(29 days)
No
The summary does not mention AI or ML, and the performance studies are limited to bench testing of physical properties.
Yes
The device is used for revascularization and treatment of acute ischemic stroke, which are therapeutic interventions.
No
The device is an aspiration catheter used for revascularization in acute ischemic stroke, which is a therapeutic intervention, not a diagnostic one.
No
The device description clearly lists multiple hardware components including an aspiration catheter, introducers, valves, tubing, a pump, and a liner set.
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 used for "revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease." This is a therapeutic procedure performed directly on the patient's body to restore blood flow.
- Device Description: The device is an "aspiration catheter" and its accessories, designed for physical intervention within blood vessels.
- Lack of In Vitro Activity: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, tissue, or urine) outside of the body to provide diagnostic information. IVDs are used for testing samples in a laboratory or point-of-care setting.
Therefore, the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter is a therapeutic medical device used for a surgical procedure, not an in vitro diagnostic device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter, as part of the AXS Vecta Aspiration System, is indicated in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral - MI and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who failed IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Product codes
NRY
Device Description
The Stryker AXS Vecta Aspiration System includes an aspiration catheter and its accessories, including the Scout Introducer, the Peel-Away Introducers, the Hemostasis Valve, the AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing, the Medela Dominant Flex Pump, and the AXS Universal Liner Set.
The AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter is advanced into the neurovasculature by a physician trained in interventional endovascular procedures using a compatible sheath or guide catheter, and over an appropriately sized microcatheter, guide wire, and/or the Scout Introducer. Two peel-away introducer sheaths are provided in the package to provide support and facilitate the introduction of the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter tip into the sheath/guide catheter valve. Once the assembly is inserted, the peel-away introducer sheath can be removed. Under fluoroscopic guidance, the assembly can be advanced through the vasculature to the intended vascular site, with the distal end of the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter positioned proximal to the clot. The proximal end of the AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is connected to the AXS Universal Liner Set. The AXS Universal Liner Set is connected to the Medela Dominant Flex Pump, and the Medela Dominant Flex Pump is turned ON. All devices inside of the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter are removed. The distal end of the AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is attached to the proximal end of the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter. To start aspiration, the aspiration tubing clamp on the AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is opened, and the clot is engaged with the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter.
Mentions image processing
Not Found
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Not Found
Input Imaging Modality
Not Found
Anatomical Site
Intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral – M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries)
Indicated Patient Age Range
Not Found
Intended User / Care Setting
Physician trained in interventional endovascular procedures
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Bench Testing:
- Study Type: Performance Testing
- Sample Size: Not explicitly stated, but "All units" or "All samples" are mentioned as passing the tests.
- Key Results: All units/samples met the acceptance criteria and passed the following tests:
- Visual Inspection (Packaging: Pouch Visual)
- Visual Inspection (Packaging: Undamaged Product)
- Tensile Strength
- PTFE Delamination
- Torque Strength
- Catheter Burst
- Leak (Liquid)
- Leak (Air)
- Dimensional (ID, OD, & Working Length)
- Kink Resistance
- Visual Inspection (Transition & Tip)
- Lumen Patency
- Vacuum Drop
- Tip Flexibility
- Friction Force
Animal Testing:
- Study Type: Simulated Use-Animal testing.
- Key Results: Previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System (K190212, K172167, K181354) and leveraged to support current changes. No additional testing was performed as current design changes do not impact overall efficacy and safety.
Clinical Performance Data:
- Study Type: No clinical study was conducted.
- Key Results: Bench testing was determined sufficient for verification and validation purposes.
Shelf Life Testing:
- Study Type: Shelf life testing.
- Key Results: Previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System (K172167, K181354) and leveraged. No new testing performed as there is no impact on material degradation and design changes do not impact efficacy or safety.
Biocompatibility Testing:
- Study Type: Biocompatibility testing.
- Key Results: Previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System (K172167, K181354) and leveraged. Confirmatory tests (cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation) were conducted and showed no impact on existing biocompatibility study. The device is free from biological hazard per ISO 10993-1.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 870.1250 Percutaneous catheter.
(a)
Identification. A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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July 30, 2019
Stryker Neurovascular Shazia Hakim Senior Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 47900 Bayside Parkway Fremont, California 94538
Re: K191768
Device Name: AXS Vecta Aspiration System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NRY Dated: June 28, 2019 Received: July 1, 2019
Dear Shazia Hakim:
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.
