K152173 · Terumo Medical Corporation · DYB · Dec 1, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K152173
Device Name
Glidesheath
Applicant
Terumo Medical Corporation
Product Code
DYB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1340
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Glidesheath™ is indicated to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery including but not limited to the radial artery.
Device Story
Glidesheath is a manual catheter introducer system used by clinicians to gain vascular access. The system comprises a sheath, dilator, and accessories (mini guide wire, entry needle, guide wire inserter, flushing syringe). The sheath features a hydrophilic coating to reduce frictional resistance during insertion and removal. The sheath and dilator contain bismuth for fluoroscopic visibility. The clinician uses the entry needle to access the vessel, inserts the guide wire, and then advances the sheath/dilator assembly over the wire. Once the sheath is positioned, the dilator and guide wire are removed, allowing for the insertion of an appropriate catheter. The device is used in clinical settings to facilitate diagnostic or interventional procedures, potentially benefiting the patient by providing a secure, lubricated pathway for catheter delivery into the vasculature.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data.
Technological Characteristics
Materials include ETFE copolymer, bismuth trioxide, polypropylene, stainless steel, silicone rubber, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene, polybutadiene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, nickel-titanium alloy, and polyurethane. Features hydrophilic coating. Manual operation. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (ISO 11135:2014) to SAL 10^-6. Complies with ISO 11070, ISO 594, and ISO 10993 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring catheter placement into a vein or artery, including the radial artery, to facilitate vascular access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 01, 2015
Terumo Medical Corporation Erin Doyle Regulatory Affairs Specialist 950 Elkton Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921
Re: K152173
Trade/Device Name: Glidesheath™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: October 29, 2015 Received: October 30, 2015
Dear Mr. Doyle:
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 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); medical device reporting of medical devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
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Sincerely yours,
M.A. Hillebrand
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)
Device Name Glidesheath™
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Glidesheath™ is indicated to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery including but not limited to the radial artery.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# SECTION 5 – 510(K) SUMMARY
A summary of 510(k) information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
# Section Contents
| A. SUBMITTER INFORMATION (807.92(a)(1)) | 41 |
|------------------------------------------------------|----|
| B. DEVICE NAME (807.92(a)(2)) | 42 |
| C. PREDICATE DEVICE (807.92(a)(3)) | 42 |
| D. REASON FOR 510(k) SUBMISSION | 42 |
| E. DEVICE DESCRIPTION (807.92(a)(4)) | 43 |
| F. INDICATIONS FOR USE (807.92(a)(5)) | 46 |
| G. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE COMPARISON (807.92(a)(6)) | 46 |
| H. NON CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(1)) | 48 |
| I. CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(2)) | 56 |
| J. CONCLUSION (807.92(b)(3)) | 56 |
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
## A. SUBMITTER INFORMATION (807.92(a)(1))
Prepared by: Erin Michael Doyle Regulatory Affairs Specialist Terumo Medical Corporation Tel. (410) 392-7243 Fax (410) 398-6079
#### Prepared for: Owner/Operator
Terumo Medical Corporation 2101 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873, USA Registration Number: 2243441
# Manufacturer (Applicant)
Terumo Medical Corporation 950 Elkton Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 Registration Number: 2246552
# Sterilization Facility
Steris Isomedix Services Inc. 3459 South Clinton Ave South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Registration Number: 2246552
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Contact Person: Erin Michael Doyle Regulatory Affairs Specialist Terumo Medical Corporation 950 Elkton Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 Tel. (410) 392-7243 Fax (410) 398-6079 E-mail: erin.doyle@terumomedical.com
Date prepared: July 31, 2015
## B. DEVICE NAME (807.92(a)(2))
| Proprietary Name: | Glidesheath™ |
|-----------------------|----------------------|
| Common Name: | Introducer Sheath |
| Classification Name: | Introducer, Catheter |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Product Code: | DYB |
| Classification: | Class II |
# C. PREDICATE DEVICE (807.92(a)(3))
The legally marketed device(s) to which substantial equivalence is/are claimed is/are:
- K082644, Glidesheath™ manufactured by manufactured by Terumo ● Corporation, Japan.
# D. REASON FOR 510(k) SUBMISSION
This premarket notification (510(k)) is being submitted due to the addition of a new manufacturing site for the Glidesheath™ (K082644) currently manufactured by Terumo Corporation (Ashitaka, Japan facility). The GlidesheathTM design, technology, and manufacturing is being transferred from its current manufacturing site, Terumo Corporation (Ashitaka, Japan facility) to Terumo Medical Corporation (Elkton, Maryland facility). The Ashitaka facility of Terumo Corporation will continue to manufacture the Glidesheath.
