VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath

K170695 · AngioDynamics, Inc. · DYB · May 30, 2017 · Cardiovascular

Device Facts

• Record ID: K170695
• Device Name: VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath
• Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
• Product Code: DYB · Cardiovascular
• Decision Date: May 30, 2017
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1340
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath is intended for use with the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure kit. to introduce the laser fiber into the peripheral vasculature.

Device Story

VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath is a catheter introducer used in endovascular procedures. It facilitates the insertion of a laser fiber into the peripheral vasculature for the treatment of varicose veins. The device is a component of the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure Kit, which also includes a laser fiber, entry needle, and guidewire. It is used in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals. The sheath provides a pathway for the laser fiber, which is then used to disperse diode laser energy to coagulate the vein. The device is provided sterile and single-packaged.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included sheath and dilator dimensional testing, Luer fitting ISO compliance, tensile testing, sheath and hemostasis valve leakage, and biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.

Technological Characteristics

Catheter introducer; Class II; 21 CFR 870.1340. Conforms to ISO 10993 series for biocompatibility, ISO 11135 for ethylene oxide sterilization, and ISO 11607/ASTM standards for packaging. Features a hemostasis valve. Single-use, sterile.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use with the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Kit to introduce the laser fiber into the peripheral vasculature.

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

• Hemostasis Valve Catheter Introduce (K043525)

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

May 30, 2017

AngioDynamics, Inc. Robin Fuller Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs 26 Forest Street Marlboro, MA 01752

Re: K170695

Trade/Device Name: VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: February 28, 2017 Received: March 7, 2017

Dear Robin Fuller:

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.

# Jennifer R. Stevenson -S

For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

#### K170695

Device Name

VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath

Indications for Use (Describe)

The VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Introducer Sheath is indicated for use with VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Kit to introduce the laser fiber into the peripheral vasculature

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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#### 510(K) SUMMARY FOR THE ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. VENACURE EVLT NEVERTOUCH INTRODUCER SHEATH

Date Prepared: 25-May-2017

# A. Sponsor:

AngioDynamics, Inc. 26 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752

# B. Contact:

Robin Fuller Sr. Manager Regulatory Affairs Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

# C. Subject Device:

| Trade Name: | AngioDynamics VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath |
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| Common Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| Regulation Number; | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Regulation Name: | Introducer Catheter |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DYB |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |

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### D. Predicate Device:

| Trade Name: | Hemostasis Valve Catheter Introduce |
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| 510(k) Reference: | K043525 |
| Common Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| Regulation Number; | 21 CFR 870.1340 |
| Regulation Name: | Introducer Catheter |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DYB |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |

### E. Device Description:

The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath is currently provided in the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure Kits as a kit accessory as a legally marketed device covered under the manufacturers 510(k). The kit consists of a laser fiber, introducer sheath, entry needle, and a guidewire. The VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure kit is used to treat patients with varicose veins via endovascular coagulation by dispersing energy from a diode laser directly into the vein being treated. The Introducer Sheath is used to introduce the laser fiber into the vein.

#### F. Intended Use/Indications for Use:

The VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath is intended for use with the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure kit. to introduce the laser fiber into the peripheral vasculature.

The predicate device is indicated for use in percutaneous procedures to introduce catheters and other intravascular devices into the peripheral vasculature.

The slight differences in indications between the proposed and predicate device do not affect the intended therapeutic or surgical use of the device. Both are indicated for introducing intravascular devices into the peripheral vasculature, the proposed device is just specific to introduction of the laser fiber. Therefore, there is no effect on the safety and effectiveness of the device when used as labeled.

#### G. Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technology Characteristics and Performance:

The proposed device has the identical design and technical characteristics as the predicate device. The purpose of this 510(k) submission is to introduce into commercial distribution a sterile, single packaged VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath. The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Introducer Sheath is currently provided in the VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Direct Procedure Kits

# H. Performance Data:

The performance testing included non-clinical bench testing. The following tests were performed.

- · Sheath Dimensional Testing
- · Dilator Dimensional Testing
- · Luer Fitting ISO Compliance

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- · Tensile Testing
- · Sheath Leakage
- Hemostasis Valve Leakage
- · Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1

This testing supports substantial equivalence of the proposed device to the predicate device as it confirms that both meet the same specifications.

The following standards were followed for the proposed device:

# . BIOCOMPATIBILITY

- The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Introducer Sheath conforms to the following FDA o recognized standards:
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-1: 2009(R)2013, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: । Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
- ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-4: 2002(R)/2013 & A1:2006(R) 2013, Biological evaluation of | medical devices – Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-5: 2009(R)2014, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: -Tests for In-Vitro cytotoxicity
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
- -AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-11:2006/(R)2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-12: 2012, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: — Sample preparation and reference materials
- USP 37-NF-32<151>2014, Pyrogen Test —

# STERILIZATION/MICROBIOLOGICAL

- The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Introducer Sheath conforms to the following FDA o recognized standards:
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-7: 2008/(R) 2012, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 7: । ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11135: 2014 Sterilization of Health Care Products Ethylene Oxide -— Requirements for Development, Validation, and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11138-1: 2006/ (R) 2010 Sterilization of Health Care Products; Biological — Indicators - Part 1: General Requirements
- -AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11737-1:2006 (R) 2011, Sterilization of Medical Devices-Microbiological Methods- Part 1: Estimation of Population on Microorganisms on Product
- AAMI ST72:2011 (2016), Bacterial Endotoxin Test methodologies, routine monitoring and alternatives to batch testing
- The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Introducer Sheath conforms to the following o voluntary standards:
- EN 556-1: 2001. Sterilization of Medical Devices: 'Requirements for medical devices to be । labeled "sterile"-Part 1: Requirements for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices

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- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11138-2: 2009 Sterilization of Health Care Products; Biological Indicators l - Part 2: Biological Indicators of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
# PACKAGING

- The proposed VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Introducer Sheath conforms to the following FDA o recognized standards:
- ISO 11607-1 First Edition, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 1: । Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- ISO 11607-2: 2006(R)2010, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 2: -Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes, 1ed
- ASTM F 88: 2009, Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials -
- -ASTM F 1980-2016. Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Medical Device Packages
- -ASTM F 1929- 2015, Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration
- -ASTM F 1886: 2009(R)2013 Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Medical Packaging by Visual Inspection
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#### I. Conclusion:

The results of the non-clinical testing and a discussion of the similarities between the proposed and predicate device demonstrate that the proposed and predicate devices are substantially equivalent.