K121637 · Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd. · MEG · Oct 25, 2012 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K121637
Device Name
AUTO-DISABLE STERILE SAFTY SYRING FOR SINGLE USE
Applicant
Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MEG · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 25, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use ,5ml, is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. In addition, the retractable needle of the syringe goes into the barrel after use. It is designed to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
Device Story
Manual, single-use, 5mL plastic syringe with integrated retractable needle mechanism; designed for fluid injection or withdrawal. Operation: user fully depresses plunger to engage needle assembly; retracting plunger pulls needle into barrel; lateral pressure on plunger causes controlled fracture, locking needle inside barrel for disposal. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Safety feature minimizes needle stick injury risk. Bench testing and simulated clinical use study (10 nurses, 500 samples) confirm reliability and usability compared to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
Simulated clinical use study conducted per FDA guidance 'Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features'. 10 nurses tested 500 subject devices and 100 predicate devices (Invirosnap). Study assessed reliability and usability of the safety mechanism. Results indicated similar user experience and safety performance between subject and predicate devices. Bench testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993), sterility (ISO 11135), and mechanical performance (ISO 7886-1, ISO 7864).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: TPE gasket, plastic barrel/plunger/hub, stainless steel needle. Dimensions: 5mL capacity, 22G needle. Principle: Manual plunger-actuated needle retraction. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135-1). Standards: ISO 7886-1 (syringes), ISO 7864 (needles), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ASTM F1980 (aging), ASTM F88 (seal strength).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare professionals to inject fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body while providing a retractable needle mechanism to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
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.
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K121637
#### 510(k) Summary
OCT 25 2012
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: June 4, 2012
Company and Correspondent making the submission:
Name - Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd.
Address - No.9,Yongxing Road, Gangzha Economic Development Zone, Nantong City, Jiangsu, China 226002
Telephone - 86-513-85308888
Fax - 86-513-85308899
Contact - Mr. Charlie Mack
Email - charliemack@irc-us.com
Device :
Trade/proprietary name: Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe For Single Use, 5mL
Common Name
: Antistick Syringe
Classification Name : Piston, Syringe
Predicate Device:
| Model | Manufacturer | K Number | Submitted Device |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Invirosnap<br>Safety<br>Syringe, 1ml<br>2ml 3ml 5ml<br>10ml and<br>20ml | Inviro Medical<br>Devices, Inc. | K092430 | Auto-Disable Sterile<br>Safety Syringe for<br>Single Use, 5mL |
Classifications Names & Citations : 21CFR 880.5860, MEG, Anti-Stick Syringe, Class II
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#### Description :
#### General
The Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. In addition, the retractable needle of the syringe goes into the barrel after use. It is designed to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
The retractable type of piston syringe is a plastic disposable anti-needle stick syringe made of the below components:
1. Cap - Covers the needle until the syringe is to be used
2. Needle - The needle penetrates the patient's skin to inject/withdraw fluid from the body
3. Needle house - a plastic part, as a assembly part with needle to fasten together with epoxy glues
4. Hub - a plastic part for minimizes the risk of leakage around the needle assembly
5. Barrel - The barrel has a scale showing the capacity of the syringe , in addition ,the top of the barrel has a airproof ring lock fitting for minimize risk of leakage around the Hub
6. Gasket - A TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) molding part. The gasket is to be assembled with plunger for bring plus/minus pressure within barrel when the plunger to be fully depressed/retracted
7. Plunger - Once the plunger is fully depressed, it engages the needle assembly, as the plunger is retracted ,the needle assembly is retracted into the barrel, once the plunger is fully retracted and locked in place, the plunger is snapped off leaving the needle in the barrel of the syringe
#### Indications For Use
The Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use ,5ml, is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. In addition, the retractable needle of the syringe goes into the barrel after use. It is designed to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
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#### Sterilization:
Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd., has successfully performed the EO validation according to ISO 11135-1:2007 for Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use. All predetermined parameters have been met.
## Biocompatibility:
The biocompatibility study has been conducted for Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use 5ml according to the below applicable standards:
In Vitro Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009) Delayed Contact Sensitization Study in the Guinea Pig (ISO10993-10:2010) Intracutaneous Test (ISO10993-10:2010) Systemic Toxicity (Acute) (ISO10993-11:2006) Hemolysis Test (ISO 10993-4-2002/Amd. 1:2006) Complement Activity Test (ISO 10993-4-2002/Amd. 1:2006) Thrombosis Test (ISO 10993-4-2002/Amd. 1:2006)
## Package and Shelf Life:
Testing was performed to demonstrate package and shelf life verification. The study shows that the subject sterilization package complies with the applicable standards and support the 3 years shelf life claim. The tests noted below were performed:
Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems (ASTM F1980-07) Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods (AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11737-2:2009 - Part 2)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission (ASTM D3078-02)
Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration (ASTM F1929-98)
Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials (ASTM F88/F88M-09) for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: (AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11607-1:2006/) Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1: (ISO 7886-1:1993) Sterile hypodermic needles for single use (ISO 7864 Third edition 1993-05-15) Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices (ISO 9626 First edition 1991-09-01, AMENDMENT 1 2001-06-01)
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## Simulated Clinical Use Study
Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd conducted simulated clinical use study of Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use, 5ml, in accordance with the FDA Guidance for industry and FDA Staff, Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features, August 9, 2005. The objective was to assess the reliability and usability of the safety feature of that device. Based on the simulated clinical use test recommended in that document, 10 nurses were recruited. They tested a total of 500 Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use and 100 samples of a similar products, the Invirosnap Safety Syringe( Which is already marketed in the United States with K092430), and reported their experience with each sample. The safety mechanisms and the user actions of the two devices are similar. Samples of the both syringes were provided by Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd.
