K172390 · Blockade Medical, LLC (D.B.A. Balt Usa) · HCG · Feb 18, 2018 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172390
Device Name
Optima Coil System
Applicant
Blockade Medical, LLC (D.B.A. Balt Usa)
Product Code
HCG · Neurology
Decision Date
Feb 18, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5950
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Optima Coil System is intended for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae. The Optima Coil System is also intended for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation and for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
Device Story
Optima Coil System consists of platinum/tungsten embolization coils attached to a delivery pusher; used for endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular/peripheral vascular abnormalities. Device inserted into vasculature under angiographic visualization; coils placed into aneurysm to create blood stasis and induce thrombosis. Coils detached from delivery pusher via thermal mechanism activated by XCEL Detachment Controller. Used in clinical settings by physicians; output is physical occlusion of target vessel/aneurysm. Benefits include permanent obstruction of blood flow to vascular malformations. System includes various coil shapes, lengths, and sizes.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing (corrosion resistance, advancement/retraction force, MRI compatibility, detachment temperature characterization, simulated use, usability, particulate characterization, design verification) and an acute porcine animal model study evaluating in vivo performance (introduction, tracking, deployment, reposition, detachment). All tests passed.
Technological Characteristics
Implant: Platinum/tungsten alloy coils. Delivery system: Stainless steel (SSTL) core wire, hypotube, and gold-plated connector. Detachment: Thermal mechanism via XCEL Detachment Controller. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant. Sterilization: Gamma (coils) and EO (controller). MRI: MR Conditional. Connectivity: None (standalone).
Indications for Use
Indicated for endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and arteriovenous fistulae; vascular occlusion of neurovascular blood vessels to obstruct blood flow to aneurysms or malformations; and arterial/venous embolizations in peripheral vasculature.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A neurovascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to permanently occlude blood flow to cerebral aneurysms and cerebral ateriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in other vascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 870.3300.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 882.1(e).
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February 18, 2018
Blockade Medical, LLC (d.b.a. Balt USA) Rebecca K. Pine Official Correspondent 18 Technology Drive, Suite 169 Irvine, California 92618
Re: K172390
Trade/Device Name: Optima Coil System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5950 Regulation Name: Neurovascular Embolization Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HCG, KRD Dated: January 18, 2018 Received: January 19, 2018
Dear Rebecca K. Pine:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172390
Device Name Optima Coil System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Optima Coil System is intended for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae. The Optima Coil System is also intended for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation and for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
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#### Optima Coil System 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary for Optima Coil System is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.87(h) and 807.92 and following the recommendation outlined in FDA Guidance. The 510(k) Program: Evaluating substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notification [510(k)], dated 28 July, 2014.
#### SUBMITTER [807.92(a)(1)]
Blockade Medical, LLC (d.b.a. Balt USA) 18 Technology Dr. Ste 169 Irvine, CA 92618
Contact person: Rebecca K Pine Phone: (760) 809-5178 Date prepared: February 12, 2018
## DEVICE [807.92(a)(2)]
Name of the device: Optima Coil System Common of usual name: Neurovascular embolization device Classification name: Neurovascular embolization device Vascular embolization device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HCG KRD Submission Type: Traditional 510(k) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5950 Reviewing Product Branch: Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices (Office of Device Evaluation, CDRH)
### PREDICATE DEVICE [807.92(a)(31)]
Barricade Embolization Coil System (K151760)
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]
The Optima Coil System is a series specialized coils that are inserted into the vasculature under angiographic visualization to embolize intracranial aneurysms and other vascular anomalies. The system consists of an embolization coil implant comprised of platinum/tungsten, affixed to a delivery pusher to facilitate insertion into the hub of a microcatheter. The system is available in various shapes, lengths and sizes. The devices are to be placed into aneurysms to create blood stasis, reducing flow into the aneurysm and thrombosing the aneurysm. Upon positioning coils into the aneurysm, the coils are thermally detached from the delivery pusher in serial manner until the aneurysm is occluded.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE [807.92(a)(5)]
The Optima Coil System is intended for the endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae. The Optima Coil System is also intended for vascular occlusion of blood vessels within the neurovascular system to permanently obstruct blood flow to an aneurysm or other vascular malformation and for arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature.
## COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE [807.92(a)(6)]
The technological characteristics of the Optima Coil System is highly analogous to the technological characteristics of the Barricade Embolization Coil System previously cleared (K151760) version of the device, as shown below:
| | Barricade<br>Embolization Coil<br>System (K151760)<br>(Predicate Device) | Optima Coil System<br>(Subject Device) | Effect on<br>substantial<br>equivalence |
|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principle of Operation | Facilitates<br>endovascular<br>embolization of<br>intracranial<br>aneurysms and other<br>vascular<br>abnormalities | SAME | None. Identical |
| System components | Coil (implant)<br>Delivery system<br>Detachment<br>controller | SAME | None. Identical |
| Coil delivery mechanism | Pusher | SAME | None. Identical |
| Method<br>of<br>supply<br>(coil/delivery system) | Sterile, single use | SAME | None. Identical |
| | Coil (implant) | | |
| Main Coil Material | Platinum/Tungsten<br>alloy | SAME | None. Identical |
| Primary Coil Diameter | 0.010"-0.014" | SAME | None. Identical |
| Coil Secondary diameter | 1.0mm - 15mm | 1mm-24mm | None. An<br>increase in<br>diameter range has<br>no effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Coil Wire Diameter | 0.00125"-0.003" | 0.00125"-0.0035" | Minor increase<br>(0.0005") in<br>diameter range has |
| | | | no effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device |
| Secondary Shapes | Complex/Helical | SAME | None. Identical |
| Coil Types | Framing, Filling,<br>Finishing | Framing, Filling,<br>Finishing (standard, soft,<br>super soft, 18) | None. Identical.<br>Nomenclature has<br>merely been<br>updated |
| Coil length | 1cm – 50cm | 1cm – 65cm | None. An<br>increase in length<br>range has no effect<br>on the intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Stretch<br>resistance/attachment<br>thread | .0022” Polyolefin<br>Engage thread<br>.0009” PET thread | .0022” Polyolefin Engage<br>thread | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism |
| Coupler | N/A | 90%/10% Pt/Ir<br>Markerband | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism |
| Detachment Zone | .020" (nominal) | 0.050" (nominal) | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism |
| Delivery System | | | |
| Construction/Design | SSTL core wire | Body coil laser welded to<br>hypotube | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Body coil | RO Coil (92/8 Pt/W) | 4-part coil<br>A. Heater coil (92/8 Pt/W)<br>B. Distal Coil (SSTL)<br>C. Radio-opaque (RO) Coil (92/8 Pt/W) | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment |
| | | D. Proximal Coil (SSTL) | mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Hypotube | N/A | SSTL hypotube | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Connector | N/A | Gold plated, SSTL<br>hypotube | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Adhesive | Dymax 1128A-M | Dymax 1128A-M-VT | None. Minor<br>change in adhesive<br>viscosity does not<br>affect the intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Jacket | PET | Same | None. Identical |
| Flouro safe markers | Pad Printed PET<br>Shrink tube | Same | None. Identical |
| Epoxy | N/A | Epoxy 353 ND | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Lead wires | N/A | Polyimide coated silver<br>lead wires | None. Minor |
| | | accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. | |
| Heater coil coating | N/A | Polyimide coating | None. Minor<br>change to<br>accommodate<br>thermal<br>detachment<br>mechanism.<br>Change has no<br>effect on the<br>intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
| Detachment Controller | | | |
| Coil detachment | Electrolytic via<br>detachment controller | Thermal via detachment<br>controlled | None. Change in<br>detachment<br>method does not<br>alter the intended<br>performance of the<br>device. |
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The implant segment detaches via a thermal detachment mechanism upon activation of the XCEL Detachment Controller. The predicate device, Barricade Coil System implant segment detaches via an electrolytic detachment mechanism upon activation of the detachment controller. The device is designed to be deployed and detached in the neuro and peripheral vasculature to permanently obstruct blood flow. The difference in detachment mechanism does not alter the intended performance of the device; therefore, the change in detachment mechanism does not affect the safety, effectiveness, and benefit/risk profile of the Optima Coil System.
