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The catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
The catheter introducer system is a notched introducer needle with a vented fitting and a splittable sheath introducer to facilitate percutaneous placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) or midline catheter. The notched needle and clear sheath allow for easy insertion and a quick visual indication (flashback) when the vessel is penetrated. The catheter introducer is available to introduce 26ga/1.9Fr catheter.
The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the FirstStic™ N Introducer. It describes the device, its intended use, and the tests performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence to predicate devices. However, it does not contain the specific level of detail requested in your prompt regarding acceptance criteria and study particulars for a medical AI/ML device.
This document describes a catheter introducer, which is a physical medical device, not an AI/ML diagnostic or prognostic tool. Therefore, many of the requested categories (like sample size for test set, data provenance, number of experts for ground truth, adjudication method, MRMC studies, standalone performance, training set sample size, and ground truth for training set) are not applicable or the information is not provided in the context of this type of device submission.
Here's a breakdown of the available information in relation to your request, and where information is not applicable or not provided:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance:
The document states: "A series of testing was conducted in accordance with protocols based on requirements outlined in the guidance and industry standards and the results were shown to meet the acceptance criteria that were determined to demonstrate substantial equivalence." However, the specific numerical acceptance criteria and the reported performance values against those criteria are not detailed in this summary. It only lists the types of tests performed.
| Acceptance Criteria (Not explicitly stated in detail) | Reported Device Performance (Generalized statement) |
|---|---|
| (Specific thresholds for dimensional analysis, force tests, etc. are not provided) | "the results were shown to meet the acceptance criteria that were determined to demonstrate substantial equivalence." |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g., country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):
- Sample Size for Test Set: Not specified. For physical device performance testing (e.g., crack force, penetration force), sample sizes are typically determined by statistical methods or industry standards but are not reported in this summary.
- Data Provenance: Not applicable in the context of device performance testing of a physical product. These are laboratory tests, not clinical or image-based data.
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. Ground truth, in the context of experts, usually refers to clinical diagnoses or annotations for AI/ML models. For a physical device, "ground truth" relates to the physical properties measured against engineering specifications, which do not typically involve expert clinical consensus in the same way.
4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:
Not applicable for physical device performance testing.
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 is a physical introducer device, not an AI/ML system for diagnostic support.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
Not applicable. This is a physical device.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):
For the performance tests, the "ground truth" would be established by engineering specifications and industry standards (e.g., a certain force measurement instrument reading being within a predefined range). For biocompatibility, it's compliance with ISO 10993-1.
8. The sample size for the training set:
Not applicable, as this is not an AI/ML device.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
Not applicable.
Summary of what is provided about the study:
- Device: FirstStic™ N Introducer (a catheter introducer).
- Study Type: Performance and Biocompatibility testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to predicate devices.
- Performance Tests Performed: Dimensional Analysis, Lie Distance, Needle Penetration Force, Transition Penetration Force, Sheath Crack Force, Sheath Peeling Force, Needle hub retention force, Sheath hub retention force, Visual confirmation of flashback, Simulated Use.
- Biocompatibility Tests Performed (per ISO 10993-1): Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation/intracutaneous reactivity, Acute Systemic Toxicity/Material Mediated Pyrogen, Hemocompatibility (Hemolysis Direct and Indirect), Thrombogenicity, Complement Activation Assay (Direct Contact). An additional particulate analysis was also conducted.
- Conclusion: The tests demonstrated that the device meets acceptance criteria for substantial equivalence and did not raise new safety or performance questions.
- Standards/Guidance: Testing was conducted in accordance with protocols based on requirements outlined in guidance and industry standards.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 19, 2014
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Ms. Suzanne Cheang Regulatory Affairs Manager 1445 Flat Creek Road Athens. TX 75751
Re: K141969
Trade/Device Name: FirstStic™ N Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: December 5, 2014 Received: December 8, 2014
Dear Ms. Cheang:
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.
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
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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 contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. 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 Industry and Consumer Education 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,
Melissa A. Torres -S
For 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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| Form Approved: OMB No. | 0910-0120 |
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| Expiration Date: | December 31, 2013 |
| See PRA Statement on last page. |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K141969 |
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| Device Name | FirstStic™ N Introducer |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. |
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510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | December 9, 2014 |
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| Company: | Argon Medical Devices, Inc. |
| 1445 Flat Creek Road | |
| Athens, TX 75751 | |
| Facility Registration number: 1625425 | |
| Contact: | Suzanne Cheang |
| Phone: 972-378-6980 | |
| Device trade name: | FirstStic ™ N Introducer |
| Device Common Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| Device classification: | Catheter Introducer |
| Product code, DYB | |
| 21 CFR 870.1340 | |
| Class II | |
| Legally marketed device to which the device is substantially equivalent: | K020834 |
| K093026 | |
| BD Introsyte-NT ™ Precision Introducer | |
| Footprint Medical 1.9Fr PICC Introducer | |
| Description of the device: | The catheter introducer system is a notched introducer needle with a vented fitting and a splittable sheath introducer to facilitate percutaneous placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) or midline catheter. The notched needle and clear sheath allow for easy insertion and a quick visual indication (flashback) when the vessel is penetrated. The catheter introducer is available to introduce 26ga/1.9Fr catheter. |
| Indications for Use: | The catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. |
| Technological Characteristics: | Comparisons of the FirstStic ™ N Introducer and predicate devices show that the technological characteristics such as product performance, design and intended use are substantially equivalent to the current marketed predicate devices. The FirstStic ™ N Introducer is similar in design – device dimensional specifications, and intended use, shelf life and sterilization process of that of the predicate devices. It is equivalent in materials to the predicate devices. |
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Performance tests No performance standards have been established under section 514 of (Non-Clinical): the Food. Drug and Cosmetic Act for these devices. A series of testing was conducted in accordance with protocols based on requirements outlined in the guidance and industry standards and the results were shown to meet the acceptance criteria that were determined to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
The FirstStic™ N Introducer is substantially equivalent to the specified predicate devices based on comparisons of the device functionality, technological characteristics, and Indications for Use. The device design has been qualified through the following tests:
- Dimensional Analysis
- Lie Distance ●
- Needle Penetration Force ●
- Transition Penetration Force
- Sheath Crack Force
- Sheath Peeling Force
- Needle hub retention force
- Sheath hub retention force
- Visual confirmation of flashback ●
- Simulated Use
Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 was performed, consisting of the following tests:
- . Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation/intracutaneous reactivity ●
- Acute Systemic Toxicity/Material Mediated Pyrogen
- . Hemocompatibility (Hemolysis Direct and Indirect)
- . Thrombogenicity
- Complement Activation Assay (Direct Contact) ●
The results of this testing demonstrates that the FirstStic™ N Introducer, is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and did not raise new safety or performance questions.
An additional particulate analysis was conducted for FirstSticTM N Introducer and the results did not raise new safety or performance questions.
Based on the Indications for Use, design safety and performance Substantial testing, the subject FirstStic™ N Introducer meets the requirements Equivalence: that are considered essential for its intended use and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
§ 870.1340 Catheter introducer.
(a)
Identification. A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).