← Product Code [DQY](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DQY) · K043489 # ENPATH DEFLECTABLE CATHETER (K043489) _Enpath Medical Incorporated · DQY · May 19, 2005 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DQY/K043489 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Enpath Medical Incorporated - **Product Code:** [DQY](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DQY.md) - **Decision Date:** May 19, 2005 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1250 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular ## Indications for Use The Enpath Deflectable Catheter is intended to be used to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the peripheral and coronary systems. ## Device Story Enpath Deflectable Catheter is a guide catheter/delivery sheath designed to facilitate interventional device placement in peripheral and coronary vasculature. Device features a deflectable distal tip controlled by a handle mechanism, allowing variable curve shapes to navigate tortuous anatomy or occlusions. Handle includes a luer fitting or hemostasis valve and allows locking the tip curve at desired positions. Used by clinicians in interventional procedures to gain access to difficult-to-reach locations. Benefits include improved access for pulmonary vein ablation, transseptal access, and renal/carotid stenting. Device is provided sterile for single use. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Performance testing verified device specifications, including functional testing of articulation, deflection radius, deflection force, hemostasis valve performance, and deflection cycle testing, consistent with FDA guidance for intravascular catheters. ## Technological Characteristics Catheter shaft: Pebax, PTFE-lined, Barium Sulfate radiopacifier. Hub: Nylon 12 (10% glass filled) with silicone rubber hemostasis valve. Handle: Machined ABS. Dilator: MDPE/HDPE blend with silicone lubricant. Sizes: 7 FR to 14 FR. Sterilization: EtO. Single-use. Mechanical deflection mechanism. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - Medtronic Model 10600 Deflectable Catheter System ([K013517](/device/K013517.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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MAY 1 9 2005 #### Submitter Enpath Medical Incorporated 15301 Highway 55 West Minneapolis, MN 55447 Main: 763-15301 Fax: 763-559-0148 email: www.enpathmed.com #### Date Prepared December 12, 2004 ### Trade Name Enpath Deflectable Catheter #### Submission Correspondent Karyl Haskell Regulatory Affairs Manager #### Submission Correspondent Telephone, Fax, and Email Office: (952) 653-2410 FAX: (952) 943-1087 email: khaskell(@enpathmed.com #### Common Name Catheter Introducer #### Intended Use The Enpath Deflectable Catheter is intended to be used to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the peripheral and coronary systems. #### Predicate Device · Medtronic, Inc: Medtronic Model 10600 Deflectable Catheter System 510(k) K013517 #### Device Description The Enpath Deflectable Catheter is a guide catheter (delivery sheath) which has a distal tip that deflects to create a variable curve shape. The deflection is controlled through a handle mechanism with the ability to lock at any point along the catheter tip curve travel. The handle incorporates a luer fitting or a hemostasis valve. The product specifications, drawings and photographs are located in Appendix E of this submission. The Enpath Deflectable Catheter will be used clinically in the same way that a guide catheter or sheath is used as part of an interventional procedure, to gain access to locations that are not easily {1}------------------------------------------------ accessed with existing tools. Certain parts of the vasculature are difficult to access because of occlusion, tortuosity, or simply because standard catheters do not provide the necessary curve angle(s). The Deflectable Catheter, with its deflection capability, enables access to these areas. Primary applications for product focus on access for Pulmonary Vein Ablation, Transseptal access, Renal Stenting, and Carotid Stenting. The deflectable catheter shaft is constructed of Pebax, lined with PTFE and filled with Barium Sulfate as a radiopacifier. The catheter hub is overmolded Nylon 12 (10% glass filled). The catheter hub houses a hemostasis valve which is molded silicone rubber. The deflectable catheter handle is made of machined ABS, and is cyanoacrylate bonded onto the deflectable shaft. The handle configuration may vary based on specific user requirements. The handle modifications will not effect the functionality or safety of the device. For example, the shape of the handle, method of deflection (i.e. slide, rotate etc) may change, but the curve of the deflection and the shaft of the device will remain the same. Any handle changes will be validated and appropriately tested to ensure safety and effectiveness. The dilator tube is made of MDPE (high density/low density polyethylene blend) and has a hub made of HDPE resin overmolded onto the dilator tube. The dilator assembly is coated with silicone lubricant to reduce insertion force through the sheath hemostasis valve. The deflectable tip sheath size range is from 7 FR (ID) to 14 FR. The materials and construction are the same for all French sizes. The Deflectable Tip Sheath will be packaged and EtO sterilized for single use in a Tyvek pouch. The sterile kit packaging configuration will include the deflectable catheter and the dilator. The product may be provided as a bulk non-sterile device to OEM customers for further processing and packaging. ## Technological Characteristics / substantially equivalent devices The Enpath Deflectable Catheter is technologically equivalent to the predicate device: | Enpath Deflectable
Catheter | Predicate Device | Predicate Device
Manufacturer | 510(k) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------| | Deflectable Catheter | Medtronic Model
10600 Deflectable
Catheter System | Medtronic, Inc
Minneapolis MN
55432 | K013517 | | Deflectable Catheter
Dilator
Adjustable
Hemostasis Valve | Medtronic Model
10600 Catheter
System | Medtronic, Inc
Minneapolis MN
55432 | K013517 | In addition, the sterilization process and biocompatibility of the Enpath Deflectable Catheter are substantially equivalent to the above documented predicate device, the Medtronic Model 10600 510(k) K013517 {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Summary of Studies The performance testing for this device included testing to verify that the device functions in a safe and effective manner. The performance testing included the device specifications, functional testing of the articulation, deflection radius, deflection force, hemostasis of the valve portion, deflection cycle testing and testing consistent with the requirements in FDA 'Guidance on premarket notification [510(k)] submission for shortterm and long-term intravascular catheters (3/19/1995)' as applicable to this device. Test results verify that the device performs per specification requirements. # Statement of Substantial Equivalence Through the data and information presented, Enpath concludes that the Enpath Deflectable Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate device: > Medtronic Model 10600 Deflectable Catheter System 510(k) K013517 {3}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/3/Picture/2 description: The image is a seal for the Department of Health & Human Services - USA. The seal is circular and contains the department's name around the perimeter. In the center of the seal is a stylized image of an eagle with its wings spread. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Enpath Medical Incorporated c/o Ms. Karyl Haskell Regulatory Affairs Manager Enpath Medical Incorporated 15301 Highway 55 West Minneapolis, MN 55447 MAY 1 9 2005 Re: K043489 Trade/Device Name: Enpath Deflectable Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: April 15, 2005 Received: April 18, 2005 Dear Ms. Haskell: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have love ready our occared the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for referenced in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce ass sumed in also enoted as ) the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that prior to may 26, 1970, and cordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic liate ooch recidentive approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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You must comply with ally i cocrar statutes and regardants abut not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); an the Act 3 requirements) increasing practice requirements as set forth in the quality {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 – Ms. Karyl Haskell systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation in systems (QS) regalation (21-531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. control provisions (Sections 551-942 of the Fee), 21 US is described in your Section 510(k) I his letter will anow you to begin marketing your antial equivalence of your device to a legally premarket notification. The FDA miding of sucstantal equice 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), please If you desire specific advice for your at (240) 276-0120. 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Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5}------------------------------------------------ #### Indications for Use V. # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known):__Not Assigned K043489 Device Name: Enpath Deflectable Catheter Indications For Use: The Enpath Deflectable Catheter is intended to be used to facilitate the placement of interventional devices into the peripheral and coronary systems. Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) . 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