K Number
K192814
Device Name
Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2020-09-21

(356 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.5150
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Thrombus Retrieval System is intended for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature.
Device Description
The Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System is a percutaneous catheter system designed to facilitate mechanical thrombus removal in the peripheral arterial vasculature. The system is comprised of three separate components; a 5Fr Basket Delivery Catheter, a Basket Wire Assembly and a Trumpet Assembly. The system also includes a Basket Loading Tool accessory for loading the Basket Wire Assembly into the Basket Delivery Catheter. The system contains the necessary radiopaque components to conduct the procedure and the system should be introduced through a minimum 7Fr guide sheath.
More Information

No
The device description and performance studies focus on mechanical and material properties, with no mention of AI or ML. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" field is explicitly marked as "Not Found".

Yes
The device is intended for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature, which is a therapeutic intervention to address a medical condition.

No

The device is described as a "Thrombus Retrieval System" intended for the "non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli." Its function is therapeutic (removal of blockages), not diagnostic (identifying or characterizing disease).

No

The device description explicitly details physical components (catheter system, basket wire assembly, trumpet assembly, loading tool) and the performance studies focus on bench testing of these physical attributes (leak, burst, tensile, trackability, etc.), biocompatibility, and sterilization, all indicative of a hardware-based medical device. There is no mention of software as a component or its function.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is the "non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature." This describes a therapeutic procedure performed directly on the patient's body to treat a condition.
  • Device Description: The description details a "percutaneous catheter system designed to facilitate mechanical thrombus removal." This is a medical device used for intervention within the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not perform any such analysis of specimens.

Therefore, the Thrombus Retrieval System is a therapeutic medical device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Thrombus Retrieval System is intended for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature.

Product codes

QEW

Device Description

The Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System is a percutaneous catheter system designed to facilitate mechanical thrombus removal in the peripheral arterial vasculature. The system is comprised of three separate components; a 5Fr Basket Delivery Catheter, a Basket Wire Assembly and a Trumpet Assembly. The system also includes a Basket Loading Tool accessory for loading the Basket Wire Assembly into the Basket Delivery Catheter. The system contains the necessary radiopaque components to conduct the procedure and the system should be introduced through a minimum 7Fr guide sheath.

The Basket Delivery Catheter is a flexible 5Fr (distal 30 cm) catheter designed to deliver the Basket Wire Assembly to the location of the thrombus. Incorporated in the catheter is a radiopaque marker band located approximately 3 mm from the distal tip.

The Basket Wire Assembly is comprised of two distal nitinol self-expanding baskets mounted in series on a 0.026" diameter nitinol core wire for capturing thrombus. Unconstrained, both baskets are 6 mm in diameter. The core-wire is tapered on the distal end with a safety coil for atraumatic delivery. The distal capture baskets have integral radiopaque markers mounted on the basket. The Basket Wire Assembly also comes with a Basket Loading Tool for easy loading into the Basket Delivery Catheter.

The Trumpet Assembly is used for thrombus collection and retrieval. The Trumpet Assembly is made of an inner trumpet catheter and an outer trumpet delivery catheter. The two catheters work together to allow deployment and retraction of the trumpet feature. The trumpet feature is made of soft, self-expanding nitinol that has integrated radiopaque wires for enhanced visualization. Unconstrained, the nitinol trumpet is 7 mm in diameter. The two-catheter device is manipulated at the proximal end using dual Tuohy-Borst adapters.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

Arterial peripheral vasculature

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

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

The Thrombus Retrieval System has been evaluated through the following performance bench testing: Liquid leak, Air leak, Visual Inspection, Simulated Use, Corrosion, Trackability, Tip pull, Burst, Tensile, Hemostasis valve lock, Particulate, Radiopacity, Visual, Dimensional, Kink, Radial force, Tip Flexibility, Flushability, Component compatibility, Hemostasis valve leak, Luer connection, and Torque.

