TMD 1ML SAFETY SYRINGE (FA11 SERIES 1ML/FA51 SERIES U-100 INSULIN/FA71 SERIES TUBERCULIN)
K031062 · Taiject Medical Device Co., Ltd. · MEG · May 2, 2003 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K031062
Device Name
TMD 1ML SAFETY SYRINGE (FA11 SERIES 1ML/FA51 SERIES U-100 INSULIN/FA71 SERIES TUBERCULIN)
Applicant
Taiject Medical Device Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MEG · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 2, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml) is designed as an anti-stick svringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse. It is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe that is intended for injection of fluids into the body after the aspiration of fluid. --- The TMD™ 1ml Insulin Safety Syringe (FA51 Series U-100 Insulin) is designed as an anti-stick syringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse and is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe which is intended for use for subcutaneous injection of Insulin -- The TMD 1ml Tuberculin Safety Syringe (FA71 Series Tuberculin) is designed as an anti-stick syringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse and is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe which is intended to use for the three types of injection(subcutaneous, intra-dermal and intra-muscular) of Tuberculin.
Device Story
TMD 1ml Safety Syringe is a single-use, sterile, manual retractable syringe designed to reduce sharps injuries and reuse. Input: fluid for injection. Operation: manual activation of safety feature post-injection. Output: delivered fluid dose. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers or patients for insulin/tuberculin administration. Benefits: reduced risk of needlestick injury and accidental reuse. Device is a smaller version of predicate series (K022278).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data demonstrated equivalence to predicate devices. Compliance with ISO 8537 (Insulin Syringes) specification confirmed. Biocompatibility testing and sterility validation (SAL 10^-6) performed with no issues identified.
Indicated for patients requiring fluid injection (FA11), subcutaneous insulin injection (FA51), or subcutaneous, intra-dermal, or intra-muscular tuberculin injection (FA71). Intended for single-use to reduce sharps injuries and reuse risk.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
Predicate Devices
TMD™ Safety Syringe (FA12 Series 3 ml/FA13 Series 5 ml) (K022278)
Reference Devices
TMD™ Safety Syringe (FA14 Series 10 ml/FA15 Series 20 ml) (K023458)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K031062
# Appendix G
MAY 2,2003
## 510(k) Summary
Taiject Medical Device, Co., Ltd.
Special 510(k)
March 28, 2003
TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin/FA71 Series Tuberculin) Page 21
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## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness for the TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin / FA71 Series Tuberculin) (per 21CFR807.92)
#### 1. SPONSOR
Taiject Medical Device Co., Ltd. 10F, No300, Section 2 Chung Feng Road Chu Tung Town, Hsin Chu Taiwan 310 Republic of China Tel: 886 3 595 9986 Fax: 886 3 595 9950 Contact person: Mr. David Huang Date Prepared: March 28, 2003
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
| Proprietary Name: | TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51<br>Series U-100 Insulin / FA71 Series Tuberculin) |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Safety Syringe |
| Classification Name: | Piston syringe (FMF)<br>Anti-Stick Syringe (MEG) |
#### 3. Predicate Device (Legally Marketed Device):
Legally Marketed Device: TMD™ Safety Syringe (FA12 Series 3 ml/FA13 Series 5 ml) with 510K number K022278.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The TMD 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin / FA71 Series Tuberculin) is a single use, sterile, disposable syringes that is designed to reduce the risk of sharps injuries. The insulin syringe has scale lines in insulin units. The Tuberculin syringe has scale lines of Tuberculin.
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#### INTENDED USE 5.
--- The TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml) is designed as an anti-stick svringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse. It is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe that is intended for injection of fluids into the body after the aspiration of fluid.
--- The TMD™ 1ml Insulin Safety Syringe (FA51 Series U-100 Insulin) is designed as an anti-stick syringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse and is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe which is intended for use for subcutaneous injection of Insulin
-- The TMD 1ml Tuberculin Safety Syringe (FA71 Series Tuberculin) is designed as an anti-stick syringe to reduce the risk of sharps injuries and the potential for syringe reuse and is a single use, disposable and manual retractable safety syringe which is intended to use for the three types of injection(subcutaneous, intra-dermal and intra-muscular) of Tuberculin.
#### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS 6.
The technological characteristics are the same as the legally market device. TMD™ Safety Syringe (FA12 Series 3 ml/FA13 Series 5 ml) with 510K number K022278 and TMD The Safety Syringe (FA14 Series 10 ml/FA15 Series 20 ml) with 510K number K023458.
#### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
Performance data has been generated in compliance with the design control requirement and appropriate standards. The result demonstrated equivalent to the predicate devices.
Additional performance data was conducted to demonstrate the compliance with ISO8537 (Insulin Syringes) specification.
#### Additional Biocompatibility and Sterility evaluation: 8.
Additional biocompatibility tests were performed. None of the tests indicates any Taiject Medical Device, Co., Ltd. March 28, 2003 Special 510(k)
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issues of the biocompatibility.
Additional sterility validation was performed in the process control to demonstrate the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 100.
COMPARISON INFORMATION 9.
Comparison of the TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin / FA71 Series Tuberculin) with Legally Marketed Device TMD TM Safety Syringe (FA12 Series 3ml/FA13 Series 5ml)
| | Submission Device | Legally Market Device |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | TMDTM 1ml Safety Syringe<br>(FA11 Series 1ml/FA51<br>Series U-100 Insulin / FA71<br>Series Tuberculin) | TMDTM Safety Syringe<br>(FA12 Series 3ml/FA13 Series<br>5ml) |
| Indications<br>for Use | As a single use, hypodermic<br>syringe. Safety feature<br>protects after administration. | As a single use, hypodermic<br>syringe. Safety feature protects<br>after administration. |
| Volume (ml) | 1ml | 3ml/5ml |
| Needles<br>Gauge | 25~31Garge<br>5/8" or Shorter | 18-25Garge<br>11/2" or Shorter |
| Needle<br>Connection | Fixed needle | LuerLock<br>LuerSlip |
| Safety<br>Features | Active safety feature,<br>manually activated by users | Active safety feature,<br>manually activated by users |
| Syringe<br>Type | Plunger, Antistick with<br>fixed needles | Plunger, Antistick with<br>hypodermic needles |
| Material | Piston-Butyl Rubber<br>Barrel, plunger, Needle<br>holder - Polypropylene<br>Lubricant | Piston-Butyl Rubber<br>Barrel, plunger, Needle holder<br>- Polypropylene<br>Lubricant |
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In summary, TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Inculin / EAZ1 Sames Tubernylin) is a smaller version of the legally marketed
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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### Public Health Service
MAY - 2 2003
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Tailect Medical Device Company Limited C/O Dr. Jim-Son Chou Achevé Technology, Incorporated P.O. Box 8853 Newport Beach, California 92658
Re: K031062
Trade/Device Name: TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin/ FA71 Series Tuberculin) Regulation Number: 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MEG Dated: March 28, 2003 Received: April 15, 2003
Dear Dr. Chou:
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 application (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 such 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.
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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 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 begin 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 vour 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 (301) 594-4618. 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 (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Super Runne
Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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K03/062
## 510(k) Number (if known):
# Device Name: TMD™ 1ml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series 1ml/FA51 Series U-100 Insulin / FA71 Series Tuberculin)
### Indications For Use:
--- The TMD™ Iml Safety Syringe (FA11 Series Iml) is intended for ir jection of fluids into the body after the aspiration of fluid.
-- The TMD™ 1ml Insulin Safety Syring: (FA51 Series U-100 I 1sulin) is intended for use for subcutancous injection of Insulin.
--- The TMD™ Iml Tuberculin Safety Syringe (FA71 Series Tuberculin) is intended for intra-dermal injection of Tubercuiin.
All the three syringes above incomorate a safety feature that is designed to aid the reduction of needlestick injuries and the potential of syringe reuse.
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