The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products. The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural. It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users. The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediatric populations. The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-use only.
Device Story
Single-channel, volumetric infusion pump; delivers fluids/medications via various routes (IV, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural, epidural). Operates in continuous, intermittent, TPN, PCA, multi-step, and epidural modes. Microcomputer-controlled; features real-time display, air-in-line/occlusion/temperature sensors, and history log. Used in clinical, home, and transport settings by clinicians or lay users. Optional 'Drug library editor' software allows preprogrammed drug-specific range limits. Accessories include mini cradle with power supply, PCA lock boxes, bolus handle, and various administration sets. Provides audible/visual alarms for battery, occlusion, air-in-line, and pump faults. Enhances patient safety through controlled delivery and programmable limits; supports clinician decision-making via drug library and infusion mode selection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical studies conducted. Evidence includes software V&V (Major Level of Concern), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), alarm testing (IEC 60601-1-8), battery safety (IEC 62133-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-11), and human factors validation.
Technological Characteristics
Microcomputer-controlled volumetric infusion pump. Materials: Biocompatible administration sets. Sensing: Air-in-line, occlusion, temperature. Power: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (7.4V/1960 mAh) or AC adapter (100-240V). Connectivity: Standalone with optional drug library editor. Sterilization: Sterile administration sets. Software: Major level of concern, includes cybersecurity controls (digital code signing, authentication). Dimensions: 143 x 96 x 49 mm; Weight: 518g.
Indications for Use
Indicated for controlled delivery of fluids (saline, TPN, lipids, blood/products) and medications (IV, perineural, epidural) via intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural, and epidural routes in adult and pediatric populations. Used in clinical, ambulatory, home, and pre-hospital transport settings by clinicians or lay users.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
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Q Core Medical Ltd. % Rhona Shanker President Z & B Enterprises, Inc. 12154 Darnestown Road, #236 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Re: K192860
Trade/Device Name: Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration sets Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRN, MRZ, FPA Dated: November 7, 2020 Received: November 10, 2020
# Dear Rhona Shanker:
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,
Carolyn Dorgan Acting Assistant Director, Infusion Devices DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192860
Device Name
Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration sets
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediatric populations.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-use only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary K192860
| Manufacturer's Name | Q Core Medical Ltd.<br>29 Yad Haruzim St.<br>Netanya 4250529<br>ISRAEL<br>Ph: +972-73-2388888<br>Fax: +972-73-2388800 |
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| Corresponding Official: | Rhona Shanker<br>FDA Regulatory Consultant to Q Core Medical Ltd |
| Telephone Number: | 301-251-9570 |
| E-mail: | rhonashanker07@verizon.net |
| Preparation Date: | November 19, 2020 |
| Trade Name | Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire Administration Sets |
| Common or Usual Name | Infusion Pump |
| Regulation Name | Infusion Pump |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5725 |
| Product Code: | FRN - Infusion pump<br>MRZ - Infusion pump accessories<br>FPA - Administration Sets |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Predicate Device Infusion pump: | (K161667) Sapphire Infusion Pump |
| Predicate Device Administration sets: | (K141389) Sapphire administration sets, (K123049) Sapphire Administration Sets |
#### Device Description
The Q Core Sapphire Infusion Pump is a single-channel, volumetric infusion pump. The SapphireInfusion Pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver fluids such as Normal Saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products. The Sapphire Infusion Pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural. The pump is intended to be used by both
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licensed health care professionals and lay users. The pump is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home use.
The dedicated Q Core Administration Sets for the Sapphire infusion pump are sterile and intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
The pump software includes the following infusion modes, but any one can be disabled: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia), Multi-Step and Epidural.
The Sapphire Infusion Pump offers an optional preprogrammed drug library which can be programmed using an additional software program "Drug library editor". The preprogrammed range limits are associated with certain drugs and/or certain modes and/or certain care areas.
