device is a prescription device and consists of various flexible or rigid tubes, such as catheters, or cannulae, which are surgically implanted in appropriate blood vessels, may come through the skin, and are intended to remain in the body for 30 days or more. This generic type of device includes various catheters, shunts, and connectors specifically designed to provide access to blood. Examples include single and double lumen catheters with cuff(s), fully subcutaneous port-catheter systems, and A-V shunt cannulae (with vessel tips). The implanted blood access device may also contain coatings or additives which may provide additional functionality to the device.
(2) The nonimplanted blood access device consists of various flexible or rigid tubes, such as catheters, cannulae or hollow needles, which are inserted into appropriate blood vessels or a vascular graft prosthesis (§§ 870.3450 and 870.3460), and are intended to remain in the body for less than 30 days. This generic type of device includes fistula needles, the single needle dialysis set (coaxial flow needle), and the single needle dialysis set (alternating flow needle).
(3) Accessories common to either type include the shunt adaptor, cannula clamp, shunt connector, shunt stabilizer, vessel dilator, disconnect forceps, shunt guard, crimp plier, tube plier, crimp ring, joint ring, fistula adaptor, and declotting tray (including contents).
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls) for the implanted blood access device. The special controls for this device are:(i) Components of the device that come into human contact must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. Material names and specific designation numbers must be provided.
(ii) Performance data must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(A) Pressure versus flow rates for both arterial and venous lumens, from the minimum flow rate to the maximum flow rate in 100 milliliter per minute increments, must be established. The fluid and its viscosity used during testing must be stated.
(B) Recirculation rates for both forward and reverse flow configurations must be established, along with the protocol used to perform the assay, which must be provided.
(C) Priming volumes must be established.
(D) Tensile testing of joints and materials must be conducted. The minimum acceptance criteria must be adequate for its intended use.
(E) Air leakage testing and liquid leakage testing must be conducted.
(F) Testing of the repeated clamping of the extensions of the catheter that simulates use over the life of the device must be conducted, and retested for leakage.
(G) Mechanical hemolysis testing must be conducted for new or altered device designs that affect the blood flow pattern.
(H) Chemical tolerance of the device to repeated exposure to commonly used disinfection agents must be established.
(iii) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the device.
(iv) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device for continued sterility, package integrity, and functionality over the requested shelf life that must include tensile, repeated clamping, and leakage testing.
(v) Labeling of implanted blood access devices for hemodialysis must include the following:
(A) Labeling must provide arterial and venous pressure versus flow rates, either in tabular or graphical format. The fluid and its viscosity used during testing must be stated.
(B) Labeling must specify the forward and reverse recirculation rates.
(C) Labeling must provide the arterial and venous priming volumes.
(D) Labeling must specify an expiration date.
(E) Labeling must identify any disinfecting agents that cannot be used to clean any components of the device.
(F) Any contraindicated disinfecting agents due to material incompatibility must be identified by printing a warning on the catheter. Alternatively, contraindicated disinfecting agents must be identified by a label affixed to the patient's medical record and with written instructions provided directly to the patient.
(G) Labeling must include a patient implant card.
(H) The labeling must contain comprehensive instructions for the following:
(
1 ) Preparation and insertion of the device, including recommended site of insertion, method of insertion, and a reference on the proper location for tip placement;(
2 ) Proper care and maintenance of the device and device exit site;(
3 ) Removal of the device;(
4 ) Anticoagulation;(
5 ) Management of obstruction and thrombus formation; and(
6 ) Qualifications for clinical providers performing the insertion, maintenance, and removal of the devices.(vi) In addition to Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, implanted blood access devices that include subcutaneous ports must include the following:
(A) Labeling must include the recommended type of needle for access as well as detailed instructions for care and maintenance of the port, subcutaneous pocket, and skin overlying the port.
(B) Performance testing must include results on repeated use of the ports that simulates use over the intended life of the device.
(C) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
(vii) In addition to Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, implanted blood access devices with coatings or additives must include the following:
(A) A description and material characterization of the coating or additive material, the purpose of the coating or additive, duration of effectiveness, and how and where the coating is applied.
(B) An identification in the labeling of any coatings or additives and a summary of the results of performance testing for any coating or material with special characteristics, such as decreased thrombus formation or antimicrobial properties.
(C) A Warning Statement in the labeling for potential allergic reactions including anaphylaxis if the coating or additive contains known allergens.
(D) Performance data must demonstrate efficacy of the coating or additive and the duration of effectiveness.
(viii) The following must be included for A-V shunt cannulae (with vessel tips):
(A) The device must comply with Special Controls in paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) of this section with the exception of paragraphs (b)(1)(ii)(B), (b)(1)(ii)(C), (b)(1)(v)(B), and (b)(1)(v)(C), which do not apply.
(B) Labeling must include Warning Statements to address the potential for vascular access steal syndrome, arterial stenosis, arterial thrombosis, and hemorrhage including exsanguination given that the device accesses the arterial circulation.
(C) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
(2) Class II (performance standards) for the nonimplanted blood access device.
(3) Class II (performance standards) for accessories for both the implanted and the nonimplanted blood access devices not listed in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(4) Class I for the cannula clamp, disconnect forceps, crimp plier, tube plier, crimp ring, and joint ring, accessories for both the implanted and nonimplanted blood access device. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(4) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.