BK251248 · Bahia Medical Plano, TX 75024 · ORG · Dec 23, 2025 · Hematology
Device Facts
Record ID
BK251248
Device Name
PRiSM PRP
Applicant
Bahia Medical Plano, TX 75024
Product Code
ORG · Hematology
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2025
Decision
SESE
Regulation
21 CFR 864.9245
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
For the safe and rapid preparation of autologous platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from a small sample of blood at the patient point of care. The PRP is mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone prior to application to a bony defect for improving handling characteristics.
Device Story
PRISM PRP is a sterile, single-use, vacuum-evacuated tube containing a separator gel and anticoagulant (ACD-A). Used at the point of care by clinicians; device collects whole blood; utilizes a desktop centrifuge (not included) to separate blood components based on density. The separator gel moves under centrifugal force to isolate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and seals in place upon centrifuge cessation, preventing remixing. The resulting PRP is mixed with autograft or allograft bone to improve handling characteristics for application to bony defects. Benefits include convenient, reliable concentration of autologous platelets for bone graft procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biological verification study compared platelet concentrates from PRISM PRP and predicate, evaluating platelet yield, concentration, CBC values, pH, activation, aggregation, hypotonic stress response, and bone graft handling. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization validated per ISO 11137 (SAL 10⁻⁶). Packaging and shelf-life validated per ISO 11607 and ASTM D4169.
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, single-use evacuated tube containing medical-grade polymer/elastomer components and a density-based separator gel. Operates via centrifugation. Anticoagulant: Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD-A). Sizes: 10, 20, 35 mL. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Sterilization via (b)(4) method per ISO 11137.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the safe and rapid preparation of autologous platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from a small sample of blood at the patient point of care, to be mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone for application to a bony defect to improve handling characteristics.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated blood cell separator is a device that uses a centrifugal or filtration separation principle to automatically withdraw whole blood from a donor, separate the whole blood into blood components, collect one or more of the blood components, and return to the donor the remainder of the whole blood and blood components. The automated blood cell separator device is intended for routine collection of blood and blood components for transfusion or further manufacturing use.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is a guidance for industry and FDA staff entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Automated Blood Cell Separator Device Operating by Centrifugal or Filtration Separation Principle.”
Predicate Devices
Cascade Medical FIBRINET® System (Selphyl) (BK170096)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# BK251248
510(k) Summary
| I. | **Company** | Bahia Medical, Inc. 7250 Dallas Parkway Suite 400 Plano, TX 75024 United States |
| --- | --- | --- |
| II. | **Contact** | Luis Mendoza Director, Operations (b) (6) |
| III. | **Product Trade Name** | *PRISM PRP* |
| IV. | **Common Name** | Platelet and Plasma Separator for Bone Graft Handling |
| V. | **Classification Name** | Platelet And Plasma Separator For Bone Graft Handling |
| VI. | **Regulation Number** | 21 CFR 864.9245 |
| VII. | **Device Class** | Class II |
| VIII. | **Classification Product Code** | ORG |
| IX. | **Predicate Device** | BK170096 Cascade Medical FIBRINET® System (Selphyl) |
| X. | **Description** | *PRISM PRP* consists of an evacuated tube intended for the collection of whole blood and the separation of platelet rich plasma. The plasma separation medium is comprised of a (b) (4) gel that moves while under centrifugal force but is sealed in place under normal conditions. This configuration permits a convenient means of plasma separation and provides a reliable method for retaining platelet rich plasma without the risk of remixing the blood components. This device is a sterile, single use, vacuum evacuated tube that is intended for separating and concentrating blood components along with the use of a desktop centrifuge. The tube contains the separator component, an anticoagulant, and a stopper at the top. The centrifuge is not included with the device and is not a part of the present submission. |
| XI. | **Indications for Use** | |
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For the safe and rapid preparation of autologous platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from a small sample of blood at the patient point of care. The PRP is mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone prior to application to a bony defect for improving handling characteristics.
# XII. Summary of the Technological Characteristics
PRISM PRP consists of a separator component and anticoagulant within a stoppered evacuated tube. It is intended for the collection of whole blood and the of platelet rich plasma. The plasma separation medium is comprised of a (b) (4) gel that moves while under centrifugal force but is sealed in place when the centrifuge stops. This configuration drastically limits the potential for remixing of blood components.
