K181718 · Becton, Dickinson and Company · FPA · Oct 18, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K181718
Device Name
BD FlowSmart Set/MiniMed Pro-Set
Applicant
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Product Code
FPA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ set is intended for the subcutaneous infusion of medication, including insulin, from an external infusion pump.
Device Story
Single-use subcutaneous infusion set; interfaces with external infusion pumps for medication delivery (e.g., insulin). Features flexible perforated catheter with proprietary side-port; perpendicular to adhesive patch for skin attachment. Detachable tubing connects pump reservoir to patient. Used in clinical or home settings; operated by patient or caregiver. Device facilitates continuous medication delivery; replaces every 48-72 hours. Modifications include changes to catheter length and introducer needle gauge. Bench testing confirms performance equivalence to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies included introducer needle integrity, skin penetration/drag force, needle-to-hub strength, catheter-to-base attachment strength (ISO 10555-1:1995), and tip radial strength. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993-1 (comparative chemical characterization, cytotoxicity). Insulin compatibility study performed. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use sterile infusion set. Flexible perforated catheter with side-port; 29G introducer needle; 6.6mm catheter length. Adhesive base for skin attachment. Tubing compatible with Paradigm® and Luer Lock connections. Materials evaluated for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Mechanical performance tested per ISO 10555-1:1995.
Indications for Use
Indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medication, including insulin, from an external infusion pump in patients requiring such therapy.
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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October 18, 2018
Becton, Dickinson and Company Meriam Youssef Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
Re: K181718
Trade/Device Name: BD FlowSmart Set/MiniMed Pro-Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FPA, FPK Dated: September 9, 2018 Received: September 18, 2018
Dear Meriam Youssef:
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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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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| Food and Drug Administration |
| <b>Indications for Use</b> |
| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 |
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| Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 |
| See PRA Statement below. |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | |
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| Device Name | BD FlowSmart ™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ set is intended for the subcutaneous infusion of medication, including insulin, from an external infusion pump. |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| | <span style="display:inline-block; margin-right: 5px;"> <div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:middle; width:15px; height:15px; border:1px solid black; text-align:center;"> <span><b>X</b></span> </div> </span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| | <span style="display:inline-block; margin-right: 5px;"> <div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:middle; width:15px; height:15px; border:1px solid black; text-align:center;"> </div> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Submitted By: | Meriam Youssef<br>Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist, BD Medical<br>1 Becton Drive<br>Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417<br>Tel: 201 847 6557<br>Fax: 201 847 5307 | |
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| Date Prepared: | October 18, 2018 | |
| Device Name: | | |
| | Trade Name: | BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ |
| | Common Name: | Intravascular adminstration set |
| | Classification: | Class II device; 21 CFR 880.5440,<br>(intravascular administration set) |
| | Product Code: | FPA, FPK |
## Legally marketed predicate devices to which substantial equivalence is being claimed: K160651: BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMedTM Pro-Set™
#### Device Description:
The subject infusion set is a single use infusion administration set intended to be used for 48-72 hours. The product is intended to interface with commercially available infusion pumps with suitable connections. The infusion set features a flexible perforated catheter perpendicular to an adhesive patch and detachable tubing is connected on one end to the medication reservoir of an infusion pump and on the other end to the patient, attached to the skin by an adhesive base. The plastic catheter of the device contains a proprietary side-port. It is a single-use sterile device.
#### Indications for Use:
BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ is intended for the subcutaneous infusion of medication, including insulin, from an external infusion pump.
There are no changes to the Indications for Use as a result of the device modifications.
### Comparison with Predicate Devices:
The subject device has the same fundamental scientific technology as the predicated device. The purpose of this submission is to introduce design modifications to the catheter length and introducer needle gauge sizes, labeling and material modifications. BD has conducted bench studies confirming that the product performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The table below provides a side by side comparison of the subject device compared to its predicate.
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| Feature | Subject: BD Infusion Set | Predicate Device: BD<br>Infusion Set |
|-------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Pending | K160651 |
| Manufacturer | BD | BD |
| Intended Use | Unchanged | The BD<br>FlowSmart™/MiniMed™<br>Pro-Set™ infusion set is<br>intended for the<br>subcutaneous infusion of<br>medication,<br>including insulin, from an<br>external infusion pump. |
| System components | Unchanged | Infusion set + tubing |
| Needle insertion method | Unchanged | Manual or Automatic via<br>Quickserter (K160860) |
| Angle of Insertion | Unchanged | Straight 90 degrees |
| Insertion Needle Gauge | 29G | 30G |
| Catheter Length (mm) | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Cannula Gauge | Unchanged | 28G |
| Tubing Connection Type | Unchanged | Paradigm® and Luer Lock |
| Tubing Length (in) | Unchanged | 24, 42 |
| Connection Positions | Unchanged | Multiple |
| Replacement Frequency | Unchanged | Disposable, replaced<br>every 72 hours |
| Provided Sterile | Unchanged | YES |
### Testing:
The subject device has the same technological characteristics as the predicate devices cleared in K160651. BD has verified the modifications of the subject device through bench performance and biocompatibility studies.
Bench performance studies included the following test methods:
| Test Method | Acceptance Criteria | Results<br>(Pass/Fail) |
|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Introducer Needle Integrity during<br>Manual Insertion | Equivalent to predicate device | Pass |
| Skin Penetration and Drag Force | Equivalent to predicate device | Pass |
| Introducer Needle to Needle Hub<br>Strength | Equivalent to predicate device | Pass |
| Catheter to Base Attachment Strength | Testing in accordance with ISO<br>10555-1:1995 | Pass |
| Tip Radial Strength | Equivalent to predicate device | Pass |
The results of the bench studies successfully demonstrated the subject device has met the requirements.
Biocompatibility studies were conducted per ISO 10993-1 and included:
- Comparative chemical characterization
- Cytotoxicity evaluation ●
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The results of the comparative chemical characterization demonstrated that there are no new compounds or compounds at higher levels in the subject device compared to the predicate device. An insulin compatibility study was performed to demonstrate insulin compatibility.
The testing demonstrates the BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ device meet requirements for its intended use and is substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
#### Conclusion:
The testing performed demonstrates the BD FlowSmart™ Set/MiniMed™ Pro-Set™ device is substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
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