Sapphire Infusion Pump accessories include the mini cradle with IPS, PCA lock boxes (100, 250, and 500ml), PCA/PCEA bolus handle, battery charger, battery case for extra battery source, administrations sets, a backpack, multi-pump mounting bracket, and an AC adapter.
Updates included in this submission:
- 1. Addition of a new administration route Perineural Adding an administration route, Perineural, to the indications for use of the device. This update did not require any modification to the pump technology or design.
- 2. Additional updates (catchup changes) that did not change the basic functionality or technological characteristics of the pump or the administration sets
- . Software (SW) - e.g., minor enhancements, back to spec corrections, cybersecurity enhancements including implementation of digital code signing, reorganization of alarm priorities and audio and visual alarm characteristics, addition of low battery alarm at 10 minutes, addition of air-in-line alarm off option.
- Pump cradle (accessory) added ●
- Administration sets, including sets with NRFit connectors. ●
# 3. Clarification of the indications for use statement
# Indications for Use
The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN),lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous,
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Intermittent,TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediations.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
### Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The table below includes a comparison of the intended use between the new device and those of the predicate device:
| Characteristic | Predicate Device<br>Sapphire Infusion system<br>(K161667) | Subject Device<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>K192860 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The Q Core Sapphire Infusion<br>Pump is intended for controlled<br>delivery through intravascular,<br>subcutaneous, intra-arterial<br>and epidural routes. The pump is<br>designed to deliver saline, Total<br>Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids,<br>IV medication,<br>epidural medication, blood and<br>blood products.<br>The Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>includes the following infusion<br>modes for all intended uses:<br>Continuous, Intermittent, TPN,<br>PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.<br>The pump is intended to be used<br>by both licensed health care<br>professionals in a clinical<br>environment, and home users in<br>an ambulatory environment and in<br>pre-hospital medical air and<br>ground transportation.<br>The dedicated Q Core<br>administration sets for the<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump are<br>intended for single-patient use and<br>single use<br>only. | The Sapphire Infusion pump is<br>intended for controlled delivery<br>through intravascular,<br>subcutaneous, intra-arterial,<br>perineural and epidural routes.<br>The pump is designed to deliver<br>saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition<br>(TPN),lipids, IV medication,<br>perineural medication, epidural<br>medication, blood and blood<br>products.<br>The Sapphire Infusion pump<br>includes the following infusion<br>modes for all intended uses:<br>Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA,<br>Multi-step, and Epidural.<br>It is intended to be used in the<br>following environments of use:<br>clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital<br>medical air and ground<br>transportation and home. The<br>pump is intended to be used by both<br>licensed health care professionals<br>and by lay users.<br>The Sapphire and the<br>administration sets are indicated<br>for use by both adult and pediatric<br>populations. |
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| | | The dedicated Q Core<br>administration sets for the<br>Sapphire pump are intended for<br>single-patient use andsingle-use<br>only. |
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| Prescription or Over the Counter | Prescription | Prescription |
| Intended Population | Adult and pediatric | Adult and pediatric |
| Environment of Use | clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital<br>medical air and ground<br>transportation, and home | clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital<br>medical air and ground<br>transportation and home |
The indications for use for the subject device is the same as the predicate device, with the addition of the perineural route. The addition of the Perineural administration route did not require any design change to the pump. After analysis of (i) clinical use, (ii) risk and (iii) drug route compatibility it was concluded that the current design can support this administration route without any design modifications and does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. The pump has been verified and validated through performance testing to meet this additional intended use.
The intended population for the subject device (adult and pediatric) is identical to the predicate device.
The environments of use for the subject device are identical to the predicate device.
## Technological Characteristics
The table below includes a comparison of the technological characteristics between the new pump and those of the predicate pump. Flow rate accuracy and bolus accuracy are unchanged with the proposed device.
