K Number
K190941
Device Name
BioCardia 8.5 F Avance Steerable lntroducer
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2019-05-06

(26 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1340
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer is intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Device Description
The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer (Avance) is a sterile, single use, bidirectional introducer. When the handle is fully actuated, the distal tip deflects to a nominal 180° arc in either of two directions with a nominal curve distance as indicated by the product label. The introducer tip includes a fluoroscopic marker to help visualize the tip location and vent holes to facilitate aspiration and flushing of the lumen. The Avance handle includes a brake to hold the deflection angle, an integrated hemostasis valve with a swiveling sideport, and 3-way stopcock. Avance includes a dilator with a pre-curved, tapered tip which extends up to 2.5 cm beyond Avance to facilitate transseptal placement. The dilator hub snaps into the Avance hemostasis valve and can accommodate a guidewire diameter of up to .038".
More Information

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The description focuses on the mechanical and structural features of a steerable introducer and its performance in bench and in-vivo testing, with no mention of AI or ML.

No.
The device is an introducer used to facilitate the placement of other cardiovascular catheters, not directly provide therapy itself.

No

The device is an introducer used to facilitate the placement of other cardiovascular catheters. Its function is to provide access, not to diagnose a condition.

No

The device description clearly outlines a physical, sterile, single-use introducer with a handle, tip, marker, vent holes, and dilator. It is a hardware device used for introducing catheters.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for "introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart." This is a procedural device used in vivo (within a living organism) to facilitate a medical procedure.
  • Device Description: The description details a physical device designed for insertion into the body and manipulation within the cardiovascular system.
  • Anatomical Site: The device is used within the "Heart."
  • Input Imaging Modality: The device is used with "Fluoroscopy," which is an imaging technique used in vivo.
  • Performance Studies: The studies described are "In-Vitro Bench Top Testing and In-Vivo Simulated Use Testing (Single Swine Model)," further indicating its use in a living system.

IVD devices are used in vitro (outside of a living organism) to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not fit that description.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer is intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the interatrial septum

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

DYB

Device Description

The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer (Avance) is a sterile, single use, bidirectional introducer. When the handle is fully actuated, the distal tip deflects to a nominal 180° arc in either of two directions with a nominal curve distance as indicated by the product label. The introducer tip includes a fluoroscopic marker to help visualize the tip location and vent holes to facilitate aspiration and flushing of the lumen. The Avance handle includes a brake to hold the deflection angle, an integrated hemostasis valve with a swiveling sideport, and 3-way stopcock.

Avance includes a dilator with a pre-curved, tapered tip which extends up to 2.5 cm beyond Avance to facilitate transseptal placement. The dilator hub snaps into the Avance hemostasis valve and can accommodate a guidewire diameter of up to .038".

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

heart, includes left side of 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)

The following tests were conducted to confirm that the design of the Avance meets all product performance requirements:

In-Vitro Bench Top Testing:
Distal Tip - right/left deflection angle, curve distance, residual curvature in neutral position, angular deviation from plane
Catheter and Dilator Dimensional Verification – inner diameter, outer diameter, effective length, dilator extension length
Catheter Functionality - Freedom from leakage, tension and torsional forces, bend kink resistance, corrosion, column support
Handle Functionality – Actuation force, brake mechanism resisting actuation, brake engagement/disengagement, gradual brake, handle separation force, pull-wire tensile force
Hemostasis Valve – Freedom from leakage, dilator detachment force, hemostasis valve swivel functionality
Fatigue Resistance – Actuation fatigue resistance, torque fatigue resistance
Package Integrity – Atmospheric Conditioning ASTM D4332-14 and Shipping Simulation ASTM D7386-16 Test Schedule 3 – Manual Handling, Random Vibration, Low Pressure Hazard, Tip Over, Rotational Edge Drop, Bridge Impact, Concentrated Impact, Gross Leak (Bubble Test) ASTM F2096-11.

In-Vivo Simulated Use Testing (Single Swine Model):
Distal Tip Attachment
Radiopaque Marker visible under fluoroscopy
Catheter Navigation to all intended anatomy
Deflection Mechanism
Brake Mechanism
Handle Ergonomics
Device Compatibility to guide therapeutic catheters

Biocompatibility: The materials used meet the requirements of ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidance. The following tests were completed:

  • Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization
  • Irritation
  • Acute Systemic Toxicity
  • Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
  • Hemolysis
  • Thromboresistance
  • Complement Activation

Sterilization: The device was adopted into an existing ethylene oxide sterilization validation per TIR 28:2009.