Packaging testing was successfully performed in accordance with ISO 11607-1 and included: Visual inspection, Seal Strength, Bubble leak, Environmental monitoring, and Distribution simulation.

Biocompatibility tests were performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1 and included: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Systemic toxicity (acute), Hemocompatibility, Pyrogenicity, and Chemical characterization.

Sterilization evaluation demonstrated that the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization method meets the requirements of ISO 11135.

Animal Testing: The Thrombus Retrieval System device was subjected to an acute animal GLP study to evaluate and confirm the substantially equivalent performance and safety of the Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System device use within an arterial vasculature system.

Clinical Data: No Clinical data is being submitted for the Thrombus Retrieval System.

Key Metrics

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

NexGen Peripheral Mechanical Retrieval Device (K110315)

Reference Device(s)

NexGen Peripheral Expandable Catheter (K102925)

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 870.5150 Embolectomy catheter.

(a)
Identification. An embolectomy catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to remove thromboemboli, i.e., blood clots which have migrated in blood vessels from one site in the vascular tree to another.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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September 21, 2020

Surmodics, Inc. Amy Yanta Regulatory Affairs 9924 West 74th Street Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344

Re: K192814

Trade/Device Name: Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5150 Regulation Name: Embolectomy Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QEW Dated: August 14, 2020 Received: August 17, 2020

Dear Amy Yanta:

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.

Gregory O'Connell Assistant Director DHT2C: Division of Coronary and Peripheral Intervention 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) K192814

Device Name Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Thrombus Retrieval System is intended for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(K) Summary

510(k) Summary - K192814

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Date Prepared: September 18, 2020

Submitters Name / Contact Person

510k Submitter Address

Surmodics, Inc. 9924 W 74th St Eden Prairie MN 55344 Phone - (952) 500-7562 Fax - (952) 500-7001

Contact for Official/Routine Correspondence

Amy Yanta, Regulatory Affairs 9924 W 74th St Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone – (952) 500 – 7562 Fax – (952) 500-7001

General Information
Trade Name:Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System
Common name:Thrombectomy catheter
Classification name:Embolectomy catheter
Regulation Number:21 CFR 870.5150
Classification:Class II
Product Code:QEW
Review Panel:Cardiovascular
Predicate Devices:1. Predicate Device: NexGen Peripheral Mechanical Retrieval Device (K110315)
  1. Reference device: NexGen Peripheral Expandable Catheter (K102925) |

Device Description

The Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System is a percutaneous catheter system designed to facilitate mechanical thrombus removal in the peripheral arterial vasculature. The system is comprised of three separate components; a 5Fr Basket Delivery Catheter, a Basket Wire Assembly and a Trumpet Assembly. The system also includes a Basket Loading Tool accessory for loading the Basket Wire Assembly into the Basket Delivery Catheter. The system contains the necessary radiopaque components to conduct the procedure and the system should be introduced through a minimum 7Fr guide sheath.

The Basket Delivery Catheter is a flexible 5Fr (distal 30 cm) catheter designed to deliver the Basket Wire Assembly to the location of the thrombus. Incorporated in the catheter is a radiopaque marker band located approximately 3 mm from the distal tip.

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The Basket Wire Assembly is comprised of two distal nitinol self-expanding baskets mounted in series on a 0.026" diameter nitinol core wire for capturing thrombus. Unconstrained, both baskets are 6 mm in diameter. The core-wire is tapered on the distal end with a safety coil for atraumatic delivery. The distal capture baskets have integral radiopaque markers mounted on the basket. The Basket Wire Assembly also comes with a Basket Loading Tool for easy loading into the Basket Delivery Catheter.

The Trumpet Assembly is used for thrombus collection and retrieval. The Trumpet Assembly is made of an inner trumpet catheter and an outer trumpet delivery catheter. The two catheters work together to allow deployment and retraction of the trumpet feature. The trumpet feature is made of soft, self-expanding nitinol that has integrated radiopaque wires for enhanced visualization. Unconstrained, the nitinol trumpet is 7 mm in diameter. The two-catheter device is manipulated at the proximal end using dual Tuohy-Borst adapters.

