K153363 · Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. · MMK · Jul 26, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K153363
Device Name
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container
Applicant
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.
Product Code
MMK · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jul 26, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
Device Story
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers are rigid, rectangular containers made of medium density polyethylene; designed for safe disposal, storage, and transport of hazardous sharps (needles, scalpels, etc.). Available in 2 to 17-gallon capacities with various lid configurations (vertical/horizontal drop, lab, transportation). Used in healthcare facilities, labs, and emergency vehicles; operated by healthcare staff or small quantity waste generators. Accessories include wall enclosures, brackets, stabilizers, and dollies. Device functions as a passive containment system; no active electronics or software. Reusable design requires cleaning/disinfection between cycles. Benefits include safe containment of sharps to prevent percutaneous injury during disposal and transport.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included puncture resistance (ASTM F2132), impact/leak (ISO 23907), stability (ISO 23907), impact (49 CFR 178.603), stacking (49 CFR 178.606), vibration (49 CFR 178.608), accessory strength, repeated opening (1000 cycles), and life cycle testing (400 cycles).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Medium density polyethylene. Form factor: Rectangular containers (2-17 gallons) with various lid types. Accessories: Wall mounts, stabilizers, dollies. Reusable; requires manual cleaning/disinfection. No energy source. No software. Mechanical containment principle.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in healthcare facilities, laboratories, and emergency vehicles for the safe disposal, storage, and transportation of hazardous sharps (e.g., needles, scalpels, syringes, scissors, suture needles, stylets, trocars, broken test tubes) by healthcare professionals and small quantity waste generators.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.
Predicate Devices
Stericycle Sharps Management Service Reusable Sharps Container (K132007)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 26, 2016
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. % Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. Representative/Consultant AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies 2834 Hawthorn St. San Diego, CA 92104
Re: K153363
Trade/Device Name: Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MMK Dated: June 23, 2016 Received: June 24, 2016
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Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K153363
Device Name Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
- Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### DATE PREPARED
July 26, 2016
#### MANUFACTURER AND 510(k) OWNER
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143, USA Telephone: (888) 834-9697 Fax: (617) 628-8099 Official Contact: Steve Todisco, Corporate Healthcare Director
#### REPRESENTATIVE/CONSULTANT
Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies 2834 Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, USA Telephone: Email: akomiyama@acknowledge-rs.com
#### PROPRIETARY NAME OF SUBJECT DEVICE
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container
#### COMMON NAME
Container, Sharps
#### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
Hypodermic single lumen needle (21 CFR 880.5570, Product Code MMK, Class II)
#### PREMARKET REVIEW
ODE/DAGRID/INCB General Hospital Panel
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers are reusable sharps containers designed for disposal of sharps. The containers are intended for over-the-counter use for the safe disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that can penetrate human skin. This definition includes, but is not limited to needles, scalpels, syringes with needles, disposable scissors, suture needles, stylets, trocars and broken test tubes. Device configurations are as follows:
| Part # | Part Name | Associated Lids | Aperture Dimensions | Optional Accessories |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2-001 | 2 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>6.3" x 12.8" x 10.4" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ<br>1.75" x 9.375" | 2-004 Wall Enclosure<br>2-006 Metal Wall Bracket<br>2-005 Stabilizer |
| 3-001 | 3 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>6.3" x 12.8" x 15.3" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ<br>1.75" x 9.375" | 3-002 Wall Enclosure<br>2-006 Metal Wall Bracket<br>2-005 Stabilizer |
| 4-001 | 4 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>6.3" x 12.8" x 20.1" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ<br>1.75" x 9.375" | 4-002 Wall Enclosure<br>2-006 Metal Wall Bracket<br>2-005 Stabilizer |
| 8-001 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ<br>6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer<br>8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly |
| 8-007 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Yellow)<br>13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ<br>6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer<br>8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly |
| 10-001 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ<br>6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer<br>8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly |
| 10-003 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Yellow)<br>13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid<br>8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ<br>6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer<br>8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly |
| 17-001 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Red)<br>13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly |
| 17-005 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Yellow)<br>13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly<br>17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly |
* For commercial or healthcare users: for use only in areas with no unsupervised patient/customer access.
