K222115 · MicroVention, Inc. · DQY · Jan 10, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K222115
Device Name
ISAAC Neurovascular Navigation Catheter
Applicant
MicroVention, Inc.
Product Code
DQY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is indicated for use in facilitating advancement of catheters through the neuro and peripheral vasculature and introduction of diagnostic agents. The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
Device Story
ISAAC Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is a braid-reinforced, variable-stiffness, single-lumen catheter with a pre-shaped distal segment. It features a hydrophilic coating on the distal curve, a radiopaque tungsten-coiled distal section, and a proximal Luer hub. Used by clinicians in neuro/peripheral vascular procedures to navigate vasculature and deliver diagnostic agents. Device is inserted percutaneously; clinician manually advances catheter through vasculature. Radiopaque markers allow visualization under X-ray fluoroscopy to guide placement. Benefits include improved trackability and support during navigation. Device is sterile, single-use, and non-pyrogenic.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing performed. Evidence consists of benchtop performance testing (physical attributes, tip flexibility, simulated use, kink resistance, burst/leakage, tensile strength, coating durability) and an acute GLP-compliant porcine animal study. Animal study compared tracking performance, support, and safety against the predicate; results showed comparable performance with no significant device-associated complications (e.g., dissection, perforation, thrombus).
Indicated for facilitating catheter advancement through neuro and peripheral vasculature and introducing diagnostic agents. Not for use in coronary vasculature.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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MicroVention, Inc. Sona Manickam Manager Regulatory Affairs 35 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Re: K222115
Trade/Device Name: ISAAC Neurovascular Navigation Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQY, QJP Dated: December 9, 2022 Received: December 9, 2022
Dear Sona Manickam:
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,
# Naira Muradyan -S
Naira Muradyan, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine 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) K222115
Device Name
ISAACTM Neurovascular Navigation Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is indicated for use in facilitating advancement of catheters through the neuro and peripheral vasculature and introduction of diagnostic agents. The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
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| 510(k) Owner | MicroVention, Inc. |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| | 35 Enterprise |
| | Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 |
| | Establishment Registration No: 3013556777 |
| Contact Person | Sona Manickam |
| | Manager Regulatory Affairs |
| | Telephone: (712)-582-8133 |
| | Email: Sona.Manickam@microvention.com |
| Date Summary Prepared | January 09, 2023 |
| Trade Name | ISAACT™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter |
| Common Name | Catheter, Percutaneous |
| Classification | Class II, DQY, QJP |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Predicate Device | Chaperon Guiding Catheter (K082385) |
| Reference Devices | Neuron Select Catheter (K083125) |
| | Neuron MAX System (K111380) |
## K222115 510(k) Summary
#### Device Description
The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter) is a braid-reinforced variable stiffness catheter with a pre-shaped distal segment. The distal end of the catheter is coated with a hydrophilic coating around the curve of the pre-shaped section of the Simmons (SIM) configuration. It is a single lumen catheter with a radiopaque distal coiled section and a Luer hub on the proximal end. The ISAAC Catheter is sterile, non-pyrogenic and intended for single use only.
#### Indications for Use
The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is indicated for use in facilitating advancement of catheters through the neuro and peripheral vasculature and introduction of diagnostic agents. The ISAAC™ Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
#### Comparison of Indications for Use and Technological Characteristics
The subject device, ISAAC Catheter, and the predicate device, the inner catheter of the Chaperon Guiding Catheter (K082385) are substantially equivalent in that these devices have similar intended use, principles of operation, and fundamental design.
As evidenced by the data, the subject, predicate, and reference devices:
- have similar intended use,
- . use the same principles of operation,
- . incorporate the same basic design,
- . use similar construction and materials,
- . are Ethylene Oxide (EtO)- sterilized and packaged using the same processes.
The following table provides a comparison of the key characteristics of the ISAAC Catheter to the predicate and reference devices.
