K231626 · Skydance Vascular, Inc. · FOZ · Aug 31, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K231626
Device Name
OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2)
Applicant
Skydance Vascular, Inc.
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 31, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is an intravascular catheter intended to be inserted into the patient's vascular system for short-term use to sample blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. Blood is contained within the device during the catheter insertion of blood exposure. This catheter may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure. The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi when connected to male luer lock.
Device Story
Single-use, sterile, peripheral intravascular catheter; designed for short-term vascular access. Device features clear housing with integrated wings/ribs; beveled access needle; integrated extension tube with pinch clamp; female luer with porous vent plug. Operation: user inserts needle into vein; visualizes blood flashback in housing; advances catheter through needle; full advancement of catheter hub triggers passive, spring-loaded retraction of needle into housing. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Output: venous access for fluid delivery, blood sampling, or pressure monitoring. Benefits: integrated needle-shielding reduces needle-stick risk; closed system design prevents blood exposure during insertion; power injector compatibility (up to 325 psi) supports clinical utility.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and biocompatibility evaluation.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polycarbonate (housing, grip, hub, luer adapter), stainless steel (needle, spring), polyurethane (tubing), polypropylene (pinch clamp), porous polyethylene/CMC (vent plug). Principle: Passive spring-loaded needle retraction. Connectivity: Luer lock. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO). Standards: ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 80369-7/20, ISO 8536-4/8, ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 23908.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short-term (<30 days) intravascular access for blood sampling, blood pressure monitoring, or intravenous fluid administration in any patient population, contingent on vascular anatomy and procedure appropriateness. Suitable for power injection up to 325 psi.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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August 31, 2023
SkyDance Vascular, Inc. Scott Pease Sr. VP, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 3058 Millcreek Road Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
## Re: K231626
Trade/Device Name: OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FOZ Dated: May 31, 2023 Received: June 2, 2023
## Dear Scott Pease:
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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Porsche Bennett
Porsche Bennett For David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K231626
Device Name OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2)
Indications for Use (Describe)
OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (Osprey V2) is an intravascular catheter intended to be inserted into the patient's vascular system for short-term use to sample blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. Blood is contained within the device during the catheter insertion of blood exposure. This catheter may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure.
The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi when connected to male luer lock.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable):
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### K231626 - 510(k) SUMMARY
#### Submitter
| SkyDance Vascular, Inc.<br>3058 Millcreek Road<br>Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 |
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| Contact Phone: | (m) 678-689-8010 |
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| Contact Person: | Scott Pease, Sr. VP, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance<br>(scott.pease@skydancevascular.com) |
| Date Prepared: | August 31, 2023 |
| Name of Device: | OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) |
| Common or Usual Name: | Intravascular Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Intravascular Catheter |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code / Regulation: | FOZ / 21 CFR § 880.5200 |
| Predicate Device(s): | Primary Predicate (A) - K223018 (OSPREY PERIPHERAL IV<br>Catheter System) – SkyDance Vascular, Inc.<br>Class II, Intravascular Catheter, FOZ / 21 CFR § 880.5200<br><br>Secondary Predicate (B) – K102520 (Nexiva Closed IV Catheter<br>System) - Becton Dickinson Vascular Access Inc.<br>Class II, Intravascular Catheter, FOZ / 21 CFR § 880.5200 |
#### Indications for Use
OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is an intravascular catheter intended to be inserted into the patient's vascular system for short-term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. Blood is contained within the device during the catheter insertion process aiding in the prevention of blood exposure. This catheter may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness of procedure.
The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi when connected to male luer lock.
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#### Device Description
The OPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) is a single use, sterile intravascular catheter designed to be inserted into a patient's vascular system to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously for short-term (<30 days) use. The device is constructed with a clear housing having integrated wings and ribs to assist with its handling, a beveled needle that allows the catheter to be deployed through it and the needle fully and permanently passively retracts into the housing when the catheter hub with its integrated extension tube, including an incorporated pinch clamp, female luer with porous (vent) plug is fully advanced. The device is placed in a thermal formed tray that goes into a Tyvek pouch providing the sterile barrier.
