K Number
K162326
Device Name
Pantheris Catheter, Lightbix HS Imaging Console, Lightbox Sled
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2016-10-18

(60 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.4875
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Pantheris System is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels in the peripheral vasculature with a reference diameter of 3.0mm to 7.0mm, using OCT-assisted orientation and imaging. The system is an adjunct to fluoroscopy by providing images of vessel lumen, wall structures and vessel morphologies. The Pantheris System is NOT intended for use in the iliac, coronary, cerebral, renal or carotid vasculature.
Device Description
The current Pantheris System (K160827), listed as the primary predicate device, consists of the Pantheris Catheter, Lightbox Sled with integrated Umbilical (referred to as "Sled") the Lightbox HS Imaging Console (referred to as "Lightbox") and the accessories that are packaged with the Pantheris Catheter: flush fixture, tweezers, syringes and stopcocks, and a Sterile Drape accessory that is packaged separately. The subject Pantheris System submitted as part of this 510(k) submission does not introduce any changes to the device specifications, materials or manufacturing processes and is identical to the current Pantheris System. The Pantheris System combines the use of Avinger's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology (identical to the OCT Technology used in the Ocelot System (K140185)) with peripheral vascular atherectomy capabilities. The Pantheris Catheter comes in both a 7Fr and 8Fr size. Both sizes have a working length of 110 cm and are sterile, single-use devices that are compatible with 7Fr and 8Fr sheaths (respectively) and 0.014" guidewires. The Pantheris Catheter incorporates an Optical Fiber that allows for real-time OCT guided directional atherectomy during the procedure. The Pantheris Catheter is connected to the Lightbox via the Sled. The Lightbox is an optical transceiver, transmitting light to the intraluminal environment through the optical fiber on the Pantheris Catheter and receiving and interpreting the signal from the tissue using a PCbased processing system. The Lightbox provides a visualization platform for the real-time OCT-assisted directional atherectomy. The Lightbox consists of a cart with two monitors; a PC based processing system, an isolation transformer and an OCT system.
More Information

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No
The summary describes a system that uses OCT imaging and a PC-based processing system to visualize vessel structures for atherectomy. While it mentions "interpreting the signal from the tissue," there is no mention of AI, ML, or any related techniques for image analysis, decision support, or automation. The focus is on real-time visualization and manual control guided by the OCT images.

Yes
The device is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels, which is a therapeutic intervention aimed at treating a health condition.

Yes

The Lightbox receives and interprets signals from the tissue, using a PC-based processing system to provide a visualization platform for real-time OCT-assisted directional atherectomy, which indicates a diagnostic function for viewing vessel lumen, wall structures, and vessel morphologies.

No

The device description clearly outlines multiple hardware components including a catheter, sled, lightbox console (with cart, monitors, PC, transformer, and OCT system), and accessories. While it includes a PC-based processing system for image interpretation, it is an integral part of a larger hardware system for atherectomy and imaging.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for removing plaque from blood vessels (atherectomy) and providing imaging of vessel structures. This is a therapeutic and imaging procedure performed in vivo (within the living body).
  • Device Description: The description details a system that physically interacts with the body (catheter) and uses optical technology to visualize internal structures. This is consistent with an in vivo medical device.
  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. This device does not perform any such tests on bodily samples.

The device is an in vivo medical device used for both therapeutic (atherectomy) and diagnostic imaging (OCT) purposes within the peripheral vasculature.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Pantheris System is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels in the peripheral vasculature with a reference diameter of 3.0mm, using OCT-assisted orientation and imaging. The system is an adjunct to fluoroscopy by providing images of vessel lumen, wall structures and vessel morphologies.

The Pantheris System is NOT intended for use in the iliac, coronary, cerebral, renal or carotid vasculature.

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

MCW, NQQ

Device Description

The current Pantheris System (K160827), listed as the primary predicate device, consists of the Pantheris Catheter, Lightbox Sled with integrated Umbilical (referred to as "Sled") the Lightbox HS Imaging Console (referred to as "Lightbox") and the accessories that are packaged with the Pantheris Catheter: flush fixture, tweezers, syringes and stopcocks, and a Sterile Drape accessory that is packaged separately. The subject Pantheris System submitted as part of this 510(k) submission does not introduce any changes to the device specifications, materials or manufacturing processes and is identical to the current Pantheris System.