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## PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
The Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container is substantially equivalent to the following predicates:
| 510(k) Number | Predicate Device Name / Manufacturer | Primary Predicate |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| K132007 | Stericycle Sharps Management Service Reusable Sharps Container / Stericycle, Inc. | ✓ |
| K950897 | Biobox TrapTop / Biosystems | |
| K950898 | Biobox with Funnel Top / Biosystems | |
## SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
No FDA performance standards have been established for the Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container. The following tests were performed to demonstrate safety based on current industry standards and predetermined acceptance criteria.
Puncture resistance (per ASTM F2132): This test was performed by selecting sections from each area of the container or lid and subjecting them to a 21 gage needle advancing at a rate of 4″/min. Per the acceptance criteria, the average puncture force was no less than 3.4 lbf with no one value from any region being less than 2.8 lbf. All containers and lids were tested.
lmpact with Leak test (per ISO 23907): Containers were filled with representative sharps material and 1% volume of water. The lid was closed and the container was placed 1 m from the impact surface. The container was allowed to free fall and on its base, side wall, and adjacent side wall. Additionally, the 2 and 3 gallon containers were allowed to free fall and land on their lids as specified in the standard. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no loss of container integrity and no evidence of leakage. All containers and lids were tested in each possible configuration.
Stability test (per ISO 23907): One container was filled with representative sharps material and placed on a surface with a 15° incliner lid was left open and was tested in both orientations. Per the acceptance criteria, the device did not topple.
lmpact test (per 49 CFR 178.603): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and conditioned at 0° F for at least 24 hours. The container was allowed to free fall from a height of 1.2 m and land on its base, top, side wall, adjacent side wall, and bottom corner. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
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Stacking test (per 49 CFR 178.606): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to a static load of 250 lbs. Per the acceptance criteria, the load was sustained for 24 hours at a temperature of 23° C and 50% relative humidity. No damage, leakage or deterioration that could adversely affect transportation safety was observed.
Vibration test (per 49 CFR 178.608): Three containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to vibration at 278 cpm for 1 hour. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Accessory strength test: The strength of Wall Enclosures and Metal Wall Bracket were tested by filling their associated sharps container with water. The filled container was placed into one of each of the respective wall mounted accessories. After 48 hours the containers were removed and the accessories were inspected for any loss of integrity. There was no evidence of sagging, breakage, liquid leakage, or changes in performance for the locking mechanisms.
Repeated opening test: To demonstrate that repeated opening and closing of the device does not negatively affect performance, three samples of the Horizontal Drop Lid were manually opened and closed for 1000 repetitions. The device was inspected for any damage or loss of functionality to the container or lid. For all three samples, the device remained undamaged and there were no signs of malfunction of the lid.
Life cycle test: Five representative sharps containers were filled with representative sharps material, tipped, dumped, disinfected, washed, dried and processed 400 times. There was no evidence of discoloration, cracks, breaks or other deficiencies (such as deterioration to the label) that would prevent the containers from operating normally. After 400 cycles, the devices were subjected to vibration simulation per ISTA Procedure 3E, one round of leak testing, impact testing per 49 CFR 178.603, and then a second round of leak testing. One sharps container was then subjected to puncture resistance testing per ASTM F2132. After reprocessing, the integrity of the device endured, and no changes to the performance or technical characteristics were visible.
#### EQUIVALENCE TO PREDICATE DEVICES
The subject device has a similar design and dimensions, and uses similar or identical materials as the devices cleared in K132007, K950897, and K950898. The colors and lid configurations are similar to those cleared in K132007. The subject device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics (i.e. the lid closure) to the devices cleared in K132007, K950897, and K950898. The device has similar accessories to the devices cleared in K950897, and K950898.
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Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. believes that the Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on the information summarized in the table below.