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# E. DEVICE DESCRIPTION (807.92(a)(4))
#### Principle of Operation Technology
The proposed Glidesheath™ manufactured by Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) and the predicate Glidesheath (K082644) manufactured by Terumo Corporation (TC) are operated manually or by a manual process.
# Design/Construction
The Glidesheath consists of an introducer (sheath and dilator), which are packaged together with a mini guide wire. Some product configurations also include an entry needle, guide wire inserter and a flushing syringe. The Glidesheath is used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. The sheath is coated with hydrophilic coating to minimize frictional resistance when inserting or removing the sheath from the patient's blood vessel. In addition, the sheath and dilator contain bismuth, making these devices visible under fluoroscopy.
The entry needle (cannula) is used to gain access to the vein or artery for placement of the mini guide wire. The entry needle is offered in either stainless steel (SS) version or the Surflo (SR) IV catheter (which includes a needle) (K891087). There are two different types of stainless steel entry needles that are available in various gauges and lengths.
The mini guide wire is inserted through the cannula into the patient's blood vessel and is used for placement of the sheath and dilator into the vein or artery. A guide wire inserter is provided to assist in insertion of the mini guide wire into the cannula. The mini guide wire is offered in three versions, either a stainless steel spring coil model (stainless steel), a nitinol model with palladium tipped (nitinol) or a polyurethane plastic model with a nitinol core (plastic).
Following guide wire insertion, the cannula is removed and the sheath and dilator are then inserted over the mini guide wire and into the blood vessel. The mini guide wire is then withdrawn from the vessel. The dilator maintains the integrity of the sheath and dilates the blood vessel during insertion. Once the sheath is situated in the vessel, the dilator is removed and an appropriate catheter can then be inserted through the sheath. The flushing syringe is used to prime the dilator with heparinized saline.
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The entry needle, the mini guide wire, the guide wire inserter and flushing syringe, are all accessories to the Glidesheath. Depending on the product code, certain accessories may or may not be contained within the kit. All of the accessories for a given product code are provided in an individual package with the Glidesheath and sterilized together.
#### Materials
Table 5.1 below provides an overview of the materials of the proposed TMC Glidesheath.
| | Glidesheath Component | Material |
|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Tube | Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) copolymer, Bismuth<br>Trioxide |
| | Hydrophilic<br>Coating | Dimethyl acrylamide-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer |
| | Housing | Polypropylene |
| | Caulking Pin | Stainless Steel |
| Sheath | Cap | Polypropylene |
| | Valve | Silicone Rubber |
| | Sheath<br>Support | Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer |
| | Side Tube | Polybutadiene |
| | 3-Way<br>Stopcock | Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polycarbonate |
| | Tube | Polypropylene,<br>Bismuth subcarbonate |
| Dilator | Hub | Polypropylene |
| | Caulking Pin | Stainless Steel |
| | Plastic Jacketed Guide Wires | Nickel-Titanium alloy,<br>Tungsten, Polyurethane |
| | Stainless Steel Straight and J-<br>Tip Guide Wires | Stainless Steel |
| | Nitinol Guide Wire | Nickel-Titanium alloy, Palladium |
| | Guide Wire Inserter | Polyethylene |
| TPC<br>Stainless<br>Steel Entry<br>Needle | Cannula | Stainless Steel |
| | Hub | Polycarbonate |
Table 5.1: Proposed TMC Glidesheath Materials
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| | Glidesheath Component | Material |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| TRI<br>Stainless<br>Steel Entry<br>Needle | Cannula | Stainless Steel |
| | Hub | Styrene-butadiene |
| | | |
| Surflo IV<br>Catheter | Catheter tube | Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) copolymer, Barium sulfate |
| | Hub | Polypropylene |
| | Caulking Pin | Stainless Steel |
| | Filter Cap | Polystyrene, Polyester-Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride |
| | Adapter | Polypropylene |
| | Needle<br>Cannula | Stainless Steel |
| | Needle Hub | Polycarbonate |
| Flushing<br>Syringe | Barrel | Polypropylene |
| | Plunger | Polypropylene |
| | Gasket | Rabalon |
## Specifications
Table 5.2 below provides an overview of the device specifications for the proposed TMC Glidesheath.