The Pantheris System combines the use of Avinger's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology (identical to the OCT Technology used in the Ocelot System (K140185)) with peripheral vascular atherectomy capabilities.

The Pantheris Catheter comes in both a 7Fr and 8Fr size. Both sizes have a working length of 110 cm and are sterile, single-use devices that are compatible with 7Fr and 8Fr sheaths (respectively) and 0.014" guidewires. The Pantheris Catheter incorporates an Optical Fiber that allows for real-time OCT guided directional atherectomy during the procedure.

The Pantheris Catheter is connected to the Lightbox via the Sled. The Lightbox is an optical transceiver, transmitting light to the intraluminal environment through the optical fiber on the Pantheris Catheter and receiving and interpreting the signal from the tissue using a PCbased processing system. The Lightbox provides a visualization platform for the real-time OCT-assisted directional atherectomy. The Lightbox consists of a cart with two monitors; a PC based processing system, an isolation transformer and an OCT system.

Mentions image processing

Yes

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Anatomical Site

Peripheral vasculature

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

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)

Non-clinical, bench testing was conducted, including: Design verification and bench validation studies, Packaging and shelf-life, Software verification and validation, Electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and laser safety testing, Biocompatibility, In-vivo animal validation study, and Sterilization. The collective results of the non-clinical testing demonstrate that the subject Pantheris System meets the established specifications necessary for consistent performance for its intended use.

Clinical testing of the Pantheris System was included for the secondary predicate, the initial Pantheris System original 510(k) submission (K152275). No new clinical testing is included in this 510(k) submission.

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.

K160827, K152275, K140185

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.

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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

§ 870.4875 Intraluminal artery stripper.

(a)
Identification. An intraluminal artery stripper is a device used to perform an endarterectomy (removal of plaque deposits from arterisclerotic arteries.)(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

October 18, 2016

Avinger, Inc. Ms. Patty Hevey Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs 400 Chesapeake Drive Redwood City, CA 94063

Re: K162326

Trade/Device Name: Pantheris System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4875 Regulation Name: Intraluminal Artery Stripper Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MCW, NQQ Dated: August 17, 2016 Received: August 19, 2016

Dear Ms. Hevey:

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.

Brian D. Pullin -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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K162326

Device Name Pantheris System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Pantheris System is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels in the peripheral vasculature with a reference diameter of 3.0mm, using OCT-assisted orientation and imaging. The system is an adjunct to fluoroscopy by providing images of vessel lumen, wall structures and vessel morphologies.

The Pantheris System is NOT intended for use in the iliac, coronary, cerebral, renal or carotid vasculature.

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

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1.0 510(K) SUMMARY

510(k) Notification K162326

GENERAL INFORMATION

Applicant:

Avinger, Inc. 400 Chesapeake Drive Redwood City, CA 94063 U.S.A. Phone: 650-241-7900 Fax: 650-241-7901

Contact Person:

Patty Hevey Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Avinger, Inc. Phone: 650-222- 3666 Fax: 650-241-7901

Date Prepared:

October 17th 2016

DEVICE INFORMATION

Trade Name:

Pantheris System

Generic/Common Name:

Peripheral Atherectomy Catheter

Classification:

21 CFR§870.4875, Intraluminal Artery Stripper, Class II 21 CFR$892.1560, Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, Class II

Product Codes:

MCW, NQQ

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PREDICATE DEVICES

  • Primary Predicate Device Avinger Pantheris System (K160827), hereafter referred to ● as the current Pantheris System
  • Secondary Predicate Device Avinger Pantheris System (K152275), hereafter referred ● to as the initial Pantheris System
  • Secondary Predicate Device - Avinger Ocelot System (K140185), hereafter referred to as the Ocelot System

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The current Pantheris System (K160827), listed as the primary predicate device, consists of the Pantheris Catheter, Lightbox Sled with integrated Umbilical (referred to as "Sled") the Lightbox HS Imaging Console (referred to as "Lightbox") and the accessories that are packaged with the Pantheris Catheter: flush fixture, tweezers, syringes and stopcocks, and a Sterile Drape accessory that is packaged separately. The subject Pantheris System submitted as part of this 510(k) submission does not introduce any changes to the device specifications, materials or manufacturing processes and is identical to the current Pantheris System.

