K212530 · Omnicell, Inc. · LHI · Apr 24, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K212530
Device Name
IVX Fluid Transfer Set
Applicant
Omnicell, Inc.
Product Code
LHI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 24, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is used for fluid transfer in the preparation of final medication containers and the reconstitution of drug vials in hospital pharmacies when used with the IVX Pharmacy Compounding Station.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use fluid transfer tubing set; three configurations: Withdraw, Reconstitution, and Stock Solution. Used within ISO 5 environment of IVX Pharmacy Compounding Station. Withdraw set uses external peristaltic pump; Reconstitution and Stock Solution sets use syringe-based pumping. Operates as fluid pathway between source containers (I.V. bags) and destination containers (vials, syringes). Operated by trained pharmacy personnel. Facilitates automated pharmacy compounding; ensures aseptic fluid handling; supports preparation of final medication containers for patient infusion.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-4, -5, -10, -11, USP <151>), performance verification (ISO 22413, ISO 8536-4, ISO 80369-7/20, USP <788>), microbial ingress, and dose accuracy with representative fluids.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polycarbonate, PVC, ABS, medical-grade silicone, polypropylene. Sterilization: Gamma radiation. Connectivity: None (mechanical fluid pathway). Form factor: Three-configuration tubing set. Standards: ISO 10993 series (biocompatibility), ISO 22413, ISO 8536-4, ISO 80369-7/20, USP <788>, USP <161>, USP <85>, ANSI/AAMI ST72, ASTM F88/F88M, F1980, F2096.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with the IVX Station Pharmacy Compounding System by trained healthcare personnel for aseptic fluid withdrawal from I.V. bags, aseptic reconstitution of lyophilized drugs in vials, and aseptic transfer of compounded drugs into final containers for patient infusion. Not for direct patient contact.
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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April 24, 2022
Omnicell, Inc. David Vanella VP Quality and Product Regulatory Affairs 500 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry, Pennsylvania 16066
Re: K212530
Trade/Device Name: IVX Fluid Transfer Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI, NEP Dated: March 24, 2022 Received: March 25, 2022
Dear David Vanella:
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) K212530
Device Name IVX Fluid Transfer Set
Indications for Use (Describe)
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is a single use device indicated for use with the IVX Station Pharmacy Compounding System.
The IVX Fluid Transfer device contains three separate tubing configurations and is indicated for the following applications:
· Aseptic withdraw of fluid from I.V. bag(s) in preparation for compounding,
- · aseptic reconstitution of lyophilized drug in vial(s) from an I.V. bag source and
· aseptic transfer of fluid from an I.V. bag of compounded drug into a final container(s)
for use in the preparation of final compounded drugs for patient infusion administration.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K212530 - 510(k) SUMMARY
# 1. Submitter Information
| Name: | Omnicell, Inc. |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 500 Cranberry Woods Drive<br>Cranberry, PA 16066 |
| Contact Person: | David J. Vanella<br>Vice President, Quality and Product Regulatory Affairs |
| Telephone Number: | (724) 741-8115 |
| E-mail: | david.vanella@omnicell.com |
| Date Prepared: | March 23, 2022 |
## 2. Device Name and Classification
| Device Trade Name: | IVX Fluid Transfer Set |
|----------------------------|--------------------------|
| Common Name: | Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LHI |
| Secondary<br>Product Code: | NEP |
## 3. Predicate Device
| Device Trade Name: | KIRO Set |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | IV Fluid Transfer Set |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 880.5440 Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LHI |
| Secondary Product Code: | NEP |
| 510(k) Number: | K152441 |
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## 4. Device Description
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is a sterile, single-use fluid transfer tubing set that contain three separate tubing configurations, Withdraw Transfer Set, Reconstitution Transfer Set and Stock Solution Transfer Set.
- The Withdraw Transfer Set is used to remove excess fluid from an I.V. bag and place the fluid ● in a waste container for disposal.
- The Reconstitution Transfer Set is used to withdraw fluid from an I.V. bag and transfer the ● fluid to a vial that contains powdered drug so that the drug can be reconstituted.
- The Stock Solution Transfer Set is used to transfer fluid from an I.V. bag of a compounded ● drug into a final container, which is a syringe.
Each process is performed using aseptic technique within the ISO 5 environment using the IVX Pharmacy Compounding Station.
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is intended to be used by trained healthcare personnel and is not intended to be used for direct patient contact.
