The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is intended to aspirate venous air emboli.
Device Story
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is a manual aspiration system used to remove venous air emboli. The set includes a radiopaque extruded polyethylene aspiration catheter (5.8 French, open distal end with 6 side ports), wire guide, entry access needle, dilator, syringe, stopcock, and scalpel. The device is used by a physician in a clinical setting, typically via the Seldinger technique under fluoroscopic guidance. The physician manually operates the syringe to create suction, aspirating air emboli through the catheter. This process removes air from the venous system, potentially preventing or mitigating complications associated with venous air embolism. The device is for single-use and sterilized by ethylene oxide.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing and an acute animal study. Bench testing included tensile strength, air aspiration, liquid leakage, kink resistance, and wire guide integrity (corrosion, flex, fracture) per BS EN ISO 10555-1, BS EN 13868, and BS EN ISO 11070. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemocompatibility) was performed per ISO 10993-1. Animal study confirmed the catheter's ability to remove air from target sites with 'adequate' or 'good' performance ratings.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque extruded polyethylene catheter (5.8F); stainless steel wire guide and needle; polyethylene dilator. Manual aspiration principle via syringe. Sterilized by ethylene oxide (EtO). Testing standards: BS EN ISO 10555-1 (catheter), BS EN ISO 11070 (wire guide/dilator), BS EN 13868 (kink), ISO 594-2 (luer connections), USP 788 (particulates).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the aspiration of venous air emboli in patients requiring such intervention.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An embolectomy catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to remove thromboemboli, i.e., blood clots which have migrated in blood vessels from one site in the vascular tree to another.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 27, 2017
Cook Incorporated Johnathan Liu Regulatory Affairs Specialist 750 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Re: K163031
Trade/Device Name: Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5150 Regulation Name: Embolectomy Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXE Dated: June 24, 2017 Received: June 27, 2017
Dear Johnathan Liu:
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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Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
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510(k) Number (if known)
K163031
Device Name Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is intended to aspirate venous air emboli.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 2.0 510(k) SUMMARY
#### K163031 Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set 21 CFR §870.5150 Date Prepared: July 25, 2017
#### Submitted By:
| Submission: | Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification |
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| Applicant: | Cook Incorporated |
| Applicant Address: | Cook Incorporated<br>750 Daniels Way<br>Bloomington, IN 47404 |
| Contact: | Johnathan Liu |
| Email: | regsubmissions@cookmedical.com |
| Contact Phone Number: | (812) 335-3575 x104509 |
| Contact Fax Number: | (812) 332-0281 |
### Device Information:
| Trade Name: | Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set |
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| Common Name: | Catheter, Embolectomy |
| Classification Name: | Embolectomy Catheter |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §870.5150 |
| Product Code: | DXE |
| Device Class: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
### Predicate Device:
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is substantially equivalent to the following device: the Export Advance" Aspiration Catheter (K130536, Medtronic Inc.) cleared on July 16, 2013.
### Device Description:
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is comprised of an air aspiration catheter, wire guide, entry access needle, dilator, syringe, stopcock, and scalpel. The air aspiration catheter is manufactured from radiopaque extruded polyethylene tubing and is designed
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with a pre-molded winged fitting. The catheter is 5.8 French in size with an endhole diameter of 0.035 inches. The wire guide is manufactured from stainless steel coils, a safety wire, and a mandril wire. The access needle is manufactured from stainless steel. The dilator is manufactured from polyethylene and has a pre-molded proximal hub. The set also includes a 12 cc syringe, a low pressure three way stopcock, and a scalpel. The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is sterilized by ethylene oxide and intended for onetime use.
#### Indications for Use:
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set is intended to aspirate venous air emboli.
#### Comparison to Predicate Device:
The Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set and the predicate device, the Export Advance™ Aspiration Catheter (K130536), are substantially equivalent in that these devices are similar in intended use and principle of operation. Additionally, the subject device has similar indications for use, materials, and dimensions as the predicate device. The differences between the subject device and the predicate device, including the materials, dimensions, and indications for use do not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness. The substantial equivalence comparison of the subject device to the predicate is provided in the table below.
