StimuQuik 21G x 9cm (3.5”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik Echo 21G x 9cm (3.5”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik 21G x 15cm (6”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik Echo 21G x 15cm (6”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle, StimuQuik 21G x 2.5cm (1”) Peripheral Nerve Block Needle
Applicant
Teleflex Medical
Product Code
BSP · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Apr 25, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5150
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Arrow StimuQuik Insulated Peripheral Nerve Block Needle permits the stimulation and location of nerves and nerve plexuses for single-shot nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques.
Device Story
StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle facilitates regional anesthesia delivery; used in hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. Device consists of steel needle with non-conductive siliconized polyester coating; distal tip exposed for electrical stimulation; ergonomic hub with fluid extension line and Luer lock. Clinician connects needle to external battery-powered nerve stimulator; advances needle while delivering current; observes muscle twitches to confirm nerve proximity. Echo version includes 5 distal grooves for ultrasound visualization. Output is physical needle placement; clinician uses visual/ultrasound feedback and patient response to guide anesthesia delivery. Benefits include precise nerve localization for single-shot nerve blocks.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance testing included needle markings, ink adherence, electrical continuity, current density/leakage (47V DC), resistance to leakage, tensile strength, kink resistance, and echogenicity. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemolysis) met ISO 10993-1 requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Steel needle with non-conductive siliconized polyester coating; 30-degree bevel tip; 21-22 gauge; 35-150mm length. Features ergonomic plastic hub, fluid extension line with Luer lock, and 2mm female connector for external nerve stimulator. Echo models include 5 echogenic grooves. Sterile. Connectivity: wired to external nerve stimulator. Materials compliant with ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring peripheral nerve block procedures for single-shot anesthesia or analgesia. Contraindicated in patients with pre-existing nerve injury, neuritis, plexitis, skin sepsis at insertion site, or systemic sepsis. Use with caution in patients with bleeding tendencies or those receiving anticoagulants.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An anesthesia conduction needle is a device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient to provide regional anesthesia.
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April 25, 2018
Teleflex Medical Kristen Bisanz Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd. Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Re: K173321
Trade/Device Name: StimuOuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5150 Regulation Name: Anesthesia Conduction Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BSP Dated: March 20, 2018 Received: March 22, 2018
Dear Kristen Bisanz:
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
| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 |
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| Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 |
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| 510(k) Number (if known) | K173321 |
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Device Name
StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Arrow StimuQuik Insulated Peripheral Nerve Block Needle permits the stimulation and location of nerves and nerve plexus for single-shot nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY StimuQuik® Peripheral Nerve Block Needle
### Name, Address, Phone and Fax Number of Applicant
Teleflex Medical 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd Morrisville, NC 27560 USA Phone: 919.433.4932 Fax: 919.433.4996
### Contact Person
Kristen Bisanz Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
## Date Prepared
10 April 2018
## Device Name
| Trade Name: | StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic (W/Wo Introducer) |
| Product Code: | BSP |
| Regulation Number: | 868.5150 |
| Classification: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Anesthesiology |
## Predicate Device
This submission demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate devices A VID-NIT Nerve Stimulation Needles (StimuQuik) cleared in submission K014246.
## Device Description
The StimuQuik peripheral nerve block needle is used to locate nerves or nerve plexuses and facilitate delivery of regional anesthesia to the desired location. The needles are constructed of a steel needle and insulated by a white, non-conductive siliconized polyester coating. A small area at the distal tip remains exposed to conduct the stimulating current to nerve tissue. The tip features a 30-degree bevel. and black centimeter markings are printed along the shaft of the needle. An electrical wire with a shrouded 2 mm female connector and an extension line with a Luer lock extend from the ergonomic plastic hub of the needle.
The StimuQuik ECHO peripheral nerve block needle is identical to the StimuQuik needle with the addition of 5 echogenic grooves on the needle tip. The five grooves are designed to help clinicians locate the tip of the StimuQuik ECHO needle under ultrasound.
The StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle product numbers and descriptions are below.
