Epicardial Access System

K213582 · Baylis Medical Company, Inc. · DYB · Jun 30, 2022 · Cardiovascular

Device Facts

• Record ID: K213582
• Device Name: Epicardial Access System
• Applicant: Baylis Medical Company, Inc.
• Product Code: DYB · Cardiovascular
• Decision Date: Jun 30, 2022
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1340
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Epicardial Access System is intended to access the epicardial surface of the heart via a subxiphoid approach.

Device Story

System provides percutaneous access to the heart's epicardial surface via subxiphoid approach. Components include an access needle, steerable guiding sheath (with dilator and J-tip guidewire), and an introducer with stylet. Used in catheter labs by electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists under fluoroscopic imaging. Procedure involves needle advancement through adipose tissue to the pericardial sac; puncture; guidewire insertion into the pericardial space; introducer-led pre-dilation; and final advancement of the steerable sheath over the guidewire to the epicardial surface. Single-use, sterile device. Benefits include facilitating minimally invasive access to the heart for clinical interventions.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Verification and validation included mechanical testing (ISO 11070:2014), physical testing (ISO 80369-7, ISO 594-1/2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1:2020), sterilization (ISO 11135:2014), pyrogen testing (ANSI/AAMI ST72:2019), and packaging integrity (ISO 11607-1:2020).

Technological Characteristics

Single-use, sterile catheter introducer system. Components: access needle, steerable guiding sheath, dilator, J-tip guidewire, introducer, and stylet. Materials are patient-contacting and non-patient-contacting, modified from predicate and supported by reference device. Sterilization via Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Mechanical design complies with ISO 11070:2014. No electronic or software components.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring access to the epicardial surface of the heart via a subxiphoid approach for clinical procedures.

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

• Epicardial Access System (K191546)

Reference Devices

• VersaCross Transseptal Dilator (K190688)
• VersaCross Transseptal Dilator (K183655)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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June 30, 2022

Baylis Medical Company Inc. May Tsai Director, Regulatory Affairs 5825 Explorer Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5P6 Canada

Re: K213582

Trade/Device Name: Epicardial Access System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: June 8, 2022 Received: June 10, 2022

Dear May Tsai:

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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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,

Aneesh Deoras Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices 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) K213582

Device Name Epicardial Access System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Epicardial Access System is intended to access the epicardial surface of the heart via a subxiphoid approach.

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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# 14. 510(K) SUMMARY (K213582)

# Submitter Information

| A. Company Name: | Baylis Medical Company Inc. |
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| B. Company Address: | 5825 Explorer Drive<br>Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5P6<br>Canada |
| C. Company Phone: | [phone] |
| D. Company Facsimile: | [phone] |
| E. Contact Person: | May Tsai<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs |
| F. Summary Prepared on: | 10-Nov-2021 |
| Device Identification | |
| A. Device Trade Name: | Epicardial Access System |
| B. Device Common Name: | Catheter Introducer |
| C. Classification Name: | CFR 870.1340 - Catheter Introducer |
| D. Product Code: | DYB |
| E. Device Class: | Class II |

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#### Identification of Legally Marketed Device

| Predicate<br>Device | Manufacturer | 510(k) | Indications for Use |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Epicardial<br>Access<br>System | Baylis Medical<br>Company Inc. | K191546 | The Epicardial Access System is<br>intended to access the epicardial<br>surface of the heart via a<br>subxiphoid approach to facilitate<br>electrophysiology studies. |

#### Table 14.1: Predicate Device

This 510(k) is also citing the legally marketed VersaCross Transseptal Dilator (K190688 and K183655) as a reference device to support material modifications in the subject device.

#### Indications for Use

The Epicardial Access System is intended to access the epicardial surface of the heart via a subxiphoid approach.

#### Device Description

The subject Epicardial Access System represents device modifications made to the Epicardial Steerable Guiding Sheath and Epicardial Introducer and Stylet components of the legally marketed Epicardial Access System (K191546). The Epicardial Access Needle component remains unchanged. The System is comprised of the following devices, which are single-use and supplied sterile to the user:

- Epicardial Access Needle
- Epicardial Steerable Guiding Sheath containing: .
- o Steerable Sheath
- o Dilator
- o J-tip Guidewire
- Epicardial Introducer and Stylet

The subject device is designed to provide access to the epicardial surface of the heart via a subxiphoid approach. It is used in percutaneous access procedures primarily by Electrophysiologists and Interventional Cardiologists trained in the subxiphoid approach. Procedures using the devices are performed in fully equipped catheter labs with imaging equipment, including fluoroscopy under sterile technique.

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The Epicardial Access System's intended use is achieved through the following steps:

- . The needle advances through adipose tissue to reach the pericardial sac;
- The needle punctures the pericardial sac; .
- The quidewire advances through the needle's inner lumen into the . pericardial space:
- . The introducer advances over the guidewire and pre-dilates the pericardial sac; and
- . The Steerable Sheath (and Dilator) advances over the quidewire into the pericardial space to access the epicardial surface of the heart.

# Comparison to Predicate Device

The intended use of subject device is to provide epicardial access to the heart via the subxiphoid approach, which remains unchanged from the predicate Epicardial Access System (K191546). The indications for use statement of the subject device is similar to the predicate, except for the removal of "to facilitate electrophysiology studies". This modification clarifies the intended use of the subject device; which is for use in any clinical procedure where epicardial access of the heart via the subxiphoid approach is required. This modification does not constitute a new intended use of the subject device when used as labelled. The subject and predicate device share the same fundamental scientific technology, principles of operation, mechanism of action, and sterilization method (Table 14.2).

