K200114 · Biofilm, Inc. · NUC · Oct 13, 2020 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K200114
Device Name
Astroglide Organix Liquid
Applicant
Biofilm, Inc.
Product Code
NUC · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.5300
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is a personal lubricant for penile and/or vaginal application, intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
Device Story
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is a water-based personal lubricant; intended for penile and/or vaginal application to moisturize and lubricate during intimate sexual activity. Device supplements natural lubrication; enhances comfort. Product is non-sterile; colorless to slightly yellow; odorless. Formulation includes water, glycerin, xanthan gum, and various botanical extracts. Packaged in polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) bottles or foil packs. Used by consumers in home settings; OTC availability. Healthcare providers do not operate the device; output is physical lubrication. Benefits include reduced friction and increased comfort during sexual activity. Device is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms; incompatible with polyurethane condoms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), sensitization/irritation (human repeat insult patch testing), and acute systemic toxicity (ISO 10993-11). Results confirmed device is non-cytotoxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and not acutely systemically toxic. Condom compatibility tested per ASTM D7661-10; confirmed compatibility with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms, and incompatibility with polyurethane condoms. Shelf-life testing validated specifications over 17 months (bottles) and 9 months (foil packs).
Indicated for penile and/or vaginal application to moisturize and lubricate, enhancing ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplementing natural lubrication. Compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms; not compatible with polyurethane condoms. For OTC use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A condom is a sheath which completely covers the penis with a closely fitting membrane. The condom is used for contraceptive and for prophylactic purposes (preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections). The device may also be used to collect semen to aid in the diagnosis of infertility.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for condoms made of materials other than natural rubber latex, including natural membrane (skin) or synthetic.(2) Class II (special controls) for natural rubber latex condoms. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300” will serve as the special control. See § 884.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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October 13, 2020
BioFilm, Inc. Richard Hines Regulatory Affairs Manager 3225 Executive Ridge Vista, CA 92081
Re: K200114 Trade/Device Name: Astroglide® Organix® Liquid Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.5300 Regulation Name: Condom Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NUC Dated: September 10, 2020 Received: September 11, 2020
Dear Richard Hines:
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 Actinclude 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,
Monica D. Garcia, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices 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) K200114
Device Name Astroglide® Organix® Liquid
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is a personal lubricant for penile and/or vaginal application, intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. The product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <span style="font-size: 10px;"> <input type="checkbox"/> Production Use (Part 21 CFR 321, Subpart B) </span> | <span style="font-size: 10px;"> <input checked="checked" type="checkbox"/> Own-Use Testing (21 CFR 321, Subpart C) </span> |
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__ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) Summary K200114 Astroqlide® Organix® Liquid
#### l. Submitter Information
| Applicant: | BioFilm, Inc. |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3225 Executive Ridge<br>Vista, CA 92081 USA |
| Telephone: | 760-727-9030 |
| Fax: | 760-727-8080 |
| Contact Person: | Richard Hines |
| Contact Title: | Regulatory Affairs Manager |
| Email: | richard@biofilm.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 9, 2020 |
| II. Device Information | |
| Trade Name: | Astroglide® Organix® Liquid |
|--------------------|-----------------------------|
| Common Name: | Personal Lubricant |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 884.5300 |
| Regulation Name: | Condom |
| Product Code: | NUC (Lubricant, Personal) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
## III. Predicate Device
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Astroglide® Natural<br>Applicant: BioFilm Inc. | K141581 |
The predicate device has not been subject to a device-related recall.
# IV. Description of Device
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is a non-sterile, colorless to slight yellow, water-based personal lubricant intended for penile and vaginal application to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms and is not compatible with polyurethane condoms. This product is for over-the-counter (OTC) use.
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Astroglide® Organix® Liquid's formulation consists of water, glycerin, xanthan gum, aloe barbabensis powder, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, passiflora incarnata flower extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid. It is packaged in 2.5 oz polyethylene terephthalate bottles with a polypropylene flip-top cap. Bottles are secondarily packaged in cardboard cartons. This product is also provided in 2.5 ml foil packs.