| Component | Parameter | Specification | | |
|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Sheath | Size | 4Fr | 5Fr | 6Fr |
| Sheath | Length | 10,16, 25 (cm) | | |
| Sheath | Hydrophilic coating | 10,16, 25 (cm) - entire length of sheath | | |
| Dilator | Applicable to GW | 0.021, 0.025 (inch) | | 0.021,0.025<br>0.035 (inch) |
| Dilator | Length | 15.7, 21.7, 30.7cm | | |
| Guide Wire (Stainless<br>Steel) | Outer Diameter | 0.021 (inch) | 0.021, 0.025<br>(inch) | 0.021,0.025<br>0.035(inch) |
| | Length | 45, 80 (cm) | | |
| Guide Wire (Nitinol) | Outer Diameter | n/a | 0.021 (inch) | |
| Guide Wire (Nitinol) | Length | n/a | 45 (cm) | |
| Guide Wire (Plastic) | Outer Diameter | 0.021, 0.025 (inch) | | |
| Guide Wire (Plastic) | Length | 45 (cm) | 45, 80 (cm) | |
| Surflo IV Catheter | Type | 20, 22 (G) | | |
| Surflo IV Catheter | Length | 25,32 (mm) – 1, 11/4 (inch) | | |
| Surflo IV Catheter | | (20G x 32mm, 22G x 25mm) | | |
| Surflo IV Catheter | Type | n/a | 20, 21 (G) | |
Table 5.2: Proposed TMC Glidesheath Specifications
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| TPC Stainless Steel<br>Entry Needle | Length | n/a | 35 (mm)<br>(1 2/5") |
|-------------------------------------|--------|-------|---------------------|
| TRI Stainless Steel<br>Entry Needle | Type | n/a | 21 (G) |
| TRI Stainless Steel<br>Entry Needle | Length | n/a | 38 (mm)<br>(1 1/2") |
| Flushing Syringe | Volume | 2.5mL | |
## F. INDICATIONS FOR USE (807.92(a)(5))
The Glidesheath is indicated to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery including but not limited to the radial artery.
## G. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE COMPARISON (807.92(a)(6))
The proposed Glidesheath manufactured by Terumo Medical Corporations, subject of this 510(k), is substantially equivalent in its intended use/indications for use, technology/principal of operation, materials, and performance to the predicate Glidesheath, manufactured by Terumo Corporation.
Table 5.3 below provides a summary comparison of the proposed TMC Glidesheath and the predicate TC Glidesheath (K082644).
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed TMC Glidesheath | Predicate TC Glidesheath<br>(K082644) |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Terumo Medical Corporation (Elkton,<br>MD) | Terumo Corporation<br>(Ashitaka, Japan) |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | The Glidesheath is indicated to<br>facilitate placing a catheter through the<br>skin into a vein or artery including but<br>not limited to the radial artery. | The Glidesheath is used to<br>facilitate placing a catheter<br>through the skin into a vein or<br>artery including but not limited to<br>the radial artery.<br>The Mini Guide Wire is an<br>accessory device which is used<br>for placement of the sheath into<br>the vein or artery including but<br>not limited to the radial artery.<br>The Radifocus Obturator is also<br>an accessory device which is used |
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed TMC Glidesheath | Predicate TC Glidesheath<br>(K082644) |
| | | by placing it into the sheath to<br>create an occlusion and further<br>provide support to the wall of the<br>indwelling sheath while it remains<br>in place within the vein or artery,<br>including but not limited to the<br>radial artery, after removal of a<br>catheter. |
| Operation<br>Principle | Manual | same |
| Design /<br>Specifications | Introducer (4,5,6 Fr):<br>• Hydrophilic Sheath<br>• Dilator<br>Accessories:<br>• Guide Wires - 0.021,0.025<br>0.035 (inch)<br>• Needles – 20G, 21G, 22G<br>• Flushing Syringe – 2.5mL<br>• Guide Wire Inserter | same |
| Performance | The proposed TMC Glidesheath<br>design and performance specifications<br>are based off of the same internal and<br>external standards as the predicate TC<br>Glidesheath (K082644) | same |
| Materials | Sheath<br>ETFE copolymer, Bismuth<br>Trioxide,<br>Dimethyl acrylamide-<br>glycidyl methacrylate<br>copolymer, Polypropylene,<br>Stainless Steel, Silicone<br>Rubber, Styrene-ethylene-<br>butylene-styrene block<br>copolymer, Polybutadiene,<br>Polycarbonate,<br>Polyethylene | same |
| | Dilator<br>Polypropylene, Bismuth<br>subcarbonate, Stainless<br>Steel | |
| | Plastic<br>Jacket<br>Guide<br>Wire<br>Nickel-Titanium alloy,<br>Polyurethane, Tungsten | |
| | SS<br>Stainless Steel | |
| Device<br>Characteristic | Proposed TMC Glidesheath | Predicate TC Glidesheath<br>(K082644) |
| Wire | | |
| Nitinol<br>Guide<br>Wire | Nitinol, Palladium, Epoxy | Wire not available in kits for<br>predicate TC Glidesheath<br>(K082644). Identical wire<br>included in kit for reference<br>Glidesheath (K102008). |
| Guide<br>Wire<br>Inserter | High Density Polyethylene | same |
| SR<br>Catheter | ETFE copolymer, Barium<br>sulfate, Polypropylene,<br>Stainless Steel, Polystyrene,<br>Polyester-Chlorinated<br>polyvinyl chloride,<br>Polycarbonate | same |
| SS<br>Needle | Stainless Steel,<br>Polycarbonate | same |
