K223000 · Inari Medical · QEW · Jan 11, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K223000
Device Name
Artix BG
Applicant
Inari Medical
Product Code
QEW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 11, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5150
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is indicated for: · Use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected blood vessel. The balloon provides temporary vascular occlusion during these and other angiographic procedures. · Use as a conduit for retrieval devices. · The non-surgical aspiration of emboli and thrombi from blood vessels. · Injection, infusion, and/or aspiration of contrast media and other fluids into or from a blood vessel. The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is intended for use in the peripheral vasculature.
Device Story
Artix BG is a single-use, over-the-wire balloon thrombectomy sheath; used in peripheral vasculature. Device facilitates intravascular catheter insertion/guidance; provides temporary vascular occlusion via distal compliant balloon; acts as conduit for retrieval devices; enables non-surgical aspiration of emboli/thrombi; allows infusion/aspiration of fluids/contrast media. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Input: guidewire access. Transformation: mechanical insertion; balloon inflation via 1 mL syringe; aspiration via 30 mL syringe. Output: vascular access; thrombus removal; flow occlusion. Benefits: minimally invasive removal of clots; procedural support for angiography/interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal data required. Verification and validation testing included sheath visual/dimensional analysis, simulated use cycling, sheath aspirational flowrate, and clot burden removal. All acceptance criteria met.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, over-the-wire sheath with four embedded lumens (inflation/deflation), proximal hemostasis valve, stopcock, and flush port. Features hydrophilic coating on distal shaft and two radiopaque marker bands (tip and balloon location). Compliant balloon for occlusion. 8 Fr diameter, 65 cm or 105 cm lengths. Sterilized via EtO (ISO 11135:2014/Amd 1:2018, AAMI TIR 28:2016). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults undergoing interventional procedures in the peripheral vasculature requiring intravascular catheter guidance, temporary vascular occlusion, conduit for retrieval devices, non-surgical aspiration of emboli/thrombi, or fluid/contrast media infusion/aspiration.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An embolectomy catheter is a balloon-tipped catheter that is used to remove thromboemboli, i.e., blood clots which have migrated in blood vessels from one site in the vascular tree to another.
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December 11, 2023
Inari Medical Ellen Nguyen Regulatory Affairs Specialist 6001 Oak Canyon Suite 100 Irvine, California 92618
Re: K223000
Trade/Device Name: Artix BG Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5150 Regulation Name: Embolectomy Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QEW, DQY Dated: December 9, 2022 Received: December 9, 2022
Dear Ellen Nguyen:
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,
Gregory W. Digitally signed by
Gregory W. Gregory W. O'connell -S ○'connell -S Date: 2023.01.11
05:00 nell -S 09:19:48 -05'00'
Gregory O'Connell Assistant Director DHT2C: Division of Coronary and Peripheral Intervention Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223000
Device Name Artix BG
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is indicated for:
· Use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected blood vessel. The balloon provides temporary vascular occlusion during these and other angiographic procedures.
· Use as a conduit for retrieval devices.
· The non-surgical aspiration of emboli and thrombi from blood vessels.
· Injection, infusion, and/or aspiration of contrast media and other fluids into or from a blood vessel.
The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is intended for use in the peripheral vasculature.
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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# 510(K) SUMMARY
| Date prepared | January 10, 2023 |
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| Name | Inari Medical, Inc.<br>6001 Oak Canyon, Suite 100<br>Irvine, CA 92618<br>877.923.4747 |
| Contact person | Ellen Nguyen<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Trade name | Artix BG |
| Common name | Balloon thrombectomy sheath |
| Regulation name | Percutaneous catheter |
| Classification number | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Product code | QEW |
| Secondary product<br>code | DQY |
| Regulatory class | II |
| Predicate device | Inari Medical, ClotTriever Thrombectomy System (K212632) |
| Reference device | Inari Medical, Artix Balloon Guiding Sheath (K221846) |
| Description | The Artix BG is a single-use, over-the-wire system designed to facilitate the<br>insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected peripheral<br>blood vessel and act as a conduit for retrieval devices. A compliant balloon<br>mounted at the sheath's distal tip provides temporary vascular occlusion<br>during angiographic and interventional procedures. The Artix BG also non-<br>surgically aspirates thromboemboli from selected vessels and is capable of<br>infusion/aspiration of fluids into or from a selected vessel. The Artix BG is<br>packaged with the following components:<br>• Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath (8 Fr, 65 cm or 105 cm)<br>• 8 Fr Introducer Dilator (0.014" and 0.035" guidewire compatibility)<br>• Balloon Inflation Syringe, 1 mL<br>• Large Bore Syringe, 30 mL<br>• 3-way Stopcock |
| Indications for Use | The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is indicated for:<br>• Use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular<br>catheter into a selected blood vessel. The balloon provides temporary<br>vascular occlusion during these and other angiographic procedures.<br>• Use as a conduit for retrieval devices.<br>• The non-surgical aspiration of emboli and thrombi from blood<br>vessels. |
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- Injection, infusion, and/or aspiration of contrast media and other ● fluids into or from a blood vessel.
