COOK SYDNEY IVF BLASTOCYST VITRIFICATION (K-SIBV-5000), WARMING (K-SIBW-5000) KITS
K082363 · William A. Cook Australia Pty. , Ltd. · MQL · Apr 29, 2009 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K082363
Device Name
COOK SYDNEY IVF BLASTOCYST VITRIFICATION (K-SIBV-5000), WARMING (K-SIBW-5000) KITS
Applicant
William A. Cook Australia Pty. , Ltd.
Product Code
MQL · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Apr 29, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.6180
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K082363 · Apr 29, 2009
COOK SYDNEY IVF BLASTOCYST VITRIFICATION (K-SIBV-5000), WARMING (K-SIBW-5000) KITS
William A. Cook Australia Pty. , Ltd.
Clinical practice records from Sydney IVF
The sponsor utilized clinical performance results from routine use of the vitrification and warming media at Sydney IVF to support the safety and efficacy of the device, specifically noting the achievement of suitable pregnancy rates.
Clinical practice; Pregnancy rates; Retrospective clinical data
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Sydney IVF Clinical Practice Data; Retrospective clinical practice review
Patients undergoing ART procedures at Sydney IVF; Number of Sites: 1
Not applicable for this study
Pregnancy rate
Indications for Use
'Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit' is intended for the vitrification of Human blastocysts for ART procedures. This kit is designed for use with Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Warming Kit 'Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit' is intended for the recovery of Human blastocysts that have undergone vitrification using Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit for ART procedures.
Device Story
Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification and Warming Kits facilitate cryopreservation of supernumerary embryos from IVF procedures. Vitrification involves rapid cooling (15,000–30,000 °C/min) to solidify solutions below glass transition temperature, preventing crystallization. Kits contain HEPES-buffered media with physiological salts, cryoprotectants (ethylene glycol, DMSO, trehalose), HSA, and gentamicin. Used in clinical IVF laboratories by embryologists. Embryos are vitrified for storage and re-warmed for future transfer. Process supports embryo survival and pregnancy outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical efficacy supported by retrospective data from clinical practice at Sydney IVF, Australia, demonstrating suitable pregnancy rates. Bench testing included pH testing, osmolality, two-cell mouse embryo assay (MEA), and bacterial endotoxin (LAL) testing; all requirements met.
Technological Characteristics
HEPES-buffered physiological media containing ethylene glycol, DMSO, trehalose, HSA, and gentamicin. Packaged in Borosilicate Class I vials. Principle: Vitrification via high cooling rates (15,000–30,000 °C/min) to avoid crystallization. Non-electronic, chemical/media-based device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for vitrification and subsequent recovery of human blastocysts for use in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Reproductive media and supplement are products that are used for assisted reproduction procedures. Media include liquid and powder versions of various substances that come in direct physical contact with human gametes or embryos (including water, acid solutions used to treat gametes or embryos, rinsing solutions, sperm separation media, supplements, or oil used to cover the media) for the purposes of preparation, maintenance, transfer or storage. Supplements are specific reagents added to media to enhance specific properties of the media (e.g., proteins, sera, antibiotics, etc.).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) (mouse embryo assay information, endotoxin testing, sterilization validation, design specifications, labeling requirements, biocompatibility testing, and clinical testing). The device, when it is phosphate-buffered saline used for washing, and short-term handling and manipulation of gametes and embryos; culture oil used as an overlay for culture media containing gametes and embryos; and water for assisted reproduction applications, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
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K0r2363
APR 2 9 2009
# 510(k) SUMMARY
Date:
15th December 2008
Submitted By:
- Ms Milica Talic QA/RA Manager Cook Australia 12 Electronics Street Brisbane Technology Park Eight Mile Plains Queensland, Australia. 4113
Device:
COOK Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit Trade Name: COOK Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit
Common name: Blastocyst Vitrification & Warming Kits
Proposed Classification Name:
Reproductive media & supplements 21 CFR Part 884.6180 (87MQL)
Class II
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#### Predicate Devices:
Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification & Warming Kits are comparable to predicate devices described by criteria set forth in the final rule [63 FR 48428]. The predicate device used as the basis for this application is Vit Kit Freeze/Vit Kit Thaw (K060168) manufactured by Irvine Scientific Sales, Santa Ana, California.
### Device Description:
Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification and Warming Kits are intended for the vitrification, containment and re-warming of human blastocysts as part of human ART procedures. Vitrification involves the rapid freezing of the embryo and is defined as the solidification of a solution at a temperature below its glass transition temperature by extreme elevation in viscosity using high cooling rates (15 000 to 30 000 °C/min) rather than crystallisation. The Cook Sydney IVF Vitrification and Warming Kits are comprised of HEPES buffered solutions containing physiological salts and the cryoprotectants ethylene glycol, DMSO and trehalose.
