K121488 · JMS North America Corporation · FOZ · Mar 5, 2013 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K121488
Device Name
JMS SAFE WING CATH (SWC)
Applicant
JMS North America Corporation
Product Code
FOZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is intended for short-term (less than 30 days) access to patient's vascular system for intravascular fluid administration and to sample blood, and to monitor blood pressure. The device is intended for single use only and has an anti-stick feature integrated which aids in prevention of needle-stick injuries.
Device Story
JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is a single-lumen intravenous catheter for vascular access. Device incorporates an integrated anti-needle stick safety mechanism. During needle retraction after vascular access, needle slides into the body and locks into a final position; audible click or locking force confirms engagement. Entire needle is encapsulated within the body to prevent needle-stick injuries while maintaining catheter access for fluid administration. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Benefits include reduced risk of accidental needle-stick injuries to clinicians during and after catheter insertion.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via ISO 10555-1 compliance testing (surface inspection, corrosion resistance, force at break, leakage, flow rate, X-ray visibility). Simulated clinical use test conducted with 43 healthcare workers; 500+ samples tested with 100% success rate and no device failures. Biocompatibility verified per ISO 10993 standards (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, implantation, hemocompatibility).
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen intravascular catheter; Luer Lock proximal connection. Materials validated for biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Sterilization via ethylene oxide (EO) per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135. Mechanical performance tested per ISO 10555-1. Anti-needle stick safety feature integrated into the body.
Indications for Use
Indicated for short-term (less than 30 days) vascular access in patients requiring intravascular fluid administration, blood sampling, or blood pressure monitoring. Single-use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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K121488
# 510(k) Summary
## 807.92(c)
MAR 0 5 2013
## 807.92(a)(1) SPONSOR JMS North America Corp. Company Name: 22320 Foothill Blvd., Suite 350 Company Address Hayward, CA 94541 510-888-9090 Telephone: 510-888-9099 Fax: Contact Person: Sho Hosoki
Summary Preparation Date: April 9, 2012
## DFVICF NAME
| DEVICE NAME | 807.92(a)(2) |
|----------------------|--------------------------|
| Trade Name: | JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) |
| Common/Usual Name: | Intravascular Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Intravascular Catheter |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5200 |
| Product Code: | FOZ |
| Device Class: | Class II |
### PREDICATE DEVICE
### 807.92(a)(3)
Legally Marketed Equivalent Devices
| K Number | Product | Company |
|----------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| K102520 | BD Nexiva™ Closed IV Catheter System | Dickinson Infusion Therapy<br>Systems, Inc. |
| K895481 | SHAMROCK Winged Needle Infusion Set | Smiths Medical |
| K110157 | SysLoc Mini V3 | JMS Singapore Pte Ltd |
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
### 807.92(a)(4)
JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is a single lumen intravenous catheter device for vascular access incorporating an anti-needle stick safety feature. The anti-needle stick feature is integrated in the Safe Wing Cath (SWC) body and functions during retraction of the needle, after vascular access is accomplished (there is a stopper to prevent unwanted retraction of needle during insertion). During retraction, the needle will slide into the body and will lock at the final locking position. An audible clicking sound is heard or locking force is felt when the needle is fully retracted into the final locking position. The entire needle is encapsulated within the body and prevents needle-stick injuries, while the catheter still has vascular access for intravenous fluid administration.
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## DEVICE INTENDED USE
## 807.92(a)(5)
JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is intended for short-term (less than 30 days) access to patient's vascular system for intravascular fluid administration and to sample blood, and to monitor blood pressure. The device is intended for single use only and has an anti-stick feature integrated which aids in prevention of needle-stick injuries.