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device<br>Sapphire Infusion system<br>(K161667) | Subject Device<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>K192860 | Comments |
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| System Components/Features | | | |
| Real-time display | Yes | Same | NA |
| Microcomputer<br>controlled pump | Yes | Same | NA |
| Internal clock | Yes | Same | NA |
| Administration Set | Yes | Same | NA |
| Air-in-line sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Occlusion sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Number of Channels | 1 | | NA |
| History Log | Yes | Yes | NA |
| Pump Alarms and Messages | | | |
| Battery/Low, Depleted | Yes | Same, with the addition of a low battery alarm at 10 minutes. | No effect on the pump safety or effectiveness |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device<br>Sapphire Infusion system<br>(K161667) | Subject Device<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>K192860 | Comments |
| Pump in stop mode<br>(unattended) | Yes | Same | (see Note #1<br>below) |
| High pressure<br>(Upstream/<br>Downstream<br>Occlusion) | Upstream -0.4bar<br>Downstream 1.2 bar | Same | NA |
| Pump Fault | Yes | Same | NA |
| Low volume in<br>medication reservoir | Yes | Same | NA |
| Cassette detachment<br>/misplaced/door<br>open | Yes | Same | NA |
| Air-in-line | Yes | Same | NA |
| Flow Error | Yes | Same | NA |
| Key stuck | Yes | Same | NA |
| End-of-Infusion | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programmable End-<br>of-Infusion alarm | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programming Functions | | | |
| High Internal<br>Temperature | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Mode | Yes | Same | NA |
| Infusion Options | Yes | Same | NA |
| Security and/or<br>Lock Levels | Yes | Same | NA |
| Demand Dose<br>Lockout | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Limit | Yes | Yes, with option to disable by<br>technician | No effect on<br>the pump<br>safety or<br>effectiveness<br>(see<br>discussion #<br>Note 2<br>below) |
| Air Detection | Yes | Yes, with option to disable by<br>technician | No effect on<br>the pump<br>safety or<br>effectiveness<br>(see<br>discussion #<br>Note 2<br>below) |
| Piggy<br>back/Secondary | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delayed Start | Yes | Same | NA |
| Infusion Specifications | | | |
| Flow rate accuracy | Ave: 2.5%<br>(-3.6% at 5-15°C to +3.5% at 30-40°C) | Same | NA |
| Minimum<br>Continuous Delivery<br>Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum<br>Continuous Delivery<br>Rate | 999 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device<br>Sapphire Infusion system<br>(K161667) | Subject Device<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>K192860 | Comments |
| Minimum<br>Intermittent<br>Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum<br>Intermittent<br>Delivery Rate | 999 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum PCA<br>Delivery Rate | 0 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum PCA<br>Delivery Rate | 99.9 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum ΤΡΝ<br>Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum TPN<br>Delivery Rate | 600 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum Epi<br>Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum Epi<br>Delivery rate | 200 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Patient Demand<br>Dose | Yes | Same | NA |
| Bolus Accuracy | Ave: 2.5% (-7.5% to 7.5% at 0.1mL/h) | Same | NA |
| Maximum Patient<br>Demand Dose | 20 mL | Same | NA |
| Clinician Bolus | Yes | Same | NA |
| Maximum Clinician<br>Bolus | 30 mL | Same | NA |
| Maximum Epidural<br>Hourly Volume | 60 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum Boluses<br>per Hour | 60 per hour / 60 per 4 hours | Same | NA |
| KVO | Yes | Same | NA |
| KVO Rate | 0 - 20 mL/hr or the actual rate,<br>whichever is lower | Same | NA |
| Reservoir volume | 0.1 to 9999 mL | Same | NA |
| Dose lockout time | Yes | Same | NA |
| Dose per Hour Limit | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Limit | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programmable<br>Maximum Delivery<br>Rate (Continuous<br>Rate and Bolus) | Yes | Same | NA |
| | Accessories | | |
| Administration sets | Yes - Q Core supplied administration<br>sets | Same | NA |
| AC adapter | Yes | Yes Same | NA |
| Remote Dose Cord | Same Yes | Yes Same | NA |
| Reservoir enclosure<br>(Lockbox) | Yes (100, 250, 500) | Same | NA |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Predicate Device<br>Sapphire Infusion system<br>(K161667) | Subject Device<br>Sapphire Infusion Pump<br>K192860 | Comments |
