← Product Code [NLH](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/NLH) · K012688 # VANGUARD REPROCESSED DIAGNOSTIC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETERS (K012688) _Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. · NLH · Jul 31, 2002 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/NLH/K012688 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. - **Product Code:** [NLH](/submissions/CV/subpart-b%E2%80%94cardiovascular-diagnostic-devices/NLH.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 31, 2002 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.1220 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular ## Indications for Use This catheter is intended for temporary intracardiac pacing and recording during electrophysiology studies, e.g. evaluation of arrhythmias or cardiac mapping. ## Device Story Vanguard reprocesses previously used diagnostic electrophysiology (EP) catheters. Device consists of a hollow polymer shaft (92-125 cm) with distal platinum alloy electrodes; connects to external sensing, recording, and pacing equipment. Clinicians use catheters in clinical settings to perform intracardiac pacing and recording for arrhythmia evaluation or cardiac mapping. Distal tip curves (fixed or deflectable) allow remote manipulation for precise positioning under fluoroscopic guidance (enhanced by radiopaque additives like barium sulfate). Reprocessing involves cleaning, inspection, testing, refurbishment, repackaging, and sterilization. Output is electrical signal transmission for diagnostic monitoring. Benefits include providing a reprocessed, functional device for standard EP procedures. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including cleaning, sterilization, and packaging validations, as well as functional/performance and biocompatibility testing. ## Technological Characteristics Hollow polymer shaft (92-125 cm) with barium sulfate radiopaque additives. Distal platinum alloy electrodes. Fixed or deflectable distal curves. Proximal connector for interface with standard pacing/recording equipment. No patient-contacting lumens. Reprocessed via cleaning, inspection, testing, and sterilization. ## Regulatory Identification An electrode recording catheter or an electrode recording probe is a device used to detect an intracardiac electrocardiogram, or to detect cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunts. The device may be unipolar or multipolar for electrocardiogram detection, or may be a platinum-tipped catheter which senses the presence of a special indicator for cardiac output or left-to-right heart shunt determinations. ## Predicate Devices - Biosense Webster diagnostic EP catheters - Bard Electrophysiology diagnostic EP catheters ## 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. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ #### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized caduceus symbol, which is a staff with two snakes entwined around it. The words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" are arranged in a circular pattern around the caduceus. The logo is black and white. #### Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 1 2004 NOV Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. c/o Ms. Heather Crawford, RAC Director of Regulatory Affairs 5307 Great Oak Drive Lakeland, FL 33815 Re: K012688 - Supplemental Validation Submission Trade Name: See Enclosed List Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1220 Regulation Name: Electrode Recording Catheter Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: NLH Dated: August 13, 2001 Received: August 14, 2001 Dear Ms. Crawford: The above-referenced premarket notification (510(k)) was cleared by the Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) on July 31, 2002. We have received your supplemental validation data as required for reprocessed single-use devices by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002. After reviewing your supplemental validation data, we have determined the devices listed in the enclosure accompanying this letter are 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 these devices, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. If your devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA) they 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 devices in the Federal Register. {1}------------------------------------------------ ### Page 2 - K012688 Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your devices comply 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 applicable requirements. including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set 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. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to legally marketed predicate devices results in classification for your devices and thus, permits you to legally market the devices. This letter will allow you to continue marketing the devices listed in the enclosure accompanying this letter. If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. 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 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 yours, Blimimo for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosures {2}------------------------------------------------ ### K012688 Enclosure - List of devices (21 models) (Bard Viking) | 400004 | 400005 | 400006 | 400102 | |---------|--------|--------|--------| | 400091P | 400044 | 400045 | 400046 | (Bard Woven) | 200066 | 200067 | 200068 | 200069 | |---------|---------|--------|--------| | 200201P | 8567 | 200624 | 200728 | | 006692P | 002943P | 200202 | 200472 | | 006245P | | | | {3}------------------------------------------------ ### Indications for Use Kol2688 510(k) Number: Device Name: Vanguard Reprocessed Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters Indications for Use: This catheter is intended for temporary intracardiac pacing and recording during electrophysiology studies, e.g. evaluation of arrhythmias or cardiac mapping. #### (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use (Optional Format 1-2-96) Division of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Devices 510(k) Number K012688 iv {4}------------------------------------------------ K012688 ## 510(k) Summary of Safety & Effectiveness : | Submitter | Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc.
5307 Great Oak Drive
Lakeland, FL 33815 | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Contact | Mr. Mike Sammon, Ph.D.
Director, Research and Development
(863) 683-8680, extension 228
(801) 327-3339 (facsimile)
mikes@safe-reuse.com | | Date | August 13, 2001 | | Device | | | Predicate Devices | Biosense Webster and Bard Electrophysiology legally marketed diagnostic EP catheters under various 510(k) premarket notifications. | | Indications for Use | This catheter is intended for temporary intracardiac pacing and recording during electrophysiology studies, e.g. evaluation of arrhythmias or cardiac mapping. | | | Continued on next page | {5}------------------------------------------------ ## 510(k) Summary of Safety & Effectiveness, Continued | Contra-indications | | |--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Device Description | Diagnostic electrophysiology catheters are constructed of a hollow polymer shaft approximately 92 to 125 cm in length that terminates with a hand piece or connector. A range of diameters is available; the most clinically utilized sizes are the 5 - 7 French. Various configurations of distal platinum alloy electrodes are wired to a proximal connector for bi-directional transmission of electrical signals (pacing and recording). The connector is attached to an interconnecting cable that interfaces with various standard types of sensing, recording, stimulation and pacing equipment. The catheters are available with various distal curves, either fixed or deflectable. This allows for remote manipulation of the distal tip segment that facilitates precise positioning of the electrode array.

In addition to a range of diameters, the catheters are also available in a variety of electrode configurations, connector compatibility and torque-transmitting properties that are selected by the clinician based on preference and/or indication. The shaft polymer is manufactured with additives (typically barium sulfate) that enhance the catheter's radiopacity to enable positioning under fluoroscopic guidance. No lumens of the catheters reprocessed by Vanguard are open to the patient bloodstream.

Vanguard receives previously used diagnostic EP catheters from healthcare facilities; cleans, inspects, tests, refurbishes, repackages and sterilizes the devices; and returns them to the healthcare facility. | Continued on next page {6}------------------------------------------------ # 510(k) Summary of Safety & Effectiveness, Continued | Technological
Characteristics | The Vanguard reprocessed diagnostic EP catheters are essentially identical to
the currently marketed OEM devices. No changes are made to the currently
marketed device's specifications and they possess the same technological
characteristics. Biocompatibility and performance/functional testing
demonstrate that the devices are equivalent and continue to be safe and
effective for their intended use. | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Test Data | Cleaning, sterilization and packaging validations; and functional/performance
and biocompatibility testing demonstrates that the reprocessed devices
perform as intended and are safe and effective. | | Conclusion | Based on the information provided herein and the 510(k) "Substantial
Equivalence" Decision Making Process Chart, we conclude that the Vanguard
Reprocessed Diagnostic EP Catheters (Bard Woven Fixed Curve and
VikingTM Fixed Curve catheters) are substantially equivalent to the predicate
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