← Product Code [DXC](/submissions/CV/subpart-e%E2%80%94cardiovascular-surgical-devices/DXC) · K033085 # PORTACLAMP (K033085) _Cardio Life Research, S.A. · DXC · Apr 27, 2004 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-e%E2%80%94cardiovascular-surgical-devices/DXC/K033085 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Cardio Life Research, S.A. - **Product Code:** [DXC](/submissions/CV/subpart-e%E2%80%94cardiovascular-surgical-devices/DXC.md) - **Decision Date:** Apr 27, 2004 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.4450 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The Portaclamp™ is indicated to clamp the aorta during minimally invasive cardiac surgery implying the usage of an extra-corporeal circulation. ## Device Story Portaclamp™ is a disposable aortic clamping device for minimally invasive cardiac bypass procedures. System components include a flexible guide wire, two jaws, and a mandrel. Operation involves inserting the guide wire through a thoracic port, positioning the jaws on either side of the aorta, and sliding the mandrel along the jaws to compress them, thereby clamping the aorta. Used in clinical settings by surgeons. Device provides temporary vessel occlusion to facilitate cardiac surgery. ## Clinical Evidence Evidence includes biocompatibility testing, in vitro performance testing, cadaver testing, and clinical experience. No specific quantitative clinical metrics provided. ## Technological Characteristics Disposable aortic clamp. Components: flexible guide wire, two jaws, mandrel. Mechanical clamping mechanism. Designed for minimally invasive thoracic port access. ## Regulatory Identification A vascular clamp is a surgical instrument used to occlude a blood vessel temporarily. ## Predicate Devices - Cosgrove Vascular Clamp ([K974769](/device/K974769.md)) - Heartport Cable Bulldog Clamp ([K962366](/device/K962366.md)) - Heartport Endoaortic Clamp ([K955132](/device/K955132.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. 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}------------------------------------------------ K033085 # 510(k) Summary Cardio Life Research Portaclamp™ #### 1. SPONSOR Cardio Life Research, s.a. Rue De Clairvaux 40/203 B 1348 Louvain La Neuve Belgium Contact : Michel Joie Phone: +32 10 480 492 Date Prepared: September 26. 2003 #### 2. DEVICE NAME | Proprietary Name: | Portaclamp™ | |----------------------|----------------| | Common/Usual Name: | Aortic clamp | | Classification Name: | Vascular clamp | #### 3. PREDICATE DEVICES - Cosgrove Vascular Clamp (K974769) . - . Heartport Cable Bulldog Clamp (K962366) - Heartport Endoaortic Clamp (K955132) . #### 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Portaclamp™ is a disposable aortic clamping device that is designed to be used through a standard thoracic port to clamp the aorta during minimally invasive cardiac bypass procedures. The Portaclamp™ consists of a flexible guide wire, two jaws that are passed over the guide wire and positioned on each side of the aorta. and a mandrel that is slid along the length of the jaws to compress the jaws and clamp the aorta. {1}------------------------------------------------ # 5. INTENDED USE The Portaclamp™ is indicated to clamp the aorta during minimally invasive cardiac surgery implying the usage of an extra-corporeal circulation. ### 6. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE The Portaclamp™System is substantially equivalent to other predicate vascular clamps that are used for aortic clamping during cardiac surgery. The Portaclamp™ and the predicate devices have fundamentally the same indications for use. All of these devices are designed to be used to temporarily clamp vessels during surgical procedures. such as the aorta during cardiac surgery. ## PERFORMANCE TESTING 7. Information submitted in this premarket notification for the Portaclamp™ includes results of biocompatibility testing, in vitro performance testing, cadaver testing and clinical experience. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/11 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized graphic of three horizontal lines that curve upwards, resembling a stylized human form. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular fashion around the graphic. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 APR 2 7 2004 Cardio Life Research, S.A. c/o Mr. James R. Veale Medical Device Consultants, Inc. 49 Plain Street North Attleboro, MA 02760 Re: K033085 Portaclamp™ Aortic Clamp Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4450 Regulation Name: Vascular Clamp Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DXC Dated: March 2, 2004 Received: March 3, 2004 Dear Mr. Veale: 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. {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. James R. Veale 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 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) 594-4648. 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, Duma R. Lochner Gram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K033085 Device Name: Portaclamp™ Indications For Use: The Portaclamp™ is indicated to clamp the aorta during minimally invasive cardiac surgery implying the usage of an extra-corporeal circulation. Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Dwna R. Lochner Division Sign-Off) Tivision I Cardiovascular Devices 10(k) Number_K033085 Page 1 of ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-e%E2%80%94cardiovascular-surgical-devices/DXC/K033085](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-e%E2%80%94cardiovascular-surgical-devices/DXC/K033085) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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