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Sincerely,
for Xiaolin Zheng, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical. Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K191768
Device Name
AXS Vecta Aspiration System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter, as part of the AXS Vecta Aspiration System, is indicated in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral - MI and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who failed IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
| 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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510(k) Summary
Introduction:
According to the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92, the following information provides sufficient details to understand the basis for a determination of substantial equivalence.
Submitter Name, Address, and Content:
| Submitter: | Stryker Neurovascular
47900 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538-6515
(FDA Registration Number: 3008853977) |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact: | Shazia Hakim |
| | Senior Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| | Phone: 510-413-2636 |
| | Fax: 510-413-2588 |
| | Email: shazia.hakim@stryker.com |
| Date Prepared: | June 28, 2019 |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | AXS Vecta® Aspiration System (formerly known as the InNeuroCo
Zenith Flex System and InNeuroCo 071 & 074 Zenith Flex Catheters) |
| Common Name: | Percutaneous Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Percutaneous Catheter, 21CFR 870.1250 – Class II |
| Product Code: | NRY |
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Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
| Name of Predicate Device | Name of
Manufacturer | 510(k)
Number |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------|
| AXS Vecta Aspiration
System | Stryker
Neurovascular | K190212 |
Device Description
The Stryker AXS Vecta Aspiration System includes an aspiration catheter and its accessories, including the Scout Introducer, the Peel-Away Introducers, the Hemostasis Valve, the AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing, the Medela Dominant Flex Pump, and the AXS Universal Liner Set.
Indications for Use
The AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter, as part of the AXS Vecta Aspiration System is indicated in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral – M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who failed IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Technological Characteristics and Product Feature Comparison
Stryker Neurovascular has demonstrated the AXS Vecta® Aspiration Catheter (AXS Vecta® 71 & 74 Aspiration Catheters) is substantially equivalent to the Predicate device, AXS Vecta Aspiration System (K190212) based on the same or similar materials, similar design, and the same fundamental operating principles. A comparison of the Subject device with the Predicate device is summarized in table below.
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| Detail | Submission Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Stryker Neurovascular | Stryker Neurovascular |
| 510(k) Number | K191768 | K190212 |
| Device Trade Name | AXS Vecta® Aspiration | |
| System (AXS Vecta® 71 & 74 | ||
| Aspiration Catheters) | AXS Vecta® Aspiration | |
| System (AXS Vecta® 71 & 74 | ||
| Aspiration Catheters) | ||
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 870.1250 | Same |
| Regulation Name | Percutaneous Catheter | Same |
| Classification | II | Same |
| Product Code | NRY | Same |
| Intended | ||
| Use/Indication for | ||
| Use | The AXS Vecta Aspiration | |
| Catheter, as part of the AXS | ||
| Vecta Aspiration System is | ||
| indicated in the | ||
| revascularization of patients | ||
| with acute ischemic stroke | ||
| secondary to intracranial | ||
| large vessel occlusive disease | ||
| (within the internal carotid, | ||
| middle cerebral – M1 and | ||
| M2 segments, basilar, and | ||
| vertebral arteries) within 8 | ||
| hours of symptom onset. | ||
| Patients who are ineligible | ||
| for intravenous tissue | ||
| plasminogen activator (IV t- | ||
| PA) or who failed IV t-PA | ||
| therapy are candidates for | ||
| treatment. | Same | |
| Device Description | The AXS Vecta Aspiration | |
| Catheter is advanced into the | ||
| neurovasculature by a | ||
| physician trained in | ||
| interventional endovascular | ||
| procedures using a compatible | ||
| sheath or guide catheter, and | ||
| over an appropriately sized | ||
| microcatheter, guide wire, | ||
| and/or the Scout Introducer. | ||
| Two peel-away introducer | ||
