K212635 · Hwajin Medical Co., Ltd. · FMF · Feb 13, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K212635
Device Name
Sofjec
Applicant
Hwajin Medical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 13, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Single use Needle: Single use Needle is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration. Single use Syringe with Needle: Single use Syringe with Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. Membrane Filter Syringe: Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The filter operates when injecting the drug into the human body to remove foreign substances from the drug solutions.
Device Story
Sofjec is a line of single-use hypodermic needles, syringes with needles, and membrane filter syringes. Devices are used manually by clinicians to inject or withdraw fluids. Membrane filter syringes incorporate a 0.5nm filtration membrane to remove foreign substances from drug solutions during injection. Devices are provided sterile via ethylene oxide. The system is used in clinical settings for general fluid management. Output is the delivery or aspiration of fluids; healthcare providers use the device to administer medication or collect samples, directly impacting patient treatment and drug purity.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), particulate matter testing (USP <788>), performance testing (ISO 7864, ISO 7886-1, ISO 9626, ISO 80369-7), sterilization validation (EN ISO 11135), and shelf-life/shipping integrity testing (ASTM F1980, ISTA 2A).
Indicated for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration, or for medical purposes to inject/withdraw fluid from the body. Includes a membrane filter variant to remove foreign substances from drug solutions during injection. Prescription use only.
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
Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single Use, with/without needle, Sterile Insulin Syringe for Single Use, Sterile Hypodermic needle for Single use (K190002)
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February 13, 2023
Hwajin Medical Co.,Ltd. Jeon Hun Q.m.r 20, Seongsimwon-gil, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu Cheonan-si. Chungcheongnam-do 31244 Korea. South
Re: K212635
Trade/Device Name: Sofjec Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF, MEG, FMI Dated: January 11, 2023 Received: January 13, 2023
Dear Jeon Hun:
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.
Alan M.
Stevens
-S3
CAPT Alan Stevens 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) K212635
Device Name Sofjec
# Indications for Use (Describe) Single use Needle
Single use Needle is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
# Single use Syringe with Needle
Single use Syringe with Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.
Membrane Filter Syringe
Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The filter operates when injecting the drug into the human body to remove foreign substances from the drug solutions.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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20, Seongsimwon-gil, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 (41) 554 6181 Fax:+82 (41) 554 7178
# K212635- 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Date Prepared
February 13, 2023
#### Submitter's Information & Contact Person 2.
- Name of Manufacturer: HWAJIN MEDICAL CO., LTD.
- Address: 20, Seonsimwon-gil, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnamdo, 31244, Republic of Korea
- Contact Name: Jeon Sung Hun/Q.M.R
- Telephone No.: +82-41-554-6181
- Fax No.: +82-41-554-7178
- Email Address: sh-jeon(@hwajinmedical.com
#### 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification
Common name: Syringe, Piston Trade name: Sofjec
| Classification Description | 21 CFR Section | Product Code | Class |
|----------------------------------|----------------|--------------|-------|
| Syringe, Piston | 880.5860 | FMF | II |
| Syringe, Antistick | 880.5860 | MEG | II |
| Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen | 880.5570 | FMI | II |
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Tel: +82 (41) 554 6181 Fax:+82 (41) 554 7178
#### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
The identified predicate devices within this submission are shown as follow:
Predicate device
- K190002 - Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single Use, with/without needle, Sterile Insulin Syringe for Single Use, Sterile Hypodermic needle for Single use
- K173743 Greenmedi Safety Filter Syringe ●
#### 5. Description of the Device
The device has three model with the following:
- (1) Single use Needle(108 model codes including Sofjec-16-13)
Single use Needle consist of Cap, Needle and Hub and Blister paper function to sustain sterilization of the product. The Cap function to protect the needle. This device is single use. This device is provided EO Sterilization.
Needle length according to gauge of Sofjec
| No | Model name | Gauge | Needle length |
|----|------------|-------|----------------------------|
| 1 | Sofjec-16 | 16 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 2 | Sofjec-17 | 17 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 3 | Sofjec-18 | 18 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 4 | Sofjec-19 | 19 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 5 | Sofjec-20 | 20 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 6 | Sofjec-21 | 21 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 7 | Sofjec-22 | 22 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 8 | Sofjec-23 | 23 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 9 | Sofjec-24 | 24 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 10 | Sofjec-25 | 25 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 11 | Sofjec-26 | 26 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 12 | Sofjec-27 | 27 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 13 | Sofjec-28 | 28 | 13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 14 | Sofjec-29 | 29 | 4,5,6,10,13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 15 | Sofjec-30 | 30 | 4,5,6,10,13,16,19,25,32,38 |
| 16 | Sofjec-31 | 31 | 4,5,6,10,13,16,19,25,32,38 |
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- (2) Single use Syringe with Needle (1734 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13) Single use Syringe with Needle consist of Syringe, Cap, Needle and Hub and Blister paper function to sustain sterilization of the product. The Cap function to protect the needle. This device is single use. This device is provided EO Sterilization and the syringes are two type of Luer Slip and Luer Lock. These device are injecting the medicine with syringes. This device is finished biocompatibility test and performance test for safety.
