K192866 · Simplivia Healthcare , Ltd. · ONB · May 7, 2020 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K192866
Device Name
Chemfort CSTD
Applicant
Simplivia Healthcare , Ltd.
Product Code
ONB · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 7, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Chemfort is a Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the release of drugs, including antineoplastic and hazardous drugs, in vapor, aerosol or liquid form during preparation, compounding and administration, minimizing exposure of individuals, healthcare personnel, and the environment to hazardous drugs. Chemfort prevents the introduction of microbial and airborne contaminants into the drug or fluid path for up to 7 days.
Device Story
Chemfort CSTD is a system of components (vial, syringe, and bag adaptors) used during drug reconstitution and transfer. It mechanically prohibits the release of hazardous drugs (including antineoplastic agents) in vapor, aerosol, or liquid form. The device utilizes elastomeric double membranes for closed transfer and an active carbon filter for vapor containment. Sterility is maintained via a 0.2-micron hydrophobic acrylic copolymer membrane for pressure equalization. Used in clinical settings by healthcare personnel for drug preparation and administration. The device connects to vials, syringes, and IV lines/bags via mechanical snap connections and luer locks. It minimizes exposure of personnel and the environment to hazardous drugs and prevents microbial ingress for up to 7 days. It does not interact directly with the patient but facilitates the safe delivery of IV fluids.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included disconnection/assembly force, flow, tightness, residual volume, microbial ingress (7 days), particulate matter (USP 788), filter efficiency, ISO 8536-4/80369-7 mechanical testing, resistance to cytotoxic drugs, vapor containment, and sterilization validation. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemocompatibility, and extractables/leachables).
Indicated for use as a CSTD to prevent release of hazardous drugs (including antineoplastic) in vapor, aerosol, or liquid form during preparation, compounding, and administration, and to prevent microbial/airborne contamination of the fluid path for up to 7 days.
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.
Predicate Devices
TEVADAPTOR® Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System (K141448)
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May 7, 2020
Simplivia Healthcare Ltd. % Roger Gray VP Quality and Regulatory Donawa Lifescience Consulting Piazza Albania 10 Rome, 00153 ITALY
Re: K192866
Trade/Device Name: Chemfort™ Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ONB Dated: April 2, 2020 Received: April 7, 2020
Dear Roger Gray:
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.
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Director 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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192866
Device Name
Chemfort Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Chemfort is a Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the release of drugs, including antineoplastic and hazardous drugs, in vapor, aerosol or liquid form during preparation, compounding and administration, minimizing exposure of individuals, healthcare personnel, and the environment to hazardous drugs.
Chemfort prevents the introduction of microbial and airborne contaminants into the drug or fluid path for up to 7 days.
| 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 in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92(c)
| Device Name: | Chemfort™ Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) |
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| Type of 510(k) submission: | Abbreviated |
| Date Prepared: | 1 March 2020 |
| 510(k) Owner & Submitter | Simplivia Healthcare Ltd.<br>North Industrial Zone P.O. Box 888<br>Kiryat Shmona<br>Israel 1101801 |
| Phone: | +972-4-6908830 |
| Fax: | +972-9-892-1659 |
| FDA Registration Number: | 9611423 |
| 510(k) Application Correspondent: | Mr Roger Gray<br>VP Quality and Regulatory<br>Donawa Lifescience Consulting<br>Piazza Albania 10<br>00153 Rome<br>Italy<br>Phone: +39 06 578 2665<br>Fax: +30 06 574 3786<br>Email: rgray@donawa.com |
| FDA Product Code: | ONB |
| FDA Regulation Number: | 880.5440 |
| FDA Regulation Name: | Intravascular administration set |
| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
| Common Name: | Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System |
| FDA Classification: | Class II |
| Indications for Use: | Chemfort™ is a Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) that<br>mechanically prohibits the release of drugs, including<br>antineoplastic and hazardous drugs, in vapor, aerosol or liquid<br>form during preparation, reconstitution, compounding and<br>administration, minimizing exposure of individuals, healthcare<br>personnel, and the environment to hazardous drugs.<br>Chemfort™ prevents the introduction of microbial and airborne<br>contaminants into the drug or fluid path for up to 7 days. |
#### Predicate Device:
The predicate device selected for comparison with the Chemfort™ Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) is:
Predicate Device Name: TEVADAPTOR® Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System
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| 510(k) Sponsor: | Teva Medical |
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| 510(k) Number: | K141448 |
| Clearance Date: | 23 January 2015 |
| FDA Product Code: | ONB |
| Regulation Name: | Intravascular administration set |
| Regulation Number: | 880.5440 |
## Device Description:
The Chemfort™ Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) is a system of components that allows the reconstitution of liquid or pre-dissolved powder drugs into infusion bags, flexible bottles or syringes. Single, partial or multiple vials can be used for each infusion container. The Chemfort™ CSTD prevents contamination of the user or the environment by the drug through the use of elastomeric seals and an active carbon filter. Sterility of the drug in the vial is maintained because any air entering the vial during pressure equalization enters through of a hydrophobic acrylic copolymer membrane with a pore size of 0.2 micron.