### PERFORMANCE DATA [807.92(b)]
Performance Bench Testing and Animal Testing: Results of the performance benching testing and animal testing indicate that Optima Coil System meets established performance requirements, and is substantially equivalent for its intended use.
| Performance Bench Testing | | |
|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| Corrosion Resistance | The deployed coil was placed in a<br>sodium phosphate buffered saline<br>solution and the resting potential<br>(Er) is recorded for one (1) hour in | All test samples passed testing. |
| | an open circuit configuration and allowed to plateau. | |
| Advancement and<br>Retraction Force | The test represents the maximum force required to advance and retract the coil through the microcatheter | All test samples passed testing. |
| MRI Compatibility | SAR patterns and temperature rises were evaluated under MRI conditions using RF coils at 64-MHz and 128 MHz and to determine the magnetic field interactions, heating, and artifacts. for the Optima Coil System. The SEMCAD software package was used to evaluate surface heating patterns for the Optima Coil when placed inside the gel of the ASTM phamtom under 1.5T and 3-T MRI systems. | All test samples passed testing. MR Conditional. |
| MRI Artifact | The MRI artifact was evaluated under predetermined magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) imaging parameters. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Detachment<br>Temperature<br>Characterization | The temperature characterization of the Optima Coil System's delivery pusher during the detachment cycle was evaluated by comparing the temperature of the delivery pusher to commercially available thermal detachment coils. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Simulated Use testing | Simulated use testing is to demonstrate that the device will meet the requirements of the product specifications and to demonstrate that the device will meet the product specifications requirements when tested in worst case tortuosity vessel. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Usability - XCEL<br>Detachment Controller | The clinical results of the usability of XCEL Detachment Controller were evaluated in accordance to IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + AMD1:2013 and IEC 62366-1:2015. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Particulate<br>Characterization | Particulate matter in injections of the device were quantified after advancement/retraction procedures. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Design Verification and | This test is to evaluate the device | All test samples passed testing. |
| Packaging Validation | design and packaging design and<br>to demonstrate that the device will<br>meet the product specification<br>requirements at t=0-year time-<br>point after exposing to 1x Gamma<br>sterilization. Bubble immersion,<br>seal peel strength, simulated use,<br>detachment, SR tensile test and DZ<br>tensile strength testing were<br>performed. | |
| Performance Animal Testing | | |
| Animal Testing (GLP) | Animal testing is to evaluate the <i>in vivo</i> performance of the Optima<br>Coil System and XCEL<br>Detachment Controller in an acute<br>porcine model. Performance<br>metrics such as Introduction,<br>Tracking, Deployment, Reposition,<br>and Detachment within an | All test samples passed testing. |
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# Biocompatibility:
| Biocompatibility Test | Results | Conclusion |
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| Optima Coil Implant | | |
| Cytotoxicity - MEM Elution<br>(GLP) - 72 hour extract<br><br>ISO 10993-5 | The test article scored '0' at 24,<br>48 and 72±4 hours | Non-cytotoxic |
| Sensitization - ISO Guinea Pig<br>Maximization Sensitization Test<br>(GLP-2 extract)<br><br>ISO 10993-10 | None of the extracts of the test<br>article exhibited a sensitization<br>response greater than '0'. | Did not elicit sensitization<br>response |
| Irritation or Intracutaneous<br>irritation reactivity - ISO<br>Intracutaneous Irritation Test<br>(GLP-2 Extracts)<br><br>ISO 10993-10 | The difference in the mean test<br>and control scores of the extract<br>dermal observations were less<br>than 1.0. | Non-irritant |
| Acute systemic toxicity - ISO<br>Acute Systemic Injection Test<br>(GLP-2 Extracts)<br><br>ISO 10993-11 | None of the test article treated<br>animals were observed with<br>clinical signs consistent with<br>toxicity at any of the<br>observation periods. | No signs of toxicity |
| Acute systemic toxicity - ISO<br>Material Mediated Rabbit<br>pyrogen (GLP) | None of the test article extracts<br>had a temperature rise > 0.5 °C<br>at the required observation time<br>points. | Non-pyrogenic |