The Pantheris System combines the use of Avinger's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology (identical to the OCT Technology used in the Ocelot System (K140185)) with peripheral vascular atherectomy capabilities.

The Pantheris Catheter comes in both a 7Fr and 8Fr size. Both sizes have a working length of 110 cm and are sterile, single-use devices that are compatible with 7Fr and 8Fr sheaths (respectively) and 0.014" guidewires. The Pantheris Catheter incorporates an Optical Fiber that allows for real-time OCT guided directional atherectomy during the procedure.

The Pantheris Catheter is connected to the Lightbox via the Sled. The Lightbox is an optical transceiver, transmitting light to the intraluminal environment through the optical fiber on the Pantheris Catheter and receiving and interpreting the signal from the tissue using a PCbased processing system. The Lightbox provides a visualization platform for the real-time OCT-assisted directional atherectomy. The Lightbox consists of a cart with two monitors; a PC based processing system, an isolation transformer and an OCT system.

PROPOSED INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Pantheris System is intended to remove plaque (atherectomy) from partially occluded vessels in the peripheral vasculature with a reference diameter of 3.0mm to 7.0mm, using OCT-assisted orientation and imaging. The system is an adjunct to fluoroscopy by providing images of vessel lumen, wall structures and vessel morphologies. The Pantheris System is NOT intended for use in the iliac, coronary, cerebral, renal or carotid vasculature.

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SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The subject Pantheris System and the primary predicate device, the current Pantheris System (cleared under K160827) are identical. They have the same device specifications, materials, manufacturing processes, device packaging, principles of operation for vessel visualization and OCT technological characteristics. Post the clearance of K160827 on March 1, 2016, the current Pantheris System's Lightbox software was updated to version 4.0.1. The proposed Indications for Use for the subject Pantheris System is very similar to the current Pantheris System (K160827) Indications for Use.

The subject Pantheris System and the secondary predicate device, the initial Pantheris System (cleared under K152275) are very similar. They have almost identical device specifications, materials, manufacturing processes, device packaging, principles of operation for vessel visualization and OCT technological characteristics.

The subject Pantheris System and the secondary predicate device, the Ocelot System (K140185) have very similar intended use, principles of operation for vessel visualization and OCT technological characteristics.

Any differences between the subject Pantheris System and the predicate devices do not alter the intended use or impact the safety and effectiveness of the Pantheris System.

NONCLINICAL TESTING IN SUPPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION

The subject Pantheris System is identical to the primary predicate device, the Pantheris System cleared under K160827. The changes proposed in this submission do not alter the Pantheris System specifications, design, functionality or manufacturing process. The changes only pertain to updates to the labeling to accurately reflect the Pantheris System's current imaging functionality.

The non-clinical, bench testing conducted on the Pantheris System and provided in the prior K160827 and K152275 submissions, are applicable to the subject Pantheris System, including the following:

  • Design verification and bench validation studies ●
  • Packaging and shelf-life ●
  • Software verification and validation
  • o Electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and laser safety testing
  • o Biocompatibility
  • In-vivo animal validation study
  • Sterilization o

The collective results of the non-clinical testing demonstrate that the subject Pantheris System meets the established specifications necessary for consistent performance for its intended use.

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Use of the same OCT technology between the subject and the predicate devices, along with successful OCT image comparisons between the subject Pantheris System, the Ocelot System (K140185) and images from the submitted compendium, confirm a determination of substantial equivalence between the subject device and the predicate devices regarding the updates to the subject Pantheris System labeling.

CLINICAL TESTING IN SUPPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION

Clinical testing of the Pantheris System was included for the secondary predicate, the initial Pantheris System original 510(k) submission (K152275). Due to the equivalence between the Systems no new clinical testing is included in this 510(k) submission.

CONCLUSION

The subject Pantheris System discussed in this submission is equivalent to the primary predicate device (current Pantheris System, K160827) in terms of specifications, design, functionality and manufacturing process. No new issues of safety or effectiveness are raised in this submission. The use of identical OCT technology in the predicate devices (the current Pantheris System (K160827), the intial Pantheris System (K152275) and the Ocelot System (K140185) and the successful OCT image comparisons, confirm that the Pantheris System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices listed above.