| Device | Modified Device | Currently Legally Marketed Predicate Device (Predicate 1) |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacture | JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC)<br>JMS Japan | BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System<br>Becton, Dickinson and Company |
| 510(K) # | --- | K102520 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Intended Use | JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is<br>intended for short-term (less than<br>30 days) access to patient's vascular<br>system for intravascular fluid<br>administration, to sample blood,<br>and to monitor blood pressure. The<br>device is intended for single use<br>only and has an anti-stick feature<br>integrated which aids in prevention<br>of needle-stick injuries. | The NexivaTM4 intravascular catheter is<br>inserted into a patient's vascular system<br>for a short-term use (less than 30 days) to<br>sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or<br>administer fluids intravascularly. The<br>needle-shielding feature and luer access<br>port, aid in the prevention of needle-stick<br>injuries. Blood is contained within the<br>device during the catheter insertion<br>process aiding in the prevention of blood<br>exposure. This catheter may be used for<br>any patient population with consideration<br>given to adequacy of vascular anatomy<br>and appropriateness of procedure.<br><br>The 18-22 gauge NexivaTM catheters are<br>suitable for use with power injectors rated<br>for a maximum of 300 psi when the luer<br>access port(s) is removed and a direct<br>connection is made. |
| Catheter ID (mm) | 20G: 0.8 (0.7 ~ 0.9)<br>22G: 0.6 (0.5 ~ 0.7)<br>24G: 0.5 (0.4 ~ 0.6) | 20G: 0.83<br>22G: 0.67<br>24G: 0.53 |
| Catheter OD (mm) | 20G: 1.1 (0.950 ~ 1.149)<br>22G: 0.9 (0.750 ~ 0.949)<br>24G: 0.7 0.650 ~ 0.749) | 20G: 1.10<br>22G: 0.90<br>24G: 0.71 |
| Length of Exposed<br>Catheter | All gauges: 19.0 (±8%) mm<br>0.76 Inches | 20G: 1.00, 1.25, or 1.75 Inches<br>22G: 1.00 Inches<br>24G: 0.56 or 0.75 Inches |
| Number of Lumens | 1 | 1 |
| Distal End Configuration | Needle and catheter | Needle and catheter |
| Intended Anatomical<br>Location of Distal End | Peripherals | Peripherals |
| Proximal End<br>Configuration | Luer Lock | 2 ports: Luer Access Split Septum & Vent<br>Plug |
| Water Flow Rate | 20G: 38 | 20G: 1.00 catheter length: 54 |
| (mL/min) | 22G: 28<br>24G: 16 | 22G: 1.00 catheter length: 27<br>24G: 0.75 catheter length: 13 |
| Catheter Body Tensile<br>Strength | 20G: 29.3N<br>22G: 21.5 N<br>24G: 14.3N | 20G: 28.6 N<br>22G: 21.6 N<br>24G: 12.8 N |
| Catheter to Catheter Hub<br>Strength | 20G: 19.9N<br>22G: 14.7N<br>24G: 12.6N | 20G: 19.3N<br>22G: 15.4N<br>24G: 9.7N |
| Catheter Stiffness (Elastic<br>Modulus) | 20G: 487.9 MPa<br>22G: 440.7 MPa<br>24G: 401.0 MPa | 20G: 487.9 MPa<br>22G: 405.8 MPa<br>24G: 423.0 MPa |
| Catheter Tensile<br>Elongation | 20G: 951.6%<br>22G: 717.7%<br>24G: 779.4% | 20G: 815.0%<br>22G: 772.8%<br>24G: 453.6% |
| Flexural Modulus | 22G: 734.3 MPa | 22G: 582 MPa |
| Tubing to Hub Tensile<br>Strength | 20G: 35.4N<br>22G: 32.9N<br>24G: 34.5N | 20G: 56.6N<br>22G: 46.7N<br>24G: 42.1N |
| Tubing to Female<br>Connector Tensile<br>Strength | Same for All Gauges: 32.2N | 20G: 65.6N<br>22G: 51.8N<br>24G: 42.0N |
| Needle to Need Hub<br>Strength | 20G: 128.4N<br>22G: 92.3N<br>24G: 72.4N | 20G: 118.8N<br>22G: 66.5N<br>24G: 38.2N |
| Leakage at Hub | None (at 150kPA for 15min) | None |
| Catheter Burst Pressure | 22G: 2.22MPa | 22G: 2.66MPa<br>24G: 2.84MPa |
| Catheter Collapse<br>Pressure | Tested up to -99.3MPa with no<br>leakage | Tested up to -99.3MPa with no leakage |
| Open or Closed System | Closed System | Closed System |
| Labels | Similar to Predicate(Refer to<br>Section 13) | Refer to Section 13 |
#### comparison of technical Characteristics 807.92(a)(6)
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## Side by Side Comparison of Substantial Equivalent Appearance and Safety Feature, with Legally Marketed Device with Comparable Patient Exposure
Please note that the predicate 2 does not have a catheter, but has substantial equivalence with the JMS SWC due to its appearance, safety mechanism feature, and intended use. Please consider JMS SWC device as a modification of predicate 2 with a catheter, in which has substantial equivalence to predicate 1. Also, please note that SysLoc Mini v3 is a legally marketed device with comparable patient exposure and this device is used to show material biocompatibility in section 15.
