Disposable IV catheter is intended to be inserted into a Patient's peripheral vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids. These devices may be used for any patient with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy, procedure being performed, fluids being infused, and duration of therapy. The 22-18 GA devices are suitable for use with power injectors set to a maximum pressure of 300 psi when access ports not suitable for use with power injectors are removed.
Device Story
Disposable IV catheter system; peripheral vascular access for fluid administration, blood sampling, or pressure monitoring. System includes needle, catheter, hub, and optional safety mechanisms (passive needle-shielding) to prevent needlestick injuries. Configurations include straight, closed, and needleless closed systems with various port options. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. Insertion involves standard venipuncture; safety features engage post-insertion. Closed systems contain blood during insertion to minimize exposure. 18-22G models support high-pressure power injection. Output is vascular access; enables therapeutic delivery or diagnostic monitoring. Benefits include reduced needlestick risk, minimized blood exposure, and versatile clinical utility.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel needle, polyurethane catheter, TPE/PP hub wings, polyoxymethylene pinch clamp, PVC/polyurethane tubing, copolyester luer adapter, polycarbonate/silicone needleless connector. Standards: ISO 594-1/2 (luer), ISO 9626 (needle), ISO 10555-1/5 (catheter), ISO 23908 (sharps protection), ISO 80369-7 (connectors), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility). Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Connectivity: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring peripheral vascular access for short-term blood sampling, blood pressure monitoring, or fluid administration. Suitable for any patient population based on vascular anatomy, procedure, fluid type, and therapy duration. 18-22G models compatible with power injectors up to 300 psi.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular catheter is a device that consists of a slender tube and any necessary connecting fittings and that is inserted into the patient's vascular system for short term use (less than 30 days) to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids intravenously. The device may be constructed of metal, rubber, plastic, or a combination of these materials.
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July 23, 2021
Shinva Ande Healthcare Apparatus Co., Ltd. % Ray Wang General Manager Beijing Believe-Med Technology Service Co., Ltd Rm.912, Building #15, XiYueHui, No.5, YiHe North Rd. FangShan District, BeiJing 102401 China
Re: K202060
Trade/Device Name: Disposable IV catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5200 Regulation Name: Intravascular Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FOZ Dated: June 17, 2021 Received: June 22, 2021
Dear Ray Wang:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202060
Device Name Disposable IV catheter
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Disposable IV catheter is intended to be inserted into a Patient's peripheral vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids. These devices may be used for any patient with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy, procedure being performed, fluids being infused, and duration of therapy. The 22-18 GA devices are suitable for use with power injectors set to a maximum pressure of 300 psi when access ports not suitable for use with power injectors are removed.
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# K202060 510(k) Summary
Date of Preparation: 7/19/2021
Sponsor Identification
#### Shinva Ande Healthcare Apparatus Co., Ltd.
No.77 Development Zone North Road, Zibo, Shandong 255086, China Contact Person: Liang wanjie Position: Registrar Tel: +86-533-3917816 Fax: +86-533-3917815 Email: liangwanjie@andemed.com
Designated Submission Correspondent
Mr. Ray Wang
#### Beijing Believe-Med Technology Service Co., Ltd.
Rm.912, Building #15, XiYueHui, No.5, YiHe North Rd., FangShan District, BeiJing, China 102401
Tel: +86-18910677558 Fax: +86-10-52214696 Email: ray.wang@believe-med.com
Subject Device
| Trade Name: | Disposable IV Catheter |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulation Name: | Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-term less than 30 day |
| Regulation Name: | 21 CFR 880.5200 |
| Product Code: | FOZ |
| Device Class: | Class II |
Predicate Device: K183399, Nexiva IV Catheter System
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#### Device Description
- a. The Safety Straight IV Catheter System is a safety device designed to minimize blood exposure. It includes a passive needle-shielding mechanism designed to reduce accidental needle stick injury. The system consists of the following key parts: protector, needle, catheter, catheter hub, wedge, catheter hub wings, needle hub, vent fitting, safety clip, lid, valve tube, actuator, anti-reflux valve.
