K Number
K182870
Device Name
Introcan Safety 3 Closed IV Catheter
Date Cleared
2019-03-07

(146 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5200
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Introcan Safety® 3 Closed Intravascular Catheter is inserted into a patient's vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure or administer fluids and blood intravascularly. The 18-24-gauge catheters may be used with power injectors at a maximum pressure of 300 psi with luer lock connection only.
Device Description
The Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter consists of an over-the-needle, peripheral intravascular catheter made of radiopaque polyurethane, an integrated bidirectional septum, a stabilization platform, and a passive safety needle-shielding mechanism. Introcan Safety® 3 design is a closed IV catheter since it protects clinicians and patients from blood exposure. Since the needle is withdrawn through a septum that seals after the needle has been removed, blood is thus contained within the Introcan Safety® 3 device. The pressure exerted on the needle as it passes through the septum wipes blood from the needle further reducing potential blood exposure. The Introcan Safety® 3 catheter has an integrated stabilization platform is designed to improve catheter stability while minimizing catheter movement within the vessel. The device controls the flow of blood, aiding in the prevention of blood exposure. The passive safety needle-shielding mechanism of the Introcan Safety® 3 is located inside the catheter hub. Upon withdrawal of the needle, the safety shield engages as the needle passes through the catheter hub and deploys automatically to shield the needle tip. The safety shield protects during disposal, aiding in the prevention of needlestick injuries. Once the safety shield engages and shields the needle tip, the user is unable to re-insert the needle which aids in the prevention of catheter shearing. This device may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18-24 gauge catheters may be used with power injectors with a rate of injection based on gauge size and for which the maximum pressure setting is 300 psi with a luer lock connection only.
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No
The device description and performance studies focus on mechanical and material properties, safety mechanisms, and fluid dynamics. There is no mention of data processing, algorithms, or learning capabilities.

No.
The device is a catheter used for administering fluids, sampling blood, or monitoring blood pressure, which are diagnostic or supportive functions, not directly therapeutic.

No

Explanation: The device is a catheter used for administering fluids, monitoring blood pressure, and sampling blood. Its stated purpose is not to diagnose a condition, but rather to facilitate medical treatments and procedures. Although it can be used to sample blood, the sampling itself isn't the diagnostic act; the analysis of the blood sample would be.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components such as a catheter, septum, stabilization platform, and needle-shielding mechanism, indicating it is a hardware device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to be inserted into a patient's vascular system for direct interaction with the patient's body (sampling blood, monitoring blood pressure, administering fluids/blood).
  • Device Description: The description details a physical device for accessing the vascular system, not a reagent, instrument, or system intended for use in the examination of specimens derived from the human body in vitro (outside the body).
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples, detecting substances, or providing diagnostic information based on in vitro testing.

IVD devices are used to perform tests on samples like blood, urine, or tissue outside the body to diagnose diseases or conditions. This device is used within the body for direct patient care.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Introcan Safety® 3 Closed Intravascular Catheter is inserted into a patient's vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure or administer fluids and blood intravascularly.

The 18-24-gauge catheters may be used with power injectors at a maximum pressure of 300 psi with luer lock connection only.

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

FOZ

Device Description

The Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter consists of an over-the-needle, peripheral intravascular catheter made of radiopaque polyurethane, an integrated bidirectional septum, a stabilization platform, and a passive safety needle-shielding mechanism.

Introcan Safety® 3 design is a closed IV catheter since it protects clinicians and patients from blood exposure. Since the needle is withdrawn through a septum that seals after the needle has been removed, blood is thus contained within the Introcan Safety® 3 device. The pressure exerted on the needle as it passes through the septum wipes blood from the needle further reducing potential blood exposure.

The Introcan Safety® 3 catheter has an integrated stabilization platform is designed to improve catheter stability while minimizing catheter movement within the vessel. The device controls the flow of blood, aiding in the prevention of blood exposure.

The passive safety needle-shielding mechanism of the Introcan Safety® 3 is located inside the catheter hub. Upon withdrawal of the needle, the safety shield engages as the needle passes through the catheter hub and deploys automatically to shield the needle tip. The safety shield protects during disposal, aiding in the prevention of needlestick injuries. Once the safety shield engages and shields the needle tip, the user is unable to re-insert the needle which aids in the prevention of catheter shearing.

This device may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18-24 gauge catheters may be used with power injectors with a rate of injection based on gauge size and for which the maximum pressure setting is 300 psi with a luer lock connection only.

