(48 days)
No
The device description and performance studies focus on the mechanical and physical properties of a steerable sheath, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.
No.
The device is described as an introducer sheath that facilitates the introduction, withdrawal, and swapping of catheters and wires. It does not provide any therapeutic function itself but rather aids in the delivery of other devices that may perform therapeutic actions.
No
The device is described as an introducer sheath intended for percutaneous catheter introduction and positioning to facilitate catheter-based procedures. Its function is to provide access and maneuverability for other catheters, not to diagnose a condition.
No
The device description clearly outlines a physical, sterile, single-use percutaneous introducer with a shaft, handle, valve, and side-port. This is a hardware 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 clearly describes a device for introducing catheters into the vasculature and heart chambers. This is a procedural device used in vivo (within the body) for accessing anatomical locations.
- Device Description: The description details a physical sheath with features for catheter manipulation, fluid management, and steering. This aligns with an invasive medical device used during a procedure.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue, etc.) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or compatibility testing. IVDs are typically reagents, instruments, or systems used in vitro (outside the body) for these purposes.
The device is an invasive medical device used for facilitating cardiac procedures.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is intended for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, including the left the heart through the interatrial septum. The sheath deflection facilitates catheter positioning.
Product codes
DRA, DYB
Device Description
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is a sterile, single use percutaneous introducer fitted with a valve to allow for introduction, withdrawal and swapping of catheters and wires while preventing air ingress and minimizing blood loss. A side-port with stopcock is integrated to allow continuous drip infusion, injection through the center lumen, flushing, aspiration, blood sampling and pressure monitoring.
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath can be deflected to provide additional maneuverability to catheters that are advance through the sheath and into the right or left chamber of the heart. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is comprised of two (2) main sections: the shaft and the handle. A dilator is included with each sheath.
This application introduces FlexCath Select 10 French (10Fr) FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (990065), which is a modification of the 12 French (12Fr) FlexCath Advance Sheath (4FC12). Modifications were made to the shaft, cap and strain relief components, hemostasis valve assembly (stopcock, valve, and hub), dilator, new adhesive material and packaging tray cavity. In addition, the Indicates for Use were expanded to include introduction into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum (transseptal puncture). Finally the Technical Manual (Instructions for Use) and updated packaging labeling was developed for the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath.
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
vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, including the left the heart through the interatrial septum.
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 (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
In-vitro testing was performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate devices and also to comply with user needs and safety and effectiveness requirements.
Non-clinical performance testing (bench testing) was performed to support substantial equivalence between the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (990065) and the predicate FlexCath Steerable Sheath and Dilator (Model 4FC12) previously cleared under K123591 and HeartSpan Steerable Introducer, (Models FST-085-00. FST-085-02) previously cleared under K132164. All relevant key performance attributes were tested on the FlexCath Select against performance requirements, and some tests were leveraged from the predicate device and not repeated.
The FlexCath Select does not provide a new therapy and the intended use remains equivalent to that of approved predicates. However, the indications for use were expanded to include introduction into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum (transseptal puncture) and are equivalent to that of the approved HeartSpan Steerable Introducer with known acceptable performance which is a market released and commercially available device (Models FST-085-00, FST-085-01, FST-085-02) K132164.
Testing supplied in the 510(k) Notification (Section 18) includes formal data collection, mechanical and performance verification, reliability verification, system verification, labeling and Instructions for Use (IFU) verification and validation tests.
It was determined that modifications of features to the FlexCath Steerable Sheath and Dilator had no impact on safety and performance and all testing demonstrated that acceptance criteria were met. In addition, all testing passed by meeting the established requirements for the use of the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator, and the testing demonstrates that the device does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
FlexCath® Advance™ Steerable Sheath & Dilator, Model 4FC12 (K123591), HeartSpan® Steerable Introducer, Models FST-085-00 FST-085-01 and FST-085-02 (K132164)
Reference Device(s)
Not Found
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 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).
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January 13, 2015
Medtronic Cryocath Lp % Vanessa Ware Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 8200 Coral Sea Street NE Mail Stop Mys46 Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Re: K142684
Trade/Device Name: FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator (Model 990065) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1280 Regulation Name: Steerable Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRA, DYB Dated: November 6, 2014 Received: November 6, 2014
Dear Vanessa Ware:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of November 6, 2014.
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.
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Sincerely vours
Mule Jellman
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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142684
Device Name
FlexCath Select TM Steerable Sheath and Dilator (Model 990065)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is intended for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, including the left the heart through the interatrial septum. The sheath deflection facilitates catheter positioning.