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| Product Numbers | Product Description |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| AB-21090-SS | StimuQuik® 21G x 9cm (3.5") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-21090-SSE | StimuQuik® Echo 21G x 9cm (3.5") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-21150-SS | StimuQuik® 21G x 15cm (6") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-21150-SSE | StimuQuik® Echo 21G x 15cm (6") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-22025-SS | StimuQuik® 22G x 2.5cm (1") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-22025-SSE | StimuQuik® Echo 22G x 2.5cm (1") Peripheral Nerve Block |
| AB-22050-SS | StimuQuik® 22G x 5cm (2") Peripheral Nerve Block Needle |
| AB-22050-SSE | StimuQuik® Echo 22G x 5cm (2") Peripheral Nerve Block |
#### Principle of Action and mechanism of action of the subject device
The StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needles include a cannula, hub, and fluid extension line with a female luer connector. The needles are used to deliver singleshot anesthesia in peripheral nerve block procedures. An insulated needle with stimulating tip allows for confirmation of needle guidance and placement using stimulation (StimuQuik) and/or ultrasound (StimuQuik Echo). As the needle is advancing in the patient, stimulations are delivered via a nerve stimulator until appropriate muscle twitches occur which demonstrates correct placement. The StimuQuik Echo needles contain 5 rings at the distal end of the needle cannula to help with identification under ultrasound.
#### Indications for Use
The Arrow StimuOuik Insulated Peripheral Nerve Block Needle permits the stimulation and location of nerves and nerve plexuses for single-shot nerve block anesthesia or analgesia techniques.
#### Patient Population
The StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needles are intended for adult patients requiring peripheral nerve block procedures.
#### Environments of use
The environments of use are hospitals, sub-acute facilities, pain clinics, and physician offices.
#### Contraindications
Pre-existing nerve injury, neuritis or plexitis are relative contraindications for use of peripheral nerve blocks. These conditions should be considered prior to needle insertion. Skin sepsis in the area where the needle placement is planned and systemic sepsis are relative contraindications. Extreme care should be taken in patients with bleeding tendencies or patients receiving anticoagulants.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate listed below.
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| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | Date Cleared |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|
| AVID-NIT Nerve Stimulation<br>Needles (StimuQuik) | K014246 | July 16, 2002 |
## Comparison to Predicate Device
The proposed device has the same operating principles, patient population, sterilization and general design as the predicate device. Biocompatibility testing (Section 020) and Performance testing (Section 023) have been performed on the proposed device to establish substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The proposed changes discussed above do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness of the StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle. The subject device is therefore substantially equivalent to the predicate device identified within this submission.
| | Predicate<br>K014246 StimuQuik Peripheral<br>Nerve Block Needle | Proposed StimuQuik®<br>Peripheral Nerve Block Needle | Equivalence |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Classification<br>Name | Anesthesia Conduction Kit | Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic,<br>W/Wo Introducer | Equivalent |
| Product Code | 73CAZ | 73BSP | Equivalent |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Number | 868.5140 | 868.5150 | Equivalent |
| Intended Use | Single Shot nerve block anesthetic<br>administration | Single Shot nerve block anesthetic<br>administration | Identical |
| Indications<br>for Use | The AVID-NIT Nerve Stimulation<br>Needle consist of an insulated<br>hollow needle intended for locating<br>peripheral nerves by electrical<br>stimulation, and for the single shot<br>administration of a local anesthetic<br>drug. These needles are to be used<br>with battery powered peripheral<br>nerve locators only. These needles<br>are specifically not intended for<br>nerve stimulation for purposes other<br>than nerve location. These needles<br>are specifically not intended for<br>neurolytic ablation. | The Arrow StimuQuik Insulated<br>Peripheral Nerve Block Needle<br>permits the stimulation and location<br>of nerves and nerve plexuses for<br>single-shot nerve block anesthesia<br>or analgesia techniques. | Equivalent |
| Environment<br>of Use | Hospitals, Sub-acute facilities,<br>pain clinics, and physician office | Hospitals, Sub-acute facilities,<br>pain clinics, and physician office | Identical |