### Intend use:
'Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit' is intended for the vitrification of Human blastocysts for ART procedures. This kit is designed for use with Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Warming Kit
'Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit' is intended for the recovery of Human blastocysts that have undergone vitrification using Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit for ART procedures.
The only difference in the intended use of the Cook product and that of the predicate device relates to some wording. Irvine (the predicate's manufacturer) uses the phrase "ultra-rapid freezing" instead of vitrification, however, the meaning is the same.
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| Device | PREDICATE | |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Element | Cook Sydney IVF Vitrification | Irvine Scientific Vitrification<br>(K060168) |
| Intended Use | Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification<br>Kit is intended for the vitrification and<br>containment of Human blastocysts for ART<br>procedures. This kit is designed for use with<br>Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification<br>Warming Kit | Vit Kit - Freeze is intended for ultra-rapid<br>freezing and containment of human blastocysts<br>for Assisted Reproductive Technology<br>(A.R.T.) procedures. This kit is designed for<br>use with Irvine Scientific's Blastocyst<br>Vitrification Thaw Kit<br>(Vit Kit - Thaw) for optimal recovery of<br>specimens. |
| | Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit<br>is intended for the recovery of Human<br>blastocysts that have undergone vitrification<br>and containment using Cook Sydney IVF<br>Blastocyst Vitrification Kit for ART<br>procedures. | Vit Kit - Thaw is intended for the recovery of<br>human blastocysts that have undergone ultra-<br>rapid freezing and containment using Irvine<br>Scientific's Blastocyst Vitrification Freeze Kit<br>(Vit Kit - Freeze) for Assisted Reproductive<br>Technology (ART) procedures. |
| Principal of<br>Operation | Provides users with the ability to cryopreserve<br>supernumerary embryos created during the in<br>vitro fertilization procedure and then to re-<br>warm them for use at a future point in time. | Provides users with the ability to cryopreserve<br>supernumerary embryos created during the in<br>vitro fertilization procedure and then to re-<br>warm them for use at a future point in time. |
| Formulation | HEPES buffered physiologic media containing<br>ethylene glycol, DMSO, trehalose, HSA &<br>gentamicin in addition to the normal<br>physiological salts. | Media 199 based physiologic media<br>containing, ethylene glycol, DMSO and<br>sucrose in addition to the normal physiological<br>salts |
| Package | Borosilicate Class I vials packaged into a<br>cardboard outer box | Borosilicate Class I vials |
### Comparison to the predicate device:
#### Clinical Efficacy:
The vitrification media and warming kits have been used in clinical practice at Sydney IVF, Sydney, Australia. The results in clinical practice support the safety and efficacy of the product, returning a suitable pregnancy rate.
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### Bench Testing:
Satisfactory safety of the product has been determined through the following tests:
- . pH testing
- 미 osmolality
- two-cell mouse embryo assay (MEA) I
- bacterial endotoxin (LAL) 트
The vitrification and warming media passed all the requirements of these tests.
COOK Australia verify the following items have been met:
- This summary includes only information that is provided in the body of this . 510(k).
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- This summary does not contain any puffery or unsubstantiated labelling claims. .
- This summary does not contain any raw data, it contains only summary data. .
- This summary does not contain any trade secret or confidential commercial . information.
- This summary does not contain any patient identification information. .
The device is similar with respect to intended use & technological characteristics to the FDA published predicate device description.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Gus Taddeo Managing Director William A. Cook Australia PTY, Ltd. 12 Electronics Street Eight Mile Plains Queensland 4113 AUSTRALIA
APR 2 9 2009
Re: K082363
Trade/Device Name: Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR §884.6180 Regulation Name: Reproductive media and supplements Regulatory Class: II Product code: MQL Dated: March 26, 2009 Received: April 17, 2009
Dear Mr. Taddeo:
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.
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| 21 CFR 876.xxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | (240) 276-0115 |
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Janine M. Morris Acting Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known): K082363
Device Name: Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Warming Kit
Indications for Use:
Blastocyst Warming Kit is intended for the recovery of human blastocysts that have Diastooyst Warming This Internet Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit (K-SIBV-5000) for ART procedures.
Prescription Use Y (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart AND/OR D)
Over-The-Counter Use
(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known): K082363
Device Name: Cook Sydney IVF Blastocyst Vitrification Kit
Indications for Use:
Blastocyst Vitrification Kit is intended for the vitrification of human blastocysts for assisted Diastooyot . This sit is designed for use with Blastocyst Warming Kit (K-SIBW-5000)
Over-The-Counter Use Prescription Use AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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