#### Principles of Operation
The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OspreyV2) design deploys the catheter by passing it through its integrated access needle. Once the access needle achieves the desired venipuncture the user can quickly visualize blood through the housing's integrated flash window and immediately begin advancing the catheter through the access needle via the pink catheter hub having an integrated extension tube, including an incorporated pinch clamp, female luer with porous (vent) plug. Upon fully advancing the catheter hub within the proximal end of the device housing it simultaneously activates the passive needle retraction of the access needle within the device housing. Since the catheter is deployed through the access needle, the OspreyV2 catheter tip design is optimized to facilitate offaxis delivery of infusate. Additionally, the OspreyV2 is suitable for use with power injectors when connected to male luer lock.
#### Technological Characteristic Comparison to Predicate
The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OpsreyV2) is similar to the predicate devices, OSPREY PERIPHERAL IV Catheter System and Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System. Each of the devices have the following characteristics in common: 1) they are short term catheters, 2) they are radiopaque catheters, 3) they are peripheral catheters, 4) they are disposable, single use catheters, 5) they provide a shielding mechanism for the used needle. Additionally, the OSPREY Closed IV Catheter System (OpsreyV2) incorporates an integrated extension tube, including a pinch clamp, and female luer with porous (vent) plug, as well as the ability to use with a power injector, consistent with the Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System.
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| Attribute | Subject - OSPREY Closed IV<br>Catheter System (OspreyV2) | Primary Predicate (A) –<br>OSPREY PERIPHERAL IV<br>Catheter System (K223018) | Secondary Predicate (B) – BD<br>Nexiva Closed IV Catheter<br>System (K102520) | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
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| Classification | 21 CFR §880.5200<br>Class II<br>FOZ - Intravascular Catheter | 21 CFR §880.5200<br>Class II<br>FOZ - Intravascular Catheter | 21 CFR §880.5200<br>Class II<br>FOZ - Intravascular Catheter | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | OSPREY Closed IV Catheter<br>System (OspreyV2) is an<br>intravascular catheter intended to<br>be inserted into the patient's<br>vascular system for short-term<br>use to sample blood, monitor<br>blood pressure, or administer<br>fluids intravenously. Blood is<br>contained within the device<br>during the catheter insertion<br>process aiding in the prevention<br>of blood exposure. This catheter<br>may be used for any patient<br>population with consideration<br>given to adequacy of vascular<br>anatomy and appropriateness of<br>procedure.<br>The OSPREY Closed IV Catheter<br>System (OspreyV2) is suitable for<br>use with power injectors rated for<br>a maximum of 325 psi when<br>connected to male luer lock. | An intravascular catheter is<br>intended to be inserted into the<br>patient's vascular system for<br>short term use to sample blood,<br>monitor blood pressure, or<br>administer fluids intravenously. | The Nexiva™ intravascular<br>catheter is inserted into a patient's<br>vascular system for a short-term<br>use (less than 30 days) to sample<br>blood, monitor blood pressure, or<br>administer fluids intravascularly.<br>The needle-shielding feature and<br>luer access port, aid in the<br>prevention of needle-stick injuries.<br>Blood is contained within the<br>device during the catheter<br>insertion process aiding in the<br>prevention of blood exposure.<br>This catheter may be used for any<br>patient population with<br>consideration given to adequacy<br>of vascular anatomy and<br>appropriateness of procedure.<br>The 18-22 gauge Nexiva™<br>catheters are suitable for use with<br>power injectors rated for a<br>maximum of 300 psi when the luer<br>access port(s) is removed and a<br>direct connection is made. | Similar<br>Primary Predicate:<br>Subject device IFU<br>is expanded to<br>include its suitability<br>for use with power<br>injectors and any<br>patient population<br>based on vascular<br>anatomy and<br>appropriateness of<br>procedure.<br>Secondary<br>Predicate: Subject<br>device IFU is<br>consistent with its<br>suitability for use<br>with power injectors<br>and any patient<br>population based on<br>vascular anatomy<br>and appropriateness<br>of procedure.<br>Comment #1 |