| Patient<br>Population | Patients requiring peripheral<br>nerve block procedures | Patients requiring peripheral<br>nerve block procedures | Identical |
| Contra-<br>indications | Pre-existing nerve injury, neuritis<br>or plexitis are relative<br>contraindications for use of<br>peripheral nerve blocks. These<br>conditions should be considered<br>prior to needle insertion. Skin<br>sepsis in the area where the<br>needle placement is planned and<br>systemic sepsis are relative<br>contraindications. Extreme care<br>should be taken in patients with<br>bleeding tendencies or patients<br>receiving anticoagulants. | Pre-existing nerve injury, neuritis<br>or plexitis are relative<br>contraindications for use of<br>peripheral nerve blocks. These<br>conditions should be considered<br>prior to needle insertion. Skin<br>sepsis in the area where the<br>needle placement is planned and<br>systemic sepsis are relative<br>contraindications. Extreme care<br>should be taken in patients with<br>bleeding tendencies or patients<br>receiving anticoagulants. | Identical |
| Biocompat-<br>ibility | Per ISO 10993-1 | Per ISO 10993-1 | Identical |
| Basic<br>Components | Insulated cannula with insulated<br>coating and hub, fluid extension<br>tube with luer lock fitting, lead<br>wire for connection to a nerve<br>stimulator | Insulated cannula with insulated<br>coating and hub, fluid extension<br>tube with luer lock fitting, lead<br>wire for connection to a nerve<br>stimulator | Equivalent |
| Gauges/<br>Dimension | 21-24 Ga | 21 Ga | Identical |
| Cannula<br>Length | 35-150mm | 35-150mm | Identical |
| Tip Styles | Beveled<br>Pencil Point | Beveled<br>Pencil Point | Identical |
| Cannula | Smooth | Smooth | Identical |
| Cannula<br>Insulated | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Cannula<br>Markings | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Fluid<br>Extension<br>tube | Yes, with female luer lock fitting | Yes, with female luer lock fitting | Identical |
| Lead Wire | Yes, for connection to nerve<br>stimulator | Yes, for connection to nerve<br>stimulator | Identical |
| Echogenic<br>Properties | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Sterilization | Sterile | Sterile | Identical |
| Prescription | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | 2 years | Equivalent |
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#### Discussion
Classification Name/Product Code/Regulation Number: The product code of the predicate device is CAZ (anesthesia conduction kit/868.5150) The design and intended use of the predicate and proposed devices is identical. The product code BSP (anesthesia conduction needle/868.5140) was chosen for the proposed device in this submission because it more accurately reflects the intended use of the StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle. While product code CAZ can encompass several components in a kit, product code BSP is specific for a device used in the same manner as the StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle.
Indication for Use: The Indications for Use of the proposed device are identical to the Indications for Use cleared in K122690 for the UltraQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle. The UltraQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle in K122690 was deemed substantially equivalent to K014246, the predicate for this submission. The UltraQuik and StimuQuik needles differ only in the presence and absence of the insulating material on the needle. This does not raise any additional questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, the Indications for Use of the predicate and proposed devices are equivalent.
Basic Components: The proposed StimuOuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle contains a different insulator material on the needle as compared to the predicate. Comprehensive functional testing has been successfully completed on the StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle. The functional testing proves the proposed device meets the standard requirements and also performs as well as the predicate devices. The testing included: needle markings, ink adherence, continuity, needle current density, current leakage, resistance to leakage, tensile strength, kink resistance, and echogenicity. As demonstrated by the functional testing, the change in insulator material on the needle has no impact on the function or performance of the StimuOuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle. Biocompatibility testing has been performed on the final finished proposed device. The following testing has been done: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material Mediated Pyrogenicity, and Hemolysis. The materials tested all met the ISO 10993 requirements. As demonstrated by the biocompatibility testing, the change in insulator material on the needle has no impact on the performance or intended use of the StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle.
