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# GELBFISH FLEX VASCULAR DILATOR (K030260)
_Vascumetrix, LLC · DRE · Feb 20, 2003 · Cardiovascular · SESE_
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## Device Facts
- **Applicant:** Vascumetrix, LLC
- **Product Code:** [DRE](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DRE.md)
- **Decision Date:** Feb 20, 2003
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1310
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic
## Indications for Use
These devices are intended to be used over a guidewire to dilate or calibrate blood vessels.
## Device Story
Gelbfish Flex Vascular Dilator is a vessel dilator used during percutaneous catheterization. Device is tracked over a guidewire to dilate or calibrate blood vessels. Operated by clinicians in a clinical setting. Modified from predicate to include a polyurethane shaft instead of stainless steel and utilizes medical grade adhesive for tip-to-shaft bonding instead of laser welding.
## Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only.
## Technological Characteristics
Vessel dilator for percutaneous catheterization. Features a polyurethane shaft and a tip bonded to the shaft using medical grade adhesive. Class II device.
## Regulatory Identification
A vessel dilator for percutaneous catheterization is a device which is placed over the guide wire to enlarge the opening in the vessel, and which is then removed before sliding the catheter over the guide wire.
## Predicate Devices
- Gelbfish Vascular Dilators ([K012256](/device/K012256.md))
## Submission Summary (Full Text)
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#### Summary of 510(k) Submission Section 11
FEB 2 0 2003
# 11.1 Type of Submission
Special 510(k) Date of Submission: January 9, 2003
# 11.2 Manufacturer
VascuMetrix, LLC 1058 N. Higley Rd. Suite 204 Mesa, AZ 85205 (480) 807-6300 Fax: (480) 807-6307
Establishment Registration Number: 2032423 Owner/Operator Number: 9046947
# 11.3 Contact Person
Nick Raible President
### 11.4 Device
| 510(k) Number: | Not yet assigned |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Proprietary Name: | Gelbfish Flex Vascular Dilator |
| Generic Name: | Dilator, Vessel, For Percuteneous Catheterization |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Relevant Section: | 870.1310 |
| Product Code: | DRE |
| Intended Use: | These devices are intended to be used over a guidewire to
dilate or calibrate blood vessels. |
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### 11.5 Predicate Device
| 510(k) Number: | K012256 |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Proprietary Name: | Gelbfish Vascular Dilators |
| Generic Name: | Dilator, Vessel, For Percuteneous Catheterization |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Relevant Section: | 870.1310 |
| Product Code: | DRE |
| Intended Use: | These devices are intended to be used over a guidewire to
dilate or calibrate blood vessels. |
## 11.6 Comparison to Predicate Device
- 1. The original 510(k) on these dilators limited the shaft material to stainless steel. The modified device has a polyurethane shaft.
- 2. The original device uses laser welding to bond the tip to the shaft. The modified device will use a medical grade adhesive to bond the tip to the shaft.
# 11.7 Conclusion
Comparison of the original device with the modified device for physical properties, performance characteristics and intended use, indicate that these devices are substantially equivalent and that there are no additional safety issues.
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# FEB 2 0 2003
Mr. Nick Raible President VascuMetrix, LLC 1058 N Higley Rd., Suite 204 Mesa, AZ 85205
Re: K030260
> Trade/Device Name: Gelbfish Flex Vascular Dilator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1310 Regulation Name: Vessel dilator for percutaneous catherterization Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRE Dated: January 8, 2003 Received: January 24, 2003
Dear Mr. Raible:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), 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 (PMA), 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 898, In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set
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forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. 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 Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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 vours,
J.Q. Carter
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K030260 |
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| Device Name: | Gelbfish Flex Vasalar Dilator |
Indications For Use:
#### Statement of Indented Use Section 2
These devices are intended to be used over a guidewire to dilate or calibrate blood vessels.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number K030260
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