K210464 · Anhui Tiankang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · FMF · Aug 24, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K210464
Device Name
Auto Disable Syringe
Applicant
Anhui Tiankang Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 24, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE is intended for use in the suction of vaccine for medical purposes. Additionally , after injection to the body, the plunger can be automatically locked by the triggered mechanism to prevent the re-use of this syringe.
Device Story
Auto Disable Syringe is a sterile, single-use hypodermic syringe with an integrated fixed needle. Device consists of a calibrated polypropylene barrel, movable plunger, polyisoprene rubber stopper, and steel clip mechanism. Input is manual aspiration of vaccine; device transforms input via plunger movement to deliver fixed dose; output is vaccine injection. Upon completion of injection, internal steel clip triggers to lock plunger, preventing reuse. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals for immunization. Benefits include prevention of needle reuse and associated blood-borne pathogen transmission. Device is provided sterile via ethylene oxide.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including functional performance (ISO 7886-1, ISO 7886-3, ISO 7864, ISO 9626), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), and sterility/shelf-life validation (ISO 11135, ASTM D4169, ASTM F1980).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene (barrel/plunger), polyisoprene rubber (piston), stainless steel (needle). Energy: Manual. Dimensions: 0.05ml-1.0ml capacity; 23G-30G needles. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (10^-6 SAL). Standards: ISO 7886-1/3, ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 10993, ISO 11135, ASTM F88, ASTM F1886, ASTM F1929, ASTM F1980.
Indications for Use
Indicated for vaccine administration in patients requiring hypodermic injection. Intended for single-use only; features automatic locking mechanism to prevent reuse.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
Predicate Devices
BD SoloShot Mini Syringe/ BD Auto Disable Syringe (K201234)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 24, 2021
Anhui Tiankang Medical Technology Co.,Ltd. Bai Baodong General Manager No.228 Weiyi Road, Economic Development Zone Tianchang, Anhui 239300 China
Re: K210464
Trade/Device Name: Auto Disable Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF Dated: July 23, 2021 Received: July 26, 2021
Dear Bai Baodong:
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 CAPT. Alan M. Stevens Assistant Director Injection Devices Team 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210464
Device Name AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE is intended for use in the suction of vaccine for medical purposes. Additionally , after injection to the body, the plunger can be automatically locked by the triggered mechanism to prevent the re-use of this syringe.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### K210464 510(K) Summary
#### Date prepared: August 24, 2021
#### Submitter Name and Address:
| Submitter Name: | Anhui Tiankang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Address: | No.228 Weiyi Road, Economic Development Zone, Tianchang City.<br>Anhui, China |
| Contact Person: | Bai Baodong, General Manager |
| TEL: | +86-550-7309187 |
| FAX: | +86-550-7308901 |
| E-mail: | tkquality@126.com |
### Submission Devices Information:
Trade/Proprietary Name: AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE Classification name: Syringe, piston Class: II. Product codes: FMF Regulation number: 21CFR880.5860,
Submission Type: 510(K)
#### Predicate Device Information:
Company Name: Becton, Dickinson, and Company Device name: BD SoloShot Mini Syringe/ BD Auto Disable Syringe 510(K) Number: K201234
#### Device Description
1) Indication for use:
The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE is intended for use in the suction and injection of vaccine for medical purposes. Additionally, after injection to the plunger can be automatically locked by the triggered mechanism to prevent the re-use of this syringe.
2) Design of syringe:
The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE is designed for the hypodermic injection of the intended micro
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scale solution. It has the automatic function in the structure of the syringe which after injection of an intended fixed dose locks the syringe to prevent re-use of the syringe. It can be widely used for injection of vaccine for the immunization.
3) Structure of syringe (with needle):
The syringe consists of a calibrated hollow barrel, a movable plunger, a rubber stopper (piston) assembled at end of the plunger, and a steel clip installed between the barrel and the plunger that functions to prevent re-use of the syringe.
At the end of the barrel, a fixed an unmovable needle is installed, and a needle cap covers the needle. The zero line and nominal capacity line are printed outside of barrel. The main materials are PP, latex free (polyisoprene rubber) and stainless steel.
