The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device and an oral fluid transfer device. It is intended to be used to deliver fluids into the body orally or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by operators ranging from qualified medical practitioners to laypersons (under the supervision of a qualified medical practitioners) in all age groups.
Device Story
Disposable enteral feeding syringe; sizes 0.5ml to 60ml. Consists of plunger, piston, barrel, and tip cap. Used to deliver fluids orally or via enteral access device with male tapered connector. Available sterile (EO gas) or non-sterile. Operated by medical practitioners or laypersons (under supervision) in clinical or home settings. Manual operation; user fills syringe with fluid, connects to enteral device, and depresses plunger to deliver dose. Provides accurate fluid measurement (±10% for doses ≥20% capacity). Benefits include controlled, accurate delivery of enteral nutrition or medication.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Testing included ISO 7886-1 (mechanical/physical), ISO 80369-1 (connector incompatibility), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility: cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation), and dose accuracy (±10% accuracy). Packaging integrity verified via ASTM F88/F88M and ASTM F1929.
Technological Characteristics
Manual enteral syringe; polypropylene barrel/plunger, silicone piston. Sizes 0.5-60ml. Tapered connector per ISO 80369-1. Sterile (EO gas, SAL 10^-6) or non-sterile. Single-use. Complies with ISO 7886-1, ISO 80369-1, ISO 10993, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a dispenser, measuring device, and oral fluid transfer device to deliver fluids orally or enterally in clinical or home care settings. Intended for all age groups; laypersons must use under supervision of qualified medical practitioners.
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.
NeoMed Oral/Enteral Syringe (0.5ml to 100ml) (K122373)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 28, 2021
Ningbo Tianyi Medical Appliance Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co.,Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai. 200120 CHINA
Re: K210621
Trade/Device Name: Oral/Enteral Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNR Dated: February 25, 2021 Received: March 2, 2021
Dear Diana Hong:
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K210621
Device Name Oral/Enteral Syringe
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device and an oral fluid transfer device. It is intended to be used to deliver fluids into the body orally or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by operators ranging from qualified medical practitioners to laypersons (under the supervision of a qualified medical practitioners) in all age groups.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K210621
- 1. Date of Preparation: 04/21/2021
- 2. Sponsor Identification
### Ningbo Tianyi Medical Appliance Co., Ltd.
No.788, Mozhi North Road, Tourism Resort, Dongqian Lake, 315121 Ningbo, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Establishment Registration Number: Not registered
Contact Person: Wenyu Zhang Position: Regulatory Affair Manager Tel: +86-574-55011007 Fax: +86-574-55011007 Email: vincent.zhang@tianyinb.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Tingting Su (Alternative Contact Person)
Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### Identification of Proposed Device 4.
Trade Name: Oral/Enteral Syringe Common Name: Enteral Feeding Syringe
#### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories; Classification: II; Product Code: PNR; Regulation Number: 21CFR 876.5980 Review Panel: Gastroenterology/Urology;
#### Indication for Use:
The device is indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device and an oral fluid transfer device. It is intended to be used to deliver fluids into the body orally or enterally. It is intended to be used in clinical or home care settings by operators ranging from qualified medical practitioners to laypersons (under the supervision of a qualified medical practitioners) in all age groups.
#### Device Description
The proposed device is a disposable enteral feeding syringe provided in a variety of sizes from 0.5ml to 60ml. The enteral feeding syringe consists of plunger, piston, barrel and tip cap, and used to deliver fluids into the body orally or connected to an enteral access device with male tapered connector. Please refer to Figure 1.
Image /page/4/Figure/11 description: The image shows two close-up shots of the tip of a syringe. The syringe is clear with orange writing on the side. The tip of the syringe is also clear and has a small opening. There is a black ring around the base of the tip.
Figure 1 Illustration of Tapered Tip
There are 2 types of the syringe:
Side connector tapered syringe and central connector tapered syringe. The sizes of the central connector tapered syringe range from 0.5ml to 3ml; and side connector tapered syringe range from 6ml to 60ml.
The proposed syringe is sterile or non-sterile. Sterile device was sterilized by Ethylene Oxide Gas to achieve a SAL of 10 and supplied sterility maintenance package which could maintain the sterility of
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the device during the shelf life of three years.