| Silicon-<br>zed SS<br>Needle | Stainless Steel, styrene-<br>butadiene | Needle not available in kits for<br>predicate Glidesheath (K082644).<br>Identical needle included kit for<br>reference Glidesheath (K102008) |
| Syringe | Polypropylene, Resin:<br>Rabalon | same |
| Packaging | Tyvek, Polyester-polyethylene<br>laminated film, High Impact<br>Polystyrene | same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene oxide sterilization (validated<br>in accordance with ISO 11137-1 to<br>achieve SAL 10-6) | same |
Table 5.3: Summary of Substantial Equivalence
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#### H. NON CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(1))
#### Performance
Performance testing was conducted to ensure the proposed TMC Glidesheath met the applicable design and performance requirements throughout the shelf life, verify conformity to the applicable external and internal standards, and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Tables 5.4 – 5.9 below provide a list of the performance tests that were performed on the proposed TMC Glidesheath.
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# Table 5.4: Summary of Sheath Performance Testing
| Component | Test<br>Description | Standard |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sheath | Visual Inspection – Extraneous<br>matter | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection - Process and<br>surface defects | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Lubricant on<br>external surfaces | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Corrosion Resistance | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.4 & Annex B |
| | Radiodetectability | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.5 /<br>ASTM F640-12 |
| | Liquid leakage through sheath | ISO 11070:1998, Sect. 7.3 & Annex D |
| | Liquid leakage through valve | ISO 11070:1998, Sect. 7.4 & Annex E |
| | Sheath to housing joint strength | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 7.6 |
| | Sheath tubing tensile strength | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 7.6 |
| | Kink resistance | ISO 11070:1998, Annex A Section A.1 |
| | Sheath side tube to housing joint<br>strength | ISO 11070: 1998, Annex C<br>*ISO 11070 does not require test on<br>side tube Ref. for test method only |
| | 3WSC to side tube joint strength | ISO 11070: 1998, Annex C<br>*ISO 11070 does not require test on<br>side tube Ref. for test method only |
| | Visual Inspection – housing color | Internal |
| | Penetration of Sheath, Dilator<br>System in thin film, Sheath Tip<br>Cracks | Internal |
| | Housing to cap joint strength | Internal |
| | Assembled side tube length | Internal |
| | Side tube burst | Internal |
| | Sheath housing to support joint<br>strength | Internal |
| | Sheath Length | Internal |
| Visual Inspection – Suture Eye | Internal | |
| Catheter insertion through valve | Internal | |
| Aspiration & injection through<br>side tube | Internal | |
| External Lubricity | Internal | |
| Particulate & Coating Integrity<br>Testing<br>Note: Test conducted using whole<br>kit | FDA PTCA<br>Guidance /USP788 | |
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| | | | Table 5.5: Summary of Dilator Performance Testing | |
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| Component | Test # /<br>Description | Standard |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Dilator | Visual Inspection – Extraneous matter | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Process and surface<br>defects | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Lubricant on<br>external surfaces | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Corrosion Resistance | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.4 &<br>Annex B |
| | Radiodetectability | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.5 |
| | Dilator tubing to hub joint strength | ASTM F640-12 |
| | Gauge Luer Taper | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 9.3.3 &<br>Annex C |
| | Liquid Leakage from fitting assembly<br>under pressure | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.1 |
| | Air leakage into the fitting assembly<br>during aspiration | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.2 |
| | Separation force of fitting assembly | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.3 |
| | Unscrewing torque of fitting assembly | ISO 594-2:1998,Sect. 5.4 |
| | Ease of assembly | ISO 594-2:1998, Sect. 5.5 |
| | Resistance to overriding | ISO 594-2:1998, Sect. 5.6 |
| | Stress cracking | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.7 |
| | Visual Inspection – hub color | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.8 |
| | Dilator hub to sheath housing fitting<br>strength | Internal |
| | Dilator OD at Sheath Tip interface &<br>shaft OD; Sheath tip ID | Internal |
| | Dilator Length | Internal |
| Dilator tip ID | Internal | |
| Penetration of Dilator System in thin<br>film | Internal | |
| Pass wire through dilator to check for<br>blockage | Internal | |