Indications for Use/Intended Use

The Thrombus Retrieval System is intended for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the arterial peripheral vasculature.

Comparison of Technological Characteristics

The Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System is equivalent to the legally marketed predicate and reference devices in principles of use, design, and materials. The Thrombus Retrieval System and the predicate and reference devices are both intended for non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the peripheral arterial vasculature and share the same device classification.

Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval SystemPredicate DeviceReference Device
The NexGen
Mechanical Retrieval
Device (MRD)
(K110315)NexGen Peripheral
Expandable Catheter
(K102925)
Device
ComponentBasket Wire
AssemblyTrumpet
AssemblyCoil (wire assembly)Expandable Catheter
Deployment
MechanismInserted into 5F
CatheterLoaded onto
proximal end of
Basket WireInserted into 4F Guide
CatheterInserted over
guidewire into 8F
guide catheter
Operator Controlled –
linear actuationOperator Controlled
– linear actuation
Operator
Controlled – linear
actuationOperator
Controlled –
linear actuation
MaterialNitinol,
Platinum/Iridium,
Platinum/Tungsten

Guide/Delivery
Catheter: HDPE,
Platinum/Iridium | Pebax, HDPE and
Nitinol | Stainless Steel,
Polymer, Nitinol, and
Platinum Alloy | Pebax, HDPE and
Nitinol |
| | Pounce™ Thrombus Retrieval System | | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
| | | | The NexGen | NexGen Peripheral |
| | | | Mechanical Retrieval | Expandable Catheter |
| | | | Device (MRD) | (K102925) |
| | | | (K110315) | |
| Guidewire
Compatibility | Guide/Delivery
Catheter: 0.035" | Uses the Basket
Wire for
deployment
(0.26") | .035" | .035" |
| Deployed
Diameter | Baskets: 6mm | Trumpet: 7mm | Loop Coil: 12 mm | Funnel: 5mm, 7mm,
9mm, 11mm |
| Working
Lengths | 140cm | 120cm | 125 cm | 43cm and 116cm |
| Principals of
Use | Guide/Delivery
Catheter and
basket wire are
deployed distal to
the occlusion.
Guide/Delivery
Catheter is
withdrawn as the
basket wire Baskets
are released distal
to occlusion and
capturing the
embolic material
for removal as
baskets are
retracted back. | Trumpet
assembly is
proximally loaded
onto basket wire
and into guide
sheath until
beyond the tip of
guide sheath.
While holding the
proximal Tuohy-
borst (TB) valve,
the distal TB valve
is retracted back
to unsheathe the
trumpet. | Guide Catheter and Coil
wire are deployed distal
to the occlusion. Guide
catheter is withdrawn
as the MRD coils are
released distal to
occlusion and
enmeshing the embolic
material for removal as
coils are retracted back. | Expandable catheter
is inserted over
guidewire into the
guide catheter until
flush with the guide
catheter tip.
Retraction of the
guide catheter
deploys the
expandable nitinol
encapsulatory. |
| Intended Use
/ Indications | The Thrombus Retrieval System is
intended for the non-surgical removal of
thrombi and emboli from the arterial
peripheral vasculature. | | The NexGen
Mechanical Retrieval
Device (MRD) is
indicated for the
removal of
embolic/thrombotic
material, including
thrombus and debris,
from peripheral arteries
and veins, peripheral
bypass grafts, and the
removal of thrombus
from clotted synthetic
dialysis grafts and
arterio-venous fistulas. | The NexGen
Peripheral
Expandable Catheter
is indicated for the
percutaneous access
to the peripheral
vascular system and
is designed to assist
in the placement and
removal of devices.
This device is not
intended for use in
the coronary or
cerebral vasculature. |

Surmodics Thrombus Retrieval System and Predicate(s) Comparison:

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Assessment of Differences

Technological differences between the Surmodics Thrombus Retrieval System and the predicate

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devices are listed below.

