K080881 · Cure Medical, LLC · KOD · Jun 11, 2008 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K080881
Device Name
CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM
Applicant
Cure Medical, LLC
Product Code
KOD · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 11, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5130
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Cure CatheterTM Closed System is an intermittent urinary catheter attached to a collection bag that is inserted through the urethra and indicated for the purpose of bladder drainage for males and females. The urinary catheter comes in a variety of sizes packaged sterile for single-use.
Device Story
Intermittent urinary catheter attached to collection bag; used for bladder drainage. Inserted through urethra. Manufactured from medical-grade, latex-free, biocompatible materials. Tip design minimizes urethral trauma. Provided in various sizes; sterile, single-use packaging. Offered as standalone catheter or complete kit. Used in clinical or home settings by patients or caregivers. Facilitates bladder emptying; reduces risk of urinary retention.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed in accordance with FDA General Program Memorandum #G95-1 and ISO 10993-1. Device met all acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Intermittent urinary catheter with collection bag. Materials: medical-grade, latex-free, biocompatible polymers. Sterile, single-use. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for bladder drainage in male and female patients requiring intermittent catheterization.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A urological catheter and accessories is a flexible tubular device that is inserted through the urethra and used to pass fluids to or from the urinary tract. This generic type of device includes radiopaque urological catheters, ureteral catheters, urethral catheters, coudé catheters, balloon retention type catheters, straight catheters, upper urinary tract catheters, double lumen female urethrographic catheters, disposable ureteral catheters, male urethrographic catheters, and urological catheter accessories including ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheter adapters, ureteral catheter holders, ureteral catheter stylets, ureteral catheterization trays, and the gastro-urological irrigation tray (for urological use).
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
JUN 1 1 2008
Submitted by:
Ann Kenowsky Cure Medical, LLC 2113 Seville Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92661 949 673-8474 (Phone) 949 723-4818 (Fax) E-mail: akyant@aol.com
Contact Person:
James Smith, Ph.D., RAC DeFerris, Inc. 29442 Pointe Royale Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949-340-7261 (phone) 949-340-7141 (fax) E-mail: jrsmith@deferris.com
Date Prepared: February 7, 2008 Trade Name: Cure Catheter™ Closed System Common Name: Urological Catheter Classification Name: Catheter, Urological Device Class: II Procode: KOD/FCM CFR Reference: 876.5130 Predicate Device: Rusch MMG/O'Neil Catheter (K010420) Predicate 510(k) #: K010420 (Rusch) Device Description: The Cure Catheter™ Closed System is an intermittent
urinary catheter attached to a collection bag and intended to be used by males and females for the purpose of bladder drainage. It is manufactured with conventional medical grade, latex-free, biocompatible materials. The tip has been designed to eliminate trauma to the urethra and is provided in a variety of sizes in sterile, single-use packages. The Cure Catheter™ Closed System is also offered as part of a complete kit.
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| Intended Use: | The Cure CatheterTM Closed System is an intermittent<br>urinary catheter attached to a collection bag that is inserted<br>through the urethra and indicated for the purpose of bladder<br>drainage for males and females. The urinary catheter<br>comes in a variety of sizes packaged sterile for single-use. |
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| Technology Comparison: | The Cure CatheterTM Closed System is substantially<br>equivalent to the predicate device. The devices are similar<br>in function, composition, and intended use. |
| Nonclinical Testing: | Standard biocompatibility tests were performed on the Cure<br>CatheterTM Closed System to establish device safety. The<br>tests and assays performed are typically performed for<br>these medical devices. All tests were performed in<br>accordance with US FDA General Program Memorandum<br>#G95-1 and Part-10993-1 of the International Standard<br>Organization (ISO) Standard (Biological Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices) by North America Science Associates,<br>Inc. (NAmSA). The Cure CatheterTM Closed System met<br>the acceptance criteria for all tests conducted and is<br>considered biocompatible under the conditions tested. |
| Conclusion of Comparison: | The Cure CatheterTM Closed System is substantially<br>equivalent to the currently-marketed predicate device, the<br>Rusch MMG/O'Neil Catheter. |
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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## Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
2008
Cure Medical, LLC c/o James Smith, Ph.D., RAC Consultant, Regulatory Affairs DeFerris, Inc. 29442 Pointe Rovale LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677
K080881 Re:
Trade/Device Name: Cure Catheter" Closed System Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.5130 Regulation Name: Urological catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: KOD and FCM Dated: May 22, 2008 Received: May 27, 2008
Dear Dr. Smith:
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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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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter.
| 21 CFR 876.xxxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | 240-276-0115 |
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| 21 CFR 884.xxxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon . Director, Division of Reproductive. Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
9080881 510(k) Number (if known):_
Device Name: Cure Catheter Closed System
Indications for Use:
The Cure Catheter™ Closed System is an intermittent urinary catheter attached to a collection bag that is inserted through the urethra and indicated for the purpose of bladder drainage for males and females. The urinary catheter comes in a variety of sizes packaged sterile for single-use.
Prescription Use × (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)
Herbert Hoover
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.