PORTEX EPIDURAL CATHETER

K062005 · Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. · BSO · Oct 18, 2006 · Anesthesiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K062005
• Device Name: PORTEX EPIDURAL CATHETER
• Applicant: Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.
• Product Code: BSO · Anesthesiology
• Decision Date: Oct 18, 2006
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 868.5120
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Epidural Catheter is indicated for the injection of local anesthetics into the epidural space. The duration of use should not exceed 72 hours.

Device Story

The Portex® Epidural Catheter is a flexible nylon tube used for the delivery of local anesthetics into the epidural space. It features a yellow radiopaque stripe for visualization and is available in 20G or 21G sizes with a 36-inch length. The catheter tip is marked at 1cm increments up to 15cm to assist with placement depth. It is intended for short-term use (up to 72 hours). The device is used by clinicians in a clinical setting to facilitate regional anesthesia.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Materials were evaluated for biological safety per ISO 10993-1. Design control activities confirmed the device is safe and effective for its intended use.

Technological Characteristics

Flexible nylon tubing; yellow radiopaque stripe; 20G or 21G diameter; 36-inch length; marked tip (1cm increments); non-active, mechanical device; biocompatibility tested per ISO 10993-1.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring local anesthetic injection into the epidural space for a duration not exceeding 72 hours.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An anesthesia conduction catheter is a flexible tubular device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient and to provide continuous regional anesthesia.

Predicate Devices

• SIMS Portex Epidural Catheter (K992471)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K 06 2005

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## Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

Anesthesia and Safety Devices Division

10 Bowman Drive Keene NH 03431-0724 USA Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.smiths-medical.com

#### 510(K) SUMMARY:

OCT 1 8 2006

#### Company Information:

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. 10 Bowman Drive Keene, NH 03431 [phone], prompt 4, ext 2923 Contact: Cynthia Engelhardt Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Summary Prepared: July 14, 2006

#### Product Name:

Trade Name: Portex® Epidural Catheter

Common Name: Anesthesia Conduction Catheter

Classification Name: Anesthesia Conduction Catheter (21 CFR 868.5120, Product Code BSO)

#### Predicate Device(s):

K992471, SIMS Portex Epidural Catheter

#### Device Description:

The epidural catheter is made of flexible, nylon tubing. The catheters have a yellow radiopaque stripe. The catheter may be closed-ended with eyes or open-ended with a finished tip. The catheter has a marked tip with a single mark at 5cm from tip with 1cm increments, up to 15cm. The 10cm mark is indicated by two marks, 15cm by three marks, and 20mm by four marks.

The catheter is available in 20g (O.D. 1.05 mm/ I.D. 0.52 mm) or 21G (O.D. 0.83 mm/ I.D. 0.41 mm) sizes. The catheters have a nominal length of 36 inches.

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#### Indications for Use:

The Epidural Catheter is indicted for the injection of local anesthetics into the epidural space. The duration of use should not exceed 72 hours.

#### Substantial Equivalence:

The substantial equivalence of the Epidural Catheter is supported by its similarities in design features, performance and indications for use to the SIMS Portex® Epidural Catheter (K992471).

#### Summary of Testing:

All materials used in the fabrication of the Epidural Catheter were evaluated through biological qualification safety tests as outlined in ISO 10993-1 Part 1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices". Design control activities have been completed and the results indicate that the subject device is safe and effective.

Cimka EnAD

Cynthia Engelhardt Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

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Ms. Cynthia Engelhardt Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist Smiths Medical ASD, Incorporated 10 Bowman Drive Keene, New Hampshire 03431-0724

Re: K062005

Trade/Device Name: Portex® Epidural Catheter Regulation Number: 868.5120 Regulation Name: Anesthesia Conduction Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BSO Dated: September 26, 2006 Received: September 27, 2006

Dear Ms. Engelhardt:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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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#### Page 2 - Ms. Engelhardt

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 or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Chiu Lien, Ph.D.

Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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### INDICATIONS FOR USE

KO62005 510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: Portex® Epidural Catheter

Indications for Use:

The Epidural Catheter is indicated for the injection of local anesthetics into the epidural space. The duration of use should not exceed 72 hours.

Prescription Use V (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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| 510(k) Number: | K062005 |

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