Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENfit connector (Model: 10 ml; 60 ml control ring)
K200557 · Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd. · PNR · Sep 28, 2020 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K200557
Device Name
Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENfit connector (Model: 10 ml; 60 ml control ring)
Applicant
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Product Code
PNR · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, measuring device, and fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the body orally or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by users ranging from clinicians to laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to in all age groups.
Device Story
Single-use, piston-style enteral feeding syringe; consists of polypropylene barrel, plunger, synthetic rubber gasket, and ENFit-compatible tip cap. Incorporates female ENFit connector to prevent wrong-route administration. Operated manually by clinicians or laypersons in clinical or home settings to measure and deliver enteral fluids. Device provides low-pressure fluid seal; translucent barrel allows volume visualization. Benefits include standardized enteral connection to improve patient safety by preventing misconnection to non-enteral access devices.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ISO 7886-1 (manual syringes) and ISO 80369-3 (enteral connectors). Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity). Sterility validated via EO process (SAL 10^-6). Shelf life supported by accelerated aging and package integrity testing (ASTM F1980, F1929, D3078, F88).
Technological Characteristics
Piston-style syringe; materials: polypropylene (barrel, plunger, cap), synthetic rubber (gasket), medical highly activated silicone (lubricant). ENFit connector per ISO 80369-3. Manual operation. EO sterilization (SAL 10^-6). Biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Sizes: 10 mL, 60 mL.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a dispenser, measuring device, and fluid transfer device for delivering fluids orally or enterally in all age groups. Intended for clinical or home care settings by clinicians or laypersons under clinician supervision.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
NeoMed Inc., Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (12 mL to 100 mL) and Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit® Connector (0.5 mL to 6 mL) (K161039)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 28, 2020
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd % Charlie Mack Principal Engineer International Regulatory Consultants 2950 E Lindrick Drive Chandler, AZ 85249
Re: K200557
> Trade/Device Name: Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENfit connector Model: 10 ml; 60 ml control ring Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PNR Dated: August 17, 2020 Received: August 21, 2020
Dear Charlie Mack:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200557
#### Device Name
Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENFit connector Model: 10 ml; 60 ml control ring
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, measuring device. It is used to deliver fluids into the body or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by users ranging from clinicians to laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to in all age groups.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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江苏神力医用制品有限公司
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co,Ltd
# K200557 510(k) SUMMARY
| Preparation Date: | September 26, 2020 |
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| Manufacturer's Name and Address: | Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co.,<br>Ltd.<br>No 20, Changzheng Road, Zhenglu,<br>Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province,<br>China 213111 |
| Corresponding Official: | Charles Mack |
| Telephone Number: | 931-625-4838 |
| Email Address: | charliemack@irc-us.com |
| Trade Name: | Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENFit<br>Connector<br>Model: 10ml, 60ml control ring |
| Common Name(s): | Enteral syringes with enteral specific<br>connectors |
| Regulation Name(s): | Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories |
| Regulation Number(s): | 21CFR876.5980 |
| Product Code: | PNR |
| Requlatory Class: | Class II |
| Device Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Predicate Device: | NeoMed Inc., Oral/Enteral Syringes<br>with ENFit connector (12 mL to 100<br>mL) and Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral<br>Syringes with ENFit® Connector (0.5<br>mL to 6 mL)- K161039 |
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# Device Description:
The device is an enteral feeding syringe for single use. The devices are piston-style syringes consisting of a syringe barrel, syringe plunger, syringe gasket, and syringe cap. The device incorporates a female ENFit connector designed to be compatible only with enteral access devices or accessories. It has ENFit compliant or compatible male connectors to form a dedicated system that prevents wrong-route administration of fluids.
The device is a disposable syringe made of the following components:
- 1. Plunger: The Plunger is a piston having a longitudinal shaft that is mechanically received into the proximal syringe barrel aperture. It is made of polypropylene and uncoated. The proximal end of the plunger is flat to allow the device user to apply uniform pressure to the plunger shaft, thereby initiating the plunger into the syringe barrel.
- 2. Barrel: The Barrel is a single, clear molded plastic hollow barrel made of polypropylene. This is the identical material used to manufacture the barrel of the predicate device. The distal end of the barrel possesses an integrally molded syringe tip. The barrel is marked on the exterior with non-toxic, biocompatible ink to create gradient volume graduation markings. The barrel is translucent to allow visualization of fluid contents and volume. The barrel is designed at an appropriate length to accommodate the nominal volume of each syringe size as labeled.