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.

K042623

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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§ 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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May 6, 2019

BioCardia, Inc. % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313

Re: K190941

Trade/Device Name: BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: April 8, 2019 Received: April 10, 2019

Dear Mark Job:

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,

for Nicole G. Ibrahim, Ph.D. Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K190941

Device Name

8.5 F Avance Steerable Introducer

Indications for Use (Describe)

The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance Steerable Introducer is introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

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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This summary of 510(k) is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

Date Prepared: 26 March, 2019

510(k) number: K190941

Applicant Information:

BioCardia, Inc. 125 Shoreway Road, Suite B San Carlos CA 94070

Contact Person

Kevin DeMartini Sr. Quality Engineer 650-226-0134 kdemartini@biocardia.com

Device Information:

Trade Name: Classification: Classification Name: Product Code:

Avance™ 8.5 F Steerable Introducer 870.1340. - Class II Catheter Introducer DYB

K042623

Predicate Device:

St. Jude Agilis™ Steerable Catheter Introducer

Device Description:

The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer (Avance) is a sterile, single use, bidirectional introducer. When the handle is fully actuated, the distal tip deflects to a nominal 180° arc in either of two directions with a nominal curve distance as indicated by the product label. The introducer tip includes a fluoroscopic marker to help visualize the tip location and vent holes to facilitate aspiration and flushing of the lumen. The Avance handle includes a brake to hold the deflection angle, an integrated hemostasis valve with a swiveling sideport, and 3-way stopcock.

Avance includes a dilator with a pre-curved, tapered tip which extends up to 2.5 cm beyond Avance to facilitate transseptal placement. The dilator hub snaps into the Avance hemostasis valve and can accommodate a guidewire diameter of up to .038".

Indications for Use:

The BioCardia 8.5 F Avance™ Steerable Introducer is intended for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the interatrial septum

Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device:

The Avance is the same or substantially equivalent to many geometric specifications, product features, and performance specifications in the predicate Agilis. Avance has minor design differences versus the predicate, such as a rotating versus fixed hemostasis valve, a rocker arm versus a lead screw for creating pull-wire tension and spiraling versus straight pull-wires. The

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Avance does not include a guidewire in the product box. These minor differences do not alter the conclusion that the Avance is substantially equivalent to the predicate.

Supporting Data/Information:

Performance

The following tests were conducted to confirm that the design of the Avance meets all product performance requirements:

In-Vitro Bench Top Testing
Distal Tip - right/left deflection angle, curve distance, residual curvature in
neutral position, angular deviation from plane
Catheter and Dilator Dimensional Verification – inner diameter, outer diameter,
effective length, dilator extension length
Catheter Functionality - Freedom from leakage, tension and torsional forces,
bend kink resistance, corrosion, column support
Handle Functionality – Actuation force, brake mechanism resisting actuation,
brake engagement/disengagement, gradual brake, handle separation force,
pull-wire tensile force
Hemostasis Valve – Freedom from leakage, dilator detachment force,
hemostasis valve swivel functionality
Fatigue Resistance – Actuation fatigue resistance, torque fatigue resistance
Package Integrity – Atmospheric Conditioning ASTM D4332-14 and Shipping
Simulation ASTM D7386-16 Test Schedule 3 – Manual Handling, Random
Vibration, Low Pressure Hazard, Tip Over, Rotational Edge Drop, Bridge
Impact, Concentrated Impact, Gross Leak (Bubble Test) ASTM F2096-11.
In-Vivo Simulated Use Testing (Single Swine Model)
Distal Tip Attachment
Radiopaque Marker visible under fluoroscopy
Catheter Navigation to all intended anatomy
Deflection Mechanism
Brake Mechanism

Handle Ergonomics

Device Compatibility to guide therapeutic catheters

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Biocompatibility

The materials used in the BioCardia Avance Steerable Introducer meet the requirements of ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidance, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1 – Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The following biocompatibility tests were completed:

  • Cytotoxicity ●
  • Sensitization .
  • Irritation
  • . Acute Systemic Toxicity
  • . Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
  • . Hemolysis
  • Thromboresistance ●
  • . Complement Activation

Sterilization

The Avance Steerable Introducer was adopted into an existing ethylene oxide sterilization validation for BioCardia products per TIR 28:2009.

Summary:

Based on the intended use, product performance, biocompatibility and sterilization information provided in this notification, the BioCardia Avance™ Steerable Introducer has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate St. Jude Agilis Steerable Introducer (K042623).