| sheaths are provided in the | ||
| package to provide support and | ||
| facilitate the introduction of the | Same | |
| AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter | ||
| tip into the sheath/guide | ||
| catheter valve. Once the | ||
| assembly is inserted, the peel- | ||
| away introducer sheath can be | ||
| removed. Under fluoroscopic | ||
| guidance, the assembly can be | ||
| advanced through the | ||
| vasculature to the intended | ||
| vascular site, with the distal | ||
| end of the AXS Vecta | ||
| Aspiration Catheter positioned | ||
| proximal to the clot. The | ||
| proximal end of the AXS | ||
| Universal Aspiration Tubing is | ||
| connected to the AXS | ||
| Universal Liner Set. The AXS | ||
| Universal Liner Set is | ||
| connected to the Medela | ||
| Dominant Flex Pump, and the | ||
| Medela Dominant Flex Pump is | ||
| turned ON. All devices inside | ||
| of the AXS Vecta Aspiration | ||
| Catheter are removed. The | ||
| distal end of the AXS Universal | ||
| Aspiration Tubing is attached | ||
| to the proximal end of the AXS | ||
| Vecta Aspiration Catheter. To | ||
| start aspiration, the aspiration | ||
| tubing clamp on the AXS | ||
| Universal Aspiration Tubing is | ||
| opened, and the clot is engaged | ||
| with the AXS Vecta Aspiration | ||
| Catheter. | ||
| Accessory Devices | ||
| Provided (not in | ||
| direct contact with | ||
| patient) | Hemostasis Valve, 2 Peel- | |
| Away Introducers | ||
| Scout Introducer | Same | |
| Outer Jacket | Polymeric catheter | Same |
| Reinforcement | Stainless Steel/Nitinol | Same |
| Strain Relief | Polyolefin | Same |
| Inner Layer | PTFE | Same |
| Catheter Hub | Nylon | Same |
| Marker Band | Platinum/Iridium | Same |
| Adhesive | Cyanoacrylate | Same |
| Outer Jacket Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Same |
| Labeled Shaft Outer | ||
| Diameter | Distal OD: | Distal OD: |
| Vecta 71: 0.082 in. | ||
| Vecta 74: 0.083 in. | Same | |
| Proximal OD: | ||
| Vecta 71: 0.085 in. | ||
| Vecta 74: 0.087 in. | Proximal OD: | |
| Same | ||
| Effective Lengths | 115, 125, 132 cm | Same |
| Distal ID | 0.071 in. | |
| 0.074 in. | Same | |
| Proximal ID | 0.071 in. | |
| 0.074 in. | Same | |
| Packaging Materials | ||
| and Configuration | Tyvek/Nylon Pouch, | |
| polyethylene support tube, | ||
| packaging card, SBS carton | Same | |
| Sterilization Method | EO Sterilization | Same |
| How Supplied | Single Use/Sterile | Same |
| Principles of | ||
| Operation | The AXS Vecta Aspiration | |
| Catheter is advanced into the | ||
| neurovasculature by a | ||
| physician trained in | ||
| interventional endovascular | ||
| procedures using a compatible | ||
| sheath or guide catheter, and | ||
| over an appropriately sized | ||
| microcatheter, guide wire, | ||
| and/or the Scout Introducer. | ||
| Two peel-away introducer | ||
| sheaths are provided in the | ||
| package to provide support and | ||
| facilitate the introduction of the | ||
| AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter | ||
| tip into the sheath/guide | ||
| catheter valve. Once the | ||
| assembly is inserted, the peel- | ||
| away introducer sheath can be | ||
| removed. Under fluoroscopic | ||
| guidance, the assembly can be | ||
| advanced through the | ||
| vasculature to the intended | ||
| vascular site, with the distal | ||
| end of the AXS Vecta | ||
| Aspiration Catheter positioned | ||
| proximal to the clot. The | ||
| proximal end of the AXS | ||
| Universal Aspiration Tubing is | Same |
Table 1. Product Feature Comparison of Subject Device to Predicate Device
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| Patient Contacting
Components | AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheter
and its Accessories | Same | | |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------|----------------------------|
| Pump | Medela Dominant Flex Pump | Same | | |
| Aspiration Tubing | AXS Universal Aspiration
Tubing | Same | | |
| Replacement
Components | AXS Universal Liner Set | Same | | |
| Aspiration Method | Pump | Same | | |
| Single Use
Components | Catheter and its accessories,
Aspiration Tubing, Liner Sets | Same | | |
| Reusable
Components | Pump | Same | | |
| Maximum Aspiration
Pressure | 28 in Hg | Same | | |
| Calculated Force at
Tip | Catheter ID | Calculated
Force at Tip | Catheter ID | Calculated
Force at Tip |
| | 0.071 in | 0.024 kgf | Same | Same |
| | 0.074 in | 0.026 kgf | | |
| Pressure Regulator
Method | Adjustable vacuum pressure
dial | | Same | |
| Flow Rate | Non-adjustable flow rate | | Same | |
The differences between the devices are not critical as demonstrated above and through the testing referenced below.