Product Picture
Image /page/3/Picture/3 description: The image shows a syringe with a needle. The syringe is made of clear plastic and has a black plunger. The syringe is marked with measurements from 1 to 5 ml. The brand name "Dr. Needl" is printed on the side of the syringe.
Comparison with predicate device :- Please see the next page
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SE Table
| Element of comparison | Subject Device | Claimed SE Device |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd. | Inviro Medical Devices, Inc. |
| FDA510(K) Number | N/A | K092430 |
| Device Name | Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use | Invirosnap Safety Syringe |
| Model Number | 5ml | 1ml 2ml 3ml 5ml 10ml and 20ml |
| Intended Use | The Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use<br>is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the<br>body. In addition, the retractable needle of the syringe<br>goes into the barrel after use. It is designed to<br>aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries | The InviroSnap Safety Syringe is used to inject fluids into, or<br>withdraw fluids from, the body. In addition, the InviroSnap<br>Safety Syringe is designed to aid in the prevention of needle<br>stick injuries. |
| Principle of operation | Identical | After use, the health care professional fully depresses the<br>plunger to engage the luer assembly. Once the luer<br>assembly is engaged, pulling back the plunger causes the<br>Adapter and the attached needle to be withdrawn into the<br>safety of the barrel. In this position against the flange, lateral<br>pressure on the plunger results in a controlled fracture of<br>the plunger. Both the syringe and plunger are discarded in a<br>sharps container. |
| Safety feature | Identical | Manually retractable safety syringe with permanent disable |
| Specific drug use | Identical | Conventional drugs |
| Sterilization | Identical | Sterilized by ethylene oxide gas |
| Needle length | Identical | 1 1/4 Inch |
| Needle gauge | 22G | 21/22/23G |
| Needle tip configuration | Identical | Tri-Beveled Tip |
| Wall type | Identical | Regular wall |
| Nozzle type | Identical | Needle and hub are integral to the syringe, not separable. |
| Barrel marking specs | identical | conforms to ISO 7886-1:1993/ Corrigendum 1:1995 |
| Gradations legibility | identical | 0.2ml |
| Needle cover color | identical | clarity |
| Lubricant composition | identical | Polydimethylsiloxane oil (PDMS) |
| Lubricant amount/cm² | Identical | <0.25mg/cm² |
| Barrel transparency | Identical | transparency |
| Delivery accuracy | Identical | conforms to ISO 7886-1-1993/Corrigendum 1:1995 |
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# Performance Testing:
Biological, sterility and performance testing have been ac complished according to the table below to demonstrate this product is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The submitted device passed all of these tests.
| No | Serial Number/version | Standard and description |
|----|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | ISO10993-1:2009 | Biological evaluation of medical devices |
| 2 | ISO10993-5:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices<br>- Part 5 Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity. |
| 3 | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices<br>- Part 10: Tests for Irritation and<br>Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity |
| 4 | ISO10993-11:2006 | Test for systemic toxicity (Acute) |
| 5 | ISO7886-1:1993/<br>Corrigendum 1:1995 | Sterile hypodermic syringes for single<br>use - Part 1: Syringes for manual use |
| 6 | ISO 7864 Third edition 1993-<br>05-15 | Sterile hypodermic needles for single<br>use. |
| 7 | AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-7:2008 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -<br>Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization<br>Residuals |
| 8 | AAMI/ANSI/ISO11607-<br>1:2006/(R)2010 | Packaging for terminally sterilized medical<br>devices - Part 1: Requirements for<br>materials, sterile barrier systems and<br>packaging systems |
| 9 | ISO 11737-1:2006 | Sterilization of medical devices-<br>Microbiological methods-Part 1:<br>Determination of the population of<br>microorganisms on |
| 10 | ISO 11737-2: 2009 | Sterilization of medical devices<br>Microbiological methods -Part 2: Tests of<br>sterility performed in the definition,<br>validation |
| 11 | ISO/AAMI/ANSI11135-1 :2007 | Sterilization of health care products -<br>Ethylene Oxide - Part 1: Requirements<br>for development, validation and routine<br>control<br>of a sterilization process for medical<br>devices |
| 12 | ASTM F 1980-07 | Accelerated Aging Test |
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Conclusions:
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification The Sunwell Biotech Co., Ltd. Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use, 5mL is substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Sunwell Biotech Company, Limited
C/O IRC
Mr. Charlie Mack
Principal Engineer
77325 Joyce Way
Echo, Oregon 97826
Re: K121637
Trade/Device Name: Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe For Single Use, 5ml Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MEG Dated: October 15, 2012 Received: October 19, 2012
Dear Mr. Mack:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.
OCT 25 2012
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## Page 2- Mr. Mack
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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Anthony D. Watson
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe For Single Use, 5ml
Indications for Use:
The Auto-Disable Sterile Safety Syringe for Single Use ,5ml, is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. In addition, the retractable needle of the syringe goes into the barrel after use. It is designed to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
Prescription Use _ × AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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510(k) Number: K12)637
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