Halo Closed Vial Adaptor (Multiple Models based on 13, 20 or 28mm Vial Neck Size), Halo Closed Syringe Adaptor, Halo Closed Line Adaptor, Closed Vial Adaptor
K180574 · J & J Solutions, Inc. D/B/A/ Corvida Medical · ONB · Aug 17, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K180574
Device Name
Halo Closed Vial Adaptor (Multiple Models based on 13, 20 or 28mm Vial Neck Size), Halo Closed Syringe Adaptor, Halo Closed Line Adaptor, Closed Vial Adaptor
Applicant
J & J Solutions, Inc. D/B/A/ Corvida Medical
Product Code
ONB · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 17, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Halo® system is an airtight and leak proof closed system drug (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug or vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols and spills. The Halo® system also prevents microbial ingress for up to 7 days.
Device Story
Halo® is a sterile, single-use Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) for handling hazardous drugs. Components include Closed Vial Adaptor (CVA), Closed Syringe Adaptor (CSA), Closed Bag Adaptor (CBA), Closed Line Adaptor (CLA), and Closed Vial Converter (CVC). System integrates with standard luer-lock syringes, IV bags, and infusion sets. Operation relies on dry-to-dry compression fit seals; a single-lumen needle pierces the seals for drug transfer; upon disconnection, the needle retracts and the polymer membrane reseals to prevent leaks and microbial ingress. Used by pharmacists and clinicians in hospitals/clinics to safely compound and administer hazardous drugs. Benefits include minimized exposure to drug vapors, aerosols, and spills, and maintenance of drug sterility for up to 7 days.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence is based on bench testing, including fluorescein leak tests, alcohol vapor leak tests, pressure tests, connection/retention force, and ISO 594-1/2 and ISO 8536-4 compliance. Biocompatibility testing followed ISO 10993-1, -4, -5, -10, and -11. Sterility validated per ISO 11135. Microbial ingress testing demonstrated protection for 7 days after 14 needle penetrations. Particulate testing met USP 788 requirements.
Indicated for use by licensed pharmacists and healthcare professionals in hospitals and clinics to reconstitute, transfer, and administer antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs, reducing exposure of personnel and the environment to chemotherapy agents.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.
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August 17, 2018
J & J Solutions, Inc. d/b/a/ Corvida Medical Dana Schramm Chief Operating Officer 2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 150 Eagan, Minnesota 55121
#### Re: K180574
Trade/Device Name: Halo System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ONB Dated: July 2, 2018 Received: July 9, 2018
#### Dear Dana Schramm:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely.
Geeta K. Pamidimukkala -S
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) K180574
Device Name Halo®
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Halo® system is an airtight and leak proof closed system drug (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug or vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols and spills. The Halo® system also prevents microbial ingress for up to 7 days.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 20px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 20px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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#### 510(K) SUMMARY K180574
#### SUBMITTER
J & J Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Corvida Medical 2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 150 Eagan, Minnesota 55121
#### ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER
3012235045
#### CONTACT
Dana Schramm Chief Operating Officer Ph. 319-335-2547 x103 Fax. 319-250-4135 dana.schramm@corvidamedical.com
### DATE PREPARED
August 8, 2018
## NAME OF MEDICAL DEVICE
| Trade Name: | Halo® |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Closed Antineoplastic and Hazardous Drug Reconstitution<br>and Transfer System |
| Classification Name: | Intravenous Administration Set |
#### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
|-----------------------|------------------|
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | ONB |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5440 |
## MANUFACTURER
Corvida Medical 2945 Lone Oak Drive, Suite 150 Eagan, Minnesota 55121
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## PREDICATE DEVICE
| Trade Name: | Halo® (K150486) |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Closed Antineoplastic and Hazardous Drug Reconstitution<br>and Transfer System |
| Classification Name: | Intravenous Administration Set |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Halo® is a Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) for the safe handling of hazardous drugs, especially for the compounding and administering of hazardous drugs according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) definition of an airtight and leak proof closed system transfer device. It is a sterile singleuse device. There are five components of the Halo® system, Closed Vial Adaptor (CVA), Closed Syringe Adaptor (CSA), Closed Bag Adaptor (CBA), Closed Line Adaptor (CLA), and Closed Vial Converter (CVC). These components integrate with industry standard luer-lock syringes, IV bags, infusion sets, and other patient connections to form a complete closed system. This system prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug or vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols, and spills. In addition, the components are designed to prevent microbial ingress into the system, including maintaining sterility of drugs in the vial for up to 7 davs. The ability to prevent microbial ingress for up to 7 days should not be interpreted as modifying, extending, or superseding a manufacturer labeling recommendations for the storage and expiration dating. Refer to drug manufacturer's recommendations and USP compounding guidelines for shelf life and sterility information.