| Critical<br>Procedural<br>Steps | Remove the device from the<br>packaging and inspect before<br>use. | Remove the device from the<br>packaging and inspect before<br>use. | Remove the device from the<br>packaging and inspect before<br>use. | Identical |
| Attribute | Subject – OSPREY Closed IV<br>Catheter System (OspreyV2) | Primary Predicate (A) –<br>OSPREY PERIPHERAL IV<br>Catheter System (K223018) | Secondary Predicate (B) – BD<br>Nexiva Closed IV Catheter<br>System (K102520) | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| | Insert needle into the target vein<br>and observe blood flashback<br>response. | Insert needle into the target vein<br>and observe blood flashback<br>response. | Insert needle into the target vein<br>and observe blood flashback<br>response. | |
| | Advance catheter into the vein<br>while maintaining needle position. | Advance catheter into the vein<br>while maintaining needle<br>position. | Advance catheter into the vein<br>while maintaining needle<br>position. | |
| | Activate the spring-loaded needle<br>retraction feature. | Activate the spring-loaded<br>needle retraction feature. | Withdrawal of needle activates<br>needle tip safety feature. | |
| | Stabilize the catheter, apply the<br>dressing, remove the porous flow<br>plug and connect the IV set using<br>the luer adapter. | Stabilize the catheter, apply the<br>dressing and connect the IV set<br>using the luer adapter. | Stabilize the catheter, apply the<br>dressing, remove the porous<br>flow plug and connect the IV set<br>using the luer adapter. | |
| Materials of<br>Construction | Barrel (Housing): Polycarbonate | Barrel (Housing): Polycarbonate | Barrel (Housing): N/A | Similar |
| | Grip: Polycarbonate | Grip: Polycarbonate | Grip: Polycarbonate | Primary Predicate:<br>Excluding |
| | Needle Hub: Polycarbonate | Needle Hub: Polycarbonate | Needle Hub: Polycarbonate | componentry<br>associated with |
| | Needle: Stainless Steel | Needle: Stainless Steel | Needle: Stainless Steel | integrated extension<br>tubing, the materials |
| | Needle Tip Shield: N/A | Needle Tip Shield: N/A | Needle Tip Shield:<br>Polycarbonate | of construction of the<br>Subject device are<br>the same. The |
| | Spring: Stainless Steel | Spring: Stainless Steel | Spring: N/A | additional<br>components of the |
| | Catheter Tubing: Polyurethane<br>w/ radiopaque barium sulfate | Catheter Tubing: Polyurethane<br>w/ radiopaque barium sulfate | Catheter Tubing: Polyurethane<br>w/ radiopaque barium sulfate | subject device were<br>tested for<br>biocompatibility in |
| | Adhesive: Loctite | Adhesive: Loctite | Adhesive: Unknown | accordance with<br>ISO10993-1. |
| | Catheter Hub: Polycarbonate | Catheter Hub: Polycarbonate | Catheter Adapter: Copolyester | Therefore, the<br>addition of the<br>componentry |
| Attribute | Subject – OSPREY Closed IV<br>Catheter System (OspreyV2) | Primary Predicate (A) –<br>OSPREY PERIPHERAL IV<br>Catheter System (K223018) | Secondary Predicate (B) – BD<br>Nexiva Closed IV Catheter<br>System (K102520) | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| | Catheter Wing Adapter: N/A | Catheter Wing Adapter: N/A | Catheter Wing Adapter: TPE<br>(Thermoplastic Elastomer) | associated with the<br>integrated extension<br>tubing does not raise<br>new or different<br>questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. |
| | Pinch Clamp: Polypropylene | Pinch Clamp: N/A | Pinch Clamp: Acetal | |
| | Extension Tubing: Tygon® | Extension Tubing: N/A | Extension Tubing:<br>Polyurethane | |
| | Luer Adapter: Polycarbonate | Luer Adapter: Polycarbonate | Luer Adapter: Copolyester | |
| | Porous Flow Plug: Porous<br>Polyethylene w/ Carboxymethyl<br>Cellulose (CMC) | Porous Flow Plug: N/A | Porous Flow Plug: Porous<br>Polyethylene w/ Carboxymethyl<br>Cellulose (CMC) | |
| | Lubricants: N/A | Lubricants: N/A | Lubricants: Unknown | |
| | Safety Activation Button: N/A | Safety Activation Button: N/A | Safety Activation Button: N/A | |
| | Catheter-Needle Interface:<br>Catheter through the needle | Catheter-Needle Interface:<br>Catheter through the needle | Catheter-Needle Interface:<br>Catheter over the needle | Similar<br>Comment #2 |
| | Needle Tip: Beveled | Needle Tip: Beveled | Needle Tip: Beveled | |
| | Catheter Tip: Rounded Tip…
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