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| | PREDICATE DEVICE | SUBJECT DEVICE |
|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Export AdvanceTM Aspiration Catheter | Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set |
| Manufacturer | Medtronic Incorporated | Cook Incorporated |
| 510(k) | K130536 | Subject of this submission |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §870.5150 | Identical |
| Product Code | DXE | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Description | Catheter, Embolectomy | Identical |
| Classification | II | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Export AdvanceTM Aspiration Catheter<br>is indicated for:<br>- Removal/aspiration of embolic<br>material (thrombus/debris) from<br>vessels of the arterial system, and<br>- To sub selectively infuse/deliver<br>diagnostics or therapeutics agents<br>with or without vessel occlusion. | To aspirate venous air emboli. |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Manually aspirate emboli with syringe | Identical |
| Visualization<br>Guidance | Fluoroscopy | Identical |
| Method of Use | Single use | Identical |
| Catheter<br>Placement | Percutaneously using Seldinger technique<br>under fluoroscopy | Identical |
| Catheter<br>Material | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) | Radiopaque extruded polyethylene |
| Catheter Outer<br>Diameter | 6 French | 5.8 French |
| Catheter<br>Length | 140 cm | 24, 60 cm |
| Catheter Distal<br>End | Open | Open with 6 side ports |
| Catheter<br>Lumens | Dual lumen | Single lumen |
| Wire Guide<br>Compatibility | 0.014 inch, 0.035 inch | 0.035 inch |
| Accessory Set<br>Components | 2 Syringes<br>1 Wire Guide<br>1 Filter Cup | 1 Syringe<br>1 Wire Guide<br>1 Needle<br>1 Dilator<br>1 Stopcock<br>1 Scalpel |
| Sterilization<br>Method | EtO | Identical |
| Sterility<br>Assurance<br>Level | 10-6 | Identical |
| Packaging | Tyvek pouch | Tyvek Peel Pouch |
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# Technological Characteristics:
The subject Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set was subjected to applicable testing to assure reliable design and performance under the testing parameters. The tests are listed below:
# Performance
- Catheter Shaft Tensile (Zero time) The peak load of catheter shaft section shall be . greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Catheter Sideport Tensile (Zero time) – The peak load of catheter sideport section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Hub-to-Shaft Tensile (Zero time) The peak load of catheter hub-to-shaft . section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Air Aspiration (Zero time) No air shall enter the hub when tested in . accordance with Annex D of BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Liquid Leakage (Zero time) No part of the catheter shall leak liquid when . tested in accordance with Annex C of BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Catheter Kink Length (Zero time) - Catheter shall not kink when tested in accordance with Annex B of BS EN 13868. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Wire Guide Corrosion (Zero time) – Wire guide shall show no evidence of corrosion that could affect the functional performance when tested in accordance with Annex B of BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Wire Guide Flex (Zero time) – Wire guide shall show no signs of defects or damage, including flaking or material loss when tested in accordance with Annex G of BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Wire Guide Fracture (Zero time) Wire guide shall not fracture when wound around . an approximate former in accordance with Annex F of BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Wire Guide Tensile (Zero time) – The peak load to failure shall be greater than or equal to 10 N in accordance with Annex H of BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Wire Guide Rotations to Failure Testing (Zero time) The number of rotations to . failure shall be characterized for the wire guide.
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- Wire Guide Tip Deflection (Zero time) The tip deflection side loads will be . characterized for the wire guide.
- . Dilator Shaft Tensile (Zero time) – the peak load of dilator shaft section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Dilator Hub-to-Shaft Tensile (Zero time) The peak load of dilator hub-to-shaft . section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Dimensional, Compatibility, and Surface Analysis (Zero-time) - All measurements and dimensional requirements shall be within the listed tolerances. The set components shall be compatible for each test specimen. The external surface of the effective length of the catheter, dilator, and wire guide shall appear free of extraneous matter for each test specimen. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Particulate Testing (Zero-time) Each device must meet the USP 788 thresholds for . small volume injections. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Resistance to Overriding Testing (Zero-time) – Testing was conducted in accordance with ISO 594-2. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Separation Force Testing (Zero-time) - Testing was conducted in accordance with ISO 594-2. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Unscrewing Torque Testing (Zero-time) Testing was conducted in accordance with . ISO 594-2. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Shaft Tensile (3-year accelerated aging) The peak load of catheter shaft . section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 1055-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Sideport Tensile (3-year accelerated aging) The peak load of catheter . sideport section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Catheter Hub-to-Shaft Tensile (3-year accelerated aging) - The peak load of catheter hub-to-shaft section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Catheter Air Aspiration (3-year accelerated aging) No air shall enter the hub when . tested in accordance with Annex D of BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
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- . Catheter Liquid Leakage (3-year accelerated aging) - No part of the catheter shall leak liquid when tested in accordance with Annex C of BS EN ISO 10555-1. The acceptance criterion was met.
- . Catheter Kink Length (3-year accelerated aging) - Catheter shall not kink (based on a 20 mm kink radius) when tested in accordance with Annex B of BS EN 13868. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Dilator Shaft Tensile (3-year accelerated aging) The peak load of dilator shaft . section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
- Dilator Hub-to-Shaft Tensile (3-year accelerated aging) The peak load of dilator . hub-to-shaft section shall be greater than or equal to 15 N in accordance with BS EN ISO 11070. The acceptance criterion was met.
# Animal Testing
- Acute performance of aspiration catheter in animal model Catheter shall receive a grading of "adequate" or "good" in each of the performance parameters, and it shall be able to remove air from the target sites. The acceptance criterion was met.
# Biocompatibility
- Per ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidance, testing for cytotoxicity, sensitization, . intracutaneous irritation, acute systemic toxicity, material-mediated pyrogenicity, and hemocompatibility (hemolysis, complement activation, and in vivo thrombogenicity) were performed to ensure the biocompatibility of the subject device set. The acceptance criterion was met.
### Conclusion:
The results of these tests support a conclusion that the Bunegin-Albin Air Aspiration Set met the design input requirements based on the intended use and support the conclusion that this device does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Export Advance™ Aspiration Catheter (Medtronic Inc., K130536).
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