FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator
by Medtronic Cryocath, LP 2 variants
510(k) K183174
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No expiry
FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK183174 | Date26 Nov 2018 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- DRA
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 870.1280
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 22 Sep 2026
The FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator is a steerable catheter sheath used to position an ablation catheter during atrial fibrillation procedures. It is a percutaneous catheter introducer fitted with a valve to allow for introduction, withdrawal, and swapping of catheters and wires while preventing air ingress and minimizing blood loss.
The device is supplied by Medtronic Cryocath, LP and has received FDA 510(k) clearance under K183174 and K202620. It is classified as a Class II steerable catheter (product code DRA) under regulation number 870.1280 with special controls. The device is intended for use in cardiovascular procedures and is not described as sterile, single-use, reusable, MRI safe, or with specific storage conditions in the provided data.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 22 Sep 2026
What is the FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator used for?
The FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator is used to position an ablation catheter during atrial fibrillation procedures. It functions as a percutaneous catheter introducer with a valve that allows for the introduction, withdrawal, and swapping of catheters and wires while preventing air ingress and minimizing blood loss.
Is the FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator sterile or single-use?
The provided device data does not specify whether the FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator is sterile, single-use, or reusable. No information about sterility or reuse is included in the specifications or description, so these details cannot be confirmed from the given data.
What regulatory pathway was used for the FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator?
The FlexCath Advance Steerable Sheath and Dilator received FDA 510(k) clearance under submission numbers K183174 and K202620. It is classified as a Class II steerable catheter (product code DRA) under regulation 870.1280 with special controls, based on a traditional 510(k) submission found substantially equivalent to a predicate device.