The AUTO DISABLE SYRNGE is for Prescription (Rx) use only
### Product models:
| Description | Needle Length |
|--------------------------|----------------------------|
| 1cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 1cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.5cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.4cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
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| Description | Needle Length |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.3cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.25cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.2cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.1cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| Description | Needle Length |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------|
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:23G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:24G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:25G | 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:26G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:27G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:28G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:29G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
| 0.05cc(ml), with needle:30G | 3/8" and 1/2" |
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## Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate:
| Elements of<br>comparison | Subject device | Predicate device: | Comments |
|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| AUTO DISABLE<br>SYRINGE | BD SoloShot Mini<br>Syringe/ BD Auto Disable<br>Syringe (K201234) | | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The AUTO DISABLE<br>SYRINGE is intended<br>for use in the suction<br>and injection of vaccine<br>for medical purposes.<br>Additionally, after<br>injection to the body,<br>the plunger can be<br>automatically locked by<br>the triggered<br>mechanism to prevent<br>the re-use of this<br>syringe. | BD SoloShot Mini<br>Syringe/ BD Auto<br>Disable Syringe is<br>intended for aspiration<br>and injection of fluids. | Comment 1. |
| Principle of<br>operation | Normal | Normal | Identical |
| Needle length | 3/8", 1/2", 1" | 3/8", 5/8", 3/4", 1" | Comment 2. |
| Needle gauge | 23G, 24G, 25G, 26G,<br>27G, 28G, 29G, 30G | 23G, 24G, 25G, 27G | Comment 3 |
| Syringe<br>capacity | 0.05ml, 0.10ml, 0.20ml,<br>0.25ml, 0.30ml, 0.40ml,<br>0.50ml, 1.0ml | 0.05ml, 0.10ml, 0.50ml, | Comment 4 |
| Reuse<br>Prevention<br>(Safety)<br>Feature | Auto-disabled, prevents<br>syringe re-use | Auto-disabled,<br>prevents syringe<br>re-use | Identical |
| Lubricant for<br>barrel | Silicone oil | Silicone oil | Identical |
| Barrel<br>transparency | Transparent and clear | Transparent and clear | Identical |
| Gradations<br>legibility | Legible | Legible | Identical |
| Material | Barrel: PP | Barrel: PP | Comment 5 |
| | Plunger: PP | Plunger: PP | |
| | Piston: Latex Free | Piston: rubber | |
| | (Polyisoprene Rubber) | Needle: stainless steel | |
| | Needle: stainless steel | | |
| Performance | Conform to ISO7886-3<br>and ISO7886-1,<br>ISO9629, ISO7864 | Conform to ISO7886-3<br>and ISO7886-1,<br>ISO9629, ISO7864 | Identical |
| Biocompatibility | Conform to ISO10993 | Conform to ISO10993 | Identical |
| Labeling | Meet the requirements<br>of 21CFR Part 801 | Meet the requirements<br>of 21CFR Part 801 | Identical |
| Sterility | EO sterilization 10-6 | EO sterilization 10-6 | Identical |
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Discussions of differences in technological characteristics
## Comment 1:
The indications for use are similar for both devices (to the extent that both devices are intended for aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purposes). The predicate device defines that the device is for general use. The subject device is specifically used for vaccine administration, which is included in the scope of general use. In addition, the subject device includes a statement regarding the locking mechanism to prevent re-use. This mechanism is included in the predicate design, but is not included in the indications for use statement. The differences to the indications for use statement between the predicate and the subject device are acceptable.
## Comment 2, 3 and 4:
The specifications of the proposed device and predicate device are different; however, both of them comply with the same recognized standards. The different sizes of needle are addressed through performance testing.
## Comment 5:
The piston used the new technology material to replace the traditional rubber material for less toxicity (Polyisoprene Rubber). The safety testing report of biocompatibility and function performance testing report demonstrates that the change does not negatively impact safety and performance.
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## Non-Clinical Testing
## Functional Performance Testing
The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE described in this summary were tested and demonstrated to be in conformance with the following FDA recognized standards:
ISO 7864:2016, Sterile hypodermic needles for single use - Requirements and test methods
- . Fragmentation test
- . Determination of flow rate
- . Lubricant: Penetration force and drag force
- . Bonding strength
ISO 7886-3, sterile hypodermic syringes for single use - Part 3: Auto-disabled syringes for fixed-dose immunization and ISO7886-1, sterile hypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1: Syringes for manual use
- . Limits for acidity and alkalinity
- . Limits for extractable metals
- . Lubricant: Penetration force and drag force
- . Tolerance on nominal capacity
- Graduated scale ●
- . Barrel- dimensions and flanges
- Plunger stopper and assembly - fitness of stopper /plunger in barrel
- Integrated needle
- . Sharps protection features
- . Dead space
- Freedom from air and liquid leakage ●
- Auto-disable syringe feature .
ISO9626, Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices -Requirements and test methods
- Limits for acidity and alkalinity
- designated metric size ●
- Stiffness .
- Resistance to breakage ●
- Resistance to corrosion .
## Sterility, Shipping and Shelf-Life
- . EO sterilization validation and package validation conducted in accordance with ISO11135:2014, ISO11607-1:2019, ISO11607:2019
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- . Sterilant residuals were evaluated per ISO10993-7:2008. Average daily dose to patient of EO less than 4mg/device and ECH less than 9mg/device
- . Package integrity testing, after environmental conditioning and simulated transportation in accordance with ASTM D4169-16, was conducted on the final, packaged, and sterile devices. All packaging deemed acceptable for protection of product and sterility maintenance.
- . Sterile Barrier Packaging Testing performed on the proposed device:
- o Seal strength ASTM F88/F88-15
- o Visual Inspection ASTM F 1886-16
- o Dye penetration ASTM F1929-15
- . Shelf life of 5 years is validated using the FDA recognized standard ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
## Biocompatibility Testing (ISO10993-1:2018)
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the syringe is classified as: Externally Communicating Device, Blood Path Indirect, Limited Contact (<24 hours). The following testing was conducted:
- . Cytotoxicity (per ISO10993-5:2009)
- . Sensitization (per ISO10993-10:2014)
- Irritation (per ISO10993-10:2017) .
- Acute Systemic Toxicity (per ISO10993-11:2017) .
- Pyrogenicity (per ISO10993-4:2017) ●
- Hemocompatibility (per ISO10993-4:2017) .
- . Particulate matter ( per USP<788>)
## Conclusions
The differences between the predicate and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. The AUTO DISABLE SYRINGE is substantially equivalent to BD SoloShot Mini Syringe/ BD Auto Disable Syringe with respect to the indications for use and technological characteristics.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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.