The Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set is a winged blood collection needle with flexible tubing intended for venipuncture to obtain blood samples. It is provided with a safety shield for covering the used venipuncture needle prior to disposal to aid in the prevention of needlestick injury if manually activated after the blood draw. For blood collection, the set also includes a safety shield and apparatus for connection to vacuum based collection vials.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use blood culture collection set; includes winged needle, flexible tubing, vial adapter, and integrated blood capture chamber. Operates via pressure gradient for blood collection; capture chamber sequesters initial blood draw (fraction of 1 ml) to prevent contamination. Used by trained professionals in clinical settings. Safety shield provided for manual activation post-collection to prevent needlestick injuries. Benefits patient by reducing blood culture contamination rates through sequestration of initial skin-flora-laden blood.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1:2006), shelf-life validation, functional/leakage/tensile testing (ISO 1135-3), packaging integrity (ISO 11607, ASTM D4169-14), biocompatibility (MEM Elution, IVH Blood Count), user verification, and flow rate comparison against predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Makrolon polycarbonate. Sensing/Actuation: Passive pressure-gradient flow. Form factor: Winged needle with 12-inch tubing and integrated capture chamber. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO). Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for venipuncture to obtain blood samples in patients requiring blood culture collection.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A blood specimen collection device is a device intended for medical purposes to collect and to handle blood specimens and to separate serum from nonserum (cellular) components prior to further testing. This generic type device may include blood collection tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection trays, or vacuum sample tubes.
Predicate Devices
BD Vacutainer Blood collection set and Safety-Lok blood collection set (K980414)
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December 23, 2016
Pathway LLC. c/o Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street North West Buffalo, MN 55313
Re: K162233
Trade/Device Name: Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Regulation Name: Blood Specimen Collection Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JKA Dated: December 1, 2016 Received: December 8, 2016
Dear Mr. Mark 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.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162233
Device Name Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set is a winged blood collection needle with flexible tubing intended for venipuncture to obtain blood samples. It is provided with a safety shield for covering the used venipuncture needle prior to disposal to aid in the prevention of needlestick injury if manually activated after the blood collection, the set also includes a safety shield and apparatus for connection to vacuum based collection vials.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size: 20px;">☑</span> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | ☐ |
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#### 510(k) Summary
| A. Submitter: | Pathway LLC, on behalf of Calliope Solutions, Inc. |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| B. Date Prepared: | September 7, 2016 |
| C. Address: | 8779 Cottonwood Ave, Suite 105, Santee CA 92071 |
| D. Corporate Contact: | David Stroup |
| E. Submission Contact: | Emily Davis, Quality Consultant<br>Pathway LLC<br>8779 Cottonwood Ave<br>Suite 105<br>Santee CA 92071<br>Ph: 949.636.4621<br>Email: erbakersd@gmail.com |
| F. Trade Name: | Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set |
| G. Predicate Device(s): | (1) BD Vacutainer Blood collection set and Safety-Lok blood<br>collection set (K980414)<br>(2) Smith Medical Saf-T Holder Adapter (K923090) |
| H. Common Name: | Venous Blood Collection Device |
| I. Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation<br>Number | Product<br>Code | Classification Name | Device<br>Class |
|----------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|-----------------|
| 862.1675 | JKA | Blood Specimen Collection Device | II |
#### J. Device Description
The Kurin device is a sterile, single use blood culture collection set. The Kurin includes a winged needle with flexible tubing and an attached vial adapter intended for venipuncture to obtain blood culture samples. Kurin is identical in every way to existing sets used to collect blood culture samples except for the insertion into the tubing of the Kurin blood capture chamber. The Kurin blood capture device sequesters the initial draw of blood upon initial venipuncture. The set is provided with a safety shield for covering the used needle prior to disposal. The amount of blood diverted is very small, estimated at a fraction of 1 ml.
Below is a table with the three models and sizes of the subject device's that intend to be marketed.
| | Measurement (mm) | | | | | |
|---------|------------------|------|--------|------------|--------|----------|
| Model | H | D | W | Weight (g) | Tubing | Gauge |
| K-11221 | 31mm | 13mm | 6.45mm | 15.7g | 12 in | 21 Gauge |
| K-11223 | 31mm | 13mm | 6.45mm | 15.7g | 12 in | 23 Gauge |
| K-11225 | 31mm | 13mm | 6.45mm | 15.7g | 12 in | 25 Gauge |
## K. Intended Use
The Kurin Blood Culture Collection Set is a winged blood collection needle with flexible tubing intended for venipuncture to obtain blood samples. It is provided with a safety shield for covering the used
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venipuncture needle prior to disposal to aid in the prevention of needlestick injury if manually activated after the blood draw. For blood collection, the set also includes a safety shield and apparatus for connection to vacuum based collection vials.