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

Patient's vascular system

Indicated Patient Age Range

Any patient population

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)

Bench testing performed on Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheters supports substantial equivalence of the proposed device. No clinical testing was performed as this device does not require clinical studies to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate device. The following testing has been completed for the proposed devices:

  • Biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-1
  • Sterilization Residual testing in accordance with ISO 10993-7
  • Sterilization Validation 11135-1
  • Testing in accordance with ISO 10555-1 and ISO 10555-5
  • Performance and functional testing to internal specifications that include:
    • Safety Clip function
    • Liquid Tightness
    • Flashback

Results of the functional and performance testing conducted on the proposed devices demonstrate that the Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheters is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The proposed Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.

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.

K111236, K163358

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).

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§ 880.5200 Intravascular catheter.

(a)
Identification. An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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March 7, 2019

B. Braun Medical Inc. Tracy Larish Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 901 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109

Re: K182870

Trade/Device Name: Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FOZ Dated: February 4, 2019 Received: February 8, 2019

Dear Tracy Larish:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,

Sapana Patel -S

for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K182870

Device Name Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter

Indications for Use (Describe)

Introcan Safety® 3 Closed Intravascular Catheter is inserted into a patient's vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure or administer fluids and blood intravascularly.

The 18-24-gauge catheters may be used with power injectors at a maximum pressure of 300 psi with luer lock connection only.

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 K182870

SUBMITTER INFORMATION:

Name:B. Braun Medical Inc.
Address:901 Marcon Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109-9341
Telephone Number:610-266-0500, ext. 2966
Contact Person:Tracy Larish, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Telephone Number:(610) 596-2941
Fax Number:(610) 849-9286
Email:tracy.larish@bbraunusa.com
Date Prepared:February 4th, 2019

DEVICE NAME:

Device Trade Name:Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter
Common Name:Safety Intravascular Catheter
Classification Name:Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 day, 21 CFR §880.5200: Class II, Product code FOZ

PREDICATE DEVICES:

  • K111236 Introcan Safety® IV Catheter, B. Braun Medical, Inc. ●
  • K163358 Introcan Safety® IV Catheter, B. Braun Medical, Inc. ●

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter consists of an over-the-needle, peripheral intravascular catheter made of radiopaque polyurethane, an integrated bidirectional septum, a stabilization platform, and a passive safety needle-shielding mechanism.

Introcan Safety® 3 design is a closed IV catheter since it protects clinicians and patients from blood exposure. Since the needle is withdrawn through a septum that seals after the needle has been removed, blood is thus contained within the Introcan Safety® 3 device. The pressure exerted on the needle as it passes through the septum wipes blood from the needle further reducing potential blood exposure.

The Introcan Safety® 3 catheter has an integrated stabilization platform is designed to improve catheter stability while minimizing catheter movement within the vessel. The device controls the flow of blood, aiding in the prevention of blood exposure.

The passive safety needle-shielding mechanism of the Introcan Safety® 3 is located inside the catheter hub. Upon withdrawal of the needle, the safety shield engages as the needle passes through the catheter hub and deploys automatically to shield the needle tip. The safety shield protects during disposal, aiding in the prevention of needlestick injuries. Once the safety shield engages and shields the needle tip, the user is unable to re-insert the needle which aids in the prevention of catheter shearing.

This device may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18-24 gauge catheters may be used with power injectors with a rate of injection based on gauge size and for which the maximum pressure setting is 300 psi with a luer lock connection only.

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INTENDED USE:

The Introcan Safety® 3 Closed Intravascular Catheter is for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure or administer fluids and blood intravascularly.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

Introcan Safety® 3 Closed Intravascular Catheter is inserted into a patient's vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure or administer fluids and blood intravascularly.

The 18-24-gauge catheters may be used with power injectors at a maximum pressure of 300 psi with luer lock connection only.

TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The proposed Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheters in terms of indications for use, intended use, general design, functional performance and materials of construction. The materials of the final sterilized device are identical to the currently marketed Introcan product family in formulation, processing, and sterilization, and no other chemicals have been added.

The differences between the proposed and predicate Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter devices are listed below. These differences, do not impact the statement of substantial equivalence.

  • . line extension to the size offerings to include an additional length for the 20Ga in a 50mm size and a 14 Ga. x 1-1/4" (32mm) and 14 Ga. x 2" (50mm)
  • power injection capabilities are extended to the 24 Ga. device. The 16Ga. and the ● proposed 14 Ga. devices are not indicated for power injection.