### 5. Indication for Use/ Intended Use
### Indication for Use:
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is a single use device indicated for use with the IVX Station Pharmacy Compounding System. The IVX Fluid Transfer device contains three separate tubing configurations and is indicated for the following applications:
- · Aseptic withdraw of fluid from I.V. bag(s) in preparation for compounding,
- · aseptic reconstitution of lyophilized drug in vial(s) from an I.V. bag source and
- · aseptic transfer of fluid from an I.V. bag of compounded drug into a final container(s)
for use in the preparation of final compounded drugs for patient infusion administration.
#### Intended Use:
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set is used for fluid transfer in the preparation of final medication containers and the reconstitution of drug vials in hospital pharmacies when used with the IVX Pharmacy Compounding Station.
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### 6. Comparison of the Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The technological characteristics of the subject device, IVX Fluid Transfer Set, are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate device, KIRO Set, in regard to the following technological characteristics:
- Principle of operation and conditions of use of the subject device are similar to those of the predicate device.
- Material composition of the subject device is equivalent to that of the predicate device . in that both devices are made from plastics used in medical devices of this type. Material composition of the proposed device does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness, as demonstrated by performance testing and biocompatibility evaluation.
- Physical specifications of the subject device are equivalent to those of the predicate ● device. The IVX Fluid Transfer Set does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness, as demonstrated by performance testing.
- Design features and interfaces are equivalent in that both devices are used to provide a ● pathway through which fluid is transferred from one source container into another suitable container within in a pharmacy compounding station. The subject and predicate devices are limited to use within their respective pharmacy compounding stations. Performance verification of the subject device does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
- Sterilization method and SAL level are identical between the subject and predicate device.
A comparison between the predicate device and the subject device is provided in Table 1:
| Areas for<br>Comparison | Subject Device<br>IVX Fluid Transfer Set | Predicate Device<br>KIRO Set | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code and<br>Regulation | LHI<br>21 CFR 880.5440<br>Secondary: NEP<br>21 CFR 880.5440 | LHI<br>21 CFR 880.5440<br>Secondary: NEP<br>21 CFR 880.5440 | Identical |
| 510(k) Number | K212530 | K152441 | --- |
| Classification | LHI: Class II (non-<br>exempt)<br>NEP: Class II (exempt) | LHI: Class II (non-<br>exempt)<br>NEP: Class II (exempt) | Identical |
| Areas for<br>Comparison | Subject Device<br>IVX Fluid Transfer Set | Predicate Device<br>KIRO Set | Comparison |
| Intended Use | This product is used for<br>fluid transfer in the<br>preparation of final<br>medication containers<br>and the reconstitution of<br>drug vials in hospital<br>pharmacies when used<br>with the IVX pharmacy<br>compoundingdevice. | This product is used for<br>fluid transfer in the<br>preparation of final<br>medication containers<br>and the reconstitution of<br>drug vials in hospital<br>pharmacies when used<br>with the KIRO Oncology<br>pharmacy compounding<br>device. | Both devices are<br>intended for fluid<br>transfer and<br>reconstitution of drug<br>vials within their<br>respective pharmacy<br>compounding station. |
| Indication for Use | The IVX Fluid Transfer<br>Set is a single use device<br>indicated for use with the<br>IVX Station Pharmacy<br>Compounding System.<br>The IVX Fluid Transfer<br>device contains three<br>separate tubing<br>configurations and is<br>indicated for the following<br>applications:<br>• Aseptic withdraw of<br>fluid from I.V. bag(s) in<br>preparation for<br>compounding,<br>• aseptic reconstitution of<br>lyophilized drug in vial(s)<br>from an I.V. bag source<br>and<br>• aseptic transfer of fluid<br>from an I.V. bag of<br>compounded drug into a<br>final container(s)<br>for use in the preparation<br>of final compounded<br>drugs for patient infusion<br>administration. | The KIRO Set is a sterile,<br>single-use disposable<br>ancillary device used<br>with the peristaltic pump<br>in the KIRO Oncology<br>pharmacy compounding<br>device for the transfer of<br>fluids into sterile powder<br>drug vials or into sterile<br>medication containers for<br>intravenous drug<br>administration.<br>The device is for<br>prescription use only. | The differences are<br>minimal and do not<br>impact the risk to<br>patient or user. Both<br>devices are sterile,<br>single use devices<br>indicated for the<br>transfer of fluids into<br>drug vials or other<br>containers and<br>reconstitution of<br>drugs within their<br>respective pharmacy<br>compounding<br>stations. |
