The AngioVac Cannula is indicated for use as a venous drainage cannula and for removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours.
Device Story
The AngioVac Cannula is a venovenous cannula used for percutaneous or surgical thrombus/emboli extraction. It features a nitinol-reinforced, self-expanding funnel-shaped distal tip. The device is inserted over a guidewire via a 26 Fr sheath. Once positioned under image guidance, the funnel tip is deployed to engage and suction thrombi/emboli. The cannula connects to an extracorporeal circuit, including a centrifugal pump, bubble trap, and reinfusion cannula, which filters the blood and returns it to the patient. Used in clinical settings by physicians, the device allows for thrombus removal while minimizing blood loss through recirculation. It benefits patients by providing a minimally invasive method to clear vascular obstructions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included tensile, stiffness, aspiration strength, cannula actuation, distal tip functionality, kink resistance, radiopacity, flow rate, and dimensional testing. Biocompatibility testing was performed per ISO 10993, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and hemocompatibility.
Technological Characteristics
Venovenous cannula with nitinol-reinforced, self-expanding, memory-shaped funnel distal tip. Available in ~20° and ~180° configurations. Features radiopaque markers for visualization. Designed for use with extracorporeal bypass circuits (centrifugal pump, bubble trap). Sterilized via ethylene oxide (EtO). Single-use disposable.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a venous drainage cannula and for removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours in patients requiring thrombus/embolus extraction from vessels including the iliofemoral vein, IVC, SVC, and Right Atrium.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass vascular catheter, cannula, or tubing is a device used in cardiopulmonary surgery to cannulate the vessels, perfuse the coronary arteries, and to interconnect the catheters and cannulas with an oxygenator. The device includes accessory bypass equipment.
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July 5, 2019
AngioDynamics, Inc. Kasey Newcomb Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 26 Forest St. Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
Re: K190594
Trade/Device Name: AngioVac Cannula Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4210 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Vascular Catheter, Cannula, Or Tubing Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWF Dated: March 6, 2019 Received: March 7, 2019
Dear Kasey Newcomb:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
Fernando Aguel Assistant Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 |
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| Food and Drug Administration | Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 |
| Indications for Use | See PRA Statement below. |
| Number (if known) | |
510(k) Numb K190594
Device Name AngioVac Cannula
Indications for Use (Describe)
The AngioVac Cannula is indicated for use as a venous drainage cannula and for removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli during extracopereal bypass for up to 6 hours.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 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 ANGIOVAC CANNULA
#### A. SPONSOR
AngioDynamics, Inc. 26 Forest St. Marlborough, MA 01752 USA
#### B. CONTACT
Kasev E Newcomb Specialist II, Global Regulatory Affairs Tel: 508.658.7813 Email: knewcomb@angiodynamics.com
#### C. DEVICE NAME
| Trade Name: | AngioVac Cannula |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Venous Cannula Extraction Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Cannula and Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass<br>(21 CFR § 878.4210, Class II, Pro-Code DWF) |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE D.
| 510(k): | K142593 |
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| Trade Name: | AngioVac Canula |
| Common/Usual Name: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Venous Cannula Extraction Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Cannula and Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass<br>(21 CFR § 878.4210, Class II, Pro-Code DWF) |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### E. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The AngioVac Cannula is a venovenous cannula with a nitinol basket reinforced, self-expandable funnel shaped distal tip collapsed using an over-sheath that can be advanced through a 26 Fr sheath and over a guidewire into the venous system percutaneously or via a surgical cut-down. During use, the cannula is connected to an extracorporeal circuit, an AngioVac Circuit, a commercially available centrifugal pump and bubble trap. A commercially available reinfusion cannula is placed for venous return (typically within internal jugular or one of the common femoral veins) and connected to the extracorporeal circuit. The funnel tip is actuated by advancing the AngioVac Cannula out of the sheath deploying the self-expanding nitinol reinforced funnel shaped tip angle. Once optimal flow rate is achieved, the AngioVac Cannula is advanced under image guidance towards the undesirable intravascular (i.e. thrombus or emboli) until it is engaged, suctioned into the cannula and removed from the vasculature. The blood is then circulated though the filter and returned to the patient via the venous return cannula. A benefit of the AngioVac Cannula is that it allows for removal of thrombus and embolic material, while minimizing blood loss via recirculation of blood through a standard extracorporeal (venovenous) bypass circuit. Target vessels for the thrombus/embolus extraction include but are not limited to, the iliofemoral vein, Inferior Vena Cava (IVC), Superior Vena Cava (SVC) and Right Atrium (RA). The device is provided in ~20° (AngioVac C20) and ~180° (AngioVac C180) angled configurations.
