Pacel Flow Directed Pacing Catheter
K161873 · St Jude Medical · LDF · Nov 22, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
| Record ID | K161873 |
| Device Name | Pacel Flow Directed Pacing Catheter |
| Applicant | St Jude Medical |
| Product Code | LDF · Cardiovascular |
| Decision Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.3680 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters are indicated for use in temporary, transvenous, right ventricular pacing.
Device Story
Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheter is a temporary transvenous device for right ventricular pacing. It features an inflatable balloon between two platinum electrodes to facilitate flow-directed positioning across the tricuspid valve without fluoroscopy. Once positioned in the right ventricular apex, the balloon is deflated. The device enables ECG monitoring and bipolar pacing via electrical signals transmitted to/from external equipment. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers; aids in establishing reliable pacing thresholds and verifying lead placement. Benefits include simplified catheter placement and temporary cardiac rhythm management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing included design verification (shelf life, surface appearance, balloon inflation strength, inflation decay) and biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993. A chronic GLP animal study compared the subject device to the predicate, evaluating clinical pathology, thrombogenicity, and histopathology. Results showed the devices were well-tolerated and equivalent in safety profiles.
Technological Characteristics
Temporary transvenous pacing catheter with platinum electrodes and an inflatable latex balloon. Features two curve styles and a two-pin proximal electrical connector. Adhesive used is Loctite 4311 (visible light-cured cyanoacrylate). Biocompatibility compliant with ISO 10993. No active electronic components; passive signal transmission for pacing and ECG monitoring.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary, transvenous, right ventricular pacing in patients requiring temporary cardiac pacing.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Temporary pacemaker electrode: A device consisting of flexible insulated electrical conductors with one end connected to an external pacemaker pulse generator and the other end applied to the heart. The device is used to transmit a pacing electrical stimulus from the pulse generator to the heart and/or to transmit the electrical signal of the heart to the pulse generator. Permanent pacemaker electrode: A device consisting of flexible insulated electrical conductors with one end connected to an implantable pacemaker pulse generator and the other end applied to the heart. The device is used to transmit a pacing electrical stimulus from the pulse generator to the heart and/or to transmit the electrical signal of the heart to the pulse generator.
Predicate Devices
- Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters (K914185)
Related Devices
- K962833 — HARMAC TEMPORARY PACING CATHETER WITH BALLOON · Harmac Medical Products, Inc. · Oct 15, 1997
- K242863 — Bioptimal Bipolar Pacing Catheter · Bioptimal International Pte. , Ltd. · Jun 15, 2025
- K160260 — Tempo Temporary Pacing Lead · Biotrace Medical, Inc. · Oct 25, 2016
- K152784 — Pacel Bipolar Pacing Catheters · St Jude Medical · Oct 22, 2015
- K241334 — Semi-Floating Temporary Pacing Electrode Catheter, Bipolar, Stainless Steel Electrodes, 115 cm, 4Fr. (006221P); Semi-Floating Temporary Pacing Electrode Catheter, Bipolar, Stainless Steel Electrodes, 115 cm, 5Fr. (006225P); Semi-Floating Temporary Pacing Electrode Catheter, Bipolar, Stainless Steel Electrodes, 125 cm, 6Fr. (006241P); Semi-Floating Temporary Pacing Electrode Catheter, Bipolar, Stainless Steel Electrodes, 125 cm, 7Fr. (006242P); NBIH Temporary Pacing Electrode Catheter, · C.R. Bard, Inc. · Jan 31, 2025
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
November 22, 2016
St. Jude Medical Blair Schwartz Regulatory Affairs Specialist 14901 Deveau Place Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
Re: K161873
Trade/Device Name: Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3680 Regulation Name: Cardiovascular Permanent or Temporary Pacemaker Electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LDF Dated: October 18, 2016 Received: October 19, 2016
Dear Blair Schwartz:
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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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 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.