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## Device Comparison Table
| Device<br>Characteristics | Proposed Device<br>ISAAC Neurovascular<br>Navigation Catheter (K222115) | Predicate Device<br>Chaperon Guiding Catheter<br>(K082385) | Reference Device<br>Neuron Select Catheter<br>(K083125) |
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| Indications for<br>Use | The ISAAC Neurovascular<br>Navigation Catheter is<br>indicated for use in<br>facilitating advancement of<br>catheters through the neuro<br>and peripheral vasculature<br>and introduction of<br>diagnostic agents. The ISAAC<br>Neurovascular Navigation<br>Catheter is not intended for<br>use in the coronary<br>vasculature. | Chaperon Guiding Catheter is<br>intended for general<br>intravascular use, including the<br>neuro and peripheral<br>vasculature. Chaperon Guiding<br>Catheter can be used to<br>facilitate introduction of<br>diagnostic or therapeutic<br>devices. Chaperon Guiding<br>Catheter is not intended for use<br>in coronary arteries. | The Neuron Intracranial<br>Access System is indicated<br>for the introduction of<br>interventional devices into<br>the peripheral, coronary<br>and neuro vasculature. |
| Device Class | Class II DQY, QJP<br>21 CFR 870.1250 | Class II DQY<br>21 CFR 870.1250 | Class II DQY<br>21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Catheter Body | Braid: Stainless Steel<br>Catheter:<br>Polytetrafluoroethylene<br>(PTFE)<br>Coiling: Tungsten<br>Outer: Polymer | Braid: Stainless Steel<br>Catheter: PTFE | Braid: Stainless Steel<br>Catheter: PTFE |
| Marker | Radiopaque coil | Radiopaque marker | Radiopaque jacket |
| Hub | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon |
| Strain Relief | Polyurethane | Polyurethane | Polyurethane |
| Inner Diameter | 6F: 1.02 mm (0.040") | 5F: 1.22 mm (0.048") | 6F: 1.02 mm (0.040") |
| Outer Diameter | 6F: 2.11 mm (0.083") | 5F: 1.70 mm (0.067") | 6.5F: 2.16 mm (0.085") |
| Effective Length | SIM2-3D: 150 cm<br>SIM3-3D: 150 cm<br>TIP45: 140 cm | 117 cm | 125 cm |
| Coating | Hydrophilic | Hydrophilic | Hydrophilic |
| Tip<br>Configuration | Variable Tip Shape & Size | Variable Tip Shape & Size | Variable Tip Shape & Size |
| Guidewire<br>Compatibility | 0.035" and 0.038" | 0.035" and 0.038" | 0.035" and 0.038" |
| Accessories | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Method of<br>Supply | Sterile and single use | Sterile and single use | Sterile and single use |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Sterilized using 100%<br>Ethylene Oxide | Sterilized using 100%<br>Ethylene Oxide | Sterilized using 100%<br>Ethylene Oxide |
| Device<br>Characteristics | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
| Packaging<br>Configuration | ISAAC Neurovascular<br>Navigation Catheter<br>(K222115) | Chaperon Guiding Catheter<br>(K082385) | Neuron Select Catheter<br>(K083125) |
| | Placed on mounting card,<br>Tyvek pouch, shipping<br>carton | Placed on mounting card,<br>Tyvek pouch, shipping<br>carton | Placed on mounting card,<br>Tyvek pouch, shipping<br>carton |
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### Performance Testing Summary
The following performance testing was conducted to support the ISAAC Catheter and demonstrate that it performs as intended:
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Physical Attributes | The usable length, proximal and distal outer diameters, distal length, and<br>inner diameters were measured. | Pass |
| Tip Flexibility | The device shall have less force to bend at the distal tip than the<br>comparator reference device. | Pass |
| Simulated Use | The performance of the catheter was rated during simulated-use testing<br>in benchtop vessel model. | Pass |
| Radio Detectability | The catheter must be visible under X-ray fluoroscopy. | Pass |
| Kink Resistance | Kink resistance was measured by subjecting the device to bending in<br>simulated tortuous anatomy. | Pass |