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| Guide<br>Wires | Visual Inspection – Extraneous matter | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| | Visual Inspection – Process and surface defects | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Lubricant on external surfaces | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.3 |
| | Corrosion Resistance | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.4 & Annex B |
| | Radiodetectability | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.5 |
| | | ASTM F640-12 |
| | Test for fracture of guide wires | ISO 11070: 1998, Annex F |
| | Test for resistance of guide wires to damage by flexing | ISO 11070: 1998, Annex G |
| | Guide Wire Tensile | ISO 11070: 1998, Annex H |
| | Guide Wire OD | Internal |
| | Guide Wire length | Internal |
| | Tip buckling (Tip butt resistance) test | Internal |
| | Insertion against flashback | Internal |
| | Removal through standard 21G needle (Nitinol Wire only) | Internal |
| | | |
| Entry Needles (including Surflo (SR) I.V. Catheter) | Visual Inspection – Extraneous matter | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Process and surface defects | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.3 |
| | Visual Inspection – Lubricant on external surfaces | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.3 |
| | Corrosion Resistance | ISO 11070: 1998, Sect. 4.4 & Annex B |
| | Radiodetectability | ISO 11070: 1998, Sec. 4.5 |
| | Visual Inspection – Needle Point | ASTM F640-12 |
| | Distance from heel of needle to catheter tip (Surflo Needle test only) | ISO11070:1998, Section 5.3 |
| | Catheter to hub joint strength (Surflo Catheter test only) | ISO 11070: 1998, section 6.2 |
| | Needle to hub joint strength | ISO 11070:1998, Annex C |
| | Gauge Luer Taper | ISO/ FDIS 11070: 2014, Annex I |
| | Liquid Leakage from fitting assembly under pressure | ISO 594-1:1998, Sect. 5.1 |
| | Air leakage into the fitting assembly during aspiration | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.2 |
| | Separation force of fitting assembly | ISO 594-1: 1986, Sect. 5.2 for SR Needles only |
| | Unscrewing torque of fitting assembly (SR needles not included) | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.3 |
| | Ease of assembly (SR needles not included) | ISO 594-1: 1986, Sect. 5.3 for SR Needles only |
| | Resistance to overriding (SR needles not included) | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.4 |
| | Stress cracking | ISO 594-1: 1986, Sect. 5.4 for SR Needles only |
| | Visual Inspection – hub color | ISO 594-2:1998, Sect. 5.5 |
| | Visual Inspection – SR Catheter hub | ISO 594-2:1998, Sect. 5.6 |
| | Needle Length | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.7 |
| | Needle bevel indicator position | ISO 594-2: 1998, Sect. 5.8 |
| | Needle bevel indicator Visibility | ISO 594-1: 1986, Sect. 5.5 for SR Needles only |
| | Wire can pass through insertion device provided in kit (needles only) | ISO 6009:1992, Sect. 2 |
| | Needle I.D. | Internal |
| | Needle Flashback | Internal |
| | Surflo I.V. Catheter Penetration | Internal |
| | Needle Penetration | Internal |
| | Gauge Luer Taper | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.1 |
| | Liquid Leakage from fitting assembly<br>under pressure | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.2 |
| | Air leakage into the fitting assembly<br>during aspiration | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.3 |
| | Separation force of fitting assembly | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.4 |
| | Stress Cracking | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.5 |
| | Barrel finger grips – Flash and Sharp<br>edges | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 11.2 |
| Syringe | Barrel finger grips - Rolling | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 11.2 |
| | Plunger length past finger grips | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 12.1 |
| | Fit of the piston in the barrel | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 12.2 |
| | Piston/Plunger Assembly – One-<br>Handed Design | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 12.1 |
| | Separation force of fitting assembly | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 12.1 |
| | Visual Inspection - lubricant inside of<br>syringe barrel | ISO 7886-1: 1993, Sect. 8 |
| | Visual Inspection - Glidesheath Access<br>Kit w/ SR and Syringe | Internal |
## Table 5.6: Summary of Guide Wire Performance Testing
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## Table 5.7: Summary of Entry Needles Performance Testing
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## Table 5.8: Summary of Syringe Performance Testing
#### Table 5.9: Summary of 3-Way Stopcock Performance Testing
| 3-Way<br>Stopcock | Gauge Luer Taper | ISO 594-1:1986, Sect. 5.1 |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| | Liquid Leakage from fitting assembly<br>under pressure | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.2 |