| Device | Modified Device | Legally Marketed Predicate Device<br>(Predicate 2) | Legally Marked Device<br>with Comparable Patient<br>Exposure |
|----------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| | JMS Safe Wing Cath<br>(SWC) | SHAMROCK Winged Needle<br>Infusion Set | SysLoc Mini V3 |
| Manufacture | JMS Japan | Smiths Medical ( JMS Singapore Pte<br>Ltd provide unfinished medical<br>device) | JMS Singapore Pte Ltd |
| 510(K) # | --- | K895481 | K110157 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Intended Use | JMS Safe Wing Cath | This device is used by the healthcare | SysLoc@ MINI( V3) is |
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| | (SWC) is intended for<br>short-term (less than 30<br>days) access to patient's<br>vascular system for<br>intravascular fluid<br>administration, to<br>sample blood, and to<br>monitor blood pressure.<br>The device is intended<br>for single use only and<br>has an anti-stick feature<br>integrated which aids in<br>prevention of needle-<br>stick injuries. | professional to administer I.V. fluids<br>to a patient. The materials used in the<br>manufacture of this device (See<br>Exhibit VIII) are comparable to<br>similar on the market. The parallel of<br>similar materials from this device to<br>existing devices will allow the<br>healthcare worker to administer the<br>same I.V. fluids which are currently<br>being administered. The uniqueness<br>of the device of this submission lies<br>in the ability of the user to retract the<br>needle, after use, into the wings. Thus<br>reducing the probability of accidental<br>needle sticks.<br>Hospital policy will determine the<br>length of time that this device, or<br>currently marketed devices, may be<br>used prior to changing. The similarity<br>of the materials used in this device to<br>currently marketed devices will allow<br>the healthcare worker to maintain the<br>same procedure which they are<br>currently following. Neither this<br>device, nor the currently marketed<br>devices for the same intended use<br>make any claims or recommendations<br>for length of administration prior to<br>set change. | intended for temporary<br>cannulation (non-<br>implantable, less than 30<br>days) to vascular access<br>for extracorporeal blood<br>treatment. The device is<br>intended for single use<br>only and has an anti-stick<br>feature integrated as part<br>of the Needle Set which<br>aids in prevention of<br>needle-stick injuries. |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Material | Refer to section 15.<br>Most of the material<br>used in this device is<br>from K895481 and<br>K110157 | Refer to K895481 | Refer to K110157 |
#### 807.92(b) SAFETY AND EFFICACY
Biocompatibility
| Biocompatibility Testing | | |
|--------------------------------------------|--------------|---------|
| Test | Test Method | Results |
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 | Pass |
| Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 | Pass |
| Irritation Or Intracutaneous<br>Reactivity | ISO 10993-10 | Pass |
| Systemic Toxicity (Acute) | ISO 10993-11 | Pass |
| Subchronic Toxicity | ISO 10993-6 | Pass |
| (Subacute Toxicity) | ISO 10993-11 | |
| Genotoxicity | ISO 10993-3 | Pass |
| Implantation | ISO 10993-6 | Pass |
| Hemocompatibility | ISO 10993-4 | Pass |
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## Sterilization
Sterilization conditions have been validated according to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135, Sterilization of Health Care Products – Part 1; Requirements for development validation and routine control of sterilization process for medical devices to provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10°.