The components of the Chemfort™ CSTD system are:
- . Vial Adaptor 20 mm with 13 mm Vial Converter
- Vial Adaptor 28 mm
- Vial Adaptor 32 mm
- Syringe Adaptor
- Syringe Adaptor Lock
- Luer Lock Adaptor
- Bag Adaptor SP
Each of the Chemfort™ system components is available separately.
The environment of use is unchanged from that of the predicate TEVADAPTOR® system cleared under K141448.
The device labeling includes the following statement: "The ability to prevent microbial ingress for up to 7 days should not be interpreted as modifying, extending, or superseding manufacturer's labeling recommendations for the storage and expiration dating. Refer to drug manufacturer's recommendations and USP compounding quidelines for shelf life and sterility information."
This submission for the Chemfort™ CSTD includes identification of changes in certain materials that are used in the predicate device in order to improve durability when used with drugs containing aggressive solvents, such as N'N' Dimethylacetamide. Design changes has also been made to the Vial Adaptor 20mm, Syringe Adaptor Hub, Luer Lock Adaptor, and Bag Adaptor SP.
## Comparison with Predicate Device:
Table 1 provides a comparison of the Chemfort™ CSTD with the identified predicate device.
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison | | | |
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| Item | Subject device: ChemfortTM CSTD | Predicate device: TEVADAPTOR® | Equivalence to<br>Predicate |
| Device name | ChemfortTM Closed System Drug<br>Transfer Device (CSTD) | TEVADAPTOR® Closed Drug<br>Reconstitution and Transfer System | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Simplivia Healthcare, Israel | Teva Medical, Israel | N/A |
| 510(k) number | K192866 | K141448 | N/A |
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison | | | |
| ltem | Subject device: Chemfort™ CSTD | Predicate device: TEVADAPTOR® | Equivalence to<br>Predicate |
| Product Code | ONB | ONB | Same |
| Reg No | 880.5440 | 880.5440 | Same |
| Indications for use | Chemfort™ is a Closed System<br>Transfer Device (CSTD) that<br>mechanically prohibits the release of<br>drugs, including antineoplastic and<br>hazardous drugs, in vapor, aerosol or<br>liquid form during preparation,<br>reconstitution, compounding and<br>administration, minimizing exposure<br>of individuals, healthcare personnel,<br>and the environment to hazardous<br>drugs.<br>Chemfort™ prevents the<br>introduction of microbial and<br>airborne contaminants into the drug<br>or fluid path for up to 7 days. | TEVADAPTOR® is a Closed System<br>Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) that<br>mechanically prohibits the release of<br>the drug in vapor, aerosol or liquid<br>form during preparation and<br>administration, and prevents the<br>introduction of microbial and<br>airborne contaminants into the drug<br>or fluid path, allowing the system to<br>minimize exposure of individuals,<br>healthcare personnel, and the<br>environment to hazardous drugs. | Very similar |
| Components | Vial Adaptor 20 mm with 13 mm Vial<br>Converter<br>Vial Adaptor 28 mm<br>Vial Adaptor 32 mm<br>Syringe Adaptor<br>Syringe Adaptor Lock<br>Luer Lock Adaptor<br>Bag Adaptor SP | Vial Adaptor 20 mm with 13 mm Vial<br>Converter<br>Vial Adaptor 28 mm<br>No equivalent<br>Syringe Adaptor<br>Syringe Adaptor Lock (K170680)<br>Luer Lock Adaptor<br>Spike Port Adaptor | Equivalent - the<br>devices differ in<br>details, but the<br>combination of<br>components is<br>intended to<br>achieve an<br>equivalent<br>intended use. |
| Reuse capability | All components are for single use<br>only | All components are for single use<br>only | Same |
| Vial venting/<br>microbial barrier | Vial venting through 0.2 micron<br>microbial membrane barrier | Vial venting through 0.2 micron<br>microbial membrane barrier | Same |
| Prevents escape of<br>drug or vapor<br>concentration | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Closed drug<br>transfer mechanism | Elastomeric double membrane | Elastomeric double membrane | Same |
| Interconnecting<br>features | Mechanical snap connections, with<br>elastomeric double membrane | Mechanical snap connections, with<br>elastomeric double membrane | Same |
| Activation<br>mechanism | Push-together connection with clip<br>locks | Push-together connection with clip<br>locks | Same |
| Safety features | 0.2 micron venting membrane<br>Charcoal cloth<br>Needle tip protector<br>Septum to septum contact | 0.2 micron venting membrane<br>Charcoal cloth<br>Needle tip protector<br>Septum to septum contact | Same |
| Direct interaction<br>with patient | No direct interaction | No direct interaction | Same |
| Indirect interaction<br>with patient | Indirect interaction with the patient<br>is achieved through the passage of IV<br>fluids through the central lumen of<br>the applicable components | Indirect interaction with the patient<br>is achieved through the passage of IV<br>fluids through the central lumen of<br>the applicable components | Same |
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison | | | |
| Item | Subject device: Chemfort™ CSTD | Predicate device: TEVADAPTOR® | Equivalence to<br>Predicate |
