K142221 · Sorin Group Italia S.R.L. · KRH · Aug 29, 2014 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K142221
Device Name
MEMO 3D ReChord
Applicant
Sorin Group Italia S.R.L.
Product Code
KRH · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 29, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Intended Use
MEMO 3D ReChord device is intended for correction of mitral insufficiencies or steno-insufficiences. The use of the MEMO 3D ReChord device is indicated for correction of congenital or acquired mitral insufficiencies with dilatation and deformation of the mitral annulus. Type I insufficiencies, with no manifest lesions in the subvalvular apparatus, can be treated with the implant of the annuloplasty ring on its own. For type II insufficiencies, characterised by valve prolapse sustained by elongation/ breakage of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles, and type III insufficiencies, characterised by partially immobilised leaflets due to the fusion/hypertrophy of the chordae tendineae, the device implantation must be accompanied by corrective valvuloplasty.
Device Story
Semirigid annuloplasty ring for mitral valve repair; implanted during cardiac surgery by a surgeon. Device consists of superelastic metallic alloy core encased in medical-grade silicone and tubular knitted fabric coated with Carbofilm. Features 'ReChord System'—removable yellow and blue surgical thread loops on posterior curve—providing temporary reference for sizing artificial chordae tendineae during concomitant valvuloplasty. Threads removed post-implantation. Supplied on disposable polysulfone/polyetherimide holder. Ring stabilizes mitral annulus; ReChord system facilitates precise chordal replacement. Benefits include improved surgical workflow for complex mitral repairs; maintains identical implant characteristics to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility, extraction tests, simulated distribution, and simulated use testing (wet lab on isolated porcine hearts).
Indicated for correction of congenital or acquired mitral insufficiencies with dilatation and deformation of the mitral annulus in patients requiring mitral valve repair. Applicable to Type I (no subvalvular lesions), Type II (prolapse due to chordae/papillary muscle elongation/breakage), and Type III (immobilized leaflets due to chordae fusion/hypertrophy) insufficiencies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An annuloplasty ring is a rigid or flexible ring implanted around the mitral or tricuspid heart valve for reconstructive treatment of valvular insufficiency.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Guidance for Annuloplasty Rings 510(k) Submissions.”
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 29, 2014
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l % Mr. Fabio De Pasquale Acting Director, Regulatory Affairs 5005 North Fraser Wav Burnaby, V5J 5M1 CA
Re: K142221
> Trade/Device Name: MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3800 Regulation Name: Annuloplasty Ring Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRH Dated: August 6, 2014 Received: August 12, 2014
Dear Mr. De Pasquale,
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.
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Sincerely yours,
M.A. Hillemann
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for 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) K142221
Device Name MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring
### Indications for Use (Describe) MEMO 3D ReChord device is intended for correction of mitral insufficiencies or steno-insufficiences.
The use of the MEMO 3D ReChord device is indicated for correction of congenital or acquired mitral insufficiencies with dilatation and deformation of the mitral annulus. Type I insufficiencies, with no manifest lesions in the subvalvular apparatus, can be treated with the implant of the annuloplasty ring on its own. For type II insufficiencies, characterised by valve prolapse sustained by elongation/ breakage of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles, and type III insufficiencies, characterised by partially immobilised leaflets due to the fusion/hypertrophy of the chordae tendineae, the device implantation must be accompanied by corrective valvuloplasty.
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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## 510(k) Summary
(in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92)
510(k) Number: K_________________
#### l. Submitter Information
| Submitter: | Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.<br>Via Crescentino, sn<br>13040 Saluggia (VC)<br>ITALY |
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| Contact Person: | Fabio De Pasquale<br>Acting Director, Regulatory Affairs, Sorin Group Canada Inc.<br>Tel: +1 (250) 920 6501<br>Fax: +1 (604) 412 5690<br>e-mail: fabio.depasquale@sorin.com |
| Date Prepared: | August 6th, 2014 |
#### Device Name and Classification II.
| Proprietary Name: | MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Ring, Annuloplasty |
| Classification Name: | Annuloplasty Ring |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.3800 |
| Product Code: | KRH |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### III. Predicate Device
The MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring is substantially equivalent to its cleared predicate device identified below. Both devices have the same fundamental scientific technology and intended use:
| 510(k) Number: | K071327 |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Proprietary Name: | MEMO 3D Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring |
| Common/Usual Name: | Ring, Annuloplasty |
| Classification Name: | Annuloplasty Ring |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.3800 |
| Product Code: | KRH |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
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#### IV. Device Description
Like its predicate device (the MEMO 3D Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring, K071327), the MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring is supplied as a sterile, non-pyrogenic ring pre-mounted on a disposable holder.
Both the predicate and subject device are manufactured by embedding a superelastic metallic alloy inner core with medical grade silicone.
The resulting silicone sheath around the inner core is then encased within a tubular knitted fabric coated with a thin layer of turbostratic carbon (Carbofilm™). The fabric is then sewn along its length with a Carbofilm™ coated polyester thread.
The MEMO 3D ReChord features a fully removable system (the ReChord System) in the posterior curve of the annuloplasty ring, composed by a series of loops made by a single piece of yellow surgical thread retained in place by a single piece of blue surgical thread.