Changes were made to the Instructions for Use to update the gauge sizes cleared for power injection and to reflect the verbiage of the most recently cleared device. These differences do not impact the statement of substantial equivalence.

The proposed Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter 18-24 gauge devices include the identical septum, clip design and injection capabilities as the predicates and do not raise any different issues of safety and effectiveness.

| | Proposed Device
Introcan Safety® 3 IV Catheter | Predicate Device(K163358)
Introcan Safety® 3 IV Catheter | Predicate Device(K111236)
Introcan Safety® 3 IV Catheter |
|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications | Introcan Safety® 3 Closed
Intravascular Catheter is inserted
into a patient's vascular system for
short term use to sample blood,
monitor blood pressure or
administer fluids and blood
intravascularly.
The 18-24 gauge catheters may be
used with power injectors at a
maximum pressure of 300 psi with
a luer lock connection only. | Introcan Safety® 3 Closed
Intravascular Catheter is inserted
into a patient's vascular system for
short term use to sample blood,
monitor blood pressure or
administer fluids and blood
intravascularly | Introcan Safety® 3 Closed
Intravascular Catheter is inserted
into a patient's vascular system for
short term use (less than 30 days)
to sample blood, monitor blood
pressure or administer fluids and
blood intravascularly. The 18-22
gauge catheters may be used with
power injectors at a maximum
pressure of 300 psi with a luer
lock connection only. |
| Configuration | Single Lumen, Tapered Tip | Single Lumen, Tapered Tip | Single Lumen, Tapered Tip |

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Proposed DevicePredicate Device(K163358)Predicate Device(K111236)
Material
CompositionIntrocan Safety® 3 IV Catheter
Catheter Tube: Polyurethane
Catheter Hub: Polypropylene
Needle: Stainless steel
Needle Hub: MABS
Safety Clip: Stainless steel
Septum: Silicone or Polyisoprene
Rubber
Septum Opener:
Polyoximethylene
Septum Housing: PolypropyleneIntrocan Safety® 3 IV Catheter
Catheter Tube: Polyurethane
Catheter Hub: Polypropylene
Needle: Stainless steel
Needle Hub: MABS
Safety Clip: Stainless steel
Septum: Silicone or Polyisoprene
Rubber
Septum Opener:
Polyoximethylene
Septum Housing: PolypropyleneIntrocan Safety® 3 IV Catheter
Catheter Tube: Polyurethane
Catheter Hub: Polypropylene
Needle: Stainless steel
Needle Hub: MABS
Safety Clip: Stainless steel
Septum: Silicone
Septum Opener:
Polyoximethylene
Septum Housing: Polypropylene
Catheter
Gauge Sizes14ga-24ga16ga18ga-24ga
Catheter
Length3/4" (19mm) – 2" (50mm)1-1/4" (32mm) – 2" (50mm)3/4" (19mm) - 1-3/4" (45mm)
Gravity Flow
Rate14ga x 32 mm325 ml/min
14ga x 50 mm310 ml/min
16ga x 32 mm195 mL/min16ga x 32 mm195 mL/min
16ga x 50 mm185 mL/min16ga x 50 mm185 mL/min
18ga x 32 mm105 mL/min18ga x 32 mm105 mL/min
18ga x 45 mm100 mL/min18ga x 45 mm95 mL/min
20ga x 25 mm65 mL/min20ga x 25 mm65 mL/min
20ga x 32 mm60 mL/min20ga x 32 mm60 mL/min
20ga X 50 mm55ml/min22ga x 25 mm35 mL/min
22ga x 25 mm35 mL/min24ga x 19 mm22 mL/min
24ga x 19 mm22 mL/min
SterilizationEthylene OxideEthylene OxideEthylene Oxide
Shelf Life5 years5 years5 years

NONCLINICAL TESTING

Bench testing performed on Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheters supports substantial equivalence of the proposed device. No clinical testing was performed as this device does not require clinical studies to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate device. The following testing has been completed for the proposed devices:

  • Biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-1 O
  • Sterilization Residual testing in accordance with ISO 10993-7 O
  • Sterilization Validation 11135-1 O
  • Testing in accordance with ISO 10555-1 and ISO 10555-5 O
  • Performance and functional testing to internal specifications that include: o
    • Safety Clip function .
    • Liquid Tightness
    • 트 Flashback

CONCLUSION:

Results of the functional and performance testing conducted on the proposed devices demonstrate that the Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheters is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The proposed Introcan Safety® 3 Closed IV Catheter are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.