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| | Subject Device | | Predicate Device | |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. | Stericycle, Inc. | Biosystems | Biosystems |
| | Red2Green Reusable Sharps<br>Container | Stericycle Sharps Management<br>Service Reusable Sharps<br>Container | Biobox TrapTop (Small, Medium,<br>Large and X-Large) | Biobox with Funnel Top (Small,<br>Medium, Large and X-Large) |
| | K153363 | K132007 | K950897 | K950898 |
| Indications for Use | Red2Green Reusable Sharps<br>Containers and accessories are<br>intended to be used in healthcare<br>facilities including nursing stations,<br>medication carts, laboratories,<br>dental offices, emergency rooms,<br>surgical rooms, treatment rooms,<br>emergency vehicles, veterinarian<br>offices and other small quantity<br>waste generators for the safe<br>disposal, storage and<br>transportation of hazardous<br>sharps. | The Stericycle Sharps<br>Management Service Reusable<br>Sharps Container is intended<br>for use in health care facilities<br>for the storage and transport<br>for disposal of syringes and<br>other medical sharps waste. | Unknown | Unknown |
| Device Design | Reusable containers designed for<br>the safe disposal of sharps, i.e.<br>articles that can penetrate human<br>skin. The base of the container is<br>rectangular in shape. Different<br>base dimensions and various lid<br>designs are available based on the<br>amount and type of waste that is<br>generated in a specific healthcare<br>location. | Reusable containers designed<br>for the safe disposal of sharps,<br>i.e. articles that can penetrate<br>human skin. The base of the<br>container is rectangular in<br>shape. Different base<br>dimensions and various lid<br>designs are available based on<br>the amount and type of waste<br>that is generated in a specific<br>healthcare location. | Containers designed for the safe<br>disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that<br>can penetrate human skin. The<br>base of the container is rectangular<br>in shape. Different base dimensions<br>and various lid designs are available<br>based on the amount and type of<br>waste that is generated in a specific<br>healthcare location. | Containers designed for the safe<br>disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that<br>can penetrate human skin. The<br>base of the container is<br>rectangular in shape. Different<br>base dimensions and various lid<br>designs are available based on the<br>amount and type of waste that is<br>generated in a specific healthcare<br>location. |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |
| ProCodes / Reg # | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | |
| Model Types | 2 gallon<br>3 gallon<br>4 gallon<br>8 gallon<br>10 gallon<br>17 gallon | 2 gallon<br>4 gallon | 8 gallon<br>17 gallon | |
| Physical Properties | | | | |
| Material | Medium density polyethylene | Polypropylene copolymer | Polypropylene copolymer | |
| Color | Red or yellow | Red or yellow | Red | |
| Dimensions<br>L x W x H (inches) | 2 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 10.4<br>3 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 15.3<br>4 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 20.1<br>8 gallon: 13 x 13 x 17.4<br>10 gallon: 13 x 13 x 22.3<br>17 gallon: 13 x 17 x 24.7 | 2 gallon: 6.9 x 12.3 x 13.9<br>4 gallon: 6.9 x 12.3 x 21.9 | 8 gallon: 11.3 x 13 x 19.7<br>17 gallon: 13.3 x 17.5 x 24.8 | |
| Container Closure | Vertical and horizontal drop, lab<br>lid, transportation lid | Vertical and horizontal drop | Horizontal drop, lab lid,<br>transportation lid | |
| Technological Properties | | | | |
| Reusable or Single-use | Reusable | Reusable | Unknown | |
| Container<br>Accessories | Stabilizing tray, wall enclosure,<br>wall bracket, rolling dolly, foot<br>pedal dolly | Unknown | Stabilizing tray, wall enclosure, wall<br>bracket, rolling dolly, foot pedal<br>dolly | |
| Needle Removal<br>Mechanism | No | No | No | |
| Non-Clinical Testing | | | | |
| Performance testing | ● Puncture resistance<br>● Impact w/ leak<br>● Stability<br>● Impact<br>● Stacking<br>● Vibration<br>● Accessory strength<br>● Repeated opening<br>● Life cycle | ● Puncture resistance<br>● Leak<br>● Stability<br>● Impact<br>● Stacking<br>● Vibration | Unknown | |
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## CONCLUSION
Based on the testing performed, including puncture resistance, impact with leak, stability, impact, stacking, vibration, accessory strength, repeated opening, and life cycle testing, it can be concluded that the subject device does not raise new issues of safety or efficacy compared to the predicate devices. Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, performance data, and non-clinical tests performed, the subject devices (Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers) are substantially equivalent to, and are as safe and as effective as, the legally marketed predicate devices.
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How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.