The Medtronic Ablation Frontiers Achieve Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only. The Achieve Catheter is designed to obtain electrograms in the atrial regions of the heart.
Device Story
Achieve™ Mapping Catheter is an intra-cardiac electrophysiology recording catheter used for mapping electrical conduction and cardiac stimulation. The device features a distal circular loop with eight evenly spaced electrodes. It is used in clinical electrophysiology procedures by physicians to obtain electrograms in atrial regions. The catheter connects via a dedicated electrical cable to standard electrophysiology recording and pacing equipment. The device is delivered through a compatible delivery catheter. By providing multi-electrode mapping, it assists clinicians in evaluating cardiac arrhythmias, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy during electrophysiology studies.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence consists of in vitro bench testing and in vivo performance testing. Bench testing verified mechanical integrity (rotational motion, insertion/retraction, torque, fatigue, buckling), electrical safety per ISO 60601-1:2006, and corrosion resistance per ISO 10555-1:2009. Biocompatibility was confirmed per ISO 10993 standards, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemolysis, and complement activation.
Technological Characteristics
Catheter body: Pebax (distal) and stainless steel (proximal). Distal loop: Nitinol insulated with PET and Pebax cover. 8 electrodes. Loop diameters: 15 mm and 20 mm. Diameter: 3.3F. Effective length: 146 cm. Connectivity: Dedicated electrical cable to standard ECG pins. Sterilization: Single-use. Standards: ISO 60601-1 (electrical safety), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 10555-1 (corrosion).
Indications for Use
Indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping (recording or stimulation) of cardiac structures, specifically atrial regions. Contraindicated for ablation, use with transeptal sheaths having side holes >1.00 mm, retrograde approach, or patients with active systemic infection, left atrial thrombus, pulmonary vein stents, prosthetic heart valves, myxoma, interatrial baffle/patch, or acute myocardial infarction.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrode recording catheter or an electrode recording probe is a device used to detect an intracardiac electrocardiogram, or to detect cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunts. The device may be unipolar or multipolar for electrocardiogram detection, or may be a platinum-tipped catheter which senses the presence of a special indicator for cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunt determinations.
Predicate Devices
ProMap™ (ProRhythm)
Lasso™ (Biosense Webster)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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MAR 1 8 2011
02588
# 510(K) SUMMARY
| Date Prepared: | March 7, 2011 |
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| Trade Name of Device:<br>Common Name: | Achieve™ Mapping Catheter<br>Catheter, electrode recording, or probe, electrode<br>recording |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 870.1220, Electrode Recording<br>Catheter |
| Applicant: | Medtronic Ablation Frontiers<br>2210 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100<br>Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA<br>Tel: 760-827-0007<br>Fax: 760-827-0020 |
| Contact Person: | Brenda Clay<br>Regulatory Affairs |
| Predicate Devices: | ProMap™, ProRhythm<br>Lasso™, Biosense Webster |
### Device Description:
The Achieve™ diagnostic mapping catheter is an intra-cardiac electrophysiology recording catheter and can be used for cardiac stimulation during electrophysiology studies. The distal mapping section of the Achieve catheter is a circular loop with eight evenly spaced electrodes to map electrical conduction within the atrium. The Achieve catheter should only be used with the corresponding electrical cable for Achieve. The Achieve catheter is available with two distal loop diameter sizes described in the following table:
| Model | Loop Diameter |
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| 990063-015 | 15 mm |
| 990063-020 | 20 mm |
The sterile, single use only Electrical Cable (Model 990066) provides the conduction elements from the proximal end of the Achieve Catheter handle to standard shielded ECG pins that connect into standard electrophysiology recording and pacing equipment.
### Indications for Use:
The Medtronic Ablation Frontiers Achieve Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only. The Achieve Catheter is designed to obtain electrograms in the atrial regions of the heart.
# Contraindications:
The catheter is contraindicated as follows:
- For use as an ablation device .
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- For use with transeptal sheaths featuring side holes larger than 1.00 mm in diameter
- Retrograde approach .
Electrophysiology studies are contraindicated when the patient's underlying cardiac disease makes it likely that induced arrhythmias will be extremely difficult to terminate and carry a high risk of death, as in the following conditions:
- An active systemic infection ●
- Left atrial thrombus .
- Pulmonary vein stents .
- Prosthetic heart valve (tissue or mechanical) .
- Myxoma ◆
- Interatrial baffle or patch ●
- Conditions where the manipulation of the catheter within the heart would be unsafe �
- Acute myocardial infarction .
