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Tunneled Catheter Remover

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Product Code
Definition
To assist in the removal of tunneled long term catheter cuffs using a minimal invasive technique by seperating the tissue ingrowth cuff from the surrounding tissue. Following seperation of the cuff from the tissue, the catheter can be safely removed from the body.
Physical State
The device is made of a rigid or semirigid material and is designed to be able to snap over the catheter body. The deivce may have a hinge or handle to assist in holding the device and manipulating the removal function during operation.
Technical Method
The device is designed to snap over a catheter body and to be guided over the cather through the insertion site and into the subcutaneous tissue where the catheter tissue cuff is adhering to the tissue. The user of the catheter removal device, with a gentle twisting and back and forth motion of the device, will manually seperate the catheter cuff from the tissue and be able to fully remove the catheter from the body.
Target Area
Tunneled Catheters with tissue ingrowth cuffs.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5970
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter

§ 880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter.

(a) 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.

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

[65 FR 37043, June 13, 2000]

Tunneled Catheter Remover

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
To assist in the removal of tunneled long term catheter cuffs using a minimal invasive technique by seperating the tissue ingrowth cuff from the surrounding tissue. Following seperation of the cuff from the tissue, the catheter can be safely removed from the body.
Physical State
The device is made of a rigid or semirigid material and is designed to be able to snap over the catheter body. The deivce may have a hinge or handle to assist in holding the device and manipulating the removal function during operation.
Technical Method
The device is designed to snap over a catheter body and to be guided over the cather through the insertion site and into the subcutaneous tissue where the catheter tissue cuff is adhering to the tissue. The user of the catheter removal device, with a gentle twisting and back and forth motion of the device, will manually seperate the catheter cuff from the tissue and be able to fully remove the catheter from the body.
Target Area
Tunneled Catheters with tissue ingrowth cuffs.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5970
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter

§ 880.5970 Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter.

(a) 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.

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

[65 FR 37043, June 13, 2000]