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# MODIFICATION TO VASCULAR ARCHITECTS ASPIRE COVERED STENT AND CONTRILLED EXPANSION DELIVERY SYSTEM (K030567)

_Vascular Architects, Inc. · JCT · Mar 24, 2003 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Vascular Architects, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [JCT](/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/JCT.md)
- **Decision Date:** Mar 24, 2003
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.3720
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery System are indicated for use in the treatment of tracheobronhial strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.

## Device Story

The aSpire® Covered Stent is a spiral stent composed of Nickel Titanium fully encapsulated in an ePTFE sleeve. It is deployed via the Controlled Expansion® Delivery Catheter, which allows the user to expand the stent within a stricture and verify its position before final release. The device is intended for use by clinicians to treat tracheobronchial strictures resulting from malignant neoplasms. By providing structural support to the airway, the stent helps maintain patency, potentially improving patient breathing and quality of life. The device is a mechanical prosthesis; it does not involve electronic processing, software, or AI/ML algorithms.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Simulated use and performance testing were conducted to evaluate mechanical integrity and device performance, demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

## Technological Characteristics

Spiral stent made of Nickel Titanium (Nitinol) fully covered with ePTFE sleeve. ePTFE is sealed at proximal and distal ends. Controlled Expansion® delivery catheter system. Mechanical device; no energy source, connectivity, or software.

## Regulatory Identification

The tracheal prosthesis is a rigid, flexible, or expandable tubular device made of a silicone, metal, or polymeric material that is intended to be implanted to restore the structure and/or function of the trachea or trachealbronchial tree. It may be unbranched or contain one or two branches. The metal tracheal prosthesis may be uncovered or covered with a polymeric material. This device may also include a device delivery system.

## Special Controls

The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notification Submissions for Esophageal and Tracheal Prostheses.”

## Predicate Devices

- Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery Catheter ([K012544](/device/K012544.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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NOV - 3 2006

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

The Wallace Enterprises, Inc. DBA Vascular Architects % Mr. Kevin F. MacDonald Regulatory Consultant 229 Marvilla Circle Pacifica. California 94044

Re: K030567

Trade/Device Name: Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion" Delivery System

Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3720 Regulation Name: Tracheal prosthesis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JCT Dated: February 21, 2003 Received: February 24, 2003

Dear Mr. MacDonald:

This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of March 24, 2003.

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 (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 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.

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

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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 continue 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 (240) 276-0115. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours.

Herbert Lewin md

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent Amendment to K012544, K030567, K031641 July 28, 2006

## Indications for Use

K030567

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name:

Indications for Use:

Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery System

The Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery System are indicated for use in the treatment of tracheobronhial strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.

Prescription Use X

OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

luation (ODE)

(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

and Neurological Devices

**510(k) Number** K030567

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#### 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

The assigned 510(k) number is K030567.

#### General Information

| Date Amended:  | July 28, 2006                                                                                  |
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| Classification | Class II, Tracheal Prosthesis per 21 CFR § 878.3720                                            |
| Product Code   | JCT                                                                                            |
| Common Name:   | Tracheal Stent                                                                                 |
| Trade Name     | Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and<br>Controlled Expansion® Delivery System         |
| Submitter      | Wallace Enterprises, Inc. DBA Vascular Architects<br>1650 Elm Hill Pike<br>Nashville, TN 37210 |
| Contact        | Kevin F. MacDonald<br>Regulatory Consultant<br>Tel 415 609 9875                                |

#### Intended Use

The Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery System are indicated for use in the treatment of tracheobronhial strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.

#### Predicate Devices

K012544 - Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery Catheter

#### Performance Standards

Performance Standards have not yet been established by the FDA under section 514 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

### Device Description

The Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent is a spiral stent made from Nickel Titanium and fully covered with ePTFE sleeve. The ePTFE is sealed at the proximal and distal ends completely encapsulating the Nickel Titanium. The Controlled Expansion®

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Delivery Catheter is designed to allow the user to expand the stent within the stricture and confirm positioning prior to release.

# Comparison To Predicate Device

The 15 cm Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent shares the same intended use as the predicate device and is identical to the predicate device in materials and mode of action. production and is neem the subject device and the predicate device is in the length of the stent.

#### Testing Summary

Simulated use and performance testing was conducted on the Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent and Controlled Expansion® Delivery System. Results of the bench testing performed demonstrate the mechanical integrity and device performance of the subject device is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device.

# Statement of Substantial Equivalence

The 15cm Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed 2.5cm, 5.0cm and 10cm Vascular Architects aSpire® Covered Stent sizes.

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