K Number
K150257
Device Name
PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer
Date Cleared
2015-06-19

(136 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1340
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires.
Device Description
The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer consists of a sheath introducer with compatible vessel dilator that snaps securely into the sheath introducer hub. The sheath hub contains an integral hemostasis valve. A rotating suture ring is affixed to the sheath hub. The sheath tubing is coated with a hydrophilic coating. A sidearm is affixed to the sheath hub and has a 3-way stopcock at its proximal end. The 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is available in 11cm, 16cm and 23cm lengths and is designed to accept 0.018", 0.021" and 0.035" diameter guide wires. The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is marketed with any of the following components, depending on the product configuration: guide wire, metal access needle, access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula, syringe, scalpel and BowTie™ guide wire insertion device.
More Information

No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical and material properties of a sheath introducer, with no mention of software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate the use of AI/ML.

No
The device is described as an introducer to facilitate the percutaneous introduction of other devices, not to directly treat a condition itself. Its intended use includes "diagnostic and therapeutic procedures," but the device's function is access, not therapy.

No

Explanation: The device is described as an introducer sheath intended to facilitate the introduction of various devices for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, not to perform a diagnosis itself.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components such as a sheath introducer, dilator, hub, valve, suture ring, sidearm, stopcock, and various accessories like guide wires, needles, and syringes. Performance studies also focus on physical properties and biocompatibility, not software validation.

Based on the provided information, the Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is used to "provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries." This describes a device used in vivo (within the body) for interventional procedures.
  • Device Description: The description details components like a sheath introducer, dilator, hemostasis valve, and sidearm, all designed for accessing and working within blood vessels.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on physical properties, biocompatibility, and simulated use within the body, not on analyzing biological samples in vitro.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: 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.

Therefore, the Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is a medical device used for vascular access and intervention, not an IVD.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

DYB

Device Description

The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer consists of a sheath introducer with compatible vessel dilator that snaps securely into the sheath introducer hub. The sheath hub contains an integral hemostasis valve. A rotating suture ring is affixed to the sheath hub. The sheath tubing is coated with a hydrophilic coating. A sidearm is affixed to the sheath hub and has a 3-way stopcock at its proximal end. The 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is available in 11cm, 16cm and 23cm lengths and is designed to accept 0.018", 0.021" and 0.035" diameter guide wires.
The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is marketed with any of the following components, depending on the product configuration: guide wire, metal access needle, access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula, syringe, scalpel and BowTie™ guide wire insertion device.

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

veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery

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)

Performance Testing - Bench

  • Size Designation
  • Kink Resistance
  • Sheath / Dilator Tip Peel Back
  • Surface
  • Hydrophilic Coating Lubricity
  • Hydrophilic Coating Coverage and Adherence
  • Hydrophilic Coating Length
  • Sheath Stiffness and Flex Modulus
  • Sheath Introducer Hub to Tubing Pull (Force at Break)
  • Sheath Introducer Tubing Pull (Force at Break)
  • Dilator Hub to Tubing Pull (Force at Break)
  • Dilator Stiffness and Flex Modulus
  • Sheath Introducer Assembly Leak
  • Radiodetectabillity
  • Simulated Use

Biocompatibility

  • Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization
  • Intracutaneous Injection
  • Acute Systemic Toxicity
  • Pyrogenicity
  • Genotoxicity
  • Hemolysis
  • Thrombogenicity
  • Complement Activation
  • Chemical Characterization

The results of the testing demonstrated that the subject 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer met the predetermined acceptance criteria applicable to the safety and efficacy of the device.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K140543

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

K142183

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

Not Found

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

June 19, 2015

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Michaela Rivkowich Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1600 West Merit Parkway South Jordan, Utah 84095

Re: K150257

Trade/Device Name: PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: May 21, 2015 Received: May 22, 2015

Dear Ms. Rivkowich:

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. 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 legally 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/tray. 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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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

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Sincerely vours.

forBram 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

Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.

Device Name PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires.

