K202279 · Innovative Health Sciences, LLC · FPA · Aug 13, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K202279
Device Name
Insignis Subcutaneous Needle Sets
Applicant
Innovative Health Sciences, LLC
Product Code
FPA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 13, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are intended for the delivery of medication to the subcutaneous tissue for use not to exceed 24 hours.
Device Story
Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are sterile, single-use infusion sets for delivering medication to subcutaneous tissue. The device consists of one or more 26G (0.46mm) stainless steel needles (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, or 14mm lengths) mounted to a butterfly wing-stabilizer, connected to tubing with a luer lock and a slide clamp for flow control. Used in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, or home settings by clinicians or patients. The device connects to a fluid reservoir to administer fluids below the skin surface. The butterfly wings allow for stabilization and can be closed around the needle after use. The device is intended for short-term use (<24 hours).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included ISO 9626 (needle tubing), ISO 594-2 (luer fittings), ISO 23908 (sharps protection), simulated clinical use, butterfly force/memory tests, fluid flow rates, and pull force testing. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1 for externally communicating, blood path indirect, limited contact devices (<24 hours), including cytotoxicity, local effect after implantation, irritation, sensitization, and systemic toxicity. Sterility, packaging, and shelf-life (1 year) validated per ISO 11607 and ISO 11137 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel needles, TPE tubing, Polypropylene (PP) butterfly wings and luer. Sterilization: E-beam radiation (SAL 10^-6). Dimensions: 26G needles (6, 9, 12, 14mm), 24-inch tubing. Connectivity: Luer lock interface. Standards: ISO 9626, ISO 10993, ISO 11137, ISO 11607, ISO 594-2, ISO 23908, ISO 28620, ISO 7864, ISO 8536-9, IEC 62366-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for delivery of medication to subcutaneous tissue in adults and pediatric patients for use not to exceed 24 hours.
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.
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August 13, 2021
Innovative Health Sciences, LLC Shepard Bentley Official Correspondent 1108 Kings Highway, Suite 4 Chester, New York 10918
#### Re: K202279
Trade/Device Name: Insignis Subcutaneous Needle Sets Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular administration set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FPA Dated: June 30, 2021 Received: July 8, 2021
#### Dear Shepard Bentley:
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,
Payal Patel Assistant 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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202279
Device Name Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets
Indications for Use (Describe)
Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are intended for the delivery of medication to the subcutaneous tissue for use not to exceed 24 hours.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510k Summary K202279
#### Submitter
Innovative Health Sciences LLC
1108 Kings Highway Suite 4
Chester, NY 10918
Phone: 845-610-5665
Contact: Andy Sealfon
Email: andy@innohealthsci.com
Date Prepared: August 2, 2021
#### Official Correspondent
Bentley Biomedical Consulting, LLC 28241 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 510(k) Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Phone: 949-374-9187 Email: sbentley@bentleybiomed.com Contact Person: Shepard G. Bentley, RAC
Name of Device: Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets Common or Usual Name: Subcutaneous Needle Set Classification Name: Intravascular Administration Set Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FPA Classification Panel: General Hospital
Predicate Device: RMS Subcutaneous Needle Set (K102512)
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#### Device Description
The Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are sterile, single use, packaged subcutaneous needle sets. Each Subcutaneous Needle Set has a luer lock at one end and a 90-degree 26G (0.46mm) needle mounted to a closing wing-stabilizer (or butterfly wings) at the distal end of one or more needles. The needles are available in four different lengths: 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, and 14mm. Each set has a slide clamp to stop the flow immediately as well as a butterfly wing that can be closed around the needle upon completion of the infusion. The Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets is available as a single set, as well as a two, three and four needles sets.
The Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets is designed to be used for less than 24 hours
#### Intended Use
The Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's subcutaneous tissues.
| Characteristics | Subject Device<br>Insignis®<br>Subcutaneous<br>Needle Set<br>K202279 | Predicate Device:<br>RMS Subcutaneous<br>Needle Set<br>(K102512) | Comment |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Indications for<br>Use | Insignis® Subcutaneous<br>Needle Sets are intended<br>for the delivery of<br>medication to the<br>subcutaneous tissue for<br>use not to exceed 24<br>hours. | RMS Subcutaneous<br>Needle Sets are intended<br>for the delivery of<br>medication to the<br>subcutaneous tissue for<br>use not to exceed 24<br>hours. | same |
| RX or OTC | Rx | Rx | same |
#### Indications for Use
There is no difference in intended use or Indications for Use between the subject device and the predicate device.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
| Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------|
| Insignis®<br>Subcutaneous Needle<br>Set | Device: RMS<br>Subcutaneous<br>Needle Set | |
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| | K202279 | (K102512) | |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Intended<br>Use/Indications for<br>Use | Insignis® Subcutaneous<br>Needle Sets are intended<br>for the delivery of<br>medication to the<br>subcutaneous tissue for<br>use not to exceed 24<br>hours. | RMS Subcutaneous<br>Needle Sets are intended<br>for the delivery of<br>medication to the<br>subcutaneous tissue for<br>use not to exceed 24<br>hours. | Same |
| Duration of use | 24 hours | 24 hours | Same |
| Intended<br>population | Adults and pediatrics | Adults and pediatrics | Same |
| Environment of use | Hospital, clinic, long-<br>term care, home use | Hospital, clinic, long-<br>term care, home use | Same |
| Sterility | SAL 10-6 | SAL 10-6 | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | E-beam | Gamma | Different<br>Comment #1 |
| Single Use? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Tubing Length<br>(in) | 24 | 20 | Different<br>Comment #2 |
| Tubing Material | TPE | PVC | Different<br>Comment #3 |
| Needle Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Same |
| Needle Gauge | 26 | 26 | Same |
| Needle Length<br>(mm) | 6, 9, 12, 14 | 6, 9, 12 | Different<br>Comment #4 |
| Number of<br>sets | 1-4 needle sets | 1-6 needle sets | Different<br>Comment #5 |
| Female Luer | Polypropylene (PP) | PVC | Different<br>Comment #6 |
| Butterfly | Polypropylene (PP) | Polypropylene | Same |
| Shelf Life | 1 year | 3 years | Different<br>Comment #7 |
| Biocompatibility | Per ISO 10993-1 | Per ISO 10993-1 | Same |
The following differences are discussed:
Comment #1 Sterilization method: Both devices apply radiation sterilization and utilize the VD Max method of ensuring terminal sterility; however, the E-beam approach provides a focused method that allows an identical level of sterility as the alternative Gamma approach which relies upon a proximity method to a radioactive source. The outcomes from each method allow undifferentiated sterility, although the E-beam results in less yellowing of the material, generally.
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Comment #2-Tubing Length: The subject device is 24 inches as compared to the predicate device which is 20 inches, and the difference in the length of the subject device tubing does not represent a change in performance and is based upon patient feedback since the debut of the predicate device.
Comment #3-Tubing Material: The subject device uses TPE while the predicate device uses PVC, as either material allows for biocompatibility and the same performance of the tubing. The TPE is less stiff and easier to use than PVC.
Comment #4-Needle Length: The subject device offers an extra needle set length of 14 mm, which itself represents the only difference from the predicate device, as the other needle lengths at 6 mm, 9 mm and 12 mm are identical. The subject device's extra set with a longer length nevertheless represents a substantially equivalent overall set of needle length options, and represents comparable performance. in view of the fact that the predicates of the predicate all had 14 mm length needle sets, as well. Presently, the predicate device offers the 14 mm needle length.
Comment #5-Number of Sets: The subiect device has four sets versus the six sets of the predicate device; however, the overall performance remains comparable with regard to infusion volumes, as the volume of drug per site has increased since the predicate device was cleared.