- (3) Membrane Filter Syringe(16 model codes including HJM-18-1) This devices are consists of membrane filter needle and syringe. Membrane filter needle is attached 0.5nm filtration membrane (Acrylic copolymer material). Syringe is two type. (Luer slip type and Luer lock type) This device is Filtering with syringes and injection device is finished biocompatibility test and performance test for safety.
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20, Seongsimwon-gil, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 (41) 554 6181 Fax:+82 (41) 554 7178
#### 6. Indications for Use
| Characteristics | Subject Device<br>Sofjec Single use Needle,<br>Single use Syringe with<br>needle<br>K212635 | Predicate Device<br>Sterile Hypodermic Syringe<br>for Single Use with/without<br>Needle, Hypodermic Needle<br>for Single Use<br>K190002 | Secondary Predicate<br>Greenmedi Safety Filter<br>Syringe<br>K173743 | |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Indication for<br>Use | Single use Needle<br>Single use Needle is intended<br>for use with syringes and<br>injection devices for general<br>purpose fluid<br>injection/aspiration.<br>Single use Syringe with<br>Needle<br>Single use Syringe with<br>Needle is intended to be used<br>for medical purposes to inject<br>fluid into or withdraw fluid<br>from body.<br>Membrane Filter Syringe<br>Membrane Filter Syringe is<br>intended to be used for<br>medical purposes to inject<br>fluid into or withdraw fluid<br>from body. The filter operates<br>when injecting the drug into<br>the human body to remove<br>foreign substances from the<br>drug solutions. | Sterile Hypodermic Needle<br>for single use<br>The Sterile Hypodermic<br>Needle for single use is<br>intended for use with syringes<br>and injection devices for<br>general purpose fluid<br>injection/ aspiration.<br>Sterile Hypodermic Syringe<br>for Single Use with/without<br>Needle<br>The Sterile Hypodermic<br>Syringe for Single Use<br>with/without Needle is<br>intended to be used for<br>medical purposes to inject<br>fluid into or withdraw fluid<br>from body. | The Greenmedi safety filter<br>syringe is intended to inject<br>the drug solutions into the<br>human body. It is designed to<br>prevent needle stick injuries.<br>The 0.5um filter operates<br>when injecting the drug into<br>the human body to remove<br>foreign substances from the<br>drug solutions. | |
| Prescription<br>Only or Over<br>the Counter | Prescription Only | Prescription Only | Prescription Only | |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device - K190002 | SE decision | |
| Indications<br>for Use | Single use Needle<br>Single use Needle is intended for use with<br>syringes and injection devices for general<br>purpose fluid injection / aspiration.<br><br>Single use Syringe with Needle<br>Single use Syringe with Needle is<br>intended to be used for medical purposes<br>to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid<br>from body. | Sterile Hypodermic Needle for single<br>use<br>The Sterile Hypodermic Needle for single<br>use is intended for use with syringes and<br>injection devices for general purpose<br>fluid injection/ aspiration.<br><br>Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single<br>Use with/without Needle<br>The Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for<br>Single Use with/without Needle is<br>intended to be used for medical purposes<br>to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from<br>body. | Same | |
| Operation<br>Mode | For manual use only | For manual use only | Same | |
| Configuration | Single use Needle<br>Protective cap, Needle tube,<br>Adhesives, Needle hub<br><br>Single use Syringe with Needle<br>Piston, Plunger, Barrel, (Needle) | Sterile Hypodermic<br>Needle for single use<br>Protective cap, Needle tube,<br>Adhesives, Needle hub<br><br>Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single<br>Use with/without Needle<br>Piston, Plunger, Barrel, (Needle) | Same | |
| Tip type | Luer Slip, Luer Lock | Luer Slip, Luer Lock | Same | |
| Principle of<br>operation | Normal | Normal | Same | |
| Volume/Sizes | Single use Needle<br>16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30 ,31(G)<br><br>Single use Syringe with Needle<br>Luer slip<br>Syringe Volume 1,2,2.5,3,5,10,20,30,50 | Sterile Hypodermic<br>Needle for single use<br>18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,<br>29, 30(G)<br><br>Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single<br>Use with/without Needle | Difference | |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device - K190002 | SE decision | |
| | Needle gauge<br> | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30 ,31 (G) | Luer slip<br>Syringe<br>Volume<br>1,2,3,5,10,20,30,35,50,60<br>(ml) | |
| | Luer Lock | | | |
| | Syringe Volume | 1,2,2.5,3,5,10,20,1G,1<br>W,1B(ml) | Luer Lock<br>Syringe<br>Volume<br>1,2,3,5,10,20,30,35,50,60<br>(ml) | |
| | Needle gauge | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30 ,31(G) | Needle<br>gauge<br>18, 19, 20, 21, 22,<br>23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30(G) | |
Same between proposed device and the predicate is applicable.
