The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (<30 days) to withdraw blood samples, administer fluid intravenously, or monitor blood pressure by attaching a monitoring line. The needle shaft cover and tip shield feature aids in the prevention of needle stick injuries. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18 to 22 gauge catheters are suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi.
Device Story
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is an over-the-needle peripheral catheter used for short-term vascular access. It features a grooved cannula for visual confirmation of vessel entry (flashback) and a passive needle-shielding mechanism (shutter and needle shaft cover) that automatically activates upon needle withdrawal to prevent needle stick injuries. The device is manually operated by clinicians in clinical settings. It consists of a polyurethane catheter, stainless steel needle, and plastic housing. The device facilitates blood withdrawal, fluid administration, and pressure monitoring. By providing a passive safety mechanism, it reduces the risk of sharps injuries to healthcare workers. The 18-22 gauge versions support power injection up to 325 psi.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included simulated use studies with healthcare workers to verify the safety feature activation and Instructions for Use (IFU) adequacy. Testing confirmed compliance with ISO 10555-1, ISO 10555-5, and ISO 23908 for mechanical strength, pressure resistance, and safety mechanism function. Biocompatibility was verified per ISO 10993.
Technological Characteristics
Over-the-needle peripheral catheter; polyurethane catheter body; stainless steel cannula; passive needle-shielding mechanism (shutter/cylinder); radio-opaque; 18-24 gauge diameters; 19-32 mm lengths. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (SAL 10^-6). Complies with ISO 10555-1, ISO 10555-5, ISO 23908, and ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for any patient population requiring short-term (<30 days) vascular access for blood sampling, intravenous fluid administration, or blood pressure monitoring, provided vascular anatomy and therapy appropriateness are considered. 18-22 gauge models are indicated for use with power injectors up to 325 psi.
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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K12254"
5 2012 SEP
### 510(k) SUMMARY
Prepared by Sandi Hartka Manager Regulatory Affairs Terumo Medical Corporation Tel. 410 392-7243 Fax 410 398 6079
Date prepared : August 1, 2012
Prepared for : Owner/Operator
> TERUMO CORP. 44-1, 2-Chome, Hatagaya Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 151-0072 Registration Number: 8010026
# Manufacturer and Sterilization Facility
KOFU FACTORY OF TERUMO CORP. 1727-1, Tsuijiarai, Showa-Cho Nakakoma-Gun, Yamanashi, JAPAN 409-3853 Registration Number: 9681835
## Contact Person
SANDI HARTKA Regulatory Affairs Manager TERUMO MEDICAL CORP. 950 Elkton, Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410 3927243 Ext Fax: 410 3986079 Sandi.hartka@terumomedical.com
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#### A. DEVICE NAME
Proprietary Name SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter
# Classification Name Intravascular Catheter
Intravascular Catheter (880.5200) Product Code: FOZ Panel: General Hospital . Classification: Class II
#### Common Name
Intravascular catheter with needle protection device
#### INTENDED USE B.
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (<30 days) to withdraw blood samples, administer fluid intravenously, or monitor blood pressure by attaching a monitoring line. The needle shaft cover and tip shield feature aids in the prevention of needle stick injuries. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18 to 22 gauge catheters are suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi.
# C. DEVICE DESCRIPTION (SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS)
### Principle of Operation/Technology
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is manually operated and contains a passive safety feature that automatically activates as the needle is withdrawn from the catheter.
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### Design / Construction
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is a device consisting of catheter assembly (catheter, caulking pin and catheter hub), needle assembly (needle, needle housing, transparent flash chamber with filter and needle protector) and a passive needle-shielding mechanism (shutter and needle shaft cover consisting of inner cylinder, outer cylinder, junction cylinder).
The devices are an over-the needle, peripheral catheter made of a slender, flexible, radio-opaque plastic with a hub that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term (<30 days) use to withdraw blood samples, administer fluids intravenously, or monitor blood pressure by attaching a monitoring line.
Whole length cannula including the sharp end of the inner needle is covered by the needle shielding mechanism as the needle is withdrawn from catheter's hub to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.
The grooved cannula which allows the clinician to visualize flashback detection through the groove indicating that there is confirmation of vessel entry is the same as the TERUMO® Surshield®-PUR Safety I.V. Catheter (K100282) and TERUMO® SURFLASH™ I.V. Catheter (K991406).
### Material
The stainless steel cannula is placed in the catheter to maintain rigidity and is withdrawn after the catheter is placed in the vascular system,
The catheter that is advanced into the vessel is made of polyurethane which is the same as the TERUMO® Surshield®-PUR Safety I.V. Catheter (K100282) and TERUMO® SURFLASH™ I.V. Catheter (K991406).
## Specifications
The SURFLASH™ Safety I.V. Catheter are available in 6 sizes with combination of 18, 20, 22 and 24 gauge catheters diameters and 19, 25 and 32 mm catheters length,
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## D. NON-CLINICAL TESTS
Performance testing was conducted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter throughout the shelf life, to verify conformity to the applicable part of ISO standards and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices as mentioned in the table on next pages.
No new issues of safety and effectiveness were raised with the testing performed. Performance testing demonstrates that the SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter conforms to the recognized consensus ISO standards, is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and acceptable for clinical use throughout the shelf life.