Mude Jellman
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) K161873
#### Device Name
Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters
Indications for Use (Describe)
Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters are indicated for use in temporary, transvenous, right ventricular pacing.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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|× | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
The 510(k) Summary of the Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters, per 21 CFR 807.92, is provided below.
| 510(k) Summary | | |
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| 510(k) Number | K161873 | |
| Submitter Information: | | |
| Date Prepared: | July 06, 2016 | |
| Submitter Name &<br>Address: | St. Jude Medical<br>14901 DeVeau Place<br>Minnetonka, MN 55345<br>Establishment Registration Number: 2182269 | |
| Contact Person: | Blair Schwartz<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>5050 Nathan Lane N<br>Plymouth MN 55426<br>Phone (651) 756-2706<br>BSchwartz@sjm.com | |
| Device Information: | | |
| Trade Name: | Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters | |
| Common Name: | Electrode, Pacemaker, Temporary | |
| Class | II | |
| Classification Name: | 21CFR § 870.3680 – Cardiovascular permanent or temporary<br>pacemaker electrode | |
| Predicate Device: | Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters (K914185) | |
| | 510(k) Summary | |
| Device Description: | This catheter is designed to establish temporary right ventricular pacing with or without fluoroscopy guidance for placement. Catheters are depth marked as an aid in catheter placement under fluoroscopy. Electrodes at the catheter tip enable ECG monitoring and bipolar pacing. An inflatable balloon, located between two platinum electrodes, allows for flow directed positioning of the catheter in the right ventricle without fluoroscopy guidance. Once inflated, the balloon aids the operator in crossing the tricuspid valve. After the catheter has crossed the valve, the balloon is deflated and the catheter is advanced to the right ventricular apex in the usual manner. Electrograms are monitored to verify proper positioning in the right ventricular apex and pacing thresholds are obtained to confirm both proper location and reliable pacing.<br>The catheters are available in two curve styles. The distal end of the catheter includes a platinum electrical connector ring and a tip electrode. The proximal end of the catheter includes a two pin electrical connector. The electrical signals can be transmitted to external equipment or from external equipment to the heart. | |
| Intended Use:<br>(Indications for Use) | Pacelt™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheters are indicated for use in temporary, transvenous, right ventricular pacing. | |
| Description of Change and<br>Comparison to Predicate<br>Devices | The Pacel™ Flow Directed Pacing Catheter that is the subject of this application remains substantially equivalent to the predicate device. There have been no changes to the packaging, sterilization, final device specifications or labeling. The proposed change is to switch the current moisture cured cyanoacrylate adhesives, Loctite 4013 which is used to bond the latex balloon to the catheter and Loctite 4031 which is used to seal/trim around the metal electrode ring edges to a visible light cured cyanoacrylate adhesive, Loctite 4311 | |
| 510(k) Summary | | |
| Summary on Non-Clinical<br>Testing | Design Verification: | Design verification testing has been completed for the<br>Pacel Flow Direct catheter to show that the proposed<br>device will meet Product Specification through the<br>labelled Shelf Life of the device (T=18 mo). Design<br>verification testing is complete and passed all<br>acceptance criteria per the DV requirements. |
| | Testing Performed:<br>Surface Appearance: Adhesive on the balloon<br>and electrodes.<br>Results: Conforming Balloon Repeat Inflation Strength Results: Conforming Inflation Decay Results: Conforming | |
| | Biocompatibility: | Biocompatibility testing was performed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993. The proposed adhesive, Loctite 4311,<br>used to secure the balloon to the catheter shaft<br>demonstrated an acceptable biocompatibility profile.<br>Biocompatibility testing passed all acceptance criteria. |
| | Chronic GLP Animal Study: | Both the test and control devices were considered<br>substantially equivalent regarding clinical pathology,<br>thrombogenicity and pathology/histopathology. The use<br>of both devices was well tolerated. This data<br>demonstrates that the proposed Pacel Flow Direct<br>catheter's safety is comparable to the control device. |
| 510(k) Summary | | |
| Statement of Equivalence | The Pacel TM Flow Directed Pacing Catheters that are subject<br>of this application have the same indications for use and<br>technological characteristics as the predicate device. Based on<br>this and the data provided in this pre-market notification, the<br>subject device remains substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate device. | |
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Pacel Pacing Catheter
Premarket Notification 510(k) K161873
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Pacel Pacing Catheter
Premarket Notification 510(k) K161873
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