The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is intended for use in the peripheral vasculature.
The predicate ClotTriever Thrombectomy System is indicated for "The nonsurgical removal of emboli and thrombi from blood vessels and injection, infusion, and/or aspiration of contrast media and other fluids into or from a blood vessel." The Artix BG's expanded indications for use are identical. Both devices are intended for use in the peripheral vasculature, with the only difference being that the predicate device is also intended for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
A tabular comparison of specific technological characteristics between the predicate and subject devices is provided below:
| Feature | Artix BG - Subject Device | ClotTriever<br>Thrombectomy System -<br>Predicate (K212632) | Artix Balloon Guiding<br>Sheath - Reference<br>Device (K221846) |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Inari Medical | Inari Medical | Inari Medical |
| Product code | QEW, DQY | QEW | DQY |
| Intended<br>use/Indications for<br>use | The Artix BG balloon<br>thrombectomy sheath is<br>indicated for:<br>Use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected blood vessel. The balloon provides temporary vascular occlusion during these and other angiographic procedures. Use as a conduit for retrieval devices. The non-surgical aspiration of thrombi and emboli from blood vessels. Infusion, injection, and/or aspiration of contrast media or other fluid into or from a blood vessel. The Artix BG balloon thrombectomy sheath is intended for use in the peripheral vasculature. | The ClotTriever<br>Thrombectomy System is<br>indicated for:<br>The non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from blood vessels. Infusion, injection, and/or aspiration of contrast media or other fluid into or from a blood vessel. The ClotTriever Thrombectomy System is intended for use in the peripheral vasculature including deep vein thrombosis (DVT). | The Artix Balloon<br>Guiding Sheath is<br>indicated for use in<br>facilitating the insertion<br>and guidance of an<br>intravascular catheter<br>into a selected blood<br>vessel. The balloon<br>provides temporary<br>vascular occlusion<br>during these and other<br>angiographic procedures.<br>The Artix Balloon<br>Guiding Sheath is also<br>indicated for use as a<br>conduit for retrieval<br>devices.<br>The Artix Balloon<br>Guiding Sheath is<br>intended for use in the<br>peripheral vasculature. |
| Feature | Artix BG - Subject Device | ClotTriever<br>Thrombectomy System -<br>Predicate (K212632) | Artix Balloon Guiding<br>Sheath - Reference<br>Device (K221846) |
| Device description | The Artix BG is comprised<br>of a single through lumen<br>shaft with four (4)<br>embedded lumens for<br>balloon inflation and<br>deflation, a proximal<br>integrated hemostasis valve<br>to minimize blood loss, a<br>stopcock with flush port,<br>and a balloon port. To assist<br>with insertion of the sheath<br>into the vasculature, a<br>hydrophilic coating covers a<br>portion of the distal sheath<br>shaft. The distal tip of the<br>sheath shaft contains two<br>(2) radiopaque marker<br>bands to aid with<br>angiographic visualization:<br>The distal marker indicates<br>the location of the sheath's<br>tip, while the proximal<br>marker band marks the<br>location of a compliant<br>balloon mounted at the<br>distal end. The balloon<br>provides temporary vascular<br>occlusion during<br>angiographic and<br>interventional procedures. | The ClotTriever<br>Thrombectomy System<br>consists of ClotTriever 13<br>Fr and 16 Fr Sheaths<br>("Sheath") and the<br>ClotTriever/ClotTriever<br>Bold Catheter<br>("Catheter"), each<br>packaged separately.<br>The sheath is an introducer<br>sheath with a distal self-<br>expanding funnel,<br>aspiration port, and<br>proximal hub. A dilator is<br>provided to aid insertion<br>and positioning of the<br>sheath. Other provided<br>accessories include a 60 cc<br>large bore syringe that<br>provides a vacuum source<br>and collects aspirated<br>contents. Radiopaque<br>markers aid sheath<br>positioning under<br>fluoroscopic visualization.<br>The dilator tip is<br>radiopaque, and there is a<br>radiopaque marker band<br>near the distal end of the<br>sheath. | The Artix Balloon<br>Guiding Sheath is<br>comprised of a single<br>through lumen shaft with<br>four (4) embedded<br>lumens for balloon<br>inflation and deflation, a<br>proximal integrated<br>hemostasis valve to<br>minimize blood loss, a<br>stopcock with flush port,<br>and a balloon port. To<br>assist with insertion of<br>the sheath into the<br>vasculature, a<br>hydrophilic coating<br>covers a portion of the<br>distal sheath shaft. The<br>distal tip of the sheath<br>shaft contains two (2)<br>radiopaque marker bands<br>to aid with angiographic<br>visualization: The distal<br>marker indicates the<br>location of the sheath's<br>tip, while the proximal<br>marker band marks the<br>location of a compliant<br>balloon mounted at the<br>distal end. The balloon<br>provides temporary<br>vascular occlusion<br>during angiographic and<br>interventional<br>procedures. |