The system uses industry compatible luer locks, bag spikes and spike ports, dual lumen spikes, single lumen needles, and dry to dry compression fit seals when connecting Halo® components together. A single lumen needle perforates the dry-to-dry compression fit seals for the transfer of drugs between Halo® components. Upon separation the needle is retracted and the seal membrane prevents transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and/or escape of drug or vapor.
#### INDICATION FOR USE
The Halo® system is an airtight and leak proof closed system drug transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug or vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols and spills. The Halo® system also prevents microbial ingress for up to 7 days.
## TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICES
Equivalence was determined using a side by side tabular comparison between the predicate and proposed devices which included: Features, Intended Use, Labeling, Materials, Specifications, Performance Data, and Technological Aspects. The proposed modified device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and does not raise
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different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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| | Proposed Device (K180574) | Predicate Device (K150486) |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The system is an airtight and<br>leak proof closed system drug<br>transfer device (CSTD) that<br>mechanically prohibits the<br>transfer of environmental<br>contaminants into the system<br>and the escape of drug or<br>vapor concentrations outside<br>the system, thereby<br>minimizing individual and<br>environmental exposure to<br>drug vapor, aerosols and<br>spills. The Halo® system also<br>prevents microbial ingress for<br>up to 7 days. | The system is an airtight and<br>leak proof closed system drug<br>transfer device (CSTD) that<br>mechanically prohibits the<br>transfer of environmental<br>contaminants into the system<br>and the escape of drug or<br>vapor concentrations outside<br>the system, thereby<br>minimizing individual and<br>environmental exposure to<br>drug vapor, aerosols and<br>spills. The Halo® system also<br>prevents microbial ingress for<br>up to 168 hours. |
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Regulation<br>Number | 888.5440 | 888.5440 |
| Product Code | ONB | ONB |
## Regulatory Classification, Risk, and Indications for Use
No differences in Regulatory Classification, Risk, or Indications for Use except for the conversion of 168 hours to 7 days for microbial ingress prevention claim.