| Type of Use | Prescription use only | Prescription use only | Identical |
| Conditions of Use | Single use only | Single use only | Identical |
| Areas for<br>Comparison | Subject Device<br>IVX Fluid Transfer Set | Predicate Device<br>KIRO Set | Comparison |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Gamma radiation | Gamma radiation | Identical |
| Intended for<br>Direct Connection<br>to Patient | No | No | Identical |
| Use Environment | Hospital pharmacy inside<br>the IVX Station ISO 5<br>environment | Hospital pharmacy inside<br>the KIRO Oncology PCD<br>ISO 5 environment | Both are used in their<br>respective pharmacy<br>compounding<br>stations in an ISO 5<br>environment |
| Target Users | Trained health-care<br>personnel | Trained health-care<br>personnel | Identical |
| Primary Fluid<br>Contact<br>Material—Tubing | Polycarbonate,<br>Polyvinylchloride,<br>Acrylonitrile Butadiene<br>Styrene, Medical Grade<br>Silicone, Polypropylene | Medical Grade Silicone | The differences are<br>minimal and do not<br>impact the risk to<br>patient or user. Both<br>devices are made of<br>plastics commonly<br>used in I.V. sets. |
| Fluid Transfer<br>Mechanism | External Peristaltic<br>Pump<br>— Single Channel for the<br>Withdraw Transfer Set<br><br>Reconstitution Transfer<br>Set and Stock Solution<br>Transfer Set utilize a<br>syringe for the pump | External Peristaltic<br>Pump<br>— Double Channel | The Withdraw<br>Transfer Set is used<br>with a peristaltic<br>pump, which is<br>identical to the KIRO<br>Set.<br><br>The Reconstitution<br>and Stock Solution<br>Transfer Sets utilize<br>a syringe. The<br>differences are<br>minimal and do not<br>impact the risk to<br>patient or user. |
| Final Containers | Reconstitution Transfer<br>Set: Vial<br>Stock Solution Transfer<br>Set: Syringe | Vials, Infusion Bags,<br>Cassettes, Elastomeric<br>pumps | The subject device<br>includes two of the<br>four final containers<br>used with the<br>predicate device. |
#### Table 1: Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
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## 7. Performance Testing
#### Performance Testing-Bench
Performance bench testing was conducted to demonstrate that the IVX Fluid Transfer Set performs as intended. No clinical testing was performed as this device does not require clinical studies to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the predicate device.
The following performance testing was conducted to support the substantial equivalence determination:
| Biocompatibility<br>Test | Standard Number | Standard Description |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Hemolysis | ISO 10993-4:2017 | Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 4:<br>Selection of tests for<br>interactions with blood |
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5:2009 | Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 5: Tests<br>for in vitro cytotoxicity |
| Irritation and<br>Sensitization | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 10:<br>Tests for irritation and skin<br>sensitization |
| Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity | ISO 10993-11:2017 | Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 11:<br>Tests for systemic toxicity |
| Material Mediated<br>Pyrogen Testing | USP <151> | Rabbit Pyrogen Test |
| Bench Test | Standard Number | Standard Description |
| Performance Testing | ISO 22413:2021 | Transfer sets for<br>pharmaceutical preparations –<br>Requirements and test methods |
| | ISO 8536-4:2019 | Infusion equipment for medical<br>use - Part 4: Infusion sets for<br>single use, gravity feed |
| | ISO 80369-7:2021 | Infusion equipment for medical<br>use - Part 4: Infusion sets for<br>single use, gravity feed |
| | ISO 80369-20:2015 | Small-bore connectors for<br>liquids and gases in healthcare<br>applications |
| | USP<788> | Particulate Matter in Injections |
| | --- | Microbial Ingress Testing |
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In addition, compatibility of the IVX Fluid Transfer Set with the IVX Pharmacy Compounding Station was evaluated for dose accuracy with representative fluids.
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### Conclusion:
The IVX Fluid Transfer Set has met all established acceptance criteria for performance testing and design verification testing. Results of performance and biocompatibility testing conducted with the IVX Fluid Transfer Set demonstrate that the subject device supports a substantial equivalence determination to the predicate device, KIRO Set.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
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.