The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is intended for use in patients who are eligible for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to maintain patency of a biliary duct which is occluded by tumor. The Peripheral AVE Bilairy Stent System is indicated for palliative treatment of biliary duct strictures caused by malignant tumors.
Device Story
Balloon-expandable intraluminal 316L stainless steel stent; premounted on over-the-wire delivery catheter. Radiopaque platinum markers on inner shaft aid fluoroscopic placement. Used in biliary ducts; operated by physicians. Input: fluoroscopic visualization; Output: mechanical scaffolding of biliary duct. Stent expands via balloon inflation to maintain patency of ducts occluded by malignant tumors. Benefits: palliative treatment of strictures. Not for vascular use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies compared minimum burst pressure, deflation times, two-plane crush strength, and dimensional uniformity against the predicate device. Results confirmed the subject device meets specifications and performs equivalently to the predicate.
Indicated for palliative treatment of biliary duct strictures caused by malignant tumors in patients eligible for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
PALMAZ™ Balloon-Expandable Stent
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System
# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: 4983008
# GENERAL INFORMATION
#### Applicant:
| Date: | 27 August, 1998 |
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| Name: | Peripheral AVE |
| Address: | 2330A Circadian Way<br>Santa Rosa, CA 95407 |
| Contact: | Paul A. Meyer, P.E., RAC |
| Phone Number: | (707) 541-3254 |
| FAX Number: | (707) 543-5454 |
#### Trade Name:
| Device Name: | Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System |
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| Model Numbers: | TBD |
| Classification Name: | Catheter, Biliary and accessories |
#### Section 513 Device Classification:
| Classification | Class II |
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| Classification Panel: | 78FGE |
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# EQUIVALENCE
Peripheral AVE claims substantial equivalence to the Johnson & Johnson Interventional Systems' PALMAZ™ Balloon-Expandable Stent.
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# INTENDED USE
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is intended for use in patients who are eligible for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to maintain patency of a biliary duct which is occluded by tumor.
The Peripheral AVE Bilairy Stent System is indicated for palliative treatment of biliary duct strictures caused by malignant tumors.
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# DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Peripheral AVE Bilairy Stent System consists of a balloon-expandable intraluminal stent premounted onto the balloon of an over-the-wire delivery catheter. The Peripheral AVE Bilairy Stent System has two radiopaque platinum markers imbedded in the inner shaft (at each end of the stent) to aid in the placement of the stent during fluoroscopy. The delivery system is compatible with 0.035" guidewires and has a useable length of 75 cm to 90 cm. The Peripheral AVE Bilairy Stent System is provided enclosed in a sterile package.
# Size Range:
Diameters - 6.0 mm to 10.0 mm Lengths -- 17 mm to 60 mm
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# Comparison to Predicate Device:
Per 807.92(a)(6), the 510(k) summary contains a summary of the technological characteristics of your device compared to
the predicate device.
| Characteristic<br>Compared | AVE Bridge™ Stent System | PALMAZ™ Balloon-Expandable<br>Stent |
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| Intended Use: | The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent<br>System is intended for use in patients<br>to maintain patency of a biliary duct<br>which is occluded by tumor.<br><br>The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent<br>System is indicated for palliative<br>treatment of biliary duct strictures<br>caused by malignant tumors. | The device is a permanent implant<br>intended to maintain patency of a bile duct<br>which is obstructed by scar tissue or tumor. |
| Physical<br>Characteristics<br>(Stent): | 316L stainless steel balloon<br>expandable stent - premounted<br>Diameters - 6 mm to 10 mmLengths - 16 mm to 60 mm | 316L stainless steel balloon expandable<br>stent - premounted or unmounted<br>Diameters - 4 mm to 12 mmLengths - 9 mm to 40 mm |
| Physical<br>Characteristics<br>(Delivery catheter): | balloon delivery system - PTA catheter<br>5.3-5.8 F shaft size75 cm to 90 cm length0.035 in. Guidewire diameter | balloon delivery system - PTA catheter 5 F to 7 F shaft size75 cm length0.035 in. Guidewire diameter for unmounted stents - Medi-tech PE-MT™<br>PTA balloon catheters 5 F to 9 F shaft size60 cm to 120 cm length0.035 in. Guidewire diameter |
| Anatomical Sites: | Biliary Ducts | Biliary Ducts |
| Target Population: | Patients with biliary duct obstruction<br>caused by malignant tumor | Patients with biliary duct obstruction<br>caused by tumor or scar tissue |
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#### Performance Testing:
Per 807.92(b)(1) If the determination of substantial equivalence is also based on an assessment of performance data, the summary includes a brief discussion of the non clinical tests and how their results support a determination of substantial equivalence
#### 1. Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System vs JJIS Palmaz™ Balloon-Expandable Stent - Balloon Performance Study
#### Purpose:
To compare the minimum burst pressure and deflation times of the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System balloons to the PALMAZ™ Balloon-Expandable Stent balloons. The data gathered will support a premarket notification for the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System.