Device specifications are listed in the table below:
| Parameter | Specification |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Appearance | Hazy liquid |
| Color | Colorless to slightly yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH (per USP<791>) | 3.5-5.5 |
| Osmolality (per USP<785>) | 500-800 mOsm/kg (1:5 dilution) |
| Viscosity (per USP<912>) | 250-310 cps |
| Total aerobic microbial count (per<br>USP<61>) | <100 cfu/g |
| Total yeast/mold count (per<br>USP<61>) | <10 cfu/g |
| Antimicrobial effectiveness (per<br>USP<51) | Category 2, bacteria should show not less than<br>2.0 log reduction at 14 days and no increase<br>from 14-day count at the 28-day count. Yeast<br>and molds should show no increase from the<br>initial calculated count at 14 and 28 days |
| Absence of pathogenic organisms<br>( <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ,<br><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> , and<br><i>Candida albicans</i> - per USP<62>) | Absent |
## V. Indications for Use
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is a personal lubricant for penile and/or vaginal application, intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
### VI. Summary of Intended Use and Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device in Comparison to the Predicate Device
The following table compares the Intended Use and technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device:
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| Characteristic /<br>Feature | Astroglide® Organix®<br>Liquid<br>K200114<br>Subject Device | Astroglide® Natural - K141581<br>Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for use | Astroglide® Organix®<br>Liquid is a personal<br>lubricant for penile and/or<br>vaginal application, intended<br>to moisturize and lubricate,<br>to enhance the ease and<br>comfort of intimate sexual<br>activity and supplement the<br>body's natural lubrication.<br>This product is compatible<br>with natural rubber latex and<br>polyisoprene condoms.<br>This product is not<br>compatible with<br>polyurethane condoms. | Astroglide® Natural is a<br>personal lubricant for penile<br>and/or vaginal application,<br>intended to moisturize and<br>lubricate, to enhance the ease<br>and comfort of intimate sexual<br>activity and supplement the<br>body's natural lubrication. This<br>product is only compatible with<br>natural rubber latex and<br>polyisoprene condoms. | Same: The indications<br>for use are the same,<br>with the exception that<br>the subject indications<br>for use specifically<br>states that it is not<br>compatible with<br>polyurethane condoms.<br>Therefore, the subject<br>and predicate devices<br>have the same<br>intended use (provides<br>lubrication during<br>intimate sexual<br>activity). |
| Water-Based<br>Lubricant | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Over the<br>Counter | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Primary<br>Ingredients | Water, Glycerin, Xanthan<br>Gum, Aloe Barbabensis<br>Powder, Chamomilla<br>Recutita (Matricaria) Flower<br>Extract, Calendula<br>Officinalis Flower Extract,<br>Vaccinium Macrocarpon<br>(Cranberry) Fruit Extract,<br>Passiflora Incarnata Flower<br>Extract, Sodium Benzoate,<br>Potassium Sorbate, Citric<br>Acid | Water, Xylitol,<br>Hydroxyethylcellulose,<br>Phenoxyethanol, Aloe<br>Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract,<br>Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)<br>Flower Extract, Pectin,<br>Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl<br>Phosphate, Lactic Acid | Different: The subject<br>and predicate device<br>have differences in<br>formulation. These<br>differences do not raise<br>different questions of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness (S&E). |
| Non-sterile | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Odorless | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Viscosity | 250-310 cps | 2200-3400 cps | Different: The<br>viscosity is lower for the<br>subject device. This<br>difference does not<br>raise different |
| pH | 3.5-5.5 | 4.0-7.0 | questions of S&E.<br>Different: The subject<br>device has a lower pH<br>than<br>the predicate. This<br>difference does not<br>raise different<br>questions of S&E. |
| Osmolality | 500-800 mOsm/kg (1:5<br>dilution) | 769 mOsm/kg | Different: The<br>osmolality specification |
| | | | for the subject device is<br>different than the<br>predicate device.<br>Differences in<br>osmolality<br>specifications do not<br>raise different<br>questions<br>of S&E. |
| Microbial Limits | Total mold/yeast count <10<br>cfu/g<br>Total aerobic microbial<br>count <100 cfu/g<br>Absence of pathogenic<br>organisms ( <i>Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,</i><br><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ) | Total mold/yeast count <10<br>cfu/mL<br>Total aerobic microbial count<br><100 cfu/ml<br>Absence of pathogenic<br>organisms ( <i>Candida albicans,</i><br><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa,</i><br><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ) | Same |
| Antimicrobial<br>Effectiveness<br>Testing<br>(USP<51><br>Category 2) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Condom<br>Compatibility | Compatible with natural<br>rubber latex and<br>polyisoprene condoms only. | Compatible with natural rubber<br>latex and polyisoprene condoms<br>only. | Same |
| Packaging | PETE bottle and foil | PETE bottle | Different: Both<br>devices are packaged<br>in PETE bottles. The<br>subject device is also<br>packaged in a foil pack.<br>These differences do<br>not raise different<br>questions of S&E. |
| Shelf-Life | Bottles: 17 months<br>Foil: nine months | Three years | Different: The subject<br>devices have a shorter<br>shelf-life than the<br>predicate device. This<br>difference does not<br>raise different<br>questions of S&E |
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The subject and predicate device indications for use are not identical, as the predicate device indications for use does not specifically state that it is not compatible with polyurethane condoms. However, the intended use of the subject and predicate devices is the same (i.e., provides lubrication during intimate sexual activity).
In addition, the subject and predicate devices have different technological characteristics as shown in the table above. The differences in technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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## VII. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing
## Biocompatibility
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid has undergone biocompatibility testing in accordance with the 2020 FDA guidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process." Testing included:
- Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5: 2009
- Sensitization and Irritation testing using the human repeat insult patch testing, an alternative test method to ISO 10993-10:2010
- Acute systemic toxicity testing per ISO 10993-11:2017. ●
The testing demonstrated that Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is non-cytotoxic, nonsensitizing, non-irritating, and not acutely-systemically toxic.
# Condom Compatibility
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid was tested in accordance with ASTM D7661-10 "Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Personal Lubricants with Natural Rubber Latex Condoms." Results showed that Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
# Shelf life
Astroglide® Organix® Liquid has a shelf-life of 17 months in 2.5 oz bottles and 9 months in foils packs. Results from testing demonstrated that the device can maintain its specifications (as shown in Section IV) over the duration of its shelf-life in both packaging forms.
# VIII. Substantial Equivalence
The results of the performance testing described above demonstrate that Astroglide® Organix® Liquid is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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