Differences in design, material, packaging configuration, technological characteristics, and in the indications for use between the subject and predicate device do not raise any new concerns or different questions of safety and effectiveness. The identified reference device, VersaCross Transseptal Dilator (K190688 and K183655), supports the material modifications in the subject device. The results of verification and validation testing provide reasonable assurance of substantial equivalence of the Epicardial Access System with the predicate device and are evaluated through well-established methods.

| Characteristic | Subject Device Compared to<br>Predicate Epicardial Access<br>System (K191546) |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Identical |
| Indications for Use | Similar |

Table 14.2: Comparison of Subject and Predicate Device

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| Fundamental scientific technology | Identical | |
|-----------------------------------|------------------------|---------|
| Operating principles | Identical | |
| Mechanism of action | Identical | |
| Key technological characteristics | Similar | |
| Materials | Patient contacting | Similar |
| | Non-patient contacting | Similar |
| Packaging configuration | Similar | |
| Sterilization method | Identical | |

### Performance Testing

Non-clinical performance testing was completed for the subject device to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness for its intended use and to support substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The followinq verification and validation activities were completed to support the device modifications:

#### Mechanical Testing

Mechanical verification was conducted for the subject device to verify compliance with the applicable requirements of ISO 11070:2014 and Baylis self-enforced requirements. The following mechanical tests were performed:

Epicardial Steerable Guiding Sheath

- Sheath Torque Transmission + Hub to Shaft Strength of Union o
- Sheath Air and Liquid Leakage Hemostasis Valve o
- Sheath Air and Liquid Leakage o
- Sheath Strength of Union Tip to Sheath Body O
- Sheath Strength of Union Hub to Sheath Body o
- Sheath Strength of Union Hub to Hub Cap O
- Sheath Strength of Union Hub to Tubing o
- Sheath Strength of Union Stopcock to Tubing o
- Sheath Strength of Union Crimp to Pull Wire o
- Sheath Strength of Union Inner Knob to Outer Knob Snap Fit O
- Sheath Strength of Union End Cap to Handle Snap Fit O
- Sheath Tip Transition O
- Snap Fit O
- Valve Insertion o
- Dilator Torque Transmission Hub to Tubing Joint O
- Dilator Air and Liquid Leakage O
- Dilator Strength of Union Tip to Tubing O
- Dilator Strength of Union Butt Weld Joint O
- Dilator Strength of Union Hub to Tubing o

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Epicardial Introducer and Stylet:

- Stylet-Cap Tensile O
- Introducer Hub-Shaft Tensile O
- Introducer Tip Integrity O
- Flexural Rigidity o

#### General Physical Testing

General physical verification was conducted for the subject device to verify compliance with the applicable requirements of ISO 11070:2014, ISO 80369-7, ISO 594-1, ISO 594-2 and Baylis self-enforced requirements. The following general physical tests were performed:

Epicardial Steerable Guiding Sheath

- Sheath Surface Defects O
- Sheath Range of Motion and Geometry o
- Sheath Curve Retention and Integrity o
- Sheath Friction O
- Sheath Handle Lubricity O
- Sheath Tip Stiffness O
- Compatibility O
- Dilator Surface Defects O
- Dilator Flexural Modulus O
- Sheath Clinical Valve O

Epicardial Introducer and Stylet:

- Corrosion Resistance o
- o Luer Tests

### Biocompatibility Verification

Biological safety was evaluated for the subject device to verify compliance with the current applicable requirements of ISO 10993-1:2020 and 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."

### Sterilization Verification

Sterilization and residual limit verification were evaluated for the subject device to verify compliance with the current applicable requirements of ISO 11135:2014 and ISO 10993-7:2008/Cor.1:2009. Sterilization was performed with Ethylene Oxide to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10 6

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# Pyrogen Testing

The subject device is supplied non-pyrogenic. Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) testing was evaluated using the Kinetic Chromogenic method, as per ANSI/AAMI ST72:2019 and the FDA guidance document, "Guidance for Industry – Pyrogens and Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers," to verify the subject device meets current FDA and USP pyrogen limit specifications.

### Packaging Verification

Ship testing was evaluated to verify the integrity of the subject device packaging through the rigors of shipping and handling as well as storage over time. The seal strength and sterile barrier integrity was also evaluated to verify compliance with the current applicable requirements of ISO 11607-1:2020 (Parts 1 and 2) over the proposed intended shelf life of the subject device.

## Benchtop Validation

Customer requirements were validated through benchtop validation activities. Benchtop validation testing was performed to validate the performance of the subject device during normal intended use as per current applicable requirements of ISO 11070:2014 and Baylis selfenforced requirements.

Epicardial Access System met all test requirements as specified by applicable standards and test protocols. The verification and validation activities demonstrated the subject device meets its intended use and is as safe, as effective, and performs in a manner that is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

### Conclusions

The subject and predicate device share the same intended use, fundamental scientific technology, principles of operation, mechanism of action, and sterilization method, and overall clinical workflow. Differences in design, packaging confiquration, technological characteristics, and in the indications for use between the subject and predicate device do not raise any new concerns or different questions of safety and effectiveness. The results of verification and validation activities demonstrate the Epicardial Access System is as safe and as effective as the predicate device, establishing the substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate device.