Residual ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene chlorohydrin (ECH) residuals will meet requirements for limited exposure devices (contact up to 24 hours) prior to use, based on ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7, Biological Evaluation of medical device – Part 7; Ethylene Oxide Sterilization residuals. Residual EO will not exceed 4 mg per device and residual ECH will not exceed 9 mg per device.
#### PERFORMANCE
### Conformance to ISO 10555-1
The JMS SWC successfully passed the following performance tests, demonstrating conformance with ISO-10555-1:
| ISO 10555-1 Compliance Testing of the JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------|
| Test | Test methods | Results |
| Surface inspection | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Corrosion resistance | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Force at break (catheter and hub, tubing and female connector, tubing to needle hub | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Freedom for leakage (Positive pressure) | ISO 10555-1 & JIS T3223:2011 | Passed |
| Test Method of Air Leakage into Hub Assembly during Aspiration (Negative Pressure) | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Flow rate | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Catheter under X-Ray | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Determination of Strength of Union Hub and Needle tube | ISO 10555-1 | Passed |
| Leakage Needle hub/Tubing/Female Connector | ISO 10555-1 & JIS T3223:2011 | Passed |
| Additional Tests | | |
| Catheter under X-Ray | | Passed |
## 2. Simulated Use and Device Performance
A Simulated Clinical Use Test for the JMS Safe Wing Cath was conducted comprising 43 healthcare workers from the Washington /Baltimore area to evaluate product performance and
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usability. Performance Testing on over 500 samples was 100% success with no device failures and all devices performing as intended.
## 3. Comparison to predicate
The following in-house bench testing was conducted to demonstrate equivalent performance with the predicate device.
| Test | Result |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Catheter (Elastic Modulus in Tension, Tensile Strength, and Tensile Elongation) | No significant difference |
| Catheter Flexural Modulus (Three Point Bend) | No significant difference |
| Force Break of Tubing and Female Connector | No significant difference |
| Force Break of tubing to needle hub | No significant difference |
| Force Break needle and needle hub | No significant difference |
| Determine maximum positive pressure for Nexvia & SWC . | Pressure determined |
| Catheter collapse Pressure test | No significant difference |
| Priming volume determination | Volumes determined |
## CONCLUSION
## 807.92(b)(3)
The JMS SWC is a modification of predicate 2 into a catheter equivalent that of predicate 1. The JMS SWC has similar appearance and safety anti needle stick feature as predicate 2. As a catheter, the JMS SWC has fewer applications than that of predicate 1, but for the intended applications, it has equivalence in intended use and mechanical / performance specifications. The appearance of JMS SWC is different from predicate 1 device, but they are both closed I.V. catheter systems. All specifications addressed have been analyzed, verified and validated with supporting data enclosed in this 510(k) document and there are no issue on the safety and effectiveness of the device performance if used as intended.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 5. 2013
JMS North America Corporation C/O Ms. Yolanda Smith Regulatory Consultant Smith Associates 1468 Harwell Avenue CROFTON MD 21114
Re: K121488
Trade/Device Name: JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FOZ Dated: February 19, 2013 Received: February 25, 2013
Dear Ms. Smith:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _ 12 | 488
Device Name: JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC)
Indications for Use:
JMS Safe Wing Cath (SWC) is intended for short-term (less than 30 days) access to patient's vascular system for intravascular fluid administration and to sample blood, and to monitor blood pressure. The device is intended for single use only and has an anti-stick feature integrated which aids in prevention of needle-stick injuries.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.