| Static Burst | The distal tip of the catheter was occluded, and fluid was injected into the<br>lumen at increasing pressure until the catheter burst. | Pass |
| Liquid Leakage | The distal tip of the catheter was occluded, and fluid was injected.<br>Pressure was maintained for 30 seconds, and the device was inspected<br>for leakage per ISO 10555-1. | Pass |
| Leakage and Damage<br>Under High Static<br>Pressure Conditions | Dyed fluid was injected into the lumen until the rated burst pressure was<br>reached and the pressure was held for 10 seconds while the distal tip is<br>occluded. | Pass |
| Air Leakage | A vacuum was applied to the catheter and observed for air bubbles, per<br>ISO 80369-7 and ISO 10555-1. | Pass |
| Dynamic Burst | The catheter was injected with fluid at a set pressure and inspected for<br>damage. | Pass |
| Force at Break<br>(Hub/Distal) | The distal and proximal sections of the catheter are secured into a tensile<br>test machine. The machine pulled until the catheter broke, and the pull<br>force was recorded. | Pass |
| Particulate Testing | The catheter underwent simulated-use testing in a benchtop model and<br>was evaluated for particulates. | Pass |
| Surface Contamination | Device must be free from visible surface defects. | Pass |
| Corrosion Resistance | The catheter was tested to evaluate corrosion resistance per ISO 10555-1<br>and ISO 11070. | Pass |
| Coating Durability and<br>Lubricity | Device was secured to a tensile machine and put into heated water bath<br>for hydration. The force to slide through the clamp was recorded as<br>lubricity through 20 cycles. Durability was recorded through 100 cycles. | Pass |
| Catheter Flexural<br>Fatigue | The tensile strength and pressure characteristics were measured per ISO<br>10555-1. | Pass |
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| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Hub and Luer<br>Connector | The Luer connector was tested to dimensional and performance<br>requirements per ISO 80369-7. | Pass |
| Stiffness | The catheter stiffness profile was compared to the reference device. | Pass |
| Torque Strength | The device was evaluated for torque strength by measuring the number of<br>catheter rotations until failure after tracking through a tortuous<br>anatomical model. | Pass |
#### Biocompatibility Testing Summary
The biological safety of the ISAAC Catheter was verified in accordance with ISO 10993-1 categorized as an externally communicating device directly contacting blood for a limited duration (≤ 24 hours). All ISAAC Catheter materials have a history of use in medical devices. The table below illustrates specific tests performed.
| Test Method Summary | | | |
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| Test | Extract(s) & Test Systems | Extraction Conditions | Results |
| Cytotoxicity<br>(ISO MEM Elution Test) | L-929 mouse fibroblast cells<br>prepared using MEM<br>Maintenance Growth Media<br>with 5% FBS | 6.0 cm2/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at 37 °C for 24 hrs. | Non-cytotoxic |
| Irritation Reactivity<br>(ISO Intracutaneous<br>Reactivity Test) | Normal saline and sesame<br>seed oil (SSO) (tested<br>separately)<br>New Zealand White Rabbits | 6.0 cm2/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at 50 ± 2°C for 72<br>± 2hrs. | Non-irritant |
| Maximization<br>(ISO Guinea Pig Maximization<br>Test) | Normal saline and SSO (tested<br>separately) | 6.0 cm2/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at<br>50 ± 2°C for 72 ± 2hrs. | Non- sensitizing |
| Systemic Toxicity<br>(ISO Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity Test) | Normal Saline and SSO (tested<br>separately)<br>Albino outbred strain (ND4)<br>mice (20 male, young<br>adults) | 6.0 cm2/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at 50 ± 2°C for 72<br>± 2hrs. | Non-acute<br>systemically toxic |
| Pyrogenicity<br>(ISO/USP Material Mediated<br>Pyrogenicity Test) | Normal saline and SSO (tested<br>separately)<br>New Zealand White Rabbits | 6.0 cm2/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at 50 ± 2°C for 72<br>± 2hrs. | Non- pyrogenic |