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Summary of Non-Clinical Data
Testing was only conducted for specifications that were impacted by the changes to the catheter proximal shaft material (coextrusion), mixed coil winding pattern (cross coil to single) and pitch (.026 to .012) of the stainless steel wire on the proximal section of the catheter shaft of the AXS Vecta 71 and 74 catheters, modification (tightening) of the tip length specification, as well as updating the AXS Vecta 71 marker band tacking to use the same UV adhesive and adhesive curing process as the AXS Vecta 74 cleared in K181354. Although an evaluation of the packaging was not required as part of simulated use bench testing, an assessment was included as part of the design validation to confirm that the packaging configuration does not result in any damage to the catheter when opened with the typical sense of urgency; refer to Table 2 below.
Animal Testing
Animal testing previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System was leveraged to support the changes to AXS Vecta 71 and 74 Aspiration Catheters. Prior to design changes, Simulated Use-Animal testing was performed to support the previously cleared AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheters as part of the system and can be found in K190212, K172167 and K181354 (cleared as Zenith Flex System). Additional testing was not performed because the current design changes do not impact the overall efficacy and safety of the device. The UV adhesive tacking adhesive change does not impact safety or efficacy because the tip design is not changing. The mixed coil and coextrusion changes do not change the distal tip, does not change the outer patient interacting material (Vestamid ML21), and the inner coextrusion material (Pebax 72D) is currently used in the catheter design. The new tip length specification is still within the original tip length specification window and is not anticipated to impact the safety or efficacy.
AXS Vecta Performance Data – Bench Testing
To demonstrate substantial equivalence between the Subject device, AXS Vecta Aspiration System with proposed design changes and the currently cleared AXS Vecta Aspiration System (Predicate device), performance testing was conducted. The tests were performed using standard test methods and pre-determined acceptance criteria and all samples passed. Therefore, this test data supports the argument that the AXS Vecta Aspiration System has similar performance
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characteristics as the predicate device. All the testing conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence are presented in the following table.
| Test | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| Visual Inspection (Packaging: Pouch Visual) | All units met the acceptance criteria and passed Packaging Visual Inspection. |
| Visual Inspection (Packaging: Undamaged Product) | All units met the acceptance criteria and passed Packaging Visual Inspection. |
| Tensile Strength | All units met the acceptance criteria and passed Tensile Strength testing. |
| PTFE Delamination | All units met the acceptance criteria and passed PTFE Delamination testing. |
| Torque Strength | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Torque Strength testing. |
| Catheter Burst | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Catheter Burst testing. |
| Leak (Liquid) | |
| Leak (Air) | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed the Air and Liquid Leakage testing. |
| Dimensional (ID, OD, & Working Length) | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Dimensional testing. |
| Kink Resistance | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Kink Resistance testing. |
| Visual Inspection (Transition & Tip) | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed both the transition and tip visual inspections. |
| Lumen Patency | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Lumen Patency testing. |
| Vacuum Drop | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Vacuum Drop testing. |
| Tip Flexibility | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Tip Flexibility testing. |
| Friction Force | All samples met acceptance criteria and passed Friction Force testing |
Table 2. Performance Testing Summary
Performance Data – Clinical
No clinical study was conducted as bench testing was determined sufficient for verification and validation purposes.
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Shelf Life Testing
Shelf life testing previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System was leveraged to support the changes to AXS Vecta 71 and 74 Aspiration Catheters and can be found in K172167 and K181354. Shelf life testing was not performed since it was determined that there is no impact on material degradation and the design changes do not impact the overall efficacy and safety of the device.
Sterilization
The subject device is sterilized by 100% EtO and has been adopted into a validated sterilization process in accordance with the principles of AAMI TIR 28:2016 Product Adoption & Process Equivalence for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and per the requirements of ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health-care products – Ethylene oxide – Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing previously conducted for the AXS Vecta Aspiration System was leveraged to support the changes to AXS Vecta 71 and 74 Aspiration Catheters and can be found in K172167 and K181354. Additionally, though no biological risks were identified, confirmatory tests (cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation) were conducted to confirm that there is no impact on existing biocompatibility study. Based on the testing results, the AXS Vecta 71 and 74 Aspiration Catheters with the design change is free from biological hazard per ISO 10993-1.
Summary of Substantial Equivalence
The performance characteristics and the test results demonstrate that the AXS Vecta Aspiration System meets the acceptance criteria to determine that the AXS Vecta Aspiration System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Furthermore, the intended use, the operating principles, and the design are all equivalent and support the conclusion that all devices are technologically similar. Additionally, the testing results summarized above along with the risk assessment demonstrate that the benefits of the device outweigh any residual risks when used in accordance with device Instructions for Use.
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Stryker Neurovascular has demonstrated that the AXS Vecta Aspiration Catheters are as safe, as effective, and perform as well as the legally marketed Predicate device.