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# Materials
All patient contacting materials, including those with indirect patient contact, are in compliance with ISO 10993-1. Biocompatibility testing has been performed on the proposed device and meets the acceptance criteria.
| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Cytotoxicity -<br>L929 MEM Elution<br>Assay | The test article will meet the requirements of the<br>test if it obtains a Grade of 0,1, or 2 (not more<br>than 50% of the cells are round, devoid of<br>intracytoplasmic granules, and no extensive cell<br>lysis) | Acceptable |
| Sensitization -<br>Kligman<br>Maximization Assay | The test article will be considered a non-irritant<br>if the difference between the test article mean<br>score and the vehicle control mean score is 1.0 or<br>less. | Acceptable |
| Irritation -<br>Intracutaneous<br>Injection Assay | The test article will meet the requirements of the<br>test if it receives a Grade of 1, 0 or less using the<br>Kligman scoring system. | Acceptable |
| Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity -<br>Systemic Injection | The test article will meet the requirements of the<br>test if none of the animals injected with the test<br>article show a significantly greater biological<br>reaction than the animals treated with the control<br>article. | Acceptable |
| Pyrogenicity -<br>Material Mediated<br>Rabbit Pyrogenicity | The test article will meet the requirements of the<br>test if no rabbit shows an individual rise in<br>temperature of 0.5℃ or more above the baseline<br>temperature. | Acceptable |
| Hemolysis –<br>Rabbit Blood<br>Hemolysis Complete | The test article will meet the requirements of the<br>test and is not considered to have hemolytic<br>activity potential, if the hemolytic index above<br>the negative control article and negative control<br>article extract is <5%. | Acceptable |
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# Performance Data
Non-clinical performance testing has been conducted in order to support that the proposed device performs as intended and the product conforms to user needs.
| Test | Test Objective | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| Needle Markings | To visually<br>inspect the<br>needle markings | Needles shall be permanently marked with<br>black graduation at 10mm intervals starting<br>from the tip of the needle. The visible<br>needle markings shall be printed on the<br>needle cannula per the drawing. | Pass |
| Ink Adherence | To validate the<br>adherence of ink<br>to the needle | Samples with an initial rating of 4 or 5 shall<br>have an adherence score after the SCOTCH<br>610 tape test of 3 or greater.<br>Samples with an initial rating of 3 shall<br>have an adherence rating score after the<br>SCOTCH 610 tape test of 3. | Pass |
| Continuity | To validate the<br>continuity of<br>electrical<br>resistance | The electrical resistance of all measured<br>samples shall be less than or equal to 10<br>Ohms (Ω) | Pass |
| Needle Current<br>Density and<br>Current Leakage | To validate the<br>needle current<br>density and<br>current leakage | There shall be no insulation breakdown<br>during the usage of the devices. Insulation<br>breakdown is considered to have occurred<br>when the current which flows because of<br>the application of the test voltage rapidly<br>increased in an uncontrolled manner, i.e.<br>insulation does not restrict the flow of the<br>current. Each needle will be required to<br>withstand a voltage of 47V DC for 1 minute<br>with less than 0.001 mA leakage current. | Pass |
| Resistance to<br>Leakage | To validate the<br>resistance to<br>internal leakage | There shall be no internal leakage with an<br>internal negative pressure of 25mmHg for<br>120 seconds (per EN1618:1997) | Pass |
| Tensile Strength -<br>Needle Cannula to<br>Needle Hub | To validate the<br>tensile strength<br>from needle<br>cannula to<br>needle hub | The force at break for each UUT of 21Ga<br>size needles between hub and needle tube<br>shall not exceed 44N (per ISO7864:1993) | Pass |
| Adherence of<br>Insulation to the<br>body of the needle | To determine<br>the adherence of<br>the insulator to<br>the body of the | Each needle will be required to withstand a<br>voltage of 47V DC for 1 minute less than<br>0.001mA leakage current before and after<br>needle is exposed to beef. | Pass |
| | needle | | |
| Kink Resistance<br>for Fluid<br>Extension Line | To establish the<br>kink diameter of<br>the fluid<br>extension line | The kink diameter of the fluid extension<br>line will be determined. | <b>Completed</b> |
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# Conclusion
Based on the performance and comparative test results, the proposed StimuQuik Peripheral Nerve Block Needle is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices cleared to market in K014246. The modifications of the new insulator material do not introduce any different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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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.