- న. Identification of Predicate Device
Primary Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K192179 Trade Name: Oral/Enteral Syringe
Secondary Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K122373 Product Name: NeoMed Oral/Enteral Syringe (0.5ml to 100ml)
- 6. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
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 7886-1:2017 Sterile Hypodermic Syringes for Single Use-Part 1: Syringes for Manual Use;
- ISO 80369-1:2018 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications Part 1: > General requirements
- ) ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 5: Tests for in 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
- > ISO 14971:2007 Medical Devices-Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices;
- > ASTM F88/F88M-15 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials;
- > ASTM F1929-15 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration;
Physical, Mechanical, Chemical testing listed in following table were performed on the proposed device. The test results show that the device meets the requirements of related standards.
| Item | Standard |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| General requirements | Clause 5 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Extraneous matter | Clause 6 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Lubricant | Clause 7 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Tolerance on graduated capacity | Clause 8 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Graduated scale | Clause 9 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
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| Barrel | Clause 10 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Piston/ plunger assembly | Clause 11 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Nozzle | Clause 12 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Performance | Clause 13 of ISO 7886-1:2017 |
| Item | Standard |
| Fluid leakage | Clause 6.1 of ISO 80369-3:2016 |
| Stress cracking | Clause 6.2 of ISO 80369-3:2016 |
| Resistance to separation form axial load | Clause 6.3 of ISO 80369-7:2016 |
| Disconnection by unscrewing | Clause 6.6 of ISO 80369-7:2016 |
Sterile barrier packaging testing were performed on the proposed device, which include seal strength (ASTM F88/F88-15) and dye penetration test (ASTM F1929-15). The test result showed that the device package can maintain its integrity.
Sterilization and shelf life testing listed in following table were performed on the proposed device. EO ECH residue did not exceed the limit of ISO 10993-7. Shelf life test result showed that the device can maintain its performance during the claimed shelf life.
| Item | Standard |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| EO residue | ISO 10993-7:2008 |
| ECH residue | ISO 10993-7:2008 |
| Shelf Life Evaluation | Physical, Mechanical, Chemical, Package Tests<br>were performed on aging samples to verify the<br>claimed shelf life of the device |
### Biocompatibility testing
The contact level of the proposed device is mucosal membrane, indirect, and the contact duration is limited contact (<24 hours). The proposed device was evaluated for the following tests. The results for the biocompatibility testing showed that there are no negative impacts from the materials that are used in the proposed device.
- > Cytotoxicity,
- > Sensitization,
- > Irritation,
#### Connector Incompatibility
A connector incompatibility test was performed on proposed device according to FDA Guidance,
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Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Safety Considerations to Mitigate the Risks of Misconnections with Small-bore Connectors Intended for Enteral Applications, issued on February 11, 2015, ISO 80369-1:2010 and ISO 14971:2007 to evaluate the incompatibility of the proposed device. The results demonstrated that the proposed device, were unable to connect with other device as specified in ISO 80369-1:2010. (Intravenous, hypodermic applications, breathing systems and driving gases, urethral/urinary, ENFit connector, limb cuff inflation, and neuraxial applications device)
#### Dose Accuracy Test for Syringe
The dose accuracy test of the enteral syringe is carried out by simulating clinical conditions, the test results show that enteral syringes are accurate to ±10% when the syringe is filled with a minimum dose of 20% of the overall syringe capacity.
#### Dimensional Verification of Tapered Tip
The tapered tip was dimensional tested, and the test results show that the tip dimensional meets the acceptance standard.
- 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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#### K210621
#### 8. Summary of Technology Characteristics
| Item | Proposed Device | Primary Predicate<br>Device K192179 | Secondary Predicate<br>Device K122373 | Remark | |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------|
| Product<br>name | Oral/Enteral Syringe | Oral/Enteral Syringe | NeoMed Oral/Enteral<br>Syringe (0.5 mL to<br>100mL) | / | |
| Product<br>Code | PNR | PNR | FMF | Different | |
| Regulati<br>on<br>Number | 21CFR 876.5980 | 21CFR 876.5980 | 21CFR 880.5560 | Different | |
| Class | II | II | II | Same | |
| Indicatio<br>ns for<br>Use | The device is indicated for<br>use as a dispenser, a<br>measuring device and an<br>oral fluid transfer device. It<br>is intended to be used to<br>deliver fluids into the body<br>orally or enterally. It is<br>intended to be used in<br>clinical or home care<br>settings by operators<br>ranging from qualified<br>medical practitioners to<br>laypersons (under the<br>supervision of a qualified<br>medical practitioners) in all<br>age groups. | The device is indicated<br>for use as a dispenser, a<br>measuring device and a<br>fluid transfer device. It<br>is used to deliver fluids<br>into the body orally or<br>enterally. It is intended<br>to be used in clinical or<br>home care settings by<br>users ranging from<br>clinicians to laypersons<br>(under the supervision<br>of a clinician) in all age<br>groups. | The device is indicated<br>for use as a dispenser, a<br>measuring device and an<br>oral fluid transfer<br>device. It is used to<br>inject fluids into the<br>body via extension sets<br>and feeding tubes in<br>neonatal and small<br>pediatric patients. | Different | |
| Configur<br>ation | Piston;<br>Plunger;<br>Barrel with tapered<br>connector;<br>Tip cap | Barrel;<br>Plunger (Rubber Stopper<br>or Rubber Pad);<br>Piston | Syringe Gasket;<br>Syringe Plunger;<br>Syringe Barrel with<br>tapered connector;<br>Syringe Tip;<br>Syringe Cap; | Different | |