Comment #6-Female Luer: The subject device luer material is polypropylene (PP) and the predicate device luer material is PVC; however, the materials provide comparable performance of the luer fittings.
Comment #7-Shelf Life: The subject device has been tested to one year of shelf life, whereas the predicate device has been tested to three years of shelf life. Within the respective shelf lives of the devices, no difference between the performance of the subject device and the predicate device pertains.
The information provided in the premarket notification demonstrates that the subject device, Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets, are substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
The subject device and the predicate device are intended to be used for the infusion of fluids into the body below the surface of the skin when attached to a fluid reservoir. Insignis® subcutaneous Needle Sets are identical in performance, physical properties, using similar materials and having the same indications for use as the predicate device. Each device includes needle sets with butterfly wings, tubing, clamps and luer connectors. The differences described above do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
# Performance Data
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# The following standards were applied for performance testing
ISO 9626:1991/AMD1:2001 Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices - requirements and test methods
ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process
ISO 10993-2:2006 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 2: Animal Welfare requirements
EN ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 6: Tests for local effect after implantation
ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
EN ISO 10993-11:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
EN ISO 10993-12:2012 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 12: Sample Preparation and reference material
EN ISO 11137-1: 2015 Sterilization of Health Care Products – Radiation – Part 1:
Requirements for development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices (include. Amendment 1, 2013)
EN ISO 11137-2:2015 Sterilization of Health Care Products - Radiation - Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose
ISO 11137-3:2017 Sterilization of Health Care Products - Radiation - Part 3: Guidance on dosimetric aspects of Development, validation, and routine control
EN ISO 11737-1:2006 Sterilization of Health Care Products - Microbial methods, Part 1: Estimation of the population of microorganisms (incl. Technical Corrigendum)
EN ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of Health Care Products - Microbial methods, Part 2: Tests of sterility performed In the definition, validation and maintenance of sterilization process
AAMI TIR 29:2012 Guide for Process Characterization Control in Radiation Sterilization 0f Medical Devices
ISO 11607-1:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
ISO 594-2: 1998Conical fittings with 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 2: Lock fittings
ISO 28620:2020 Medical Devices - non-electrically driven portable infusion devices
ISO 23908:2013 Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods-Sharps protection features for single-use hypodermic needles, introducers for catheters and
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needles use for blood sampling
ISO 7864:2016 Sterile hypodermic needles for single use – Requirements and test methods
ISO 8536-9:2015 Infusion equipment for medical use - {art 9: Fluid lines for single use with pressure infusion equipment
ISO 14971:2019 Medical Devices-App
IEC 62366-1:2015 Medical Devices - Part 1: Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
The needle sets described in this summary were tested and demonstrated to be in conformance with the following standards:
- . ISO 9626:2001 Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices-requirements and test methods
- ISO 594-2:
- Simulated clinical Use
- ISO 23908:2011 ●
- PKP testing with various fluids ●
- Butterfly opening Force test
- Butterfly Low memory Test
- Fluid flow rates
- Pull force testing
## Biocompatibility Testing
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the subcutaneous needle sets are classified as: Externally communicating device, Blood Path indirect, Limited Contact (<24 hours). The following testing was conducted:
- ISO 10993-5:2009 ●
- ISO 10993-6:2016 ●
- ISO 10993-10:2010 ●
- ISO 10993-11:2018 ●
## Sterility/Shipping/Shelf life
- . Standard -package integrity testing/transportation
- o ISO 11607-1:2019
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- Sterile barrier package testing . o ISO 11607-1:2019
- . Shelf life of 1 year validation
- 0 Real time aging
- o ISO 11607-1:2019
# Conclusions
The differences between the predicate and the subject devices do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effective. The Insignis® Subcutaneous Needle Sets are substantially equivalent to the RMS Subcutaneous Needle Set (K102512) with respect to the indications for use, target population, and technological characteristic.
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