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K182765 · Top Corporation · FMF · Sep 3, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K182765
Device Name
5cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe,5cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe,5cc Neuraxial Additive Slip Tip Glass Syringe,10cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe,10cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe
Applicant
Top Corporation
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
Sep 3, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Top NRFit Lock Tip and Slip Tip LOR Syringes and the Additive Slip Tip Syringe are intended to be used with the ISO 80369-6 NRFit neuraxial compliant epidural needles for locating the epidural space, for local administration, and regional administration excluding subarachnoid/spinal block.
Device Story
Single-use sterile glass syringes; consist of USP 1 borosilicate glass barrels and plungers with metal slip tips; feature ISO 80369-6 compliant NRFit neuraxial connectors to prevent misconnections to non-neuraxial devices. Used by clinicians in clinical settings for epidural space location and regional/local drug administration. Syringes include graduated volume markings. Device functions as a manual piston syringe; operator manually controls plunger movement to aspirate or inject fluids. Benefits include reduced risk of neuraxial misconnections and precise fluid delivery for regional anesthesia procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance demonstrated through non-clinical bench testing, including ISO 80369-6 connector testing, ISO 7886-1 mechanical performance (dead space, leakage, force to operate), and USP <788> particulate matter testing. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: USP 1 borosilicate glass barrel/plunger, synthetic rubber plunger tip, medical grade oil lubricant. Dimensions: 5mL and 10mL capacities. Connection: ISO 80369-6 NRFit neuraxial connector. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO). Manual operation; no software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with ISO 80369-6 NRFit neuraxial compliant epidural needles for locating the epidural space, local administration, and regional administration, excluding subarachnoid/spinal block.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
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September 3, 2019
TOP Corporation % Jonathan Gilbert Regulatory Affairs Consultant to TOP/MHC Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Re: K182765
Trade/Device Name: TOP Corporation NRFit™ Tip Glass Syringes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OEH Dated: July 30, 2019 Received: July 31, 2019
Dear Jonathan Gilbert:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
For Alan Stevens Assistant Director Team Health Technology 3 - Injection Devices Division of Health Technology 3 Office of Health Technology 3 Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center For Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182765
Device Name
TOP Corporation NRFit™ Tip Glass Syringes
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Top NRFit Lock Tip and Slip Tip LOR Syringes and the Additive Slip Tip Syringe are intended to be used with the ISO 80369-6 NRFit neuraxial compliant epidural needles for locating the epidural space, for local administration, and regional administration excluding subarachnoid/spinal block.
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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# 510(k) Summary - K182765
| Submitter | TOP Corporation |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Sponsor: | 19-10 Senju |
| | Nakai-cho |
| | Adachi-ku |
| | Tokyo, Japan |
| Contact: | Jon Gilbert, Consultant |
| | +01 (906) 361-3237 |
| | jgilb.raca@gmail.com |
| Date of Preparation: | September 24, 2018 |
| Subject Device: | |
| Common Name: | Neuraxial Tip Syringes |
| Trade Name: | TOP Corporation NRFitTM Tip Glass Syringes |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR880.5860 |
| Regulation Name: | Piston syringe |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | QEH |
| Primary Predicate: | Vesco Medical NRFit Tip |
| Syringe 510(k): | K170218 cleared Feb 24, 2017 |
## Device Description:
The TOP NRFit™ Tip Syringes are provided sterile. They are single use devices consisting of rigid USP 2 glass plungers and glass barrels with metal slip tips designed as the ISO 80369 - 6 compliant neuraxial connector which allows for connections of neuraxial specific applications while reducing the likelihood of misconnections to non-neuraxial devices. The syringe barrels are printed with graduated markings in cc (milliliters) indicating the volume of liquid inside the syringe barrel. The proposed models for the neuraxial devices are listed below in Table 1 and 1a, where Table 1a part numbers identify products which include a distributor logo on the syringe barrel.
| Table 1. TOP Corporation Models and Description | |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| TDR-621-01 | 5cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe |
| TDR-621-02 | 5cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe |
| TDR-620-11 | 5cc Neuraxial Additive Slip Tip Glass Syringe |
| TDR-621-21 | 10cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe |
| TDR-621-22 | 10cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe |
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| Table 1a. Part Numbers and Descriptions for syringes with logo | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| TDR-134-01 | 5cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe (w/ logo) |
| TDR-134-02 | 5cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe (w/ logo) |
| TDR-133-01 | 5cc Neuraxial Additive Slip Tip Glass Syringe (w/ logo) |
| TDR-621-31 | 10cc Neuraxial Slip Tip Glass Syringe (w/ logo) |
| TDR-621-32 | 10cc Neuraxial Lock Tip Glass Syringe (w/ logo) |
# Indications for Use:
The Top NRFit Lock Tip and Slip Tip LOR Syringes and the Additive Slip Tip Syringe are intended to be used with the ISO 80369-6 NRFit neuraxial compliant epidural needles for locating the epidural space, for local administration, and regional administration excluding subarachnoid/spinal block.