| Product<br>Size<br>(nominal<br>volumes) | 0.5ml, 1ml, 3ml, 6ml,<br>12ml, 20ml, 35ml, 60ml | 1ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml,<br>20ml, 60ml | 0.5ml to 100ml | Different | |
| Product<br>Performance | | | | | |
| Complied with:<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 80369-1; | Complied with:<br>ISO 7886-1;<br>ISO 80369-3;<br>ISO 80369-20; | Complied with:<br>ISO 7886<br>ISO 80369-1 | Different | | |
| Material | Barrel | Polypropylene (PP) | Polypropylene (PP) | Unknown | Different |
| | Plunger | Polypropylene (PP) and<br>white pigment | Polypropylene (PP) and<br>purple pigment | | |
| | Piston | Silicone<br>rubber | Isoprene rubber or<br>silicone rubber | | |
| | Tip Cap | Polypropylene<br>(PP) and<br>Orange<br>pigment<br><br>Or<br>polypropylene<br>(PP) and<br>purple<br>pigment | / | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Biocompatibility | Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | Conform with ISO<br>10993 | Different |
| | Skin<br>Irritation | No Irritation | No Irritation | | |
| | Sensitization | No<br>Sensitization | No Sensitization | | |
| Sterile | Sterile or non-sterile | | Sterile | Sterile | Different |
| Sterile Method | EO Sterilized | | EO Sterilized | EO Sterilized | Same |
| SAL | 10-6 | | 10-6 | 10-6 | Same |
| Single Use | Single Use | | Single Use | Single Use | Same |
## Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
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Different 1- Regulation Number and Product Code
The regulation number and product code of the proposed device and primary predicate device are same, but regulation number and product code of the proposed device and secondary predicate device are difference.
The product code and the regulation number are different because the PNR code was assigned for the Oral/Enteral Syringe by the FDA in recent years. The secondary predicate device that
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cleared in 2012, so it was classified under the FMF code. This caused the difference between the product code and the regulatory number of the proposed device and secondary predicate device. This difference between the product code and the regulatory number will not affect the safety and effectiveness.
#### Different 2- Indication for Use
The indication for use of the proposed device and primary predicate device are same, with only slightly different in the verbal descriptions. The indication for use of the proposed device and secondary predicate device are not exactly the same. The proposed devices and secondary predicate device are indicated for use as a dispenser, a measuring device and an oral fluid transfer device. However, the applicable people of the proposed devices and primary predicative device are same, and the applicable people of the secondary predicate device are neonatal and small pediatric patients. This product is only for delivering liquids to the human body, so different applicable people will not affect the intended use of the product. Now, many oral/enteral syringe that have been marketed are suitable for people of all ages groups.
The use environment of the proposed devices and primary predicative device are same, and the indication for use of the secondary predicate device does not clearly state the use environment. Many of the oral/enteral syringe that have been marketed for indication for use claim that the product can be used in clinical or home care settings. In addition, laypersons are required to use under the supervision of medical practitioners in the indication for use.
In summary, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### Different 3- Configuration
The primary predicate device has not tip cap, which is used to prevent fluid loss and contamination of contents until ready for use and seal the device after using. This difference does not affect intended use. The configuration of the proposed device and secondary predicate device are exactly the same, but the name is different. The secondary predicate device used the tip as a component, but the design of the tip of the proposed device and the secondary predicate device is exactly the same. Therefore, different configuration names do not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### Different 4 - Product Size
The product size for proposed device is different from primary predicate device and secondary predicate device. The proposed device includes 8 sizes, 0.5 ml, 12ml, 20ml, 35ml, 60ml, all of which are covered by secondary predicate device and the product size is similar to the primary predicate device. In addition, this difference is just in infusion capacity and dose not effect indication for use, and the physician can select by per patient's condition. Therefore, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### Different 5- Product Performance
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The product performance of proposed device and secondary predicate device are same, and the biocompatibility of proposed device and primary predicate device are similar. ISO 80369-1 is a general standard. Therefore, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### Different 6- Material
The material for proposed device is different from primary predicate device and the material for the secondary predicate device is unknown. However, the biocompatibility test has been performed on proposed device according to ISO 10993, the result does not show any adverse effect which can demonstrate the safety of proposed device. Therefore, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### Different 7- Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility of proposed device and primary predicate device are same, and the biocompatibility of proposed device and secondary predicate device are different. But both of them comply with standard ISO 10993, the result does not show any adverse effect which can demonstrate the safety of proposed device. Therefore, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
### Different 8- Sterilization
The proposed device is available in sterile and non-sterile two types. The proposed sterile method is same as the primary predicate device and secondary predicate device. Whether the device is sterilized or not does not affect the indication for use of the device and its performance. Therefore, this difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness issues for the device.
#### 9. Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in 510(k) submission K210621, the Oral/Enteral Syringe is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicative device cleared under K192179 and K122373.
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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.