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#### F. INDICATION FOR USE
The AngioVac Cannula is indicated for use as a venous drainage cannula and for removal of fresh, soft thrombi or emboli during extracorporeal bypass for up to 6 hours.
#### STERILIZATION/SHELF LIFE G.
The AngioVac Cannula is sterilized via ethylene oxide (EtO). A series of tests, performed by AngioDynamics and independent test houses, have been conducted to assess the suitability of the sterile packaging to protect the proposed AngioVac Cannula and ensure its sterility within its stated shelf life at point of use. These tests confirm the packaging integrity, sterility and distribution cycle. Testing demonstrated that the packaging is robust enough to withstand extreme distribution scenario at the most extreme environmental conditions while maintaining packaging integrity and sterility.
## H. BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The AngioVac Cannula is a sterile single-use disposable instrument. AngioVac Cannula has fulfilled the biocompatibility testing requirements identified in ISO 10993: Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing in the risk management process for an externally communicating device with circulation blood of a limited duration. Specifically, the following test were performed with acceptable results; cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and hemocompatibility.
## G. TECHNOLOGY CHARACTERISTICS
Predicate device, AnigoVac Cannula, cleared via K142593, was used to support safety and effectiveness of the subject device. Both the subject device and specified reference device include the following technological characteristics:
- Designed for use as a venous drainage cannula and for removal of fresh, soft thrombi or ● emboli during extracorporeal bypass for 6 hours.
- . Wire reinforced to enhance trackability and vessel navigation and are designed with atraumatic tips to prevent vessel damage
- Funnel shaped distal tip that allows for engagement and entrapment of undesirable intravesical ● material such as soft emboli and thrombi.
- Radiopaque markers on distal tip to assist tip visualization.
- Used in connection with the AngioVac Circuit (an extracorporeal bypass circuit) with . centrifugal pump, bubble trap and reinfusion cannula.
Technological characteristics that are different between the subject and specified reference device are as follows:
- . Addition of 180° angled configuration.
- Distal funnel tip design comprised of an embedded, self-expanding, memory shaped nitinol . basket funnel shaped distal tip.
- . Distal funnel tip is actuated by the sheath so that when retracted the funnel tip naturally deploys due to the nitinol shape memory rather balloon actuated expandable funnel.
The technological characteristics of the proposed AngioVac Cannula are substantially equivalent with respect to the basic system design and function to that of the specified predicate device
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## H. PERFORMANCE DATA
Comprehensive bench testing (integrity and functional performance) was performed to support substantial equivalence of the specified predicate device. The AngioVac Cannula met all specified design and performance requirements below:
- Tensile Testing .
- Stiffness Testing ●
- Aspiration Strength ●
- Cannula Actuation
- Distal Cannula Shape Manipulation ●
- Bend Angle ●
- Hub Rotation ●
- Distal Tip Functionality
- Kink Resistance
- . Radiopacity
- Sheath Flushability
- Flow Rate ●
- Product Interface (Compatibility) Testing ●
- Dimensional Testing ●
- Visual Inspection ●
Additionally, the AngioVac Cannula has fulfilled the biocompatibility testing requirements identified in ISO 10993: Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing in the risk management process for an externally communicating device with circulation blood of a limited duration. Specifically, the following test were performed with acceptable results, cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, and hemocompatibility.
#### I. CONCLUSIONS
The results of the non-clinical testing and a comparison of similarities and differences demonstrates that the proposed and predicate devices are substantially equivalent.
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