← Product Code [DYB](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DYB) · K171999 # Performer Introducer (K171999) _Cook Incorporated · DYB · Jul 31, 2017 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DYB/K171999 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Cook Incorporated - **Product Code:** [DYB](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/DYB.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 31, 2017 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1340 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular ## Indications for Use Performer™ Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature. ## Device Story Performer Introducer is a catheter introducer used to facilitate the placement of therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature. It functions as a conduit for medical devices during interventional procedures. Used in clinical settings by trained healthcare professionals. The device provides a pathway for secondary devices, aiding in successful vascular access and navigation. It does not perform automated analysis or processing. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Catheter introducer; Class II; Product Code DYB. Mechanical device designed for vascular access. No software, electronics, or active sensing components. ## Regulatory Identification A catheter introducer is a sheath used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. ## 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 July 31, 2017 Cook Incorporated Ms. Jennifer Allman Regulatory Affairs Specialist 750 Daniels Wav Bloomington, Indiana 47404 Re: K171999 Trade/Device Name: Performer Introducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1340 Regulation Name: Catheter Introducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DYB Dated: June 30, 2017 Received: July 3, 2017 Dear Ms. Allman: 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). 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Sincerely, Nicole G. Ibrahim -S for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K171999 Device Name Performer Introducer Indications for Use (Describe) Performer™ Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature. Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) ## CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. 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