The RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in the peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal and renal arteries) and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. In addition, the RX VIATRAC 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for balloon dilatation of the PALMAZ™ P204 stent following implantation. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
Device Story
Rapid exchange peripheral dilatation catheter; integrated shaft system with XCELON (nylon blend) balloon at distal end. Proximal shaft features single lumen for contrast inflation; distal lumen accommodates guide wire for catheter advancement through stenosis. Tapered stainless steel mandrel provides shaft support and flexibility. Two radiopaque markers on balloon aid positioning. Single arm adaptor with luer-lock fitting at proximal end connects to inflation device. Used by clinicians in clinical settings to dilate peripheral vascular stenoses, treat arteriovenous dialysis fistulae, and post-dilate PALMAZ P204 stents. Output is mechanical expansion of balloon at specific pressures to restore vessel patency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing demonstrated that the device met acceptance criteria and performed equivalently to predicate Cordis Jupiter and OPTA 5 PTA catheters.
Indicated for dilatation of stenoses in peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, renal arteries), treatment of obstructive lesions in native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae, and balloon dilatation of PALMAZ™ P204 stents. 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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DEC 30 1998
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) Summary is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807, Section 807.92.
| 1. Submitter's Name: | Guidant Corporation<br>Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
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| Submitter's Address: | 3200 Lakeside Drive<br>Santa Clara, CA 95054 |
| Telephone: | 408-235-3995 |
| Fax: | 408-235-3743 |
| Contact Person: | Susan Silavin, Ph.D. |
| Date Prepared: | August 28, 1998 |
| 2. Device Trade Name: | RX VIATRAC <sup>TM</sup> 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter |
| Device Common Name: | Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter |
| Device Classification Name: | LIT |
| 3. Predicate Devices: | Cordis Jupiter <sup>TM</sup> PTA Catheter (K970299)<br>Cordis OPTA 5 <sup>TM</sup> PTA Catheter (K972825) |
- 4. Device Description:
The RX VIATRACTM 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is a rapid exchange catheter with an integrated shaft system and an XCELON™ (nylon blend) balloon bonded at the distal end. The shaft has a combination of a single lumen design at the proximal end and a coaxial lumen at the distal end. The proximal lumen provides for inflation of the balloon with contrast medium. The distal lumen permits use of a guide wire to facilitate advancement of the catheter to and through the stenosis to be dilated. The proximal shaft has a tapered stainless steel mandrel which provides support and flexibility to the shaft and is attached at the proximal end.
The balloon, which has 2 radiopaque markers to aid in positioning the balloon in the stenosis, is designed to provide an expandable segment of know diameter and length at specific pressures.
The proximal end of the catheter has a single arm adaptor that provides access to the inflation lumen. It is designed with a luer-lock fitting for connection with an inflation device.
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The RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is available in 75 cm and 135 cm catheter lengths and with balloon diameters of 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 mm.
- 5. Intended Use:
The RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in the peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal and renal arteries) and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. In addition, the RX VIATRAC 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for balloon dilatation of the PALMAZ™ P204 stent following implantation. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
- 6. Technological Characteristics:
Comparisons of the new and predicate devices show that technological characteristics such as materials, biocompatibility, performance properties (see below), sterilization, and packaging are identical or substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate devices.
- 7. Performance Data:
Bench testing was performed to demonstrate that the met the acceptance criteria and performed similar to the predicate Cordis Jupiter™ and OPTA 5™ PTA Catheters. The following tests were performed:
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The results from the bench tests showed that the new RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter met acceptance criteria and performed in a manner equivalent to the predicate Cordis Jupiter™ and Cordis OPTA 5™ PTA Catheters. No new safety or effectiveness issues were raised during the testing program.
- 8. Conclusions:
Since the new RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter has the same intended use, similar design and technological characteristics, equivalent performance properties, identical sterilization and packaging, and no new safety or effectiveness issues, the RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter may be considered substantially equivalent to the predicate Cordis Jupiter™ and Cordis OPTA 5TM PTA Catheters.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC 30 1998
Sudan Silavin, Ph.D. Senior Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Guidant Corporation 3200 Lakeside Drive P.O. Box 58167 Santa Clara, CA 95054
Re : K983055
Trade Name: RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LIT Dated: November 20, 1998 November 23, 1998 Received:
Dear Dr. Silavin:
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 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with 895. the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) 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 Reqister. Please note: this response to
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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.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4586. 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" (21CFR 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,
Thomas J. Callehan
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory And Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter
## Indications for Use:
The RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for dilatation of stenoses in the peripheral vasculature (iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal and renal arteries) and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. In addition, the RX VIATRAC™ 14 Peripheral Dilatation Catheter is indicated for balloon dilatation of the PALMAZ™ P204 stent following implantation. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature.
Tara A. Ry
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory,
and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K983055
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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.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.