ARROW INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON (IAB) CATHETER WITH A FIBER OPTIC SENSOR AND A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MODELS IAB-05830-F,IAB5840
K021462 · Arrow Intl., Inc. · DSP · Jun 6, 2002 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K021462
Device Name
ARROW INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON (IAB) CATHETER WITH A FIBER OPTIC SENSOR AND A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, MODELS IAB-05830-F,IAB5840
Applicant
Arrow Intl., Inc.
Product Code
DSP · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3535
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter With a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System is clinically indicated for the following conditions: - a. Acute Coronary Syndrome - b. Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Surgery - c. Complications of Heart Failure
Device Story
Device provides cardiac assist therapy via intra-aortic balloon (IAB) catheter. Modification integrates fiber optic pressure sensor at catheter tip to measure arterial pressure directly in aorta, replacing external fluid-filled column/transducer systems. Sensor transmits light through optical fiber to external measurement system; system converts optical signal to digital/analog arterial pressure output. Output connects to patient monitoring systems or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP). Used in clinical settings (e.g., OR, ICU) by physicians/nurses. Fiber optic technology provides immunity to electrical noise/interference. Benefits include direct, real-time arterial pressure monitoring without fluid-column lag or electrical interference.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Laboratory tests demonstrated the device's performance and substantial equivalence to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Intra-aortic balloon catheter with integrated fiber optic pressure sensor at the tip. Uses optical transmission via flexible fiber to an external measurement system. Provides digital or analog pressure output. Immune to electrical noise/interference. Replaces fluid-filled column/electronic transducer monitoring.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with acute coronary syndrome, those undergoing cardiac or non-cardiac surgery, and patients experiencing complications of heart failure.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intra-aortic balloon and control system is a prescription device that consists of an inflatable balloon, which is placed in the aorta to improve cardiovascular functioning during certain life-threatening emergencies, and a control system for regulating the inflation and deflation of the balloon. The control system, which monitors and is synchronized with the electrocardiogram, provides a means for setting the inflation and deflation of the balloon with the cardiac cycle.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) when the device is indicated for acute coronary syndrome, cardiac and non-cardiac surgery, or complications of heart failure. The special controls for this device are:(i) Appropriate analysis and non-clinical testing must be conducted to validate electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety of the device;
(ii) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed;
(iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(iv) Sterility and shelf-life testing must demonstrate the sterility of patient-contacting components and the shelf life of these components;
(v) Non-clinical performance evaluation of the device must demonstrate mechanical integrity, durability, and reliability to support its intended purpose; and
(vi) Labeling must include a detailed summary of the device- and procedure-related complications pertinent to use of the device.
(2) Class III (premarket approval) when the device is indicated for septic shock and pulsatile flow generation.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of completion of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* A PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required to be filed with the Food and Drug Administration on or before March 31, 2014, for any intra-aortic balloon and control system indicated for septic shock or pulsatile flow generation that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or that has, on or before March 31, 2014, been found to be substantially equivalent to any intra-aortic balloon and control system indicated for septic shock or pulsatile flow generation that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976. Any other intra-aortic balloon and control system indicated for septic shock or pulsatile flow generation shall have an approved PMA or declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 16, 2016
Arrow International, Inc. c/o Mr. William Paquin Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Manager 9 Plymouth Street Everett, MA 02149
Re: K021462
Trade/Device Name: Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3535 Regulation Name: Intra-aortic balloon and control system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DSP Dated: May 1, 2002 Received: May 7, 2002
Dear William Paquin:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of June 6, 2002.
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.
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.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Sincerely yours.
Eric E. Richardson -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) K021462
Device Name
Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter With A Fiber Optic Sensor And A Measurement System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter With a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System is clinically indicated for the following conditions:
- a. Acute Coronary Syndrome
- b. Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Surgery
- c. Complications of Heart Failure
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### Arrow International, Inc
9 Plymouth Street Everett. MA 02149 USA 617-389-6400 Phone: Fax: 617-387-2157
www.teleflex.com
## 510(k) Summary K021462
Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System
Date Summary Updated: July 28, 2015
## A. Submitter's Name:
Arrow International, Inc. 9 Plymouth Street, Everett, MA 02149
#### Updated Correspondent Address: Fusun Tufan
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Arrow International. Inc. 16 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone (978)250-5100 Fax (978)250-5105
### B. Company Contact
Michael Malis Director RAIQA Arrow International, Inc. 16 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone (978)250-5100 Fax (978)250-5105
#### C. Device Name
| Trade Name: | Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter with A Fiber Optic Sensor<br>and A Measurement System |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) with a Fiber Optic Sensor and Measurement<br>System |
| Classification Name: | Balloon, Intra-Aortic and Control System |
#### D. Predicate Devices
The following table contains the predicate devices which Arrow claims substantial equivalence. Table 1: Predicate Devices
| 510(k) | Intra-Aortic Balloon Description |
|---------|------------------------------------------|
| K000729 | IAB 8Fr, 30cc Arrow Ultra 8 |
| K000729 | IAB 8Fr, 40cc Arrow Ultra 8 |
| K963920 | IAB 8Fr, 30cc Arrow NarrowFlex Universal |
| K993966 | IAB 8Fr, 40cc Arrow NarrowFlex Universal |
| K981660 | IAB 8Fr, 40cc RediGuard Arrow ArmorGlide |
The fiber optic sensor and measurement system is technologically equivalent to the following device:
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1. Camino Ventrix Subdural Tunneling Pressure Monitoring Kit from Camino NeuroCare, 5955 Pacific Center Blvd., San Diego, California 92121, Premarket Notification K982702.
#### E. Description of Device
IAB's are designed to provide cardiac assist therapy. In cardiac assist therapy a standard electronic pressure transducer can be connected externally to the central lumen of an IAB as a means of monitoring arterial pressure.
The purpose of the IAB device modification is to provide an alternative means for obtaining arterial pressure readings directly from the tip of an IAB catheter, as opposed to a standard electronic pressure transducer that is connected externally to the central lumen of an IAB.
A pressure sensor is attached to a flexible optical fiber in the IAB catheter. The sensor is positioned within the tip of the IAB catheter and the fiber runs the length of the inner lumen, exiting at the trifurcation and attaches to an optical connector. The sensor in the IAB catheter optically transmits light to a sensor measurement system. The sensor measurement system displays and outputs an arterial pressure.
Because the fiber optic sensor is positioned directly in the aorta, an arterial pressure can be directly obtained as opposed to obtaining arterial pressure readings through the end of a fluid-filled column and transducer. Additionally the fiber optical not electrical, therefore, the pressure signal is immune to any electrical noiselinterference that can affect a standard electronic pressure transducer. The fiber optic measurement system outputs the pressure via a digital or analog signal. The output signal can be input into a patient monitoring system or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
#### F. Indications for Use
The Arrow Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheter with a Fiber Optic Sensor and a Measurement System is clinically indicated for the following conditions:
- a. Acute Coronary Syndrome
- b. Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Surgery
- C. Complications of Heart Failure
#### G. Technological Characteristics
The device has similar technological characteristics as previously cleared pressure sensors.
The results of the laboratory tests demonstrate that the device is substantially equivalent.
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