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#### Determination of Substantial Equivalence 7.
There are no significant differences in the technological characteristics of this device compared to the predicate device which adversely affect safety or effectiveness. Provided below is a table summarizing and comparing the technological characteristics of the Sofjec and the predicate devices:
# Table 1. General Comparison of Syringe with Needle.
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# Different- Syringe Volume and Connector Type
The Syringe volume for proposed device is different from the predicate devices. However, this difference is just in dimension. Different volume device will be selected by physician per patient's condition. This difference does not affect intended use. Moreover, the syringe volume of the proposed syringe is covered by the syringe volume of the predicate device. Therefore, this difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
| Needle<br>Lengths | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, 38 (mm) | Difference |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|------------|
| | 4-38mm | |
# Different-Needle Size and Length
The needle size and length for proposed device is different from the predicate device. However, this difference is just in dimension. Different size and length device will be selected by physician per patient's condition. This difference does not affect intended use. Moreover, the needle length of the range of the needle length of the predicate device. The needle size of the syringe is very close to that of the comparison product. Therefore, this difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness with the predicate device.
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| Proposed Device | | | Predicate Device - K190002 | | SE decision | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Materials | Single use Needle | | | Sterile Hypodermic<br>Needle for single use | | Different |
| | | Part | Raw material | Part | Raw material | |
| | | Protective cap | PP | Piston | Isoprene Rubber | |
| | | Hub | PP<br>Pigment | Barrel | PP | |
| | | Needle | Stainless Steel<br>(SUS 304L) | Plunger | PP | |
| | | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | Needle Cover | PP | |
| | | | | Needle | Stainless Steel (SUS304) | |
| | | Single use Syringe with Needle | | | Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single<br>Use with/without Needle | |
| | | Barrel | Polypropylene (PP) | | Part | Raw material |
| | | Gasket | Thermoplastic elastomer | | Protective cap | PP |
| | | Plunger | Polypropylene (PP)<br>Pigment | | Needle tube | Stainless steel (SUS304) |
| | | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | | Adhesives | Epoxy resin |
| | | Adhesives | Epoxy Resin | | Needle hub | PP |
| The differences between the subject device and the predicate are the following<br>The color of the plunger is pink color. The difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness with the predicate. | | | | | | |
| Sterilization method and SAL | Sterilized by ethylene<br>oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | | Sterilized by ethylene<br>oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | Same |
| Product performance | Complied with<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | | | Complied with<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | | Same |
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| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device - K173743 | SE decision |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Indications<br>for Use | Membrane Filter Syringe<br>Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be<br>used for medical purposes to inject fluid into<br>or withdraw fluid from body. The 0.5nm filter<br>operates when injecting the drug into the<br>human body to remove foreign substances<br>from the drug solutions. | The Greenmedi safety filter syringe is<br>intended to inject the drug solutions into<br>the human body. It is designed to prevent<br>needle stick injuries. The 0.5um filter<br>operates when injecting the drug into the<br>human body to remove foreign<br>substances from the drug solutions. | Same |
| Operation<br>Mode | For manual use only | For manual use only | Same |
| Configuration | Membrane Filter Syringe<br>Needle, Protective cap, Filter, Bushing,<br>Syringe (Barrel, Gasket, Plunger) | Needle, Lubricant For needle, Hub,<br>Protective Cap, Barrel, Lubricant For<br>barrel, Plunger, Gasket, Filter, Check<br>valve | Different |
| Different-Configuration<br>The configuration of proposed syringe with needle is similar as predicate device, considering the needle may become<br>disengaged from the syringe when activating the syringe with luer-slip connector, therefore the proposed<br>syringe doesn't have the configuration of barrel with check valve. We think the difference on configuration will not raise<br>new questions on safety and effectiveness of the proposed device. | | | |
| Principle of<br>operation | Normal | Normal | Same |
| Volume/Sizes | Membrane Filter Syringe<br>Luer slip:<br>1,2,2.5,3,5,10,20,30,50(ml)<br>Luer Lock:<br>1,2,2.5,3,5,10,20,50(ml)<br><br>18G Only | 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml<br><br>23G | Difference |
| Different- Syringe Volume and Connector Type<br>The Syringe volume for proposed device is different from the predicate devices. However, this difference is just in dimension. Different volume device will be selected by physician per patient's condition. This difference does not affect intended use. Moreover, the syringe volume of the proposed syringe with covered by the range of the syringe volume of the predicate device. Therefore, this difference does not affect needle is substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness. | | | |
| Needle<br>Lengths | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, 38 (mm) | 17mm | Difference |
Table 2. General Comparison of Filter Syringe
The needle size and length for proposed device is different from the predicate device. However, this difference is just in dimension. Different size and length device will be selected by physician per patient's condition. This difference does not affect intended use. Moreover, the needle length of the proposed syringe in the needle length of the predicate device. The needle size of the syringe is very close to that of the comparison product. Therefore, this difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness with the predicate device.