# Technological Characteristics
| | Proposed Device (K180574) | Predicate Device (K150486) |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| System<br>Components | 13mm Vial Adaptor (CVA130) | 13mm Vial Adaptor (CVA130) |
| | 20mm Vial Adaptor (CVA200) | 20mm Vial Adaptor (CVA200) |
| | 28mm Vial Adaptor (CVA280) | 28mm Vial Adaptor (CVA280) |
| | Closed Syringe Adaptor (CSA100) | Closed Syringe Adaptor (CSA100) |
| | Closed Bag Adaptor (CBA100) | Closed Bag Adaptor (CBA100) |
| | Closed Line Adaptor (CLA100) | Closed Line Adaptor (CLA100) |
| | Closed Line Adaptor (CLA200G) | NA |
| | Closed Line Adaptor (CLA200B) | NA |
| | Closed Vial Converter<br>(CVC130) | NA |
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| Characteristics | Closed System used to reconstitute, transfer, and administer antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare setting. Indicated to reduce exposure of healthcare personnel and the surrounding environment to chemotherapy agents. | Closed System used to reconstitute, transfer, and administer antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare setting. Indicated to reduce exposure of healthcare personnel and the surrounding environment to chemotherapy agents. |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principles of Operation | Multi-components intended to be used as a system. | Multi-components intended to be usedas a system. |
| Technological Characteristics | The proposed system consists of four main components that attach to standard drug vials, syringes, patient lines or secondary sets, and standard IV bags. | The predicate system consists of four main components that attach to standard drug vials, syringes, patient lines or secondary sets, and standard IV bags. |
| | The proposed CSTD system uses industry compatible luer lock, spike, and needle safe connections to form the closed systems for drug transfer. | The predicate CSTD system uses industry compatible luer lock, spike, and needle safe connections to form the closed systems for drug transfer. |
| | The proposed CSTD system uses polymer seals that prevent environmental contaminants from entering into the system and/or escape of drug or vapor. When system components are joined together the seals are pressed together and then pierced by needles. When disconnected, the polymer reseals to create a leak-proof and drug residual-free connection. | The proposed CSTD system uses polymer seals that prevent environmental contaminants from entering into the system and/or escape of drug or vapor. When system components are joined together the seals are pressed together and then pierced by needles. When disconnected, the polymer reseals to create a leak-proof and drug residual-free connection. |
| Device Type | Rx/Single Use | Rx/Single Use |
| Target Users | Licensed Pharmacists/Health Care Professionals | Licensed Pharmacists/Health Care Professionals |
| Environment | Hospitals and clinics | Hospitals and clinics |
| Sterilization | EtO / SAL 10-6 | EtO / SAL 10-6 |
No differences in technological characteristics, system function, user
populations, use environment, or sterilization method.
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| Changed<br>Component | Change Description | Change Discussion on SE |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Closed Line<br>Adaptor (CLA) | Material -<br>Polyethylene to<br>Polypropylene | Changed component material to take advantage of<br>molding and assembly productivity.<br>Polypropylene's use in medical devices and<br>CSTD's is well documented. This material change<br>has been fully tested for liquid escape, vapor<br>escape, and biocompatibility. No different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness are raised. |
| | Components –<br>Added<br>Locking Line<br>Adaptors CLA200G CLA200B | The CLA200 models incorporate a locking clip to<br>provide added retention to a patient's line. All other<br>dimensions are the same as the existing predicate<br>CLA. No different questions of safety or<br>effectiveness are raised. |
| | Assembly CLA100 CLA200G CLA200B | The luer lock threads are now created by an<br>injection molded insert that is ultrasonically<br>welded into the body. The predicate device<br>consisted of a single piece injection molded body<br>with luer lock threads. No different questions of<br>safety or effectiveness are raised. |
| Closed Syringe<br>Adaptor (CSA) | Assembly | To take advantage of productivity and<br>manufacturing economies, changed CSA needle<br>bond from injection over mold to UV curable<br>adhesive. This design and manufacturing change<br>has been tested for liquid escape, vapor escape,<br>and adhesive bond tensile and compression<br>strength. No different questions of safety or<br>effectiveness are raised. All other features and<br>dimension remain the same as the existing<br>predicate CSA. |
| 13mm Vial<br>Converter<br>(CVC130) | Component Addition | Added 13mm Vial Converter as an accessory<br>component that enables the use of the 20mm<br>Closed Vial Adaptor with a 13mm capped vial.<br>Test results establish that the CVC130 connection<br>performs in a similar fashion to the reference<br>devices (CVA130 and CVA200). Assemblies were<br>tested for liquid escape, vapor escape, attachment<br>and detachment force. No different questions of<br>safety or effectiveness are raised. |
| Labeling | Labels and IFU's | Added labels and directions for the new<br>components. No different questions of safety or<br>effectiveness are raised. |
# Discussion of Design/Manufacturing Differences
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## SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE TESTING
Results from tests completed on the Halo® components demonstrate it to be an easy to use device that prevents microbial ingress and/or escape of drug or vapor through multiple reconnections of components up to 14 times and are substantially equivalent with respect to operational performance. Product testing consisted of the following:
| Product Functional Testing | Results |
|---------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| • Fluorescein Leak Test | No Leaks |
| • Alcohol Vapor Leak Test | No Leaks |
| • Pressure Test | No Leaks |
| • Insertion (Connection) and Retention Force | Pass |
| • ISO594-1 Part 1: General Requirements | Pass |
| • ISO 594-2 Part 2: Lock Fittings | Pass |
| • ISO 8536-4 Infusion equipment for medical use: Part 4 | Pass |
### Package Integrity and Shelf Life
Packaging and Shelf Life validation was performed on aged Halo® packaging according to ASTM F2096: Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Medical Packaging by Internal Pressurization, ASTM F1886: Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Medical Device Packaging by Visual Inspection, and ASTM F88 standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials. All testing passed.
