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# VYGON NUTRILINE CATHETERS (K051690)

_Vygon Corp. · LJS · Aug 19, 2005 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Vygon Corp.
- **Product Code:** [LJS](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/LJS.md)
- **Decision Date:** Aug 19, 2005
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.5970
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

An intravascular catheter, inserted peripherally for long-term use for parenteral nutrition and/or administration of drugs

## Device Story

Vygon Nutriline Catheters are peripherally inserted, long-term intravascular catheters. They are used for the administration of parenteral nutrition and/or medications. The device is intended for clinical use by healthcare professionals to provide venous access for patients requiring extended therapy. By facilitating long-term infusion, the catheter reduces the need for repeated venipuncture, thereby benefiting the patient through improved access and reduced trauma.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Percutaneous, implanted long-term intravascular catheter. Class II device (21 CFR 880.5970).

## Regulatory Identification

A percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings, such as luer hubs, and accessories that facilitate the placement of the device. The device allows for repeated access to the vascular system for long-term use of 30 days or more, and it is intended for administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients; the sampling of blood; and monitoring blood pressure and temperature. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, composite materials, or any combination of these materials and may be of single or multiple lumen design.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls) Guidance Document: “Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission for Short-Term and Long-Term Intravascular Catheters.”

## Predicate Devices

- Vygon Nutriline Catheters ([K951694](/device/K951694.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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AUG 1 9 2005

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Ms. Courtney Smith Clinical and Regulatory Affairs _ . . . . Vygon Corporation 2495 General Armistead Avenue Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403-3685

Re: K051690

Trade/Device Name: Vygon Nutriline Catheters Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5970 Regulation Name: Percutaneous, implanted long-term intravascular catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LJS Dated: June 22, 2005 Received: July 5, 2005

Dear Ms. Smith:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becament be device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate 101 use stated in the encrosure) to togally the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to may 20, 1978, as tax can and with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices mat have been recident require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, dicrerore, manes of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls proving 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 If your device is classified (500 a0070) in Existing major regulations affecting your device can thay be subject to satin additions, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may be found in the Oods of reasts concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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Sincerely yours,

Clive
Shiau-Lin, Ph.D.

Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center of Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K051690

## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known):

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Indications For Use:

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Over-The-Counter Use

(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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510(k) Number: K951694

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