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| | Proposed Device | | | Predicate Device - K173743 | | SE decision | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-----------|
| Materials | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Part | Raw material | | |
| | | | | Needle | STS304 | | |
| | | Membrane Filter Syringe<br>Cover | Polypropylene (PP) | | Lubricant<br>For needle | Silicone Oil | |
| | | Hub | Polypropylene (PP) | | Hub | Polypropylene | Different |
| | | | Pigment | | Protective<br>cap | Polypropylene | |
| | | Filter | Membrane<br>(Polydimethylsiloxane) | | Barrel | Polypropylene | |
| | | Plunger | Polypropylene<br>(Pink) | | Lubricant<br>For barrel | Silicone Oil | |
| | | | | | Plunger | Polypropylene (green) | |
| | | Gasket | Thermoplastic elastomer | | Gasket | Thermoplastic elastomer | |
| | | | | | Filter | Membrane | |
| | | | | Check<br>valve | Silicon | | |
| The differences between the subject device and the predicate are the following | | | | | | | |
| The color of the plunger is pink color. The difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness. | | | | | | | |
| Filter spec. | Membrane Filter Syringe<br>0.5nm | | | 5μm | | Different | |
| Performance testing was done on the filter to ensure that the filter achieve its intended use without affecting the<br>flow of the drug solutions into the body. Different does not affect intended use. It is only different the filter spec. | | | | | | | |
| Sterilization<br>method and<br>SAL | Sterilized by ethylene<br>oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | | Sterilized by ethylene<br>oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | Same | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Complied with | | | Complied with | | | |
| Product<br>performance | ISO 7886-1 | | | ISO 7886-1 | | Same | |
| | ISO 7864 | | | ISO 7864 | | | |
| | ISO 9626 | | | | | | |
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# Non-Clinical Test Summary
- 1) Biocompatibility Test
The devices were tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
Result of evaluation test for consideration
Category: External communicating device Contact: Blood path, Indirect Contact duration: A-Limited (≤24) Test item:
- . Cytotoxicity
- In vitro hemolysis
- Skin Sensitization ●
- Pyrogen
- ◆ Acute Toxicity
- Intracutaneous reactivity ●
Particulate matter testing was conducted in accordance with USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injection and met the USP acceptance criteria.
# 2) Performance Test
- ISO 7864:2016 Sterile hypodermic needles for single use
- ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile Hypodermic Syringes For Single Use
- ISO 9626:2016 Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices .
- ISO 80369-7:2016, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications - Patt 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
- 3) Sterilization, Shelf-life Testing and Simulated Shipping
- Shelf-life test for 3years: ASTM F1980:2002 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile medical ● device packages
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Validation Test: EN ISO11135:2014 Sterilization of medical devices-Validation and routine control of sterilization by ethylene oxide sterilization.
- Ethylene oxide gas residual test : ISO10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
- Pyrogen Test: Endotoxin: USP 39, <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Tests, USP 45, <161> Medical Devices - Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Tests
- ISTA 2017 Integrity Test Procedure 2A: Simulated transportation test
# Clinical Test Summary
No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.
#### 8. Conclusion
Based on the above information and all data provided in this submission, the comparison of intended uses, technological characteristics, and non-clinical performance testing demonstrates that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
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.