← Product Code [MTD](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/MTD) · K261012 # OptiMap Catheter - 60mm (OPTI-CATH2-60) (K261012) _Cortex, Inc. · MTD · Apr 23, 2026 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/MTD/K261012 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Cortex, Inc. - **Product Code:** [MTD](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/MTD.md) - **Decision Date:** Apr 23, 2026 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1220 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The OptiMap™ Catheter is indicated for use in cardiac electrophysiology procedures to assist in the diagnosis of arrhythmias that may be difficult to identify using conventional mapping systems alone (i.e. linear mapping catheters). The OptiMap™ Catheter may also be used for delivery of externally generated pacing stimuli. ## Device Story Sterile, single-use electrode recording catheter; used in cardiac electrophysiology procedures. Distal end features expandable basket with 8 longitudinal splines, each with 8 electrodes. Integrated introducer tool collapses basket for insertion into minimum 8.5 F sheath. Device detects electrical potentials from endocardial surfaces; delivers externally generated pacing stimuli. Signals used for analysis with 3-D mapping system. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Provides electrophysiological data to assist in arrhythmia diagnosis; enables pacing. Benefits include improved diagnostic capability for complex arrhythmias compared to conventional linear catheters. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including design verification, design validation, formative usability evaluation, pre-clinical animal testing, biocompatibility, sterilization validation, packaging validation, and electrical safety testing. All acceptance criteria were met. ## Technological Characteristics 3D basket-shape mapping catheter; 8 radially spaced splines with 8 electrodes each. Single-use, sterile. Compatible with 8.5 F sheath. Materials, electrical ratings, and pacing parameters identical to predicate. Intended for use with external 3D mapping system. Sterilization validation performed. ## Regulatory Identification An electrode recording catheter or an electrode recording probe is a device used to detect an intracardiac electrocardiogram, or to detect cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunts. The device may be unipolar or multipolar for electrocardiogram detection, or may be a platinum-tipped catheter which senses the presence of a special indicator for cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunt determinations. ## Predicate Devices - OptiMap™ Catheter (OPTI-CATH2-50) ([K253205](/device/K253205.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Sarah Ware Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2755 Great America Way Suite 401 Santa Clara, California 95054 Re: K261012 Trade/Device Name: OptiMap Catheter - 60mm (OPTI-CATH2-60) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1220 Regulation Name: Electrode Recording Catheter Or Electrode Recording Probe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MTD Dated: March 26, 2026 Received: March 27, 2026 Dear Sarah Ware: 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 (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory- {2} K261012 - Sarah Ware Page 3 assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100). Sincerely, MARCO CANNELLA -S for: - 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 {3} | Indications for Use | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K261012 | ? | | Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? | | OptiMap Catheter - 60mm (OPTI-CATH2-60) | | | | Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? | | The OptiMap™ Catheter is indicated for use in cardiac electrophysiology procedures to assist in the diagnosis of arrhythmias that may be difficult to identify using conventional mapping systems alone (i.e. linear mapping catheters). The OptiMap™ Catheter may also be used for delivery of externally generated pacing stimuli. | | | | Please select the types of uses (select one or both, as applicable). | ☑ Prescription Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ? | {4} cortex Cortex, Inc. 2755 Great America Way Suite 401 Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA # 510(k) Summary for OptiMap Catheter ## 1. Submitter Cortex, Inc. 2755 Great America Way Suite 401 Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA ## Contact: Sarah Ware Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone: 651.287.5198 E-mail: sarah.ware1@bsci.com Date Prepared: 25 March 2026 ## 2. Device Name of Device(s): OptiMap™ Catheter Common Name: electrode mapping catheter Classification Name: Electrode Recording Catheter or Electrode Recording Probe Product Code: MTD Device Class and Panel: Class II, Cardiovascular Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1220 ## 3. Predicate Device | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate 510(k) | | --- | --- | --- | | OptiMap™ Catheter (OPTI-CATH2-60) | OptiMap™ Catheter (OPTI-CATH2-50) | K253205 | K261012 - 510(k) Summary for OptiMap Catheter {5} cortex Cortex, Inc. 2755 Great America Way Suite 401 Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA ## 4. Device Description The OptiMap™ Catheter is a sterile, single-use device used to detect electrical potentials from the endocardial surfaces of the heart. It may also be used to deliver externally generated pacing stimuli. These signals may be used for analysis with a 3-D mapping system. The catheter’s distal end is an expandable basket with eight (8) longitudinal splines each having eight (8) electrodes spaced equally spaced along the length of the spline. When expanded, it forms a spherical or basket shape. An integrated Introducer Tool collapses the basket for insertion into a minimum 8.5 F sheath. The OptiMap™ Catheter family is available in two basket sizes; this submission is for OPTI-CATH2-60 only. - Predicate: OPTI-CATH2-50 (50 mm basket size; K253205) - Subject: OPTI-CATH2-60 (60 mm basket size) ## 5. Intended Use Intracardiac electrophysiology mapping and pacing. ## 6. Indications for Use The OptiMap™ Catheter is indicated for use in cardiac electrophysiology procedures to assist in the diagnosis of arrhythmias that may be difficult to identify using conventional mapping systems alone (i.e. linear mapping catheters). The OptiMap™ Catheter may also be used for delivery of externally generated pacing stimuli. ## 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device There are no significant differences in the fundamental scientific technology between the predicate and subject devices. The OptiMap Catheter features the following similarities with the predicate device: - Same intended use and indications for use - Same principles of operation - Same fundamental scientific technology - 3D basket shape mapping catheter with 8 radially spaced splines attached to a shaft and handle - Electrodes for intracardiac electrophysiology mapping and pacing - Same materials - Same catheter working length - Same electrical ratings - Same insertion method - Same pacing parameters The differences in technological characteristics involve the following: - Basket size ## 8. Performance Data K261012 - 510(k) Summary for OptiMap Catheter {6} cortex Cortex, Inc. 2755 Great America Way Suite 401 Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Performance testing applicable to the subject device was completed to ensure it performs as intended per the product specifications and requirements, use with a compatible OptiMap mapping system. The following testing has been completed in support of the OptiMap Catheter, and all acceptance criteria were met in accordance with the protocols: - Design Verification Testing - Design Validation - Formative Usability Evaluation - Pre-clinical Animal Testing - Biocompatibility Testing - Sterilization Validation and Adoption - Packaging Validation - Electrical Safety Testing The testing raised no new questions of safety or effectiveness, and the subject device is considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device based on the performance data collected. ## 9. Conclusion The subject and predicate devices share the same intended use and have similar underlying technological characteristics (i.e., basket-shape mapping catheter intended for intracardiac electrophysiology mapping and pacing). Differences between the subject and predicate devices do not result in differences in overall device performance or fundamental scientific technology, and the subject device is considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device. K261012 - 510(k) Summary for OptiMap Catheter --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/MTD/K261012](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/MTD/K261012) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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