#### Results:
The test proved substantial equivalence.
#### 2. Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System vs JJIS Palmaz™ Balloon-Expandable Stent - Two Plane Crush Strength Study
#### Purpose:
To determine and compare the radial strengths of the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent and the PALMAZ™ Balloon-Expandable Stent by graphically representing the amount of force required to crush a stent to fifty percent (50%) of its deployed diameter. The data gathered will support a premarket notification for the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System.
#### Results:
The test proved substantial equivalence.
## 3. Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent Dimensional Verification and Stent Uniformity at Nominal Deployment
#### Purpose:
To verify that processed Peripheral AVE Biliary Stents meet diameter and length specifications after deployment. The data gathered will support a premarket notification for the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System.
#### Results:
The results conclude that the stents tested meet the labeled specifications for stent diameter and stent length.
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# CONCLUSIONS:
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent vs the JJIS Palmaz™ Balloon-Expandable Stent performance testing results prove that the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent is substantially equivalent to the JJIS Palmaz™ Balloon-Expandable Stent
#### Additional Information:
Per 807.92(d), the summary includes any other information reasonably deemed necessary by FDA.
# BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The materials employed in the Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent Delivery System passed all biocompatibility tests.
# STERILIZATION INFORMATION
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is provided sterile.
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is not intended for sterilization or reuse/ resterilization by the user.
#### Validation
Peripheral AVE validates the sterilization method, for its stent delivery system products, quarterly each year according to the ANSI/ AAMI/ ISO 11137 - 1994, Method I. Sterilization of Healthcare Products - Requirements for Validation and Routine Control -Radiation Sterilization.
# Sterility Assurance Level (SAL)
The Sterility Assurance Level or SAL for the validated AVE stent systems is 106.
# Pyrogen Testing
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is labeled "pyrogen free". LAL testing is performed daily, in compliance with FDA guideline on Validation of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate Test as an End Product Endotoxin Test for Human and Animal Parenteral Drugs, Biological Products, and Medical Devices - Section V - 2 Inhibition and Enhancement Testing, as part of Peripheral AVE's product release criteria.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV 25 1998
Mr. Paul A. Mever RA/QA/CA Manager Peripheral AVE 2330A Circadian Way Santa Rosa, California 95407
Re: K983008
Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System Regulatory Class: II 21 CFR §876.5010 Product Code: 78 FGE Dated: August 27, 1998 Received: August 28, 1998
Dear Mr. Mever:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicte 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act and the limitations described below. 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.
The Office of Device Evaluation has determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this device will be used for an intended use not identified in the proposed labeling and that such use could cause harm. Therefore, in accordance with Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act, the following limitation must appear in the Warnings section of the device's labeling:
The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the vascular system have not been established.
Furthermore, the indication for biliary use must be prominently displayed in all labeling, including pouch, box, and carton labels, instructions for use, and other promotional materials, in close proximity to the trade name, of a similar point size, and in bold print.
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If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and permits your device to proceed to the market. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification if the limitation statement above is added to your labeling, as described.
Please note that the above labeling limitations are required by Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Act. Therefore, a new 510(k) is required before these limitations are modified in any way or removed from the device's labeling.
If you desire specific information about the application of other labeling requirements to your device (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4616. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification"(21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Susan Alpert, Ph.D., M. Director Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K983008
Device Name:_ Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System
FDA's Statement of the Indications For Use for device:
The Peripheral AVE Biliary Stent System is intended to maintain patency of biliary duct which is occluded by a malignant tumor.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
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.