## Discussion of differences in Indications for Use
The subject device indications are a subset of indications within the broader indications recently cleared in predicate K170218, and as such are not critical to the intended therapeutic, diagnostic, prosthetic, or surgical use of the device, and, do not affect the safety and effectiveness when used as labeled.
# Technological Characteristics:
## Table 2. Technological Characteristics & Substantial Equivalence
| Device | Vesco Medical<br>K170218<br>Primary Predicate | TOP<br>K843414<br>Secondary<br>Predicate | TOP<br>CORPORATION<br>Neuraxial*<br>K182765<br>Subject Device | Comparison |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Syringe<br>Barrel: | Polypropylene | USP 2<br>borosilicate<br>glass | USP 1<br>borosilicate glass | Same as<br>K843414,<br>Different<br>materials<br>K170218 |
| Plunger Tip: | Synthetic Rubber | Synthetic<br>Rubber | Synthetic Rubber | Same as<br>K843414 &<br>K170218 |
| Plunger: | Polypropylene | USP 2<br>borosilicate<br>glass | USP 1<br>borosilicate glass,<br>or<br>Polypropylene | Same as<br>K843414,<br>Different<br>materials<br>K170218 |
| Syringe<br>Piston Lube<br>Coating: | Polydimethylsiloxa<br>ne, Silanol<br>Terminated | Medical<br>Grade Oil | Medical Grade Oil | Same as<br>K843414,<br>Different<br>materials |
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| | | | | K170218 |
|-----------------------------------|---------|-------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Syringe sizes: | 3-20mL | 1-100mL | 5mL and 10mL | Different<br>sizes<br>K170218 |
| Connection: | NRFitTM | Luer lock,<br>Luer Slip | NRFitTM | Same<br>K170218,<br>Different<br>connection<br>K843414 |
| Calibrated Barrel Volume: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same as<br>K843414 &<br>K170218 |
| Recommended Sterilization method: | EtO | EtO | EtO | Same as<br>K843414 &<br>K170218 |
# Discussion of differences in technological characteristics
Differences in materials between the subject device K182765 and primary predicate K170218 were addressed through biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices.
Differences in syringe sizes and neuraxial tip between the subject device K182765 and K843414 were addressed through ISO 80369-6, ISO 80369-20 and ISO 7886-1 performance testing.
These differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
The clinical technique, technical specifications, materials used, and sterility status (validation and sterility assurance level) are substantially equivalent to either K843414 or K170218. As stated above, the NRFit™ tip syringes provide connections of neuraxial specific applications while reducing the likelihood of misconnections to non-neuraxial devices.
# Performance Testing:
The performance of the subject TOP NRFit™ Tip Syringes is demonstrated as tested per ISO 80369-6, Small bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications -Part 6: Connectors for neuraxial applications.
Non-Clinical Tests:
- 1. Ink Adhesion
- 2. Visual Inspection, including (burrs, hooks, cracks, foreign contamination, missing components)
- 3. NRFit Associated Device Testing
- 4. NRFit Device Interconnectibility
- 5. Pressure/Injection Testing
- 6. Tolerance on Graduated Capacity per ISO 7886-1:2017
- 7. Determination of Dead Space per ISO 7886-1:2017
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- 8. Liquid Leakage at Syringe Piston under Compression per ISO 7886-1:2017
- 9. Force to Operate Piston per ISO 7886-1:2017
- 10. Fit of Piston within Barrel per ISO 7886-1:2017
- 11. Leakage Under Pressure/During Aspiration per ISO 7886-1:2017
- 12. Stress Cracking per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80369-6:2016
- 13.Fluid Leakage by Pressure Decay per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80639-6:2016
- 14.Subatmospheric Leakage per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80369-6:2016
- 15.Resistance to Separation from Unscrewing per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80369-6:2016
- 16.Resistance to Separation from Axial Load per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80369-6:2016
- 17. Resistance to Overriding per ISO 80369-20:2015 with conformance to ISO 80369-6:2016
- 18. Particulate Matter per USP <788>
Biocompatibility testing has demonstrated the subject devices [externally communicating device, indirect blood path with limited (<24 hours) duration] meet the guidelines as described in the FDA guidance document entitled, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
## Clinical and Animal Tests:
Clinical tests were not required to demonstrate performance of between the subject and predicate devices. Product functionality has been adequately assessed by nonclinical tests
# Conclusion:
The materials, intended use, technological and operational characteristics of the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate TOP syringes of K843414 and the neuraxial syringes cleared in K170218.
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