| | Air leakage into the fitting assembly<br>during aspiration | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.3 |
| | Separation force of fitting assembly | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.4 |
| | Unscrewing torque of fitting assembly | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.5 |
| | Ease of assembly | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.6 |
| | Resistance to overriding | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.7 |
| | Stress cracking | ISO 594-2:1998 Sec. 5.8 |
The components tested met the predetermined acceptance criteria and results support a determination of substantial equivalence
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#### Biocompatibility
The individual components of the Glidesheath were categorized according to the following:
- FDA General Program Memorandum #G95-1 (5/1/95): Use of . International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing"
- EN ISO 10993-1. .
Table 5.10 below provides the categorization of each of the Glidesheath components. Tests were then selected based upon these categorizations.
| Device | Body Contact | Contact Duration |
|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Introducer Sheath<br>(Sheath and Dilator) | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Guide Wires | | |
| Plastic Jacketed Guide Wire | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Stainless Steel Guide Wires<br>(Straight and J-tip) | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Nitinol Guide Wire | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Entry Needles | | |
| TRI Stainless Steel Entry<br>Needle | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| TPC Stainless Steel Entry<br>Needle | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Surflo IV Catheter | Externally communicating,<br>Circulating Blood | Limited (<24 hours) |
| Syringe | | |
| Flushing Syringe | Externally communicating, Blood<br>Path Indirect | Limited (<24 hours) |
Table 5.10: The Glidesheath Blood/Body Contacting Components and Categorization
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Table 5.11 provides a list of the Biocompatibility test conducted on the proposed TMC Glidesheath introducer (sheath & dilator) and accessories.
| Table 3.II: Summary of ISO 10993 Biocompatibility Testing |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Non-aged, whole device (finished, sterile) |
| Cytotoxicity |
| Hemocompatibility (Hemolysis and Thrombogenicity) |
| Sensitization |
| Intracutaneous reactivity (acute) |
| Systemic toxicity (acute) |
| Pyrogenicity |
| Physicochemical |
| Accelerated-aged (12m), whole device (finished, sterile) |
| Cytotoxicity |
| Hemolysis |
| Physicochemical |
Table 5.11: Summary of ISO 10993Biocompatibility Testing
In addition to testing defined above, Extractables and Acidity/Alkalinity testing was performed on the needles per ISO 7864: 1993, Sterile hypodermic needles for single use (Annex A). All tests results met requirements.
All of the blood/body contacting materials present in the proposed TMC Glidesheath, including all accessories, have been tested for biocompatibility. The testing, conducted on the whole devices (finished, sterile), demonstrate that all test articles of the proposed TMC Glidesheath, including accessories, are biocompatible; furthermore, the screening tests demonstrate that biocompatibility of the device is maintained throughout its shelf life.
#### Sterilization
The sterility of the device is assured using a sterilization method validated in accordance with EN ISO 11135: 2014, Sterilization of Health Care Products- Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
The device is sterilized to provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 106 using the overkill half cycle approach.
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# I. CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(2))
This 510(k) does not include data from clinical tests.
# J. CONCLUSION (807.92(b)(3))
In summary, the proposed Glidesheath manufactured by Terumo Medical Corporation, subject of this 510(k), is substantially equivalent in its intended use, technology/principal of operation, materials, and performance to the predicate device(s):
K082644 – Glidesheath manufactured by Terumo Corporation
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
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.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
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.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
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.
6. Collections
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?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
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.
8. Chart view
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.
9. The predicate graph
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.