  • Device Materials: The Surmodics basket material is Nitinol while the NexGen (K110315) coil material is Stainless-Steel. The superelastic Nitinol material used for the baskets allows them to be collapsed and deployed multiple times while retaining their shape.
  • . Thrombi/emboli capture device Dimensions: The Surmodics basket deployment diameter is 6mm while the NexGen (K110315) loop coils have a deployed diameter of 12mm. Surmodics specifically defines the vessel size the Thrombus Retrieval System is compatible for use with.
  • . Configuration: The Surmodics Thrombus Retrieval System linear actuation utilizes Tuohy-Borst (TB) Valves as the user interface for the push/pull of the device components by the user. The NexGen Retrieval Device (MRD) (K110315) linear actuation utilizes a retractor handle to retract the nitinol pull wire, which actuates the coil. The TB valves enable the user to perform flushing through side ports, sealing of the components, and locking of the system components as needed during the procedure.
  • . Intended use/Indications: The Thrombus Retreival System and Predicate device (K11035) have similar intended use for the use of removal of emboli and thrombi in the arterial peripheral vasculature. The predicate adds additional use in viens, grafts, and fistulas.

Potential risks posed by the Thrombus Retrieval System were evaluated in a risk analysis process compliant with ISO 14971 Medical Devices – Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices. The potential hazards identified in the risk analysis, their causes, and the mitigation measures and related verification are identified in the risk documentation. The dimensional differences of the thrombi/emboli capture devices of the Thrombus Retrieval System and the NexGen predicate (K110315) are insignificant due to the different vessel sizes each has claimed compatibility with and does not change the similar functions of each. Additionally, design and packaging verification testing was completed and demonstrates the Thrombus Retrieval System meets the design requirements.

Results of the risk analysis demonstrated that following risk mitigation, the identified potential hazards are considered acceptable (low risk) in all instances.

Substantial Equivalence and Summary of Studies

The Thrombus Retrieval System is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices based on intended use/indications for use, technological characteristics and principles of use. Based on the results of successful design verification testing, the Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System was shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device and any technological differences between the Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System and the predicate and reference devices did not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. All test results met documented acceptance criteria and/or included justification of values. The subject device has been evaluated through the following performance bench testing:

  • Liquid leak
  • Air leak
  • . Visual
    • Inspection
  • Simulated Use
  • Corrosion
  • Trackability
  • Tip pull ●
  • Burst ● Tensile
  • Hemostasis valve
  • lock ● Particulate
    • Radiopacity
    • Visual
    • Dimensional
  • Kink ●
  • Radial force
  • Tip Flexibility ●
  • Flushability
  • Component compatibility ●
  • Hemostasis valve leak ●
  • Luer connection
  • Torque ●

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Packaging testing was successfully performed in accordance with ISO 11607-1 and included:

  • Visual inspection
  • . Seal Strength
  • . Bubble leak
  • Environmental monitoring ●
  • Distribution simulation

Biocompatibility tests were performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1 and included:

  • . Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization
  • Irritation
  • Systemic toxicity (acute)
  • Hemocompatibility
  • Pyrogenicity
  • Chemical characterization

Sterilization evaluation demonstrated that the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization method for the Thrombus Retrieval System meets the requirements of ISO 11135 and sterility of the system will be maintained over the entirety of the shelf life.

Animal Testing:

The Thrombus Retrieval System device was subjected to an acute animal GLP study to evaluate and confirm the substantially equivalent performance and safety of the Pounce Thrombus Retrieval System device use within an arterial vasculature system.

Clinical Data:

No Clinical data is being submitted for the Thrombus Retrieval System.

Conclusions:

Based upon the device indications for use, technological characteristics and performance data it can be concluded that the Thrombus Retrieval system is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices and is appropriate for the indications for use.