| (mini cradle) | | supply | the pump<br>safety or<br>effectiveness<br>(see<br>discussion #3<br>below) |
| Pump Pouch | Yes | Same | NA |
| Multi-pump<br>mounting bracket | Yes | Same | NA |
| Battery case | Yes | Same | NA |
| Electrical Safety | | | |
| Electrical Safety | Compliant with IEC 60601-1 | Same | NA |
| Electromagnetic<br>compatibility | Compliant with IEC 60601-1-2 | Same | NA |
| Mechanical and Power Specifications | | | |
| Pump Size | 143 x 96 x 49 mm (5.63 x 3.78 x 1.93<br>inches) HxWxD | Same | NA |
| Pump Weight | 518 g (18.27 oz.), including battery | Same | NA |
| Power Sources | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery 7.4V/1960 Same<br>mAh; AC adapter Input: 100-240 AC;<br>50-60 Hz | Same | NA |
| Operating Environment | | | |
| Temperature | +5°C to 40°C<br>(41°F to 104°F) | Same | NA |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% | Same | NA |
| Storage Environment | | | |
| Temperature | - 40°C to + 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). | Same | NA |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% | Same | NA |
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# Comments regarding differences:
- 1. 10-minute low battery alarm
This high priority alarm was added as an additional "intermediate" alarm informing the user that battery is getting closer to depletion state (between the existing 30-minute low priority alarm to the high priority 3 minutes alarm before depletion). The alarm new alarm was verified and validated as part SW V & V and meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1-8.
- 2. Ability to turn off the air detection
The modification was implemented after analysis of (i) risk and (ii) risk and (iii) review of the market for similar cleared devices with same feature.
This feature was verified and validated as part SW V&V and also as part of Human Factors tests, concluding that this change it does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
- 3. Pole mount (Mini Cradle) with an embedded power supply
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This configuration is made as a combination of a power supply and the Mini Cradle (for simpler integration with the pump), resulting in an accessory which reduces user interactions with the same end result, i.e. mounting the pump on a pole and charging it. The same functions were retained, and testing demonstrates that it does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
This accessory was tested for performance and along with the pump to meet the requirements of Electrical Safety (IEC 60601-1) and EMC (IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 61000).
#### 4. Cybersecurity
Additional changes were made to authentication and authorization controls, digital code signing, and other security controls to enhance the security of the device.
The table below includes a comparison of the technological characteristics between the new administration sets and those of the predicate administration sets.
| Technological<br>characteristic | Predicate - Sapphire<br>Administration Sets<br>(K123049, K141389) | Subject Device -<br>Sapphire<br>Administration Sets | Safety and effectiveness<br>implication |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended to be used<br>only with the Q<br>Core Infusion<br>Pumps | Yes | Same | NA |
| Administration<br>Cassette | Yes | Same | NA |
| Cassette safety<br>feature | Anti-Free Flow Valve | Same | NA |
| Different<br>configurations of<br>the Sets are<br>available,<br>depending upon the<br>required use | Yes | Same | NA |
| Different<br>configurations<br>available, and<br>consist of<br>conventional<br>components | Yes | Same, with the addition of<br>the NRFit connector | No effect on the pump<br>safety or effectiveness (see<br>discussion #5 below). |
| Contain sleeves to<br>connect<br>components | Yes | <b>No</b> | No effect on the pump<br>safety or effectiveness (see<br>discussion #6 below). |
| Sterile, single<br>patient | Yes | Same | NA |
| Non-DEHP, latex<br>free | Yes | Same | NA |
| Biocompatible<br>materials | Yes | Same | NA |
| Non-pyrogenic | Yes | Same | NA |
| Set length | Up to 280 cm | Up to 300 cm | No effect on the pump |
| Priming volume | Up to 20 ml | Up to 30 ml | safety or effectiveness (see |
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# Comments regarding differences between the administration sets
### 5. NRFit connector addition
ISO 80369-6: 2016 compliant connectors were added to administration sets for Neuraxial. Verification and validation of the connectors concluded that this modification does not alter their safety and effectiveness.