- Straight IV Catheter System is the same as The Safety Straight IV Catheter System except b. for the safety device designed to minimize blood exposure.
- c. Safety Closed IV Catheter System is a safety device designed to minimize blood exposure. It includes a passive needle-shielding mechanism designed to reduce accidental needlestick injury. The closed system is designed to keep blood contained within the device throughout the insertion process, which may prevent potential exposure for clinicians and patients. The system consists of the following key parts: protector, needle, catheter, catheter hub, wedge, catheter hub wings, septum, needle hub, safety clip, needle shield, extension tubing, pinch clamp, Luer adapter with single port, vent fitting, heparin plug, needleless connector, Luer adapter with dual port.
- Closed IV Catheter System is the same as Safety Closed IV Catheter System except for the d. safety device designed to minimize blood exposure. The 18-22 gauge catheter systems are capable of withstanding high pressure injection procedures.
- e. Needleless Safety Closed IV Catheter System is a safety device designed to minimize blood exposure. It includes a passive needle-shielding mechanism designed to reduce accidental needlestick injury. The closed system is designed to keep blood contained within the device throughout the insertion process, which may prevent potential exposure for clinicians and patients. The system consists of the following key parts: protector, needle, catheter hub, wedge, catheter hub wings, septum, needle hub, safety clip, needle shield, extension tubing, pinch clamp, Luer adapter with single port, vent fitting, needleless connector, Luer adapter with dual port.
- f. Needleless Closed IV Catheter System is the same as Needleless Safety Closed IV Catheter System except for the safety device designed to minimize blood exposure. The 18-22 gauge catheter systems are capable of withstanding high pressure injection procedures.
| Categories | Model | Model mark |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Straight IV Catheter System | Type with wings but without injection port | IVC01 |
| | Type without wings and injection port | IVC03 |
| | Type with wings and injection port | IVC04 |
| | Pen type | IVC05 |
| Safety Straight IV Catheter System | Safety type with wings but without injection port | IVC06 |
| | Safety type without wings and injection port | IVC07 |
| | Safety type with wings and injection port | IVC08 |
#### Model(s):
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| | Safety pen type | IVC09 |
|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| | Safety anti-reflux type | IVC02 |
| Closed IV Catheter System | Closed type with single port | IVC10 |
| | Closed type with dual port | IVC11 |
| | Safety closed type with single port | IVC12 |
| Safety Closed IV Catheter<br>System | Safety closed type with dual port for Heparin plug and<br>Needleless connector | IVC13 |
| | Safety closed type with dual port for two Heparin plug | IVC14 |
| | Needleless Closed IV<br>Catheter System | Needleless closed type with single port |
| Needleless closed type with dual port | | IVC16 |
| Needleless Safety Closed<br>IV Catheter System | Needleless safety closed type with single port | IVC17 |
| | Needleless safety closed type with dual port | IVC18 |
#### Indications for Use Statement:
Disposable IV catheter is intended to be inserted into a Patient's peripheral vascular system for short term use to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids. These devices may be used for any patient population with consideration given to adequacy of vascular anatomy, procedure being performed, fluids being infused, and duration of therapy. The 22-18 GA devices are suitable for use with power injectors set to a maximum pressure of 300 psi when access ports not suitable for use with power injectors are removed.