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5.0 510(k) K142684 Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
5.1 General Information:
| Date Summary Prepared: | September 17, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Applicant: | Medtronic CryoCath LP |
| 9000 Autoroute Transcanadienne | |
| Pointe-Claire, Quebec | |
| H9H 5Z8, CANADA | |
| Establishment Registration No. 3002648230 | |
| Contact Person: | Vanessa Ware |
| Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist | |
| Medtronic CryoCath LP | |
| Coral Sea Street | |
| Mounds View, MN 55112 | |
| Telephone: 763.526.2743 | |
| Fax: 763.367.9903 | |
| Email: vanessa.d.ware@medtronic.com | |
| Trade Name: | FlexCath® Select™ Steerable Sheath & Dilator |
| Steerable Catheter | |
| Common Name: | Steerable Sheath and Dilator |
| Classification Name: | Steerable Catheter |
| Classification & Panel: | Class II, 21 CFR § 870.1280, Cardiovascular |
| Product Code: | DRA, DYB |
| Predicate Device(s): | FlexCath® Advance™ Steerable Sheath & Dilator, |
| Model 4FC12 (K123591) | |
| HeartSpan® Steerable Introducer, Models FST-085-00 | |
| FST-085-01 and FST-085-02 (K132164). |
5.2 Device Description
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is a sterile, single use percutaneous introducer fitted with a valve to allow for introduction, withdrawal and swapping of catheters and wires while preventing air ingress and minimizing blood loss. A side-port with stopcock is integrated to allow continuous drip infusion, injection through the center lumen, flushing, aspiration, blood sampling and pressure monitoring.
FlexCath Select Medtronic, Inc.
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The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath can be deflected to provide additional maneuverability to catheters that are advance through the sheath and into the right or left chamber of the heart. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is comprised of two (2) main sections: the shaft and the handle. A dilator is included with each sheath.
This application introduces FlexCath Select 10 French (10Fr) FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (990065), which is a modification of the 12 French (12Fr) FlexCath Advance Sheath (4FC12). Modifications were made to the shaft, cap and strain relief components, hemostasis valve assembly (stopcock, valve, and hub), dilator, new adhesive material and packaging tray cavity. In addition, the Indicates for Use were expanded to include introduction into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum (transseptal puncture). Finally the Technical Manual (Instructions for Use) and updated packaging labeling was developed for the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath.
5.3 Intended Use
Facilitates introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.
5.4 Indications for Use
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath is intended for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and into the chambers of the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum. The sheath deflection facilitates catheter positioning.
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator's Indications for Use is substantially equivalent to the predicate HeartSpan Steerable Introducer. In addition, the HeartSpan Steerable Introducer has an acceptable clinical performance as there are no recalls or safety alerts associated with this device.
The primary predicate. FlexCath Advance, is contraindicated for transseptal puncture because it does not support the use of the transseptal needle or transseptal puncture as it is not resistant to skiving and damage from use with a transseptal needle. The material used on the proposed dilator is stiffer compared to the dilator material on the primary predicate FlexCath Advance. The materials are identical to the predicate HeartSpan Steerable Introducer which was chosen because it is resistant to skiving and damage from use with a transseptal needle.
The modified dilator (which can be used for transseptal puncture) introduces several new failure modes that the primary predicate FlexCath Advance did not have related to the compatibility with transseptal needles and the septal wall crossing/puncture. These risks have been classified as a risk level of 2 (Medium Risk/As Reasonably Practical) based on the predicate HeartSpan dilator and our internal testing, and are all inherent to a transseptal procedures are on the left side of the heart, the FlexCath Select Steath and Dilator allows for the use of only one sheath (with the dilator) to perform both the transseptal puncture and catheter manipulation versus exchanging a sheath for the transseptal puncture and a different sheath for catheter manipulation. This is an improvement to both operators and patients and is aligned with common practices of other sheaths on the market with transseptal indication.
These residual risks associated with the use of the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator was deemed acceptable. Air embolism was added as a potential adverse event because it is an inherent risk associated with a transseptal puncture leading to the left side of the heart. Refer to Section 21.0 Risk Management.
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Comparison to the Predicate Device 5.4.1
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator is substantially equivalent to the predicates outlined in the following comparison tables: Table 5.1: Substantial Equivalence and Comparison Primary Predicate FlexCath Advance and Table 5.2: Substantial Equivalence and Comparison - Transseptal Indication.
| Characteristic | PRIMARY PREDICATE:
FlexCath Advance Steerable
Sheath (4FC12) K123591 | MODIFIED DEVICE:
FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
(990065) |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Instructions for Use | |
| Intended Use | Facilitates introducing various
cardiovascular catheters into the
heart. | Same |
| Indications for Use | The FlexCath Steerable Sheath is
intended for percutaneous catheter
introduction into the vasculature and
into the chambers of the heart. The
Sheath deflection facilitates catheter
positioning. | The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
is intended for percutaneous catheter
introduction into the vasculature and
into the chambers of the heart,
including the left side of the heart
through the interatrial septum. The
sheath deflection facilitates catheter
positioning. |
| Contraindications | The FlexCath Advance Steerable
Sheath is contraindicated for
placement in the left atrium or
ventricle if:
The patient has an intra-atrial
septal patch or has had other
surgical intervention in or
adjacent to the intra-atrial
septum. The patient has had a previous
embolic event from the left side
of the heart within two months
of the procedure. The patient has known or
suspected atrial myxoma.
