FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating
K161659 · Libramedical, Inc. · DYB · Jul 15, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
| Record ID | K161659 |
| Device Name | FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating |
| Applicant | Libramedical, Inc. |
| Product Code | DYB · Cardiovascular |
| Decision Date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | 3rd-Party Reviewed |
Intended Use
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions
Device Story
The FlexSeal Introducer Sheath is a sterile, single-use device consisting of a radiopaque sheath with a hydrophilic coating and a radiopaque dilator. It is used by clinicians in a clinical setting to provide a conduit into the peripheral vasculature for diagnostic or interventional instruments. The device features an integrated, active spring-loaded hemostatic valve that is manually opened during device insertion to minimize blood loss. The sheath includes a platinum/iridium marker band for fluoroscopic visualization. By providing a stable access point and maintaining hemostasis, the device facilitates safe procedural access to the cardiovascular system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included visual inspection, dimensions, radiopacity, guidewire compatibility, hemostasis valve leakage, kink resistance, bond tensile strength, coating integrity, luer compliance, cracking pressure, USP particulate testing, packaging, and distribution. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 for short-term blood contact (<24 hours) included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation/intracutaneous reactivity, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and hemocompatibility. All tests met requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque sheath shaft with hydrophilic coating; platinum/iridium distal marker band; active spring-loaded hemostatic valve; dilator compatible with 0.035" guidewire; ethylene oxide sterilization (SAL 10^-6); sizes 14F, 16F, 18F; lengths 20cm, 28cm, 35cm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring peripheral vascular access for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
Predicate Devices
- DrySeal devices (K121234)
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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
July 15, 2016
Libra Medical Inc. % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
Re: K161659
Trade/Device Name: FlexSeal Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: June 14, 2016 Received: June 16, 2016
Dear Mark Job:
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 (reporting of medical devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in
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Sincerely,
# Brian D. Pullin -S
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)
### K161659
Device Name
FlexSealTM Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating.
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions
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#### 510(K) SUMMARY 1
#### ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1.1
#### Date of Summary Preparation: July 15, 2016
#### 1.2 NAME/ADDRESS OF SPONSOR
Belinda Jackson Freudenberg Medical MIS, Inc 2301 Centennial Boulevard Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Tel: 805-576-5308 Fax: 812-280-2325 Email: Belinda.Jackson@freudenbergmedical.com
#### 1.3 CONTACT INFORMATION
| Primary Submission Contact | Sew-Wah Tay, PhD<br>Regulatory Consultant,<br>Libra Medical Inc. |
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| Secondary Submission Contact | Ming-Cheng Chew<br>Regulatory Consultant, |
#### 1.4 DEVICE INFORMATION
| Trade Name | FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic<br>Coating |
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| Common Name | Introducer Sheath |
| Classification Name | Catheter Introducer |
| Classification Regulation | 870.1340 |
| Class | II |
| Panel | Cardiovascular |
| Product Code | DYB |
Libra Medical Inc.
#### 1.5 510(K) TYPE AND REASON FOR SUBMISSION
This 510(k) is a traditional 510(k) and is submitted to obtain marketing clearance for a new device - the FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating.
#### 1.6 PREDICATE DEVICE
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is substantially equivalent to the DrySeal devices (K121234).
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#### 1.7 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating contains the following disposable components:
- o One sterile introducer sheath with an active spring loaded hemostatic valve
- o One sterile radiopaque dilator
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating consists of an introducer sheath with hydrophilic coating and a dilator. The devices sizes are 14F, 16F and 18F. Three different lengths (20 cm, 28 cm and 35 cm) are available for each FlexSeal introducer size. An active hemostatic valve is integrated into the sheath.
#### 1.8 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is intended to be placed in the peripheral vasculature to provide a conduit for the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices and to minimize blood loss associated with such insertions.
#### 1.9 TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The sheath shaft's is radiopaque and its external surface has a hydrophilic coating to facilitate introduction into the cardiovascular system. The introducer sheath is radiopaque and has a tapered leading tip and a marker band within the tip for visualization.
The distal end of the sheath features a platinum/iridium radiopaque marker for visualization under fluoroscopy. Proximal to the shaft is a housing that contains an extension tube with a 3way stopcock. The hub is an active valve which can be manually open for device introduction to provide hemostasis and minimize blood loss. The dilator is radiopaque with a tapered distal tip. It's lumen is compatible with a 0.035" guidewire.
The technological characteristics of the device is similar to the predicate device. Both device are introducer sheaths with radiopaque shaft with hydrophilic coating and a hemostatic valve designed specifically to minimize blood loss. The design of the hemostatic valves are different but this difference does not affect the safety or efficacy of the device.
#### 1.10 PERFORMANCE DATA
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating has been tested to meet the device intended use and to ensure conformance to the product specifications.
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating has been tested and meets all its physical and performance specifications on the bench including:
- Visual surface inspection
- Dimensions ●
- Radioapacity visualization o
- Guidewire compatibility ●
- Hemostasis valve leakage ●
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- Kink resistance ●
- Bond tensile strength ●
- Hydrophilic coating integrity ●
- Luer compliance ●
- Cracking pressure ●
- USP particulate test
- Packaging tests ●
- Distribution tests ●
- Usability studies
In addition, the FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating was tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 for short duration contact with circulating blood (<24 hours). The testing showed that the device meets all the requirements. The list of tests performed is provided below.
| Family of Biocompatibility Tests<br>Performed | Results |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Cytotoxicity | Meets Requirements |
| Sensitization | Meets Requirements |
| Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity | Meets Requirements |
| Systemic (Acute) Toxicity | Meets Requirements |
| Genotoxicity | Meets Requirements |
| Hemocompatibility | Meets Requirements |
The device is sterilized by ethylene oxide to an SAL 105 level. These performances are similar to that described by the predicate device.
#### 1.11 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is substantially equivalent to the DrySeal device (K121234). The technological characteristics of the device is similar to the predicate device. Both device are introducer sheaths with radiopaque shaft with hydrophilic coating and a hemostatic valve designed specifically to minimize blood loss. The design of the hemostatic valves are different but this difference does not affect the safety or efficacy of the device.
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical testing demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed device (DrySeal devices (K121234)).
## 1.12 CONCLUSION
Based on the test data the FlexSeal™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating is found to be substantially equivalent to its predicate.