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#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K183399 | Remark |
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Indications for<br>Use Statement | Disposable IV catheter is intended to be<br>inserted into a Patient's peripheral vascular<br>system for short term use to sample blood,<br>monitor blood pressure, or administer fluids.<br>These devices may be used for any patient<br>population with consideration given to<br>adequacy of vascular anatomy, procedure<br>being performed, fluids being infused, and<br>duration of therapy. The 22-18 GA devices<br>are suitable for use with power injectors set<br>to a maximum pressure of 300 psi when<br>access ports not suitable for use with power<br>injectors are removed. | BD Nexiva closed IV catheter systems are<br>intended to be inserted into a Patient's<br>peripheral vascular system for short term use<br>to sample blood, monitor blood pressure, or<br>administer fluids. These devices may be used<br>for any patient population with consideration<br>given to adequacy of vascular anatomy,<br>procedure being performed, fluids being<br>infused, and duration of therapy. The 22-18<br>GA (0.9-1.3 mm) devices are suitable for use<br>with power injectors set to a maximum<br>pressure of 300 psi (2068 kPa) when access<br>ports not suitable for use with power<br>injectors are removed. | SAME |
| Classification | 21CFR § 880.5200<br>Class II<br>FOZ -Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic,<br>short-term less than 30 days | 21CFR § 880.5200<br>Class II<br>FOZ -Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic,<br>short-term less than 30 days (primary) | SAME |
| gauge sizes | 14G,16G,18G,20G,22G, 24G,26G | 18G, 20G, 22G, 24G, | Analysis |
| Use with Power<br>Injectors | Yes(18G, 20G, 22G) | Yes(18G, 20G, 22G) | SAME |
| Flashback<br>visualization | Yes | Yes | SAME |
| Packaging | Blister | Blister | SAME |
| Single Sterile<br>Wrapped | Yes | Yes | SAME |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide | SAME |
| | | Table 1 General Comparison Table | | | |
|--|--|----------------------------------|--|--|--|
|--|--|----------------------------------|--|--|--|
Analysis
The proposed device is different than the predicate device in Gauge Size, the proposed device has more specification of gauge size available than predicate device (14G, 16G, 26G). The difference gauge sizes is used for different clinical situations and for more choices to the physician. We have conducted bench testing to each gauge size, and the tests results meet the requirements of the recognized standards. This difference does not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K183399 | Remark |
|-----------------------|------------------|--------------------------|----------|
| Needle | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | SAME |
| Catheter | Polyurethane | Polyurethane | SAME |
| Catheter hub<br>wings | TPE/PP | TPE | Analysis |
| Pinch Clam | Polyoxymethylene | Acetal | Analysis |
| Extension<br>Tubing | PVC/Polyurethane | Polyurethane | Analysis |
| Luer Adapter | Copolyester | Copolyester | SAME |
Table 2 Device Materials Comparison Table
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| Needleless<br>connector | Polycarbonate/ Silicone elastomer | Polycarbonate/ Silicone (Q-Syte/ MaxZero) | SAME |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------|
| Heparin plug<br>body | Copolyester | N/A | Analysis |
| Heparin plug<br>Injection Port | Polyisoprene rubber(Rubber pad) | N/A | Analysis |
Analysis
The proposed device and the predicate device have different materials used for the Catheter hub wings, Pinch Clam, Extension tubing, heparin plug body and heparin plug. This difference may cause a biological risk. We have conducted biological evaluation and testing with the final device, which included whole materials of proposed device, and the results shown that there is no biological risk. This difference does not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | | Predicate Device K183399 | Remark |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Needlestick<br>injury<br>prevention<br>feature | Safety Straight IV Catheter System | Yes | NA | Analysis |
| | Safety Closed IV Catheter System | | | |
| | Needleless Safety Closed IV<br>Catheter System | | | |
| | Straight IV Catheter System | | | |
| | Closed IV Catheter System | NA | NA | SAME |
| | Needleless Closed IV Catheter<br>System | | | |
| Extension<br>tubing (closed) | Straight IV Catheter System | NA | Yes | Analysis |
| | Safety Straight IV Catheter System | | | |
| | Closed IV Catheter System | Yes | Yes | SAME |
| | Safety Closed IV Catheter System | | | |
| | Needleless Closed IV Catheter<br>System | | | |
| | Needleless Safety Closed IV<br>Catheter System | | | |
| Port | Safety closed type with single port | Single port | Single Port with MaxZero | SAME |
| | Needleless closed type with single<br>port | | | |
| | Needleless safety closed type with<br>dual port | Dual Port | Dual Port with Q-Syte | SAME |
| | Safety closed type with dual port for<br>Heparin plug and Needleless<br>connector | | | |
| | Needleless closed type with dual<br>port | | | |
| | Safety closed type with dual port for<br>two Heparin plug | Y Connection<br>(dual port) with<br>two PRN<br>adapters | Y Connection (dual port) with two<br>PRN adapters | SAME |
| | Closed type with dual port | | | |
| | Safety closed type with single port | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Closed type with single port | | | |
| | Type with wings but without<br>injection port | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Type without wings and injection<br>port | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Type with wings and injection port | Single port +<br>Injection Port | Single port | Analysis |
| | Pen type | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Safety type with wings but without | Single port | Single port | SAME |
Table 3 Primary Device Components Comparison Table
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| | injection port | | | |
|--|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------|----------|
| | Safety type without wings and<br>injection port | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Safety type with wings and<br>injection port | Single port +<br>Injection Port | Single port | Analysis |
| | Safety pen type | Single port | Single port | SAME |
| | Safety anti-reflux type | Single port +<br>Injection Port | Single port | Analysis |
Analysis
The proposed device has a slightly different passive Needlestick injury prevention feature than the predicate device. We have conducted bench testing per ISO 23908 and the tests results meet the requirements of the recognized standards. This difference does not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness.