# Technological Characteristics of the Device Compared to the Predicate Device:
The Achieve Mapping Catheter uses similar technology, has similar intended use, functions, materials and method of operation as the following predicate device(s):
| Device | Achieve Catheter<br>(Subject Device) | ProMap Catheter | Lasso Catheter |
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| Intended Use | Map intracardiac<br>structures of the heart | Map intracardiac<br>structures of the heart | Map intracardiac<br>structures of the heart |
| Indications for Use | The Achieve is indicated<br>for multiple electrode<br>electrophysiological<br>mapping of cardiac<br>structures (i.e., recording<br>and stimulation only). The<br>Achieve Catheter is<br>designed to obtain<br>electrograms in the atrial<br>regions of the heart. | The ProRhythm ProMap is<br>to be used for the<br>evaluation of cardiac<br>arrhythmias from<br>endocardial and<br>intravascular sites. The<br>ProMap coaxial mapping<br>Catheter is typically used<br>in Electrophysiology<br>clinical procedures. | The LASSO Catheter is<br>indicated for multiple<br>electrode<br>electrophysiological<br>mapping of cardiac<br>structures (i.e., recording<br>and stimulation only). The<br>LASSO Catheter is<br>designed to obtain<br>electrograms in the atrial<br>regions of the heart. |
| Catheter Body Tubing | Pebax (distal body)<br>Stainless Steel (proximal) | Unknown | Pebax |
| Diameter | 3.3F | 3F | 3F |
| Effective Length | 146cm | 60 - 125cm | 143cm |
| Number of Electrodes | 8 | 6 | 10 or 20 |
| Distal End Shape | Circular Loop | Circular Loop | Circular Loop |
| Loop Diameter | 15 and 20mm | 15 to 25mm | 15 to 25mm |
| Loop Material | Nitinol insulated with PET<br>(Pebax covered) | Nitinol | Unknown |
| Delivered through a<br>delivery catheter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
# Table 5-1: Characteristic Comparison
Note: Materials in the predicate devices are not known with certainty. Material equivalence is demonstrated by in vivo performance tests and biocompatibility tests to FDA recognized standards.
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## Summary of Studies:
In vitro bench testing and in vivo testing have been performed on the device materials and finished devices. Performance, sterilization and biocompatibility testing verified that the Achieve Mapping Catheter performs as designed and is suitable for its intended use.
Performance testing included the following:
- Torquer / Introducer: insertion testing
- Rotational motion �
- . Insertion and retraction with compatible delivery device
- . Insertion/retraction cycling
- . Loop rotation
- Rotational loading
- Electrode contact sufficient for mapping
- Atraumatic tip
- . Stiffness / flexibility / buckling
- . Flexion fatigue
- . Torque to failure
- . Simulated use testing
- Electrical testing and electrical safety testing (ISO 60601-1:2006) .
- . Tensile testing (ISO 10551-1:2009)
- Loop integrity ●
- . Connector fatigue
- Corrosion resistance (ISO 10555-1:2009) .
Biocompatibility testing included the following:
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009) .
- . Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2002, Amend 2006)
- Intracutaneous reactivity (ISO10993-10:2002, Amend 2006)) .
- Systemic toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2006) .
- . Pyrogenicity (ISO10993-11:2006)
- . Hemolysis (ISO 10993-4:2002)
- Complement activation (ISO 10993-4:2002) .
- Partial thromboplastin time (PPT) (ISO 10993-4:2002) .
- . Platelet and leukocyte count (ISO 10993-4:2002)
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The Cable has been tested and is considered safe and effective per applicable parts of BS EN 60601-1 (2006, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance).
# Conclusion:
The data presented in this submission demonstrate that the Ablation Frontiers Achieve Mapping Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in regards to device design, materials, and intended use.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Medtronic Ablation Frontiers c/o Ms. Brenda Clay Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2210 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008
MAR 1 8 2011
Re: K102588
Trade Name: Achieve Mapping Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1220 Regulation Name: Electrode Recording Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DRF Dated: March 11, 2011 Received: March 14, 2011
Dear Ms. Clay:
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 Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D.
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 STATEMENT 4.
510(K) Number (if known):
Device Name: Medtronic Achieve™ Mapping Catheter
Indications for Use:
The Medtronic Ablation Frontiers Achieve Mapping Catheter is indicated for multiple electrode electrophysiological mapping of the cardiac structures of the heart, i.e. recording or stimulation only. The Mapper Catheter is designed to obtain electrograms in the atrial regions of the heart.
| Prescription Use | X |
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AND/OR
| Over-the-Counter Use | |
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(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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| of Cardiovascular Devices | |
| 510(K) Number | K102588 |
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