The ReChord System is designed to provide a temporary reference element to facilitate the sizing of the artificial chord length at the annular plane level when performing the replacement of mitral chordae tendineae in concomitance with the implant of the annuloplasty ring.
Both ReChord System threads end with a knot protruding from the ring surface, which is pulled at the end of the implant procedure to remove the threads from the ring. The annuloplasty ring is attached to a disposable holder (i.e., the two-piece holder) composed of a polysulfone disk and a polyetherimide template.
The disk attaches to a handle accessory and allows device handling, whilst the template keeps the device sufficiently stiff during suturing.
The MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring is available in sizes 24 mm through 38 mm, in 2 mm increments. The number of the ReChord System thread loops varies based on the size of the annuloplasty ring: six (6) loops for ring sizes 24-30, eight (8) loops for ring sizes 32-38.
A complete set of accessories instrumentation is available separately to properly size the annulus and implant the annuloplasty ring.
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#### V. Indications for Use
MEMO 3D ReChord device is intended for correction of mitral insufficiencies or steno-insufficiences.
The use of the MEMO 3D ReChord device is indicated for correction of congenital or acquired mitral insufficiencies with dilatation and deformation of the mitral annulus. Type I insufficiencies, with no manifest lesions in the subvalvular apparatus, can be treated with the implant of the annuloplasty ring on its own. For type II insufficiencies, characterised by valve prolapse sustained by elongation/ breakage of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles, and type III insufficiencies, characterised by partially immobilised leaflets due to the fusion/hypertrophy of the chordae tendineae, the device implantation must be accompanied by corrective valvuloplasty.
#### VI. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
Table 1 presented in the following page compares the characteristics and features of the MEMO 3D ReChord to its predicate device.
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# 510(k) Summary (continued)
| Table 1 - Comparison with the predicate device | |
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| MEMO 3D ReChord<br>characteristic / feature | Predicate<br>Device<br>510(k) # | Predicate<br>Device<br>Proprietary<br>Name | Device Equivalence |
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| - Intended Use /<br>Indications for use<br><br>- Anatomical site for<br>implantation<br><br>- Target population | | | The intended use and indications for use reported<br>in the device labeling are the same between the<br>MEMO 3D ReChord and the predicate device.<br><br>The anatomical site for implantation and surgical<br>access of the MEMO 3D ReChord annuloplasty<br>ring are the same with respect to the predicate<br>device.<br><br>The replacement of mitral chordae tendineae is a<br>common procedure which is routinely performed<br>in concomitance with annuloplasty ring implant.<br>The addition of the ReChord System is only<br>intended to provide a reference point to facilitate<br>surgeons in performing a concomitant procedure<br>which is already carried out when implanting the<br>predicate device; therefore, the proposed<br>changes do not affect the patient population. |
| - Physical<br>characteristics<br><br>- Device design<br>and materials<br><br>- Safety and<br>performance | K071327 | MEMO 3D<br>Semirigid<br>Annuloplasty<br>Ring | The MEMO 3D ReChord annuloplasty ring, in its<br>final implant configuration, is identical to the<br>predicate device; thus, the safety and<br>performances of the implantable device are<br>unaffected by the proposed changes.<br><br>The additional components introduced on the ring<br>(i.e. the ReChord System threads) are made of<br>standard surgical sutures which are removed in<br>the course of the implant procedure.<br><br>The introduction of the disposable two-piece<br>holder and handle accessory does not affect the<br>device function (i.e. it only ensures correct ring<br>position during storage / transport and allow<br>device handling). |
| - Product packaging<br>and sterilization | | | The MEMO 3D ReChord utilizes the same sterile<br>barrier (double polysulfone container) currently<br>qualified and in use for the predicate device.<br><br>The MEMO 3D ReChord is steam-sterilized using<br>the same process in the same facility with respect<br>to the predicate device. |
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#### VII. Non-Clinical Performance Data
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l. has conducted verification and validation testing of the MEMO 3D ReChord based on the risk analysis for the device.
Non-clinical testing included:
- extraction tests for the ReChord System threads and disposable holder;
- biocompatibility testing for the ReChord System thread and disposable holder components;
- simulated distribution testing; and
- simulated use testing (wet lab on isolated porcine hearts).
Ultimate tensile strenght, suture pull-out, rigidity determination, computational stress analysis, fatigue and durability testing, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility on the implanted materials and shelf life testing were previously conducted on the predicate device MEMO 3D and, since the implanted annuloplasty rings are identical, were not repeated for the MEMO 3D ReChord.
#### VIII. Clinical Performance Data
No clinical testing was conducted in support of the MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring, as the indications for use are equivalent to those of its predicate device MEMO 3D.
These types of devices have been on the market for many years with proven safety and efficacy of use. The non-clinical testing referred to in this submission supports the substantial equivalence of this device.
#### IX. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring has been The demonstrated as safe and effective for its intended use as the legally marketed predicate device.
With respect to intended use and technological characteristics, the MEMO 3D ReChord Semirigid Annuloplasty Ring is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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