FlexCath should not be used to
perform the transseptal puncture. | The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
is contraindicated for placement in the
left atrium or ventricle if any of the
following conditions apply to the
patient:
The patient has an intra-atrial
septal patch or occluder, or has
had other surgical intervention in
or adjacent to the intra-atrial
septum. The patient has a left atrial
thrombus The patient has known or
suspected atrial myxoma. |
| Performance/Technology | | |
| Steerable catheter introducer | Yes | Same |
| Design | | |
| Characteristic | PRIMARY PREDICATE:
FlexCath Advance Steerable
Sheath (4FC12) K123591 | MODIFIED DEVICE:
FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
(990065) |
| Unidirectional | Yes | Same |
| Hemostasis valve | Yes | Same |
| Deflectable | Yes | Same |
| Side flush port tubing | Yes | Same |
| Stopcock at the end of side
port tubing | Yes | New Stopcock design in which the
side port tubing is inserted inside the
stopcock |
| Handle | Yes | Same |
| Braided Shaft | Yes | Same |
| Sheath OD (inches/ French) | 0.198"
(15F) | 0.170" (13F) |
| Sheath ID (inches/ French) | 0.158"
(12F) | 0.131" (10F) |
| Total length (cm) | 86.4 cm | Same |
| Usable length (cm) | 65cm | Same |
| Distal Flush Holes (quantity) | 3 | Same |
| Deflection | ≥ 135°, when loaded with an Arctic
Front or Arctic Front Advance
balloon catheter (PMA P010010) | ≥ 135°, when loaded with the Freezor
MAX CryoAblation Catheters
Models 239F3. 239F5 (P010010), and
a phased RF PVAC Model 990078
(G120067). |
| Deflection Reach length | 5.5cm | Same |
| Guide wire | Not included in the package | Same |
| Cap ID | 0.204" | 0.178" |
| Strain Relief ID | 0.190" | 0.165" |
| Dilator OD | 0.154" | 0.128" |
| Dilator ID | 0.039" | 0.038" |
| Dilator usable length (cm) | 83.5 cm | 82.88 cm |
| Dilator total length (cm) | 87 cm | 85.74 cm |
| Dilator shape | Straight | Pre-curved 55 degree tip |
| Dilator color | Hub - White
Shaft - Blue (Pantone 278C) | Hub - White
Shaft - White |
| Materials | | |
| Shaft Material | Pebax with 20% Barium Sulfate,
stainless steel braid and PTFE liner | Same |
| Adhesive (shaft to hub -
sheath valve assembly) | Loctite 416 | Loctite 4310 |
| Hemostasis valve material | Molded silicone rubber | Medalist MD200 (Thermoplastic
Elastomer) |
Table 5.1: Substantial Equivalence and Comparison Primary Predicate FlexCath Advance
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| Characteristic | PRIMARY PREDICATE:
FlexCath Advance Steerable
Sheath (4FC12) K123591 | MODIFIED DEVICE:
FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
(990065) |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Hemostasis hub and cap
material | Polycarbonate | Hub: Calibre 2081-15
FC030004(Polycarbonate)
Cap: PRO-FAX 6523 (Polypropylene) |
| Hemostasis valve (stopcock) | Polycarbonate | Body: MAKROLON RX 1805 451118
(Polycarbonate)
Handle: HDPE HD6706.17 |
| Dilator shaft and hub material | Polyethylene | Copolyester TPE
(Hytrel 7246 with 40% BaSO4)
Color: White |
| Pouch material | Tyvek/nylon polyethylene pouch | Same |
| Sterility, Shelf Life | | |
| Sterilization Method | Ethylene Oxide (EtO) | Same |
| Usage | Single use and disposable | Same |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | 1 year |
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| Characteristic | PREDICATE:
HeartSpan Steerable
Introducer
(Models FST-085-00, FST-085-
01, and FST-085-02)
K132164 | MODIFIED DEVICE:
FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
(Model 990065) |
|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Instructions for Use | |
| Intended Use | Facilitates introducing various
cardiovascular catheters into the
heart. | Same |
| Indications for Use | The HeartSpan Steerable
Introducer Kit is indicated for
introducing various
cardiovascular catheters into the
heart, including the left side of
the heart through the interatrial
septum. | The FlexCath Select Steerable
Sheath is intended for percutaneous
catheter introduction into the
vasculature and into the chambers
of the heart, including the left side
of the heart through the interatrial
septum. The sheath deflection
facilitates catheter positioning. |
| Contraindications | • Previous intra-atrial septal
patch.