The fundamental scientific technology, materials of construction, processing methods and mechanism of operation are similar between the subject and predicate devices. All devices are provided sterile and are designed to concentrate and aid in separation of a starting source material (blood) by density through the use of a centrifuge. All devices are made of medical grade polymers and elastomers suitable for use in medical devices, the predicate also includes (b) (4) gel. All devices include a single-use, disposable receptacle (i.e. concentrating device with separator) that is designed to accept a volume of blood, and then undergo centrifugal processing to obtain platelet concentrate (PRP). The table below summarizes the comparison of technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices.
| | Subject Device (PRISM PRP) | Predicate Device (BK170096) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Indications for Use | The PRISM PRP is designed to be used for the safe and rapid preparation of autologous platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from a small sample of blood at the patient point of care. The PRP is mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone prior to application to a bony defect for improving handling characteristics. | The Cascade Medical FIBRINET® System is designed to be used for the safe and rapid preparation of autologous platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) from a small sample of blood at the patient point of care. The PRP is mixed with autograft and/or allograft bone prior to application to a bony defect for improving handling characteristics. |
| Components | • PRP Tube • Stopper • Separator component, gel • ACD-A Anticoagulant | • PRP Tube • Stopper • Separator component, gel • Butterfly needle • Syringes • Sterile needles • Vacutainer tube holder • Connector • Needle |
| Materials | • Tube and Stopper: medical grade polymers and elastomers • Separator Component: (b) (4) Gel | • Tube and Stopper: medical grade polymers and elastomers |
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| | • Anticoagulant: Acid Citrate Dextrose | • Separator Component: (b) (4) Gel Anticoagulant: Sodium Citrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Principle of Operation | Separation of blood based on density | Same as predicate |
| Method of Processing | Centrifugation | Same as predicate |
| Centrifuge Device | General purpose centrifuge | Same as predicate |
| Sterile | Yes | Same as predicate |
| Sizes | 10, 20, and 35 mL | 9mL |
### XIII. Discussion of the Non-Clinical Testing
#### Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing on the patient contacting materials of the device was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process. Per ISO 10993-1, the device is categorized as an externally communicating device, with limited exposure (contact < 24 hours) with indirect contact with blood. Testing included cytotoxicity (per ISO 10993-5), skin sensitization (per ISO 10993-10), irritation (per ISO 10993-23), acute systemic toxicity, in-vitro hemolytic, in-vitro complement activity, and pyrogenicity (per ISO 10993-11).
RPT-004-01_B Protocol, Biocompatibility Testing for Bahia PRP
RPT-004-02_B Report, Biocompatibility Testing for Bahia PRP
#### Sterilization Validation
A sterilization qualification using the (b) (4) method in compliance with ISO 11137 was performed to validate a (b) (4) sterilization process for the PRISM PRP. Results demonstrated that the product is reliably sterilized to a 10⁻⁶ sterility assurance level (SAL) using predetermined parameters. Bahia Medical intends to use this same procedure to increase sterilization efficiency, such as load capacity, configuration, or location post clearance.
RPT-005-01_A Protocol, Sterilization Validation for PRISM PRP and PRFM Tubes
RPT-005-02_A Report, Sterilization Validation for PRISM PRP and PRFM Tubes
#### Transport, Shelf-life, and Transport
A transportation validation per ASTM D4169 and a packaging shelf-life validation per ISO 11607 was conducted using 1 year accelerated aging to demonstrate that the package is designed, manufactured, and packed in such a way that the characteristics and performances of the packaging during the intended use will not adversely be affected during the full life cycle of the device. To this end, this testing provided assurance that the device is sterile when placed in the market and will remain sterile, under the established storage and transport conditions, until the protective packaging is opened. This testing further demonstrates that the product will be kept without deterioration at the high level of cleanliness to minimize the risk of microbial contamination. Bahia Medical intends to use this same procedure to increase the product shelf life. The claimed product shelf life will be 6 months. Although the Package Integrity supports a 12 month shelf-life, the Product Integrity was only tested to support a 9 month shelf-life and the Biological Verification was performed on product that had a 6.7 month shelf-life. Given the potential variability in
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terms of the exact day of the month that the sterilization can occur and the different days of months, it has been chosen to round down to a 6 month claimed product shelf life.
RPT-001-01_B Protocol, 1 Year Acc. Age PRISM PRP and PRFM Package Integrity
RPT-001-02_B Report, 1 Year Acc. Age PRISM PRP and PRFM Package Integrity
RPT-002-01_B Protocol, 6 mo. RT Age PRISM PRP and PRFM Package Integrity
RPT-002-02_B Report, 6 mo. RT Age PRISM PRP and PRFM Package Integrity
RPT-006-01_A Protocol, 9mo RT Age Bahia PRP Product Integrity
RPT-006-02_A Report, 9mo RT Age Bahia PRP Product Integrity
# Predicate Equivalency Evaluation
A study was conducted to compare platelet concentrates produced by PRISM PRP and those produced by the predicate. Parameters included acceptable platelet yield, platelet concentration, CBC values, pH, platelet activation, platelet aggregation, hypotonic stress response, and bone graft handling characteristics. This evaluation demonstrated that the platelet concentrates obtained by PRISM PRP is substantially equivalent to those of the predicate.
RPT-003-01_B Protocol, PRISM PRP Biological Verification
RPT-003-02_B Report, PRISM PRP Biological Verification
Additionally, PRISM PRP and the predicate possess the same indications, device class, device code, principles of operation, methods of processing, sterility assurance level, and equivalent biocompatibility for its purpose. The subject device offers a larger size to provide increased usability. None of the differences negatively impact the device's substantial equivalence when compared to the predicate. All validations, verifications, and qualifications passed the predetermined acceptance criteria. PRISM PRP therefore has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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