| Interaction with<br>other devices | Normal use would involve connection<br>of device components with vial,<br>syringe, IV line, IV bag - see following<br>rows for further details | Normal use would involve connection<br>of device components with vial,<br>syringe, IV line, IV bag - see following<br>rows for further details | Same |
| Connection to<br>external syringe | Luer connections with permanent<br>locking feature which prevents<br>removal and remains protective<br>through preparation, use and<br>disposal | Luer connections with permanent<br>locking feature which prevents<br>removal and remains protective<br>through preparation, use and<br>disposal | Same |
| Connection to<br>external standard<br>IV line | Luer lock or spike port | Luer lock or spike port | Same |
| Connection to<br>external standard<br>IV bag | Spike | Spike | Same |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide SAL 10⁻⁶ | Ethylene oxide SAL 10⁻⁶ | Same |
| Materials | Thermoplastics, silicone rubber and<br>stainless steel:<br>• Polypropylene RTP 199 X 143425 A<br>NS, E-202384 White or PET<br>Eastman Tritan Copolyester<br>MX731 with white colorant EMD-<br>202914;<br>• PET Eastman Tritan Copolyester<br>MX731;<br>• PET Eastman Tritan Copolyester<br>MX731 with orange colorant EC-<br>481953 MB 4% PC TRANS. | Thermoplastics, silicone rubber and<br>stainless steel:<br>• ABS Polylac 757 White A79614B5;<br>• Polycarbonate LEXAN 144R-112;<br>• Polycarbonate LEXAN 144R-112<br>with orange colorant EC-481953<br>MB 4% PC TRANS. | Specific<br>differences |
| Safety mechanism | Sleeve | Sleeve | Same |
| Power<br>requirements | None | None | Same |
| Biocompatibility | In accordance with ISO 10993 and<br>FDA guidance | In accordance with ISO 10993 and<br>FDA guidance | Same |
| Prescription use | Rx only | Rx only | Same |
| Meets the NIOSH<br>and ISOPP<br>definition of a CSTD | Yes | Yes | Same |
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## Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The Chemfort™ CSTD includes two new system components that were not included with the predicate device, these being the Vial Adaptor 32 mm and the Syringe Adaptor Lock. The introduction of these new system components raises no new issues of safety and/or effectiveness, because of their close similarity to components included in the predicate device. In addition, the Syringe Adaptor Lock was separately FDA-cleared under K170680.
Chemfort™ CSTD components that are the result of design and/or material changes from the predicate and reference devices have been subjected to successful bench, biocompatibility, shelf life and usability testing, in addition to sterilization validation, and there are no new questions of safety and/or effectiveness have been identified.
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The introduction of the additional wording "Chemfort prevents the introduction of microbial and airborne contaminants into the drug or fluid path for up to 7 days" in the indications for use statement has been verified by means of bench tests. The ability to prevent microbial ingress for up to 7 days should not be interpreted as modifying, extending, or superseding manufacturer's labeling recommendations for drug storage and expiration dating, however.
## Non-Clinical Performance Testing:
Bench testing has been carried out on the Chemfort™ system components to demonstrate equivalence with the predicate device, including a number of tests at the labeled 12-month shelf life:
- Disconnection force tests ●
- . Assembly connection force tests
- Breakage of Syringe Adaptor Lock Luer retention teeth
- Bidirectional flow tests
- Air tightness tests
- Fluid tightness tests
- Residual volume tests
- Microbial ingress tests (7 days)
- Particulate matter tests per USP <788>
- Filter efficiency tests
- ISO 8536-4 & ISO 80369-7 tests, including: ●
- Gauging test O
- Resistance for overriding O
- Unscrewing torque o
- O Ease of assembly
- Liquid leakage O
- Air leakage O
- Separation force of conical fitting assembly O
- Stress cracking o
- Resistance to cytotoxic drugs
- Packaging integrity ●
- o Visual (ASTM F1886)
- Peel (ASTM F88/F88M O
- Dye penetration (ASTM F1929) O
- Leakage (ASTM F2096) O
- Burst (ASTM F1140/F1140M) O
- Seven-day filter exposure test
- Vapor containment
- Sterility validation (ISO 11135-1)
- ETO residuals (ISO 10993-7)
- . Bacterial endotoxins (USP <85> and <161>)
#### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility tests have been carried out on sterile components from the Chemfort™ system in accordance with ISO 10993 and FDA guidance, including:
- ISO 10993-5:2009: Cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10:2010: Sensitization, Irritation
- ISO 10993-11:2006: Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
- ISO 10993-4: 2006: Hemocompatibility
- ISO 10993-18:2005, Chemical Characterization ●
- ISO 8536-4:2010: Chemical Tests
- Extractables and Leachables Tests ●
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#### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
Based on the performance testing conducted on the subject device, the Chemfort™ CSTD, does not raise new types of safety and effectiveness questions. It is concluded that the Chemfort™ CSTD is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device TEVADAPTOR®.
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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.