## L. Predicate Device(s)
The Kurin device is substantially equivalent to the following FDA cleared predicate devices:
| | Predicate #1 |
|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number: | K980414 |
| Trade Name: | Vacutainer Brand Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set<br>Model Multiple |
| Manufacturer: | Becton Dickinson |
| Common/Usual Name: | Accessory to: Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum<br>Separators, Blood Collection |
| Regulation Number: | 862.1675 |
| Product Codes: | JKA |
| Classification: | II |
| | Predicate #2 |
| 510(k) Number: | K923090 |
| Trade Name: | Saf-T Holder Multi Sample Luer Adapter |
| Manufacturer: | Smiths Medical |
| Common/Usual Name: | Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood<br>Collection |
| Regulation Number: | 862.1675 |
| Product Codes: | JKA |
| Classification: | II |
## M. Substantial Equivalence
| Feature | Proposed Device<br>The "Kurin" | VACUTAINER BRAND SAFETY-LOK<br>BLOOD COLLECTION SET MODEL<br>MULTIPLE<br>K980414 | SAF-T HOLDER MULTI<br>SAMPLE LUER ADAPTER W/<br>BLOOD<br>K923090 |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>Use | The Kurin Blood Culture<br>Collection Set is a winged<br>blood collection needle with<br>flexible tubing intended for<br>venipuncture to obtain blood<br>samples. It is provided with a<br>safety shield for covering the<br>used venipuncture needle<br>prior to disposal to aid in the<br>prevention of needlestick<br>injury if manually activated<br>after the blood draw. For<br>blood collection, the set also<br>includes a safety shield and<br>apparatus for connection to<br>vacuum based collection<br>vials. | The VACUTAINER® brand blood<br>collection sets and Safety-Lok™ blood<br>collection set is a winged blood<br>collection needle and flexible tubing<br>for venipuncture to collect blood<br>specimens from patients or monitoring<br>blood pressure. The Safety-Lok™ blood<br>collection set also contains a needle<br>safety shield which minimizes the<br>possibility of needlesticks if manually<br>activated following blood collection.<br>The VACUTAINER® brand blood<br>collection sets and Safety-Lok™ blood<br>collection set is also recommended for<br>use in patients with small veins.<br>The VACUTAINER® brand blood<br>collection sets and Safety-Lok™ blood<br>collection set is also indicated for the<br>intravenous administration of fluids<br>and may be used for any patient | The Saf-T HOLDER® Blood<br>Culture device is intended for<br>use as a culture bottle or<br>vacuum tube holder that can<br>be attached to a female Luer<br>connector of the Saf-T Wing®<br>blood collection set or<br>equivalent. |
| | | population with consideration given to<br>patient size, appropriateness for the<br>solution being infused and duration of<br>therapy. | |
| Device<br>Description | The Kurin set is a sterile,<br>single use blood culture<br>collection set. The Kurin<br>includes a winged needle<br>with flexible tubing and an<br>attached vial adapter<br>intended for venipuncture to<br>obtain blood culture<br>samples. Kurin is identical in<br>every way to existing sets<br>used to collect blood culture<br>sample except for the<br>insertion into the tubing of<br>the Kurin blood capture<br>chamber. The Kurin blood<br>capture device sequesters<br>the initial draw of blood<br>upon initial venipuncture.<br>The set is provided with a<br>safety shield for covering the<br>used needle prior to<br>disposal. The amount of<br>blood diverted is very small,<br>estimated at a fraction of 1<br>ml. | The Vacutainer Brand Blood Collection<br>sets and safety-Lok blood collection set<br>is a sterile winged blood collection<br>needles with flexible tuning and a<br>female luer adapter manufactured by<br>Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems,<br>Sumter, South Carolina. The Safety-Lok<br>Blood Collection set is provided with a<br>safety shield for covering the used<br>needle prior to disposal. A male luer<br>adapter is provided on specific reorder<br>numbers. A male luer adapter contains<br>a non-patient needle end for<br>puncturing the stopper of an<br>evacuated blood collection tube. Those<br>without a male luer adapter are<br>provided a protective cap on the end of<br>the female luer adapter. | The Saf-T HOLDER® Blood<br>Culture device is a sterile<br>multi-sample luer adapter for<br>venous blood sampling that<br>includes a blood culture bottle<br>holder with a fixed back end<br>needle, male luer threaded<br>connector and vacuum tube<br>adapter. |
| Product Code | JKA | JKA | JKA |
| Patient Interface | Used only by trained<br>professionals in a medical<br>setting | Used only by trained professionals in a<br>medical setting | Used only by trained<br>professionals in a medical<br>setting |