- 3. Gasket: The gasket is attached to the distal end of the syringe plunger in an o-ring orientation. It is attached to the plunger via a mechanical interference fit. The purpose of the gasket is to engage the syringe barrel to form a low-pressure seal, which is impervious to fluids.
- 4. Tip cap: The tip cap is an ENFit compatible closure cap for the syringe. The syringe tip cap is designed to be compatible with the ENFit female syringe tip of the syringe. The syringe tip cap is made of polypropylene and purple colorant.
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| No. | Parts &<br>Accessories | Material | Material<br>Specification | Patient<br>Contact<br>(Direct<br>/Indirect)? |
|-----|--------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Barrel | Polypropylene | R370Y | Indirect |
| 2 | Plunger | Polypropylene | R370Y | Indirect |
| 3 | Gasket | synthetic rubber | / | Indirect |
| 4 | Tip Cap | Polypropylene | R370Y | Indirect |
| 5 | Barrel Lubricant | Medical highly<br>activated silicone | / | Indirect |
| 6 | Volume<br>Graduation Ink | Black ink | PPEC-706 | Indirect |
| 7 | Colorant | purple | 2700071(purple) | Indirect |
The subject device may indirectly contact the patients, contact duration ≤24 hr.
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, measuring device, and fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the body orally or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by users ranging from clinicians to laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to in all age groups.
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# Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
| Features | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comments |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Device | Enteral Feeding Syringes with<br>ENFit Connector (10ml,60ml<br>control ring) | Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit<br>connector (12 mL to 100 mL) and<br>Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral<br>Syringes with ENFit® Connector<br>(0.5 mL to 6 mL) | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Jiangsu Shenli Medical<br>Production Co., Ltd | NeoMed, Inc. | N/A |
| 510(k) | N/A | K161039 | N/A |
| Indication<br>for<br>Use | The device is indicated for use<br>as a dispenser, measuring<br>device, and fluid transfer<br>device. It is used to deliver<br>fluids into the body orally or<br>enterally. It is intended to be<br>used in clinical or home care<br>settings by users ranging from<br>clinicians to laypersons (under<br>the supervision of a clinician)<br>to in all age groups. | The device is indicated for use as<br>a dispenser, a measuring device,<br>and a fluid transfer device. It is<br>used to deliver fluids into the body<br>orally or enterally. It is intended to<br>be used in clinical or home care<br>settings by users ranging from<br>clinicians to laypersons (under the<br>supervision of a clinician) in all age<br>groups. | Identical |
| Service<br>Condition | Prescription use | Prescription use | Identical |
| FDA<br>Classification | Class II, PNR, Enteral<br>Syringes With Enteral Specific<br>Connectors | Class II, PNR, Enteral syringes<br>with enteral specific connectors | Identical |
| Configuration | Gasket<br>Plunger/Plunger with Control<br>Ring<br>Barrel with ENFit tip<br>Tip Cap | Gasket<br>Plunger<br>Barrel with ENFit tip<br>With or without Tip Cap | Identical |
| Single-Use | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Sterile | sterile | sterile or non-sterile | Identical |
| Operation Mode | Manual Use | Manual Use | Identical |
| Label/Labeling | Complied with 21 CFR part<br>801 | Complied with 21 CFR part 801 | Identical |
| Size | 10 mL;<br>60 ml | 0.5 -100 mL | Comment 1 |
| Features | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comments |
| Performance | Complies with:<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 80369-3 | Complies with<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 80369-3 | Identical |
| Patient-contact component and material | | | |
| -Barrel | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Identical |
| -Plunger | Polypropylene | Polypropylene (white colorant) | Comment 2 |
| -Gasket | synthetic rubber | Silicone (black colorant) | |
| -Tip Cap | Polypropylene (Purple<br>colorant) | Polypropylene (Orange colorant) | |
| - Volume<br>Graduation ink | Black ink | Orange or purple ink | |
| Barrel lubricant | Medical highly activated<br>silicone | polydimethylsiloxane | |
| Biocompatibility | Complied with ISO10993-1 | Complied with ISO10993-1 | Identical |
| Sterilization | EO | EO | Identical |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | Identical |
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Discussions of differences in technological characteristics
## Comment 1
The specifications of the proposed device and predicate device are different; however, both of them comply with the same recognized standards. The differences in enteral feeding syringe sizes will not raise new problems on the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
### Comment 2
The patient-contact components of the proposed device are the same as those of the predicate device. The patient-contacting materials of the proposed device and the predicated device are different. The proposed device and the predicated devices are biocompatible and conform to ISO 10993 series standards. Therefore, the proposed device demonstrates through testing, to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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#### Performance Testing
Performance testing was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination and to validate and verify that hypodermic safety needle with a syringe and hypodermic safety needle met all requirements of related international standards, including biocompatibility, sterility, and product specifications. The results of these tests demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the consensus standards noted below.
