AMSINO SUCTION CATHETER

K973199 · Amsino Intl., Inc. · BSY · Sep 10, 1997 · Anesthesiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K973199
• Device Name: AMSINO SUCTION CATHETER
• Applicant: Amsino Intl., Inc.
• Product Code: BSY · Anesthesiology
• Decision Date: Sep 10, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 868.6810
• Device Class: Class 1
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Amsino Suction Catheter, tracheobronchial, is to be used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.

Device Story

Amsino Suction Catheter is a tracheobronchial device used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway. It is intended for use by healthcare professionals in clinical settings to clear airway obstructions or secretions. The device functions as a manual suction tool, facilitating the removal of fluids to maintain airway patency. It does not involve electronic processing or automated analysis.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Tracheobronchial suction catheter; manual operation; non-electronic; no software; no specific material standards cited.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring aspiration of liquids or semisolids from the upper airway.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A tracheobronchial suction catheter is a device used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20856

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Richard Y. Li, Ph.D. Amsino International, Inc. 833 Towne Center Drive 91767 Pomona, California

Re: K973199 AMSINO® Suction Catheter Requlatory Class: I (one) Product Code: 73 BSY Dated: August 21, 1997 Received: August 26, 1997

Dear Dr. Li:

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 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 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 (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 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.

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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 [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the requlation 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 [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Thomas J. Callahon

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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ENCLOSURE # 7

K973199 510(k) Number (if known):

vice Name: AMSINO: SUCTION CATHETER

Indications For Use:

Amsino Suction Catheter, tracheobronchial, is to be used to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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510(k) Number

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