The proposed device is different than the predicate device in that it is available with and without Extension tubing, it will not affect the normal use of the product and does not change the intended use. Testing has been conducted in accordance with ISO 10555-1:2013, and the test results meet the standard requirements, so this difference does not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness.
The proposed device has an Injection Port, the predicate device does not have Injection port, this port is used for dosing during infusion, it will provide more choices to the physician for different clinical situations. We have conducted bench tests to this port (ISO 10555-1, Leakage Test). This difference does not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K183399 | Remark |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Bio | Accordance with ISO 10993 -1:2009 and<br>referencing FDA guidance entitled "Use of<br>International Standard ISO 10993- 1,<br>Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk<br>management process". | Accordance with ISO 10993 -1:2009 and<br>referencing FDA guidance entitled "Use of<br>International Standard ISO 10993- 1,<br>Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk<br>management process". | SAME |
| Power injection<br>test | Catheter burst pressure exceeds the peak<br>pressure present in the catheter at maximum<br>flow conditions when tested according to ISO<br>10555-1:2013 | No detail test information | Analysis |
| Flow rate test | The flow rate through catheter meets allowable<br>limits when tested according to ISO<br>10555-1:2013 | No detail test information | Analysis |
| Vent fitting test<br>for the needle<br>hub | The needle hub with the packing part is<br>impervious to liquid infiltration when<br>subjected to positive pressure in accordance<br>with ISO 10555 - 5: 2013. | No detail test information | Analysis |
| Ease of<br>assembly<br>performance<br>testing for the<br>plunger | The plunger passes through the check valve<br>when tested according to ISO 594-2:1998 | No detail test information | Analysis |
#### Table 4 Performance Comparison Table
Analysis
Information about testing of predicate device performance is not available, so these tests are considered as different. We have conducted bench tests (ISO 10555-5, ISO 594-2), and the tests results meet the requirements of the recognized standards. These differences do not raise concerns of safety and effectiveness.
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Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- > ISO 594-1:1986: Conical fittings with a 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 1: General requirements.
- A ISO 594-2:1998: Conical fittings with 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 2: Lock fittings.
- ♪ ISO 9626:2016: Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices. Requirements and test methods
- > ISO 10555-1: 2013 Intravascular catheters - Sterile and single-use catheters - Part 1: General requirements
- A ISO 10555-5: 2013 Intravascular catheters - Sterile and single-use catheters - Part 5: Over-needle peripheral catheters
- > ISO23908: 2011 Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps protection features for single-use hypodermic needles, introducers for catheters and needles used for blood sampling.
- A ISO 80369-7: 2016 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications -Part 7 : Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
- > ASTM F1980-07 Standard guide for accelerated aging of sterile barrier systems for medical device.
- > ISO 10993-3:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity
- > ISO 10993-4:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices--Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood
- A ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity.
- > ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation
- ISO 10993-7:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Device Part 7: Ethylene Oxide > Sterilization residuals.
- > ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
- > ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
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7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
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.
8. Chart view
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.