#### Biocompatibilitv
Biocompatibility testing was performed on the Halo® materials according to FDA Guidance and ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. Testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, and hemocompatibility according to standards set forth in ISO 10993- 4, Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood, ISO 10993- 5, Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity, ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization, and ISO 10993-11 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity. All testing passed. A chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment was used to evaluate the subchronic systemic toxicity endpoint (see Extractables Screening section below).
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## Sterility
Sterilization validation was performed on the finished Halo® components according to ISO 11135 Sterilization of health-care products -- Ethylene oxide -- Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. Testing included pyrogenicity, bioburden, and EO residuals to standards set forth in ISO 10993-7 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals, ISO 11737-1 Sterilization of medical devices --Microbiological methods -- Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products, and AAMI/ANSI ST72 bacterial endotoxins - test methods, routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing. All testing passed.
## DMA Compatibility
Compatibility testing was performed to validate Halo® compatibility with antineoplastic drugs and DMA(N,N-dimethylacetamid). Halo® was found to be compatible.
## Extractables Screening
Extractables screening was completed to determine what compounds and their estimated concentrations are extracted from the Halo® Closed System Transfer Device for hazardous drugs (CSTD) under the conditions of the extractions (72 hours at 37°C) when extracted in the following solvents: hexane, 50% ethanol, pH 3 (HCI adjusted) 0.9% saline, and 33% aqueous dimethylacetamide (DMA). A toxicological risk assessment was performed on the extracted compounds.
## Microbial Ingress Protection
Microbial ingress testing was performed on Halo® to validate microbial ingress protection after repetitive needle penetration of the seal. These test results were originally reported in K150486. Testing results demonstrate Halo® was protected against microbial ingress for a period of 7 days after breaching the seal 14 times with the CSA needle. All sealing features remain the same as the predicate devices and the design changes do not modify any of the sealing properties from the original predicate devices. The ability to prevent microbial ingress for up to 7 days should not be interpreted as modifying, extending, or superseding a manufacturer labeling recommendations for the storage and expiration dating. Refer to drug manufacturer's recommendations and USP compounding guidelines for shelf life and sterility information.
## Particulate Testing
Particulate contamination testing was performed on the Halo® system according to USP 788 to demonstrate lack of contamination. Testing results demonstrated particulate levels in the Halo system are low and meet USP 788 requirements.
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### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Performance testing established that the proposed Halo® devices performed substantially equivalent (SE) to the performance testing on the predicate Halo® devices. Equivalence was determined using a side by side tabular comparison between the predicate and proposed Features, Intended Use, Labeling, Materials, Specifications, Performance Data, and Technological Aspects. The proposed devices are Substantially Equivalent to the predicate devices.
Based on the analysis of the comparison between the predicate and proposed devices regarding risk analysis, design controls, and performance evaluation the data shows the modifications do not raise different questions of safety or efficacy and demonstrates substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
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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.