| Principles of<br>operation | After the target vessel is<br>accessed and dilated, the<br>Artix BG is inserted into the<br>vessel over a guidewire.<br>Once the Artix BG is in<br>position, the dilator is<br>removed, and all compatible<br>catheter devices, such as the<br>Artix MT (K220600), can<br>be inserted through the<br>Artix BG for access into the<br>peripheral vasculature. The<br>sheath's balloon can also be<br>inflated using a 1 mL<br>syringe to provide flow | After the target vessel is<br>accessed and dilated, the<br>ClotTriever Sheath is<br>inserted into the vessel<br>over a guidewire. The<br>ClotTriever/ClotTriever<br>Bold Catheter can then be<br>advanced through the<br>sheath and beyond the clot.<br>The self-expanding braided<br>nitinol wire net is<br>deployed. The expanded<br>net cores, separates, and<br>entraps thrombus from the<br>vessel as it is being drawn | After the target vessel is<br>accessed and dilated, the<br>Artix Balloon Guiding<br>Sheath is inserted into<br>the vessel over a<br>guidewire. Once the<br>Artix Sheath is in<br>position, the dilator is<br>removed, and all<br>compatible catheter<br>devices can be inserted<br>through the Artix Sheath<br>for access into the<br>peripheral vasculature.<br>The sheath's balloon can |
| | | | |
| Feature | Artix BG - Subject Device | ClotTriever<br>Thrombectomy System -<br>Predicate (K212632) | Artix Balloon Guiding<br>Sheath - Reference<br>Device (K221846) |
| | occlusion of the vessel<br>during the procedure. The<br>provided 30 mL syringe can<br>be used to aspirate clot in<br>the vessel or sheath and<br>infuse contrast media and<br>other fluids as required. | to the funnel opening of<br>the ClotTriever Sheath.<br>The net is collapsed and<br>pulled into and through the<br>ClotTriever Sheath with<br>the entrapped clot. A 60 cc<br>syringe is provided for the<br>aspiration of clot in the<br>sheath and the infusion of<br>contrast media and other<br>fluids. | also be inflated using a 1<br>mL syringe to provide<br>flow occlusion of the<br>vessel during the<br>procedure. |
| Intended patient<br>population | Adults undergoing<br>interventional procedures | Adults undergoing<br>interventional procedures | Adults undergoing<br>interventional procedures |
| Target vessel | Peripheral vasculature | Peripheral vasculature | Peripheral vasculature |
| Placement duration | < 24 hours | < 24 hours | < 24 hours |
| Guidewire<br>compatibility | 0.014" or 0.035" | 0.035" | 0.014" or 0.035" |
| Sterilization | EtO | EtO | EtO |
| Single-use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Summary of substantial equivalence
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Summary of substantial equivalence
### Biocompatibility
This submission proposes no changes to the device materials. Therefore, the previous passing results demonstrating that the Artix BG (K221846) and accessories meet biological safety requirements per ISO 10993-1 are still applicable.
### Sterilization
The subject device, including its accessories, is sterilized using EtO to achieve a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 6 using a validated sterilization process in accordance with the principles of ISO 11135:2014/Amd 1:2018 (Sterilization of health-care products – Ethylene oxide – Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices - Amendment 1: Revision of Annex E, Single batch release) and AAMI TIR 28:2016 (Product adoption and process equivalence for ethylene oxide sterilization). This submission proposes no changes to the device design or materials. Therefore, the previous sterilization process per K221846 remains applicable.
### Non-Clinical Testing
In accordance with the Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, verification and validation testing were identified to support the substantial
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equivalence of the Artix BG to the ClotTriever Thrombectomy System. These tests included:
- Sheath Visual & Dimensional
- . Simulated Use Cycling
- Sheath Aspirational Flowrate ●
- Clot Burden Removal ●
Test results demonstrated that all acceptance criteria were met; therefore, the device conforms to established product specifications.
Neither animal testing nor clinical testing were required for the determination of substantial equivalence.
### Conclusion
The nonclinical tests demonstrate the Artix BG's substantial equivalence to the ClotTriever Thrombectomy System.
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