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| Test Method Summary | | | | |
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| Test | Extract(s) & Test Systems | Extraction Conditions | Results | |
| Hemocompatibility In-Vitro<br>Blood Loop Assay<br>(ISO In-Vitro Blood Loop<br>Assay) | A loop system circulated with<br>freshly drawn sheep blood | Direct exposure at 37±2°C for 4<br>hours ± 30 minutes. | Thrombogenic<br>risk potential<br>similar to the<br>predicate | |
| Hemocompatibility Hemolysis<br>Assay<br>(ISO ASTM Hemolysis Assay) | Phosphate Buffered Saline<br>(PBS)<br>New Zealand White Rabbits | 6.0 cm²/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio), extracted at 50 ± 2°C for 72<br>± 2hrs. | Non- hemolytic | |
| Hemocompatibility<br>Complement Activation Assay<br>(ISO Hemocompatibility:<br>Complement Activation Assay<br>(C3a and SC5b-9)) | Normal Human Serum (NHS) | 6.0 cm²/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio) extracted at 37±2°C for 60<br>min ± 1 minute. | Non-activator of<br>complement<br>system | |
| Hemocompatibility Partial<br>Thromboplastin<br>(ISO Hemocompatibility:<br>Partial Thromboplastin<br>Time (PTT) Assay) | Human Plasma | 6.0 cm²/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio) extracted at 37±2°C for 60<br>min ± 1 minute. | No effect on the<br>PTT | |
| Hemocompatibility<br>Heparinized Blood Platelet<br>and Leukocyte<br>(Hemocompatibility:<br>Heparinized Blood Platelet<br>and Leukocyte Count Assay) | Human Blood | 6.0 cm²/mL (exposed surface area<br>to extraction medium volume<br>ratio) extracted at 37±2°C for 60<br>min ± 1 minute. | Pass | |
#### Animal Study
Acute animal testing was conducted in accordance with FDA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulation (21 CFR Part 58) comparing the ISAAC Catheter to the predicate Chaperon Guiding Catheter and testing with the BOBBY Guiding Catheter. The testing was intended to assess preclinical safety and efficacy for ISAAC Catheter (test article) and the inner catheter of the Chaperon Guiding Catheter (control article) in a porcine model. The porcine model was chosen since the vessel sizes of the pig model allow for insertion and navigation of standard-sized devices used in humans; porcine vessel diameters are comparable with human vasculature. The test article performed comparably to the control article with regards to tracking performance, support, and safety in this acute in vivo model. No significant device-associated complications (dissection, perforation, embolic debris, thrombus formation, hemorrhage, ischemia, necrosis, fibrin deposition, internal elastic lamina (IEL) rupture, external elastic lamina (EEL) rupture, mineralization, neointimal maturation, medial injury/fibrosis and adventitial injury/fibrosis) were noted in any of the test article and control article treated vessels. The tracking results demonstrated that the ISAAC Catheter and the Chaperon Guiding Catheter performed equally. The results of the present study did not raise any safety issues with either the test ISAAC Catheter or control Chaperon Guiding Catheter. The devices are deemed equivalent.
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Clinical Testing: No clinical testing was deemed necessary to support the substantial equivalence of t ISAAC Catheter.
#### Conclusion
MicroVention concludes through a review of the benchtop testing, non-clinical animal study assessments, the comparison of the device classifications for use, operating principles, technological characteristics, sterility, and biocompatibility testing that the ISAAC Neurovascular Navigation Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate Chaperon Guiding Catheter (K082385). Any differences between the subject device and the predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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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.