### Non-clinical Testing
#### Performance Testing
- ISO 7886-1 Second edition 2017-05 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1: Syringes for manual use
- -ISO 80369-3: 2016 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in health care applications Part 3: Connectors for enteral applications
- -ISO 80369-20: 2015 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications - Part 20: Common test methods For the finished device, it meets the defined performance requirements through bench testing.
#### Biocompatibility
The new device complies with the biocompatibility requirement defined in ISO10993-1. Patient contact classification: indirectly contact the patients, contact duration≤24 h, Limited Contact Duration (≤24h). The verification test shows that the new devices comply with the biocompatibility requirement defined in ISO10993-1, the same as the predicate device.
- In Vitro Cytotoxicity (ISO10993-5: 2009) -
- -Skin Sensitization (ISO10993-10: 2010)
- -Intracutaneous Reactivity Test (ISO10993-10: 2010)
All of the pre-determined acceptance criteria were met.
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## Sterility Information
The devices are EO sterilized. The sterilization conducted according to below standards:
- ISO11135-1 Sterilization of health care products ethylene oxide part 1: requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
- ISO11737-1 Sterilization of medical devices-Microbiological methods-Part 1: -Determination of the population of microorganisms on the product.
- -ISO11737-2 Sterilization of medical devices -- Microbiological methods -- Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the validation of a sterilization process.
- ISO 10993-7 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 7: Test of -Ethylene Oxide Residuals.
- -ANSI/AAMI ST72 Bacterial endotoxins - Test methods, routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing.
Validation method for the sterilization cycle: Half-cycle method
Sterility assurance level (SAL): 10-6
Sterilization residuals: Complies with standards requirement ISO10993-7: Limited exposure devices
10 ml:
EO Residual: 2.6X10-3 mg/device (Limit:4.0mg/device)
ECH Residuals: < 3.0X10-3mg/device (Limit: 9.0mg/device)
### 60 ml control ring:
EO Residual: 0.016 mg/device (Limit:4.0mg/device)
ECH Residuals: 0.028 mg/device (Limit: 9.0mg/device)
Bioburden test: Overall adjusted average bioburden 10ml: 3.4 cfu/device 60 ml control ring: 3.4 cfu/device.
All of the pre-determined acceptance criteria were met.
Result of Sterility test: 0 Positives
Result of Pyrogenicity test(the rabbit pyrogen test): Temperature rise: 10ml: 0.21°C, 0.00°C , 0.03°C 60 ml control ring: 0.09℃, 0.12℃ , 0.07℃
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Result of Endotoxin test (Gel-Clot Limit Test)- Less than 0.25 EU/ml
Package and Shelf Life:
We conducted package and shelf life verification test to support the shelf life claim according to the standards noted below:
- AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11137-1:2006/(R) 2010 Sterilization of health care products -- Radiation - Part 1: Requirements for development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- -AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of medical devices Microbiological methods - Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation, and maintenance of a sterilization process
- -AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11607-1:2006/(R) 2010 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems, 3ed.
- ASTM F1929-98 (2004) Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in -Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration
- ASTM F1980-07 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier -Systems for Medical Devices
- ASTM D3078-02 (2008), Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission. (Sterility)
- -ASTM F88/F88M-09 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
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The tests were conducted as noted below:
- Product Performance Inspection (Chemical performance and Physical performance)
- -Sterile Test
- -Vacuum Leak Test
- -Dye penetration test
- Agar Contact-Attack Test -
- -Tensile Seal Strength Test
- Accelerated Aging Test -
The test result supports the five year shelf life claim for the subject device from the sterilization date.
All of the pre-determined acceptance criteria were met.
### Clinical Test:
No clinical study is included in this submission.
### Conclusion Section:
The differences between the predicate and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. The Enteral Feeding Syringes with ENFit connector Model: 10ml, 60ml control ring is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device the NeoMed, Inc. Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit connector (12 mL to 100 mL) and Low Dose Tip Oral/Enteral Syringes with ENFit® Connector (0.5 mL to 6 mL) cleared under K161039.
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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.