K203410 · Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co.,Ltd · PNR · Jun 28, 2021 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K203410
Device Name
ENFit Disposable Enteral Syringe
Applicant
Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co.,Ltd
Product Code
PNR · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Wealy ENFit® Disposable Enteral Syringe is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device, and a fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the gastrointestinal system of a patient who is physically unable to eat and swallow. The enteral syringes are intended to be used in clinical or home care setting by users ranging from laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to clinicians, in all age groups.
Device Story
Disposable enteral feeding syringe; sizes 1ml-100ml; incorporates female ENFit connector for attachment to male ENFit enteral access devices. Used as dispenser, measuring, and fluid transfer device for enteral nutrition/medication delivery. Operated by clinicians or laypersons in clinical or home settings. Manual operation; user draws fluid into syringe and delivers via enteral tube. Benefits patient by providing reliable, standardized enteral access for nutrition/hydration when oral intake is not possible. Sterilized by ethylene oxide.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Device performance verified via ISO 80369-3 (connectors), ISO 7886-1 (syringe performance), and ISO 10993 series (biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, systemic toxicity).
Technological Characteristics
Disposable enteral syringe with female ENFit connector. Sizes 1ml-100ml. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (SAL 10^-6). Materials conform to ISO 10993. Testing standards: ISO 80369-3:2016 (connectors), ISO 80369-20:2015 (test methods), ISO 7886-1:2017 (manual syringes), ASTM F 88/F88M-09 (seal strength), USP <85> (endotoxins).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients of all ages physically unable to eat or swallow, requiring delivery of fluids into the gastrointestinal system. Intended for use by clinicians or laypersons under clinician supervision in clinical or home settings.
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.
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June 28, 2021
Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. % Eva Li Consultant Shanghai Sungo Management Consulting Company Limited Room 1309, Dongfang Building, 1500#Century Ave Shanghai, Shanghai 200122 CHINA
Re: K203410
Trade/Device Name: ENFit Disposable Enteral Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNR Dated: May 27, 2021 Received: May 27, 2021
Dear Eva Li:
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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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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Sincerely,
for
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant 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) K203410
#### Device Name
ENFit® Disposable Enteral Syringe (Model:WE1mlLD, WE2.5mlLD, WE5mlLD, WE10ml, WE30ml, WE30ml, WE100ml, WE100ml )
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Wealy ENFit® Disposable Enteral Syringe is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device, and a fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the gastrointestinal system of a patient who is physically unable to eat and swallow. The enteral syringes are intended to be used in clinical or home care setting by users ranging from laypersons (under the supervision of a clinician) to clinicians, in all age groups.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> </span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | <div> <span> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China
> K203410 Page 1 Of 5
# 510(K) Summary
### A. Applicant
Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. Address: North Jinhuan Road (near of Qishan Mid-school) 515064 Shantou, China Contact Person: Yang Songling Tel: +8615816758600 Fax: 0086-754-82121654
Date Prepared: June 27, 2021
Submission Correspondent Primary contact: Ms. Eva Li Shanghai SUNGO Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 1309, Dongfang Building, 1500# Century Ave., Shanghai 200122, China Tel: +86-21-58817802 Email: eatereva@hotmail.com Secondary contact: Mr. Raymond Luo Room 1309, Dongfang Building, 1500# Century Ave., Shanghai 200122, China Tel: +86-21-68828050 Email: fda.sungo@gmail.com
### B. Device
Trade Name: ENFit® Disposable Enteral Syringe Common Name: Enteral feeding Syringe with ENFit Connector Model: WE1mlLD, WE2.5mlLD, WE5mlLD, WE10ml, WE20ml, WE30ml, WE60ml, WE100ml
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: 2 Product code: PNR Regulation Number: 876.5980 Device Panel: Gastroenterology/Urology
C. Predicate device: K161979 ENFit Enteral Syringe Jiangyin Caina Technology Co, Ltd.
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Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China D. Indications for Use:
Wealy ENFit® Disposable Enteral Syringe is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device, and a fluid transfer device. It is used to deliver fluids into the gastrointestinal system of a patient who is physically unable to eat and swallow. The enteral syringes are intended to be used in clinical or home care setting by users ranging from laypersons (under the supervision of a clinicians, in all age groups.
# E. Device Description:
The proposed device is a disposable enteral feeding syringe provided in a variety of sizes from 1ml~100ml. This device incorporates a female ENFit® connector for connection to an enteral access device with male ENFit® connector. The proposed syringe is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide Gas to achieve a SAL of 10 ° and supplied sterility maintenance package which could maintain the sterility of the device during the shelf life of three years.
