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# 0.014 INTERMEDIATE GUIDE WIRE W/PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE POLYMER COATING (K955135)

_Biocompatibles , Ltd. · DQX · Apr 9, 1996 · Cardiovascular · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Biocompatibles , Ltd.
- **Product Code:** [DQX](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DQX.md)
- **Decision Date:** Apr 9, 1996
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1330
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular

## Indications for Use

The Floppy and Intermediate guide wires are intended for use to facilitate the placement of PTA and/or PTCA balloon dilatation catheters within the peripheral or coronary vasculature. The guide wires are a 0.014 inch size and designed for safe use with appropriately sized balloon catheters. The guide wires are not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature.

## Device Story

0.014-inch diameter guide wires; 175 cm length; 30 cm radiopaque spring coil distal tip; stainless steel core wire; hydrophilic phosphorylcholine polymer (PCP) coating. Used by physicians in clinical settings to navigate PTA/PTCA balloon catheters through peripheral or coronary vasculature. PCP coating reduces friction during catheter advancement. Device facilitates balloon placement; aids in therapeutic procedures; improves procedural efficiency. Not for cerebral use.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.

## Technological Characteristics

0.014-inch diameter; 175 cm length; stainless steel core; radiopaque spring coil; hydrophilic phosphorylcholine polymer (PCP) coating. Sterilization method not specified.

## Regulatory Identification

A catheter guide wire is a coiled wire that is designed to fit inside a percutaneous catheter for the purpose of directing the catheter through a blood vessel.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a torque device that is manually operated, non-patient contacting, and intended to manipulate non-cerebral vascular guide wires, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.

## Predicate Devices

- Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. 0.014" Hi-Torque Floppy II® Guide Wire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. 0.014" Hi-Torque Intermediate® Guide Wire

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K955135

# 510(k) Summary

Submitter's Name:
Biocompatibles Limited
Brunel Science Park
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge
Middlesex UB8 3PQ
England
Tel. +44 1895 274481

Contact Person:
Mr. Neil McLaclan
Regulatory Affairs Manager

510(k) Summary Date:
November 9, 1995

Device Names:
0.014" Floppy Guide Wire with
Phosphorylcholine Polymer (PCP) Coating and
0.014" Intermediate Guide Wire with Phosphorylcholine
Polymer (PCP) Coating

Classification Name:
Catheter Guide Wire (21 CFR 870.1330)

Predicate Device:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. 0.014" Hi-Torque
Floppy II® Guide Wire and 0.014" Hi-Torque Intermediate®
Guide Wire

Device Description:
The Floppy and Intermediate guide wires have a nominal outside
diameter of 0.014 inch. The guide wires are 175 cm long (nominal) and
have a 30 cm radiopaque spring coil joined distally to a central stainless
steel core wire. The core wire and spring coils are coated with a
hydrophilic phosphorylcholine polymer.

Intended Use:
The Floppy and Intermediate guide wires are intended for use to facilitate
the placement of PTA and/or PTCA balloon dilatation catheters within the
peripheral or coronary vasculature. The guide wires are a 0.014 inch size
and designed for safe use with appropriately sized balloon catheters. The
guide wires are not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature.

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