| ISO 10993-11 | | |
| Hemocompatibility - ASTM<br>Hemolysis Assay – Direct<br>Contact and Extract Method<br>(GLP) | Based on the validity of the<br>assay, the test article is<br>considered non-hemolytic under<br>the test conditions employed. | Non-hemolytic |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility -<br>Prothrombin Time (PT) -GLP | No statistically significant<br>difference was observed<br>between the plasma exposed to<br>the test article, predicate and<br>control. | No adverse effect on<br>prothrombin coagulation |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility -<br>Complement Activation SC5b-9<br>Assay with Sponsor-Supplied<br>Comparison Article (GLP) | When compared to the reference<br>control data the test article and<br>comparison article results for the<br>SC5b9 assay showed no<br>statistically significant<br>difference between the results<br>(p<0.05). | Exhibited activation not<br>significant/Passed |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Genotoxicity - ISO In Vitro<br>Mouse Lymphoma with<br>Extended Treatment (GLP) | No test article mutant frequency<br>was found to be significantly<br>different than concurrent<br>negative controls according to<br>statistical analysis. No test<br>article result exceeded the GEF<br>in any treatment. The test article<br>is considered to be non-<br>mutagenic and non-clastogenic<br>in the test system. | Non-mutagenic and non-<br>clastogenic |
| ISO 10993-3 | | |
| Genotoxicity ISO Bacterial<br>Mutagenicity Test – Ames assay<br>(GLP-4 Salmonella Strains and<br>1 E. Coli Strain - 2 Extracts) | The test article did not induce<br>substantial increases in<br>reversion rates of the type that<br>are associated with mutagenesis.<br>Furthermore, no substantial<br>test article toxicity was noted that<br>may have interfered with the<br>ability of the test system to detect<br>mutagens. | Non-mutagenic |
| ISO 10993-3 | | |
| Genotoxicity - ISO In Vivo<br>Mouse Micronucleus Assay<br>(GLP-2 Extracts) | There were no apparent gross<br>manifestations of toxicity nor<br>biologically significant<br>erythropoietic disturbances<br>resulting in delayed<br>mutagenesis. Furthermore, there<br>were no biologically significant<br>increases in mPCE production in<br>the test article treated groups as<br>compared to the concurrent<br>negative controls | Non-mutagenic |
| ISO 10993-3 | | |
| Implantation - ISO<br>Intramuscular Implantation Test<br>with Histopathology – 4 Week –<br>3 Rabbits (GLP)<br>ISO 10993-6 | The average irritation score of<br>the test article is 6.7 whereas the<br>average irritation score of the<br>control article is 6.3. | When comparing the irritation<br>score of the test article to the<br>control article, the irritation<br>scores are found to be<br>comparable.<br>Pass |
| Implantation - ISO<br>Intramuscular Implantation with<br>Histopathology<br>– 13 Week – 4 Rabbits<br>ISO 10993-6 | The average irritation score of<br>the test article is 8.8 whereas the<br>average irritation score of the<br>control article is 9.3. | When comparing the score of<br>the test article to the control<br>article, the irritation scores are<br>found to be comparable.<br>Pass |
| Carcinogenicity<br>ISO 10993-18<br>ISO 10993-17 | Toxicological Risk Assessment | Non-carcinogenic |
| Subacute/Subchronic Tooxicity<br>ISO 10993-11 | Toxicological Risk Assessment | Pass |
| ChronicToxicity<br>ISO 10993-11 | Toxicological Risk Assessment | Pass |
| Delivery Pusher | | |
| Cytotoxicity - ISO MEM<br>Elution Using L-929 Mouse<br>Fibroblast Cells (GLP)<br>ISO 10993-5 | The test article scored '0' at 24,<br>48, and 72 + 4 hours | Non-cytotoxic |
| Sensitization - ISO Guinea Pig<br>Maximization Sensitization Test<br>(GLP-2 extract)<br>ISO 10993-10 | None of the animals challenged<br>with the test article extracts<br>were observed with a<br>sensitization response greater<br>than '0'. | Did not elicit sensitization<br>response |
| Irritation or Intracutaneous<br>irritation reactivity - ISO<br>Intracutaneous Irritation Test<br>(GLP-2 Extracts)<br>ISO 10993-10 | The differences in the mean test<br>and control scores of the extract<br>dermal observations were less<br>than 1.0 | Non-irritant |
| Acute systemic toxicity - ISO<br>Acute Systemic Injection Test<br>(GLP-2 Extracts)<br>ISO 10993-11 | None of the test article treated<br>animals were observed with<br>clinical signs consistent with<br>toxicity at any of the<br>observation periods. | No signs of toxicity |
| Acute systemic toxicity - ISO<br>Materials Mediated Rabbit | None of the e test article extracts<br>had a temperature rise > 0.5 0C | Non-pyrogenic |
| ISO 10993-11 | | |