A simulated use study was conducted in accordance with FDA's Guidance For Industry and Staff, Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features issued on August 9. 2005. The objectives of this study were designed to confirm that study participants are able to read and follow the Instructions for Use to safely and effectively operate the safety feature of the device. The objectives were:
- 1. Verify that proper activation of the sharps injury prevention feature of the device can be accomplished in simulated clinical environments by healthcare workers who use these types of Safety I.V. Catheters.
- 2. Determine if the Instructions for Use are adequate for proper activation of the sharps injury prevention feature.
All safety features activated effectively and there were no de-activations after discarding. All participants were able to read and activate the catheter safety feature without further explanation or training. No adverse events occurred.
Conclusion: The safety feature of the device operates safely and effectively as intended. Users with various levels of experience can read the IFU and operate the device safely and effectively.
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| | Testing | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|--------------|--------------|------------------------------------|
| Performance test | Compliance to ISO | | | Testing by<br>internal<br>standard |
| | ISO 10555-1 | ISO 10555-5 | ISO<br>23908 | |
| Force to needle breaking shutter (Puncture resistance of needle<br>shield) | Not required | Not required | X | Required by<br>ISO |
| Tensile strength of needle shaft and needle housing (Break<br>strength of safety mechanism) | Not required | Not required | X | Required by<br>ISO |
| Force to release shutter and reactive force when the shutter opens<br>to cover the cannula tip (Reaction force generated by the<br>activation mechanism) | Not required | Not required | X | Required by<br>ISO |
| Force to detach needle shaft cover from catheter hub (Force to<br>activate safety feature) | Not required | Not required | X | Required by<br>ISO |
| Simulated maximum pressure | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Burst pressure ( whole device) | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Collapse (under negative pressure) | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Catheter to catheter hub tensile strength (Force at break of<br>catheter / hub) | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Strength of union between transparent flash chamber (needle<br>connecting part) and needle | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Needle attachment to catheter (Initial sliding friction) | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Detection of flashback at catheter tip | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Detection of flashback at transparent flash chamber (needle<br>connecting part) | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Flow rate | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Vent fitting | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Protector attachment (Drop test) | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Conical fittings of catheter hub | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Pressure monitoring | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Simulated use study | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Corrosion resistance | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Catheter body tensile strength (Force at break) | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Stiffness | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Elongation | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Flexural fatigue tolerance | Not required | Not required | Not required | X |
| Radio-detectatbility | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Surface | X | Not required | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Catheter unit | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
| Needle point | Not required | X | Not required | Required by<br>ISO |
X: Confirmed the conformance to the standard.
No deviations to recognized consensus ISO standards were identified in the recognized standards testing.
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### The TERUMO SURFLASH Safety I.V Catheter is classified as
-Catheter and lubricant: Externally Communicating Device, Circulating Blood, Prolonged Exposure (24hrs - 30 days).
-All other materials contacting with patient's body: Externally Communicating Devices, Blood path indirect, Prolonged Exposure (24 hrs to 30 days)
As mentioned below table, the device's materials contacting with patient's body were tested in accordance with the tests recommended in the FDA General Program Memorandum #G95-1 (5/1/95): Use of International Standard ISO - 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices part 1: Evaluation and Testing." Screening tests were performed on accelerated aged whole devices to show that the biocompatibility is maintained throughout the shelf life of the product. Results of the testing demonstrate that the materials contacting with patient's body are biocompatible throughout the shelf life of the product.
| Test |
|------------------------------------|
| Cytotoxicity |
| Sensitization |
| Intracutaneous reactivity |
| Systemic toxicity (acute) |
| Pyrogen |
| Genotoxicity |
| Implantation / Subchronic toxicity |
| Hemolysis |
| Physicochemical |
| Characterization |
#### ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION E.
The sterility of the device is assured using a sterilization method validated in accordance with Method C: Half-cycle method in Annex B of ANSIJA AMI/ISO 11135: Sterilization of health care products - ethylene oxide. The product is sterilized to provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10°.
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#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE F.
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter manufactured by Terumo Corporation is substantially equivalent to:
- 1. K100282 Surshield®-PUR Safety I.V. Catheter (Terumo Corporation)
- 2. K991406 SURFLASH® I.V. Catheter (Terumo Corporation)
- BD Insyte 114 Autoguard™ shielded I.V. Catheter (Becton Dickinson) 3. K971339
- Saf-T-Intima Closed IV Catheter System (Becton Dickinson) 4. K923702
Comparison of the intended use/indication for use statements and technological characteristics are summarized in the following pages.
The minor differences of intended use and the technological differences do not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device in clinical settings.
## G. CONCLUSION
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in intended use and technological characteristics.
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Terumo Corporation C/O Mr. Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services, Limited Liability Company 1394 25TH Street, North West Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
Re: K122544
Trade/Device Name: Surflash® Safety I.V. Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FOZ Dated: August 20, 2012 Received: August 21, 2012
Dear Mr. Job:
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.
SEP 5 2012
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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); 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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely vours.
R. Sheli
Stam
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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use Form
# Indications for Use
122544 510(k) Number (if known):
SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The SURFLASH® Safety I.V. Catheter is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (<30 days) to withdraw blood samples, administer fluid intravenously, or monitor blood pressure by attaching a monitoring line. The needle shaft cover and tip shield feature aids in the prevention of needle stick injuries. These catheters may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy and appropriateness for the solution being infused and duration of therapy. The 18 to 22 gauge catheters are suitable for use with power injectors rated for a maximum of 325 psi.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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esthesiology, General Hospital
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