| Materials and Chemical Composition | | | |
| Kurin Materials | Makrolon Polycarbonate | unknown, medical grade plastic | unknown, medical grade<br>plastic |
| Tubing | Transparent Flexible tubing | Substantially equivalent | NA since this is just the adapter |
| Adapter | Male or Female Luer | Substantially equivalent | Substantially equivalent |
| Performance/Design Specifications | | | |
| Sequesters<br>initial blood | Yes | No | No |
| Single Use<br>Device | Single Use | Single Use | Single Use |
| Indicated for<br>Infusion | No | Yes | No |
| Needle Gauge | 21, 23, 25 Gauge | 21, 23, 25 Gauge | Standard vial adapter |
| Labeled<br>Pyrogen Free | No | Yes | No |
| Sterilization | Yes, EtO | Yes, EtO | Yes, EtO |
| Expiration/Shelf<br>Life | 1 year (with protocols up to<br>3 years) | 3 years | 5 years |
| Size (LxWxH) | 21G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch<br>tubing,0.337 volume | 21G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch tubing,0.337<br>volume | 2.5 in x 2 in |
| | 23G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch<br>tubing,0.332 volume | 23G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch tubing,0.332<br>volume | |
| | 25G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch<br>tubing,0.331 volume | 25G, 3/4 inch, 12 inch tubing,0.331<br>volume | |
| Principles of<br>Operation | The winged needle is used to<br>access the patient's blood<br>stream, the safety shield is<br>used cover the needle after<br>collection, the kurin<br>component sequesters the<br>initial sample of blood and<br>the vial adapter is used to<br>interface with a vacuum tube<br>or culture bottle. There is no<br>energy source, the subject<br>device fills with blood by<br>differences in pressure<br>gradient. | The winged needle is used to access<br>the patient's blood stream, the safety<br>shield is used cover the needle after<br>collection, the tubing and luer<br>connector are used to attach to a vial<br>adapter or infusion set. There is no<br>energy source, the subject device fills<br>with blood by differences in pressure<br>gradient. | Cylindrical holder for vacuum<br>bottle or tube placement with<br>threads that are compatible<br>with blood collection needles<br>and luers. |
| Biocompatibility | Conforms with ISO 10993 | Conforms with ISO 10993 | Conforms with ISO 10993 |
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## N. Non-Clinical Testing
All testing met specifications for the subject device and demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicates.
- 1. Sterilization – The Kurin device is sterilized using a validated EO sterilization process which complies with ISO 11135-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products – Ethylene Oxide – Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
- Aging/Shelf Life Test– The Kurin device was validated to achieve 1-year shelf life with protocols 2. for up to 3 years of shelf life for sterility and performance.
- 3. Functional, Leakage and Tensile Test – The Kurin set confirmed the addition of the Kurin device shows no compromise to the function of the blood collection device in regards to functionality. With the addition of the device the product does not leak and passed tensile testing in accordance with sections 5.2 and 5.3 of ISO 1135-3 - Transfusion equipment for medical use --Part 3: Blood-taking set for single use.
- Packaging Integrity and Shipping Test This test was completed and the Kurin device passed all 4. tests in accordance with ISO 11607 and ASTM D4169-14.
- 5. Biocompatibility Tests – The Kurin device passed two types of biocompatibility tests: the MEM Elution Test demonstrated that no leachables are present from the system and the IVH Blood Count Test which demonstrated that the blood path did not adversely affect the constituents of blood exposed to the systems fluid path.
- 6. User Verification Test - Testing was conducted to evaluate if the instructions for use were easy to understand and the functionality of the device.
- 7. Flow Rate Test – Testing verified that the addition of the Kurin Device into the tubing of the FDA cleared BD Vacutainer® brand blood collection set and Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection set did not change the flow rate of liquid passing through the device.
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## O. Clinical Testing
No clinical test data is required of the Proposed Device.
## P. Conclusion
The above information and tests conducted demonstrate that the Subject Device is substantially equivalent to the identified predicates.
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