• Known or suspected atrial
myxoma.
• Myocardial Infarctions within
the last two weeks.
• Unstable angina.
• Recent Cerebral Vascular
Accident (CVA).
• Patients who do not tolerate
anticoagulation therapy.
• Patients with an active
infection.
• Presence of atrial thrombus. | The FlexCath Select Steerable
Sheath is contraindicated for
placement in the left atrium or
ventricle if any of the following
conditions apply to the patient:
• The patient has an intra-atrial
septal patch or occluder, or
has had other surgical
intervention in or adjacent or
the intra-atrial septum.
• The patient has a left atrial
thrombus
• The patient has known or
suspected atrial myxoma. |
| Technology/Performance - Dilator | | |
| Steerable catheter introducer | Yes | Same |
| | Design | |
| Deflectable | Yes | Yes |
| Dilator OD | 0.112" (8.5 F) | 0.128" (10 F) |
| Dilator ID | 0.057" | 0.038" |
| Dilator usable length (cm) | 94.56 cm (37.23") | 82.88 cm (32.63") |
| Dilator total length (cm) | 96.19 cm (37.87") | 85.74 cm (33.755") |
| Dilator to Guide Wire
Compatibility | up to 0.038" | 0.032" to 0.035 |
| Materials | | |
Table 5.2: Substantial Equivalence and Comparison – Transseptal Indication
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| Characteristic | PREDICATE:
HeartSpan Steerable
Introducer
(Models FST-085-00, FST-085-
01, and FST-085-02)
K132164 | MODIFIED DEVICE:
FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
(Model 990065) |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dilator shaft and hub material | 7246 Hytrel, with 40% Barium
Sulfate, Color: White | Same |
| Sterility, Shelf Life | | |
| Sterilization Method | Ethylene Oxide (EtO) | Same |
| Usage | Single use and disposable | Same |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 1 year |
Technological Characteristics Comparison of Modified Device to Predicate 5.4.2 Device
The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator, with the modified hemostasis valve assembly (stopcock, valve, hub) and new adhesive (both transparent to the user), modified dilator (increased stiffness for transseptal puncture), modified shaft, cap and strain relief components and packaging tray cavity has the following similarities to the primary predicate device previously cleared under K123591:
- Same Intended Use ●
- Same fundamental scientific technology
- Same unidirectional deflection
- Same basic sheath design (dimensions, bullnose tip shape) ●
- Same user interface with handle (rotating actuator for deflection) ●
- Same materials ●
- Same sterilization process ●
The modified FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator has the following similarities to the predicate device previously cleared under K132164.
- Same Intended Use ●
- Same fundamental scientific technology
- Same materials ●
Summary of Performance Data ર્સ્ડ
In-vitro testing was performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate devices and also to comply with user needs and safety and effectiveness requirements.
Non-clinical performance testing (bench testing) was performed to support substantial equivalence between the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (990065) and the predicate FlexCath Steerable Sheath and Dilator (Model 4FC12) previously cleared under K123591 and HeartSpan Steerable Introducer, (Models FST-085-00. FST-085-02) previously cleared under
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K132164. All relevant key performance attributes were tested on the FlexCath Select against performance requirements, and some tests were leveraged from the predicate device and not repeated.
The FlexCath Select does not provide a new therapy and the intended use remains equivalent to that of approved predicates. However, the indications for use were expanded to include introduction into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum (transseptal puncture) and are equivalent to that of the approved HeartSpan Steerable Introducer with known acceptable performance which is a market released and commercially available device (Models FST-085-00, FST-085-01, FST-085-02) K132164.
Testing supplied in the 510(k) Notification (Section 18) includes formal data collection, mechanical and performance verification, reliability verification, system verification, labeling and Instructions for Use (IFU) verification and validation tests.
It was determined that modifications of features to the FlexCath Steerable Sheath and Dilator had no impact on safety and performance and all testing demonstrated that acceptance criteria were met. In addition, all testing passed by meeting the established requirements for the use of the FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath and Dilator, and the testing demonstrates that the device does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate.
5.6 Conclusion
Design verification testing was performed to verify that the performance of FlexCath Select and Dilator remains substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. All test results demonstrate that the properties and performance of the device are suitable for its intended use. There are no differences between devices or in testing which would raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.