Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump, Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Balance Biosurface, Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Cortive BioActive Surface, Medtronic External Drive Motor
K191077 · Medtronic, Inc. · KFM · Aug 27, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K191077
Device Name
Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump, Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Balance Biosurface, Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Cortive BioActive Surface, Medtronic External Drive Motor
Applicant
Medtronic, Inc.
Product Code
KFM · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 27, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4360
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump is used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for extracorporeal circulatory support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to 6 hours). It is also indicated for use in extracorporeal support systems (for periods up to 6 hours) not requiring complete cardiopulmonary bypass (e.g., valvuloplasty, circulatory support during mitral valve reoperation, surgery of the vena cava or aorta, liver transplants). The Affinity CP centrifygal blood pump is driven by the external drive motor or the emergency handcrank. The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump is intended for use with pump speed controllers approved by Medtronic or may be used with the Stöckert and Sorin centrifygal pump systems or the Sarns and Terumo centrifygal systems by attaching the Affinity CP adapter.
Device Story
Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump (Models AP40, BBAP40, CBAP40) provides extracorporeal circulatory support. Device pumps blood through extracorporeal bypass circuits; driven by Medtronic external drive motor (Model 560A) or emergency handcrank. Compatible with Medtronic pump speed controllers or third-party systems (Stöckert, Sorin, Sarns, Terumo) via adapter. Used in clinical settings (OR) by perfusionists/physicians. Provides mechanical circulatory assistance during cardiac/vascular surgeries. Benefits include maintenance of blood flow during procedures requiring bypass or circulatory support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Centrifugal blood pump; includes models with Balance biosurface or Cortiva BioActive surface. Driven by external motor or manual handcrank. Compatible with various third-party pump systems via adapter. Prescription use only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring extracorporeal circulatory support during cardiopulmonary bypass or other extracorporeal support procedures (e.g., valvuloplasty, mitral valve reoperation, vena cava/aorta surgery, liver transplants) for durations up to 6 hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonroller-type cardiopulmonary and circulatory bypass blood pump is a prescription device that uses a method other than revolving rollers to pump the blood through an extracorporeal circuit for periods lasting less than 6 hours for the purpose of providing either:(i) Full or partial cardiopulmonary bypass (i.e., circuit includes an oxygenator) during open surgical procedures on the heart or great vessels; or(ii) Temporary circulatory bypass for diversion of flow around a planned disruption of the circulatory pathway necessary for open surgical procedures on the aorta or vena cava.
Special Controls
*Classification* —Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(i) Non-clinical performance testing must perform as intended over the intended duration of use and demonstrate the following: Operating parameters, dynamic blood damage, heat generation, air entrapment, mechanical integrity, and durability/reliability;
(ii) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(iii) Sterility and shelf life testing must demonstrate the sterility of patient-contacting components and the shelf life of these components; and
(iv) Labeling must include information regarding the duration of use, and a detailed summary of the device- and procedure-related complications pertinent to use of the device.
(b)
*Nonroller-type temporary ventricular support blood pump* —(1)*Identification.* A nonroller-type temporary ventricular support blood pump is a prescription device that uses any method resulting in blood propulsion to provide the temporary ventricular assistance required for support of the systemic and/or pulmonary circulations during periods when there is ongoing or anticipated hemodynamic instability due to immediately reversible alterations in ventricular myocardial function resulting from mechanical or physiologic causes. Duration of use would be less than 6 hours.(2)
*Classification.* Class III (premarket approval).(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of completion of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* A PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required to be filed with FDA on or before September 8, 2015, for any nonroller-type temporary ventricular support blood pump that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or that has, on or before September 8, 2015, been found to be substantially equivalent to any nonroller-type temporary ventricular support blood pump that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976. Any other nonroller-type temporary ventricular support blood pump shall have an approved PMA or declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Medtronic Inc Harsh Dharamshi Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7611 Northland Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428
Re: K191077
Trade/Device Name: Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump (Model AP40), Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Balance Biosurface (Model BBAP40), Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Cortive BioActive Surface (Model CBAP40), Medtronic External Drive Motor (Model 560A)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4360 Regulation Name: Nonroller-Type Blood Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KFM, DWA Dated: May 28, 2019 Received: May 29, 2019
Dear Harsh Dharamshi:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Sincerely.
for 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
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K191077
Device Name
Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump (Model AP40)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump is used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for extracorporeal circulatory support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to 6 hours). It is also indicated for use in extracorporeal support systems (for periods up to 6 hours) not requiring complete cardiopulmonary bypass (e.g., valvuloplasty, circulatory support during mitral valve reoperation, surgery of the vena cava or aorta, liver transplants). The Affinity CP centrifygal blood pump is driven by the external drive motor or the emergency handcrank. The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump is intended for use with pump speed controllers approved by Medtronic or may be used with the Stöckert and Sorin centrifygal pump systems or the Sarns and Terumo centrifygal systems by attaching the Affinity CP adapter.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known)
K191077
Device Name
Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Balance biosurface (Model BBAP40)
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump with Balance biosurface is used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for extracorporeal circulatory support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to 6 hours). It is also indicated for use in extracorporeal support systems (for periods up to 6 hours) not requiring complete cardiopulmonary bypass (e.g., valvuloplasty, circulatory support during mitral valve reoperation, surgery of the vena cava or aorta, liver transplants). The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump with Balance biosurface is driven by the external drive motor or the emergency handcrank. The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump with Balance biosurface is intended for use with pump speed controllers approved by Medtronic or may be used with the Stöckert and Sorin centrifugal pump systems or the Sarns and Terumo centrifugal systems by attaching the Affinity CP adapter.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K191077
Device Name
Affinity CP Centrifugal Blood Pump with Cortiva BioActive Surface (Model CBAP40)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump with Cortiva BioActive Surface is used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for extracorporeal circulatory support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to 6 hours). It is also indicated for use in extracorporeal support systems (for periods up to 6 hours) not requiring complete cardiopulmonary bypass (e.g., valvuloplasty, circulatory support during mitral valve reoperation, surgery of the vena cava or aorta, liver transplants). The Affinity CP centrifyal blood pump with Cortiva BioActive Surface is driven by the external drive motor or the emergency handcrank. The Affinity CP centrifugal blood pump with Cortiva BioActive Surface is intended for use with pump speed controllers approved by Medtronic or may be used with the Stöckert and Sorin centrifugal pump systems or the Sarns and Terumo centrifugal systems by attaching the Affinity CP adapter.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known)
### K191077
Device Name External Drive Motor (Model 560A)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Medtronic external drive motor 560A is indicated for use with the Affinity CP centrifygal blood pump.
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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