# F. Comparison with predicate device
Table 1 General Comparison
| Device | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Manufacturer | Shantou Wealy Medical<br>Instrument Co., Ltd. | Jiangyin Caina Technology Co,<br>Ltd. | -- |
| 510(K)<br>number | K203410 | K161979 | -- |
| Product Code | PNR | PNR | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | CFR 876.5980 | CFR 876.5980 | Same |
| Indications<br>for Use | Wealy ENFit ™ Enteral Syringe<br>is indicated for use as a<br>dispenser, a measuring<br>device, and a fluid transfer<br>device. It is used to deliver<br>fluids into the gastrointestinal<br>system of a patient who is<br>physically unable to eat and<br>swallow. The enteral syringes<br>are intended to be used in<br>clinical or home care setting<br>by users ranging from<br>laypersons (under the<br>supervision of a clinician) to<br>clinicians, in all age groups. | The proposed device is<br>indicated for use as a<br>dispenser, a measuring<br>device, and a fluid transfer<br>device. It is used to deliver<br>fluids into the gastrointestinal<br>system of a patient who is<br>physically unable to eat and<br>swallow. The enteral syringes<br>are intended to be used in<br>clinical or home care setting<br>by users ranging from<br>laypersons (under the<br>supervision of a clinician) to<br>clinicians, in all age groups. | Same |
| Configuration | Barrel with ENFit connector<br>Purple Plunger | Barrel with ENFit connector<br>Purple Plunger | Similar* |
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| North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|
| | Piston | Piston<br>Tip cap | | | |
| Size | Low dose tip<br>ENFitTM syringe | 1ml,<br>2.5ml,<br>5ml | Low dose<br>tip ENFitTM syringe | 1ml,3ml | Similar* |
| | Standard ENFitTM<br>syringe | 10ml-<br>100ml | Standard<br>ENFitTM<br>syringe | 5ml-60ml | |
| Sterile | Yes | | Yes | | Same |
| Single use | Yes | | Yes | | Same |
| Biocompatibility | Conforms to the requirement<br>of ISO<br>10993 series Standards<br>No Cytoxicity<br>No Irritation to Skin<br>No significant evidence of<br>sensitization | | Conforms to the requirement<br>of ISO<br>10993 series Standards<br>No Cytoxicity<br>No Irritation to Skin<br>No significant evidence of<br>sensitization | | Same |
### Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China
## *Similar discussion
The proposed device don't configure the tip cap, it will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
The size of the proposed device of the low dose tip syringe or standard syringe is similar, all the size of the proposed are pass the acceptance criteria of the related performance standard requirements, so it will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
# G. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing
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:
- A ISO 80369-3:2016, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare application-Part3: Connectors for enteral applications;
- A ISO 80369-20:2015, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare application-Part 20: Common test methods;
- > ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 5-Tests for Vitro Cytotoxicity;
- > ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization;
- > ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals;
- A ISO 10993-11:2017, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- > ASTM F 88/F88M-09, Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials;
- A USP38-NF33 <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Limit.
- A ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringe for single use-Part 1: Syringe for manual
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## Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China use
Biocompatibility testing has demonstrated the biological safety of the proposed devices which may indirectly contact the patients.
Product performance after Real-time Aging test and Package Integrity after Accelerated Aging test evaluated the properties of the enteral feeding syringes after accelerated aging in support of the labeling.
Connector testing performed on the proposed device included the items listed below, in accordance with ISO 80369-3:2016 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications –Part 3: Connectors for enteral applications, using the test methods provided in ISO 80369-20:2015 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications – Part 20: Common test methods. The testing demonstrates the proposed devices conform to the requirements of ISO80369-3:2016.
| Individual test Defined in ISO 80369-3:2016 | Test Method Defined<br>in ISO 80369-20:2015 |
|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Fluid Leakage | Annex B |
| Sub-atmospheric pressure Air Leakage | Annex D |
| Stress Cracking | Annex E |
| Resistance to separation from axial load | Annex F |
| Resistance to separation from unscrewing | Annex G |
| Resistance to overriding | Annex H |
| Disconnection by unscrewing | Annex I |
Table2: Testing Item according ISO 80369-3:2016
Syringe testing performed on the proposed device included the items listed below, in accordance with ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use-Part 1: Syringe for manual use, using the test methods provided in ISO 7886-1:2017. The testing demonstrates the proposed devices conform to the requirements of ISO 7886-1:2017. Table3: Testing Item according ISO 7886-1:2017
| Individual test Defined in ISO 7886-1:2017 | Requirement Defined in ISO 7886-1:2017 |
|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Appearance | Clause 5 |
| Overall Length of Scale to Norminal Capacity Line | Clause 9.3 |
| Push-button Distance | Clause 11 |
| Force to Operate the Plunger | Clause 13.3 |
| Freedom from air and liquid leakage past piston | Clause 13.2 |
| Limits for Acidity or Alkalinity | Clause 6.2 |
| Limits for Extractable Metals | Clause 6.3 |
| Tolerance on graduated capacity | Clause 8 |
| Dead Space | Clause 13.1 |
| Lubricant | Clause 7 |
| Cleanliness | Clause 5 |
| Graduated Scale | Clause 9 |
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| Shantou Wealy Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| North Jinhuan Road(near Qishan mid-school), 515064 Shantou, China | |
| Barrel | Clause 11 |
|-------------------------|-----------|
| Piston/Plunger Assembly | Clause 13 |
# H. Summary of Clinical Performance Test
No clinical study is included in this submission.
## I. Conclusion
Based on the nonclinical tests performed, the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device, ENFit Enteral Syringe cleared under K161979.
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