PathBuilder Transseptal Needle
Device Facts
| Record ID | K212625 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | PathBuilder Transseptal Needle |
| Applicant | Shanghai Microport EP Medtech Co., Ltd. |
| Product Code | DRC · Cardiovascular |
| Decision Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1390 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
The PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is used to puncture the interatrial septum during a transseptal catheterization procedure to gain left heart access.
Device Story
The PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is a manual surgical instrument used by clinicians during transseptal catheterization. It consists of a needle with a beveled distal tip, a curved section for positioning, a main body, a pointer flange for orientation, a hub for aspiration or fluid injection, and a straight stylet. The device is inserted into a catheter introducer/dilator to facilitate puncture of the interatrial septum. By providing access to the left heart, it enables subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The device is single-use and sterile.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was used to support this submission. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), mechanical performance (puncture force, joint forces, dimensional verification), and sterilization validation (ISO 11135).
Technological Characteristics
Manual transseptal needle; components include hub, pointer flange, curved needle, and stylet. Materials comply with ISO 10993-1 biocompatibility standards. Functional performance complies with ISO 11070:2014. Sterilization via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Single-use device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing transseptal catheterization procedures requiring puncture of the interatrial septum to gain left heart access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A trocar is a sharp-pointed instrument used with a cannula for piercing a vessel or chamber to facilitate insertion of the cannula.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). Except for trocars that are reprocessed for multiple use, the device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Predicate Devices
- BRK™ Transseptal Needle (K122587)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 23, 2022
Shanghai MicroPort EP MedTech Co., Ltd. Tian Xia RA Engineer Building 23&28, Lane 588, Tianxiong Rd. Shanghai China
Re: K212625
Trade/Device Name: PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1390 Regulation Name: Trocar Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRC Dated: February 15, 2022 Received: February 22, 2022
Dear Tian Xia:
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.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Rachel Neubrander 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212625
Device Name PathBuilder Transseptal Needle
Indications for Use (Describe)
The PathBuilder Transseptal Needle is used to puncture the interatrial septum during a transseptal catheterization procedure to gain left heart access.
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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## 510(k) # K212625 510(k) Summary
### Submitter Information
- Shanqhai MicroPort EP MedTech Co., Ltd. A. Company Name: B. Company Address: Building 23&28, Lane 588, Tianxiong Rd., 201318 Shanghai, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA C. Company Phone: +86 21 38954600*3613 D. Company Facsimile: +86 21 20903925 E. Email: txia@everpace.com F. Contact Person: Xia, Tian G. Summary Prepared on: February 15, 2022
### ldentification of Proposed Device
- PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle A. Trade Name:
- B. Common Name: Transseptal Needle
- C. Classification Name: Trocar
- 21 CFR 870.1390 D. Regulation Number
- E. Product Code: DRC
- F. Device Class: Class II
- G. Review Panel Cardiovascular
- H. 510(k) Number K212625
## Device Description
PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is consisted of thin section, curved section, main body, pointer flange, hub and stylet. The distal end of PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is curved for easy positioning within the heart when used together with the catheter introducer. The outer diameter of needle stepped down within the curved section for better fitness to the dilator which fixes the maximum length of the needle into the dilator. The distal tip of the needle is beveled to facilitate the transseptal process. The proximal end of PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is with a pointer flange which indicates the curve orientation of the needle. And a hub is equipped for aspiration, fluid injection/infusion etc. The stylet is straight. The proximal end of the stylet is curved to lock on the hub when inserted into the needle lumen. The stylet is used to help insert the needle into the dilator.
### Intended Use Statement
The PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is used to puncture the interatrial septum during a transseptal catheterization procedure to gain left heart access.
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### ldentification of Predicate Device
- A. Product Name: BRK™ Transseptal Needle
- B. Manufacturer: St. Jude Medical
- C. 510(k) Number: K122587
- D. Regulation Number 21 CFR 870.1390
- E. Product Code: DRC
- F. Device Class: Class II
### Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Non-clinical performance testing was completed for the PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle to support its substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards and guidance:
- (1) Biocompatibility Verification: The biological safety of the transseptal needle was verified as per the requirements of ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1:Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and FDA's modified ISO guidelines in accordance with the FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
- Cytocompatiblity a)
- b) Sensitization
- Irritation C)
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- Hemocompatibility e)
- f) Complement Activation
- Thrombogenicity ರು)
- (2) Bench Validation: Validation testing of the transseptal needle was performed to validate the design of the device. This testing included visual inspection, dimensional verification, packaging testing (visual inspection, sealing strength, dye penetration) and mechanical failure/performance (Joint forces between each parts). Additionally, the compatibly of the needle and dilator was validated with compatibility, puncture force, radio detectability, luer fitting. All samples were sterilized and aged prior to testing. All tested samples passed bench testing.
- (3) Cleaning and Sterilization Validation: Validation testing was performed to demonstrate that the transseptal needle could be sterilized in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health care products-
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Ethylene Oxide: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical device, AAMI TIR 28:2009 Product Adoption and Process Equivalency for Ethylene Oxide sterilization and the FDA guidance document.
- (4) Shelf Life Validation: Validation testing was performed to demonstrate the shelf life of the transseptal needle is three years.
### Clinical Tests Conclusion
No clinical study was used to support this submission.
| Description | Proposed Device | Predicate Device (K122587) | Remark |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Product Code | DRC | DRC | SE |
| Regulation<br>No. | 21 CFR 870.1390 | 21 CFR 870.1390 | SE |
| Class | Class II | Class II | SE |
| Intended Use | The PathBuilderTM Transseptal<br>Needle is used to puncture the<br>interatrial septum during a<br>transseptal catheterization<br>procedure to gain left heart<br>access. | The BRKTM Transseptal Needle<br>is used to puncture the<br>interatrial septum during a<br>transseptal catheterization<br>procedure to gain left heart<br>access. | SE |
| Indications<br>for Use | The PathBuilderTM Transseptal<br>Needle is used to puncture the<br>interatrial septum during a<br>transseptal catheterization<br>procedure to gain left heart<br>access. | The BRKTM Transseptal Needle<br>is used to puncture the<br>interatrial septum during a<br>transseptal catheterization<br>procedure to gain left heart<br>access. | SE |
| | Hub | Hub | SE |
| Configuration | Pointer flange | Pointer flange | SE |
| | Needle tip | Needle tip | SE |
| Dimensional<br>Comparison | Effective length | Effective length | SE |
| | Diameter | Diameter | SE |
| | Effective length of stylet | Effective length of stylet | SE |
| | Outer diameter of stylet | Outer diameter of stylet | SE |
| | Curve shape | Curve shape | SE |
| Functional<br>performance | Comply with ISO 11070: 2014 | Comply with ISO 11070: 2014 | SE |
| Biological<br>characteristics | Comply with ISO 10993-1 | Comply with ISO 10993-1 | Similar |
| Intended | Professional healthcare | Professional healthcare | SE |
### Comparison to Predicate Device、
Shanghai MicroPort EP MedTech Co., Ltd.
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| healthcare<br>environment | | environment | |
|---------------------------|---------------|---------------|----|
| Sterilization<br>method | EO Sterilized | EO Sterilized | SE |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | SE |
### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
The proposed and predicate devices share the same intended use and fundamental scientific technology, including principles of operation and mechanism of action. Design and technological differences between the proposed and predicate devices do not raise any new concerns of safety and effectiveness. The results of verification and validation testing demonstrate that the PathBuilder™ Transseptal Needle is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