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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5.0 510(k) Summary

| General
Provisions | Submitter Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Contact Person:
Date of Preparation:
Registration Number: | Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
1600 West Merit Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 208-4196
(801) 253-6932
Michaela Rivkowich
February 2, 2015
1721504 |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Subject Device | Trade Name:
Common/Usual Name:
Classification Name:
Regulatory Class:
Product Code:
21 CFR §:
Review Panel: | PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer
Sheath Introducer
Catheter Introducer
II
DYB
870.1340
Cardiovascular |
| Predicate
Device | Trade Name:
Classification Name:
Premarket Notification:
Manufacturer: | PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer
Sheath Introducer
K140543
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. |
| Reference
Device | Trade Name:
Classification Name:
Premarket Notification:
Manufacturer: | Glidesheath Slender™
Sheath Introducer
K142183
Terumo Medical Corporation |

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| Device
Description | The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer consists of a
sheath introducer with compatible vessel dilator that snaps securely
into the sheath introducer hub. The sheath hub contains an integral
hemostasis valve. A rotating suture ring is affixed to the sheath hub.
The sheath tubing is coated with a hydrophilic coating. A sidearm is
affixed to the sheath hub and has a 3-way stopcock at its proximal end.
The 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is available in
11cm, 16cm and 23cm lengths and is designed to accept 0.018", 0.021"
and 0.035" diameter guide wires.
The 7F PreludeEASE™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is marketed with
any of the following components, depending on the product
configuration: guide wire, metal access needle, access needle with
inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula, syringe, scalpel and
BowTie™ guide wire insertion device. |
|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for
Use | There is no change in the indications for use statement from the
predicate to the subject device.
The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to
provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various
devices into veins and/or arteries, including but not limited to the radial
artery, while maintaining hemostasis for a variety of diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures.
The access needle with inner metal needle and outer plastic cannula is
used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of guide wires. |
| Comparison to
Predicate
Device | The technological characteristics of the subject 7F PreludeEASE
Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer are substantially equivalent to those of
the predicate 4F through 6F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath
Introducer. The subject device has the same basic design as the
predicate device in that it consists of sheath tubing, hub, sidearm and
stopcock and is provided with a vessel dilator. The difference between
the subject and the predicate devices is in the French size to expand
the product line to include the 7F sheath introducer. The subject device
utilizes the same materials as the predicate device with the exception of
the orange colorant which is used to differentiate the 7F size from the
other sizes. |

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No performance standards have been established under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for these devices. Performance testing of the subject 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer was conducted based on the risk analysis and based on the requirements of the following international standard:

  • . ISO 11070:1998, Sterile, single-use intravascular catheter introducers
  • . ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
  • . ASTM D4169-09, Standard Practice for performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
  • . ISO 2233:2000. Packaging - Complete. filled transport packages and unit loads - Conditioning for testing
  • . ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process, and FDA guidance Required Biocompatibility Training and Toxicology Profiles for Evaluation of Medical Devices, May 1, 1995
  • . ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-3:2003, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 3: Tests for Genotoxicity, Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Toxicity
  • ISO 10993-4:2002 (Amd.1:2006), Biological evaluation of medical . devices – Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood
  • . ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
  • ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part . 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
    • ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
  • . ISO 10993-11:2006, Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
  • . ASTM F756-08, Standard practice for assessment of hemolytic properties of materials
  • . United States Pharmacopeia 35, National Formulary 30, 2012 Pyrogen Test

The following tests were performed to demonstrate there were no unacceptable risks associated with the changes made to the device:

Performance Testing - Bench

  • . Size Designation

  • Kink Resistance ●

  • Sheath / Dilator Tip Peel Back ●

  • . Surface

  • Hydrophilic Coating Lubricity

  • .
    Performance

Data

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  • Hydrophilic Coating Coverage and Adherence .
  • Hydrophilic Coating Length .
  • Sheath Stiffness and Flex Modulus
  • Sheath Introducer Hub to Tubing Pull (Force at Break) ●
  • Sheath Introducer Tubing Pull (Force at Break) ●
  • Dilator Hub to Tubing Pull (Force at Break) ●
  • Dilator Stiffness and Flex Modulus ●
  • . Sheath Introducer Assembly Leak
  • Radiodetectabillity ●
  • Simulated Use .

Performance

Data

  • Cytotoxicity
    Biocompatibility

  • Sensitization ●

  • Intracutaneous Injection ●

  • Acute Systemic Toxicity ●

  • Pyrogenicity ●

  • Genotoxicity ●

  • Hemolysis ●

  • . Thrombogenicity

  • Complement Activation ●

  • Chemical Characterization ●

The results of the testing demonstrated that the subject 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer met the predetermined acceptance criteria applicable to the safety and efficacy of the device.

Based on the indications for use, design, safety and performance testing, the subject 7F PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer Summary of meets the requirements that are considered essential for its intended Substantial use and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Equivalence PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer, K140543 manufactured by Merit Medical Systems, Inc..