| Hemocompatibility<br>Hemolysis Assay - Direct<br>Contact and Extract Method<br>(GLP) | Based on the validity of the<br>assay, the test article is<br>considered non-hemolytic under<br>the test conditions employed. | Non-hemolytic |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility<br>Complement Activation - SC5b-<br>9 Assay with Sponsor-Supplied<br>Comparison Article (GLP) | The SC5b-9 assay results for the<br>reference control and the results<br>of test article were not<br>statistically significant ( $p>0.05$ )<br>and is considered satisfactory<br>under the test conditions<br>employed. The SC5b-9 assay<br>results for the comparison article<br>were statistically significantly<br>( $p<0.05$ ) lower than the<br>reference control data. | Exhibited activation not<br>significant |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility -<br>Prothrombin Time (PT) – GLP | No statistically significant<br>difference was observed<br>between the plasma exposed to<br>the test article, predicate and<br>control. | No adverse effect on<br>prothrombin coagulation |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility -<br>Thromboresistance Evaluation<br>(GLP -4 Hour – 2 Dog) | Implantation of the test and<br>control devices in the jugular<br>veins of two canines resulted in<br>no adverse effects or clinical<br>signs. | Thrombus formation not<br>significant/Passed |
| ISO 10993-4 | | |
| Hemocompatibility - ISO in<br>Vitro Mouse Lymphoma with<br>Extended Treatment (GLP) | No test article mutant frequency<br>exceeded the GEF or was<br>significantly different from<br>concurrent negative control<br>results at a 95% confidence<br>interval. | Non-mutagenic and non-<br>clastogenic |
| ISO 10993-3 | | |
| Genotoxicity - ISO Bacterial<br>Mutagenicity Test – Ames assay<br>(GLP-4 Salmonella Strains and<br>1 E. Coli Strain - 2 Extracts) | The test article did not induce<br>substantial increases in<br>reversion rates of the type that<br>are associated with mutagenesis. | Non-mutagenic |
| ISO 10993-3 | | |
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# Sterilization:
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Sterilization –<br>Optima Coil System | To establish the sterilization dose and a routine sterilization process and to validate the sterilization process to achieve an SAL of 10-6 for the Optima | All test samples passed testing. |
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| | Coil System. | |
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| | Bioburden, dose verification,<br>Sterility, and B&F testing were<br>performed. | |
| Sterilization –<br>XCEL Detachment Controller | To establish the sterilization<br>cycle and a routine sterilization<br>process and to validate the<br>sterilization process to achieve<br>an SAL of 10-6 for the XCEL<br>Detachment Controller.<br><br>Bioburden, EO and ECH<br>residual, and sterility testing<br>were performed. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Bacterial Endotoxin (LAL) | Fully packaged devices were<br>assembled and packaged using<br>approved materials defined for<br>the finished product and<br>sterilized per the documented<br>sterilization process. Samples<br>were tested for<br>Inhibition/Enhancement Assay<br>and Kinetic chromogenic LAL<br>Bacterial Endotoxin testing | All test samples passed testing. |
# Shelf Life and Packaging:
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Shelf Life- Optima Coil System | Test samples were subjected to<br>one (1) time Gamma<br>sterilization cycle at the<br>maximum dose range,<br>accelerated aged for the<br>equivalent of 2 years,<br>environmentally conditioned per<br>ASTM F1980-16 and subjected<br>to transportation simulation per<br>ASTM 4169-16. | All test samples passed testing. |
| Shelf Life-XCEL Detachment<br>Controller | Test samples were subjected to<br>EO sterilization,<br>environmentally conditioned<br>and subjected to transportation<br>simulation per ASTM 4169.<br>Subsequent to the transport<br>simulation, packaging tests were<br>performed to evaluate the<br>integrity and seal strength of the<br>sterile barrier system | All test samples passed testing. |
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#### CONCLUSIONS
The Optima Coil System met all specified criteria and did not raise new safety or performance questions. Based on the 510(k) summary and information provided herein, we conclude the subject device, Optima Coil System, is substantially equivalent in its intended use, design, material, performance, and the underlying fundamental scientific technology used, to the predicate device, Barricade Coil System (K151760).
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
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.