### 6. Sleeve removal
Removal of the sleeve component within the assembly resulted in a simpler and more cost-effective connection of set components, with reduced assembly work time. This modification did not include any change to the sets materials. Verification and Validation of the sets performance concluded that this modification does not alter their safety and effectiveness.
## 7. Length and priming update
The minimal length and priming volume update have no effect on the set performance or use. This modification did not include any change to the sets materials. Verification and Validation of the sets performance concluded that this modification has no implication on the safety and effectiveness.
There are no technological differences between the subject and predicate devices. All updates were evaluated for risk and fully verified and validated, confirming safety and effectiveness are maintained as in the predicate devices. The description of these changes is included in the device description and is presented in the Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
# Performance Testing
The following bench testing was performed and reviewed to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device:
| Software | • Software verification and validation per the FDA Guidance for the<br>Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical<br>Devices (May 11, 2005) for a Major Level of Concern<br>• FDA Guidance "Guidance for Industry, FDA Reviewers and<br>Compliance on Off-the-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices" |
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| Electrical safety | Electrical Safety per IEC 60601-1; 2012 |
| EMC | EMC testing per IEC 60601-1-2; 2014 |
| Alarms | Alarms per IEC 60601-1-8; 2012 |
| Device Performance | • FDA Guidance "Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle"<br>• Accuracy testing under anticipated environments of use and routes<br>• Administration sets performance testing per ISO 80369-6:2016 |
| Battery safety | IEC 62133-2; 2017 compliance |
| Biocompatibility | Sub-chronic testing per ISO 10993-11:2017 (Administration sets) |
| Accessory compatibility | Verification that the pump is compatible with the IPS |
| Human Factors | Human factors studies per the FDA Guidance Applying Human Factors and<br>Usability Engineering to Medical Devices (February 3, 2016). The human |
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| | factors studies were conducted with the intended user population, use<br>environment and use scenarios to simulate clinical conditions. Results of the<br>human factors testing demonstrate validation of the device per the intended<br>use. |
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| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity was evaluated per the FDA Guidance Content of Premarket<br>Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices<br>Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, (October 2,<br>2014). Specifically, addressing the following areas: Identify and Protect,<br>Detect, Response and Recover |
| Reprocessing/Cleaning | Validation per the FDA Guidance for Reprocessing Medical Devices in<br>Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling (March 17, 2015)<br>confirmed cleaning and disinfection instruction provided in instructions for<br>use |
| MR Safety | ASTM F2503-13, "Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and<br>Other Items for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment." |
A safety assurance case is provided for the Sapphire Infusion System (pump, sets and accessories) as recommended in the FDA guidance document, Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle.
The stated goal of the safety assurance case is:
- . Device design is adequately safe for its intended use
The assurance case defined the device system, including the indications for use, system definition, operational description, patient populations, and use environments. The supporting assurance arguments covered the following attributes:
- The device is properly identified and defined .
- . The device design is adequately verified and validated
- . The device risks are acceptably mitigated
- . The device is adequately reliable to ensure its safety over its intended use life.
The specific evidence included within the assurance case to demonstrate the subject device is verified and validated for its intended use and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices is described in the table above.
#### Clinical tests
Not applicable. No clinical studies were conducted in conjunction with this application.
# Conclusion
The differences between the predicate and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness.
The Sapphire Infusion system (pump, sets and accessories) is substantially equivalent to the Sapphire Infusion Pump cleared under K161667 (infusion pump) and accessories cleared under K123049, K141389 with respect to the indications for use, target populations, thebasic infusion pump hardware and software used to control delivery of the infusion, technological characteristics, the delivery
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modes and safety features.
The modifications pertain to addition of Perineural administration route, extended administration sets portfolio, software updates and an additional accessory. There are no changes the basic infusion pump technology.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
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.