Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle), Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use
K212857 · Jiangsu Zhiyu Medical Instrument Co, Ltd. · FMF · May 9, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K212857
Device Name
Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle), Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use
Applicant
Jiangsu Zhiyu Medical Instrument Co, Ltd.
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 9, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle) is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use, manual hypodermic syringe and needle assembly; consists of polypropylene barrel, plunger, stopper, and austenitic stainless steel (SUS304) needle. Used in general hospital settings by medical professionals or trained caregivers for fluid injection or aspiration. Operates via manual plunger movement within the barrel to draw or expel fluids. Device provides a sterile, single-use delivery system for medications or fluid withdrawal. Benefits include standardized, sterile fluid management for patient care. No electronic or automated components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Conformance demonstrated via ISO 7886-1 (syringes), ISO 7864 (needles), ISO 9626 (tubing), and biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-4/5/10/11/7/12. Sterilization validated per ISO 11135 and packaging per ISO 11607-2. Particulate matter testing per USP 788.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene (barrel, plunger, hub), Isoprene/Synthetic rubber (stopper), SUS304 stainless steel (needle), Epoxy resin (adhesive). Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) to SAL 10^-6. Manual operation. No software or electronics. Dimensions: Syringes 1mL-50mL; Needles 18G-30G, 13mm-38mm length.
Indications for Use
Indicated for medical professionals and trained caregivers for general purpose fluid injection into or aspiration from the body using syringes and needles.
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; luer/luer-lock (K201284)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Jiangsu Zhiyu Medical Instrument Co, Ltd. Ellen Guan Official Correspondent No 88, Nanyuan Road, Industrial Park Taixing, Jiangsu 225400 China
### Re: K212857
Trade/Device Name: Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle). Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF, FMF, FMI Dated: April 12, 2023 Received: April 12, 2023
Dear Ellen Guan:
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,
Courtney Evans -S
Digitally signed by Courtnev Evans -S Date: 2023.05.09 14:10:13 -04'00'
For 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
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212857
Device Name
Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle) Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle) is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.
The Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
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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# K212857 510(K) Summary
[As required by section 807.92(c)]
# I. SUBMITTER (OWNER)
Name: Jiangsu Zhiyu Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. Address: No.88, Nanyuan Road, Industrial Park, West Taixing City, 225400, Jiangsu Province, China Phone: +86-0523-82565715, +86-0523-82565758 Contact person: Ellen Guan Contact email: gxyellen1004@aliyun.com Date of preparation: May 4, 2023
# II. DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Trade name: Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle) Common name: Hypodermic Syringe Classification name: Piston Syringe Classification regulation: 21 CFR 880.5860 Product code: FMF Classification: II 2.2 Trade name: Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use Common name: Hypodermic Needle Classification name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Classification regulation: 21 CFR 880.5570 Product code: FMI Classification: II
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# III. PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
- 3.1 510(k) number: K201284
- 3.2 Trade name: Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single use, with/without needle; luer/luer-lock
Sterile Hypodermic needle for Single use
- 3.3 Common name: Hypodermic Syringe
Hypodermic Needle
- 3.4 Classification regulation: 21 CFR 880.5860, 21 CRF 880.5570
- 3.5 Product code: FMF, FMI
- 3.6 Classification: II
### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
### 4.1 Overview
The Sterile Hypodermic Syringe is a sterile, single-use, polypropylene syringe that consists of the barrel, plunger, and stopper and is assembled with a hypodermic needle.
The Sterile Hypodermic Needle is a single lumen needle made of austenitic steel, consisting of a protective cap, a needle seat and a needle tube connection.
### 4.2 Models
Syringe: 1mL, 2mL, 5mL, 10mL, 20mL, 50mL
| Needle Gauge | Outer Diameter of Stylet | | |
|--------------|--------------------------|-----------|-----------------|
| | Normal wall | Thin wall | Ultra-thin wall |
| 30G x 1/2" | X | X | - |
| 29G x 1/2" | X | X | - |
| 28G x 1/2" | X | X | - |
| 27G x 1/2" | X | X | - |
| 27G x 5/8" | X | X | - |
| 26G x 1/2" | X | X | - |
| 26G x 5/8" | X | X | - |
| 25G x 5/8" | X | X | - |
| 25G x 3/4" | X | X | - |
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| 25G x 1" | X | X | - |
|------------|---|---|---|
| 24G x 3/4" | X | X | - |
| 24G x 1" | X | X | - |
| 23G x 1" | X | X | X |
| 23G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 23G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
| 22G x 1" | X | X | X |
| 22G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 22G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
| 21G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 21G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
| 20G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 20G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
| 19G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 19G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
| 18G x 5/4" | X | X | X |
| 18G x 3/2" | X | X | X |
#### 1ml, 2ml and 5ml syringe can use the needles:
30G x 1/2″, 29G x 1/2″, 28G x 1/2″, 27G x 1/2″, 27G x 5/8″, 26G x 1/2″, 26G x 5/8″, 25G x 5/8″, 25G x 3/4″, 25G x 1″, 24G x 3/4″, 24G x 1″, 23G x 5/4″, 23G x 3/2″, 22G x 1″, 22G x 5/4″, 22G x 3/2″, 21G x 5/4″, 21G x 3/2″;
#### 10ml syringe can use the needles:
25G x 5/8″, 25G x 3/4″, 25G x 1″, 24G x 3/4″, 24G x 1″, 23G x 5/4″, 23G x 3/2″, 22G x 1", 22G x 5/4", 22G x 3/2", 21G x 5/4", 21G x 3/2", 20G x 3/2″, 19G x 5/4", 19G x 3/2″, 18G x 5/4″, 18G x 3/2″;
#### 20ml and 50ml syringe can use the needles:
21G x 5/4″, 21G x 3/2″, 20G x 5/4″, 20G x 3/2″, 19G x 3/2″, 18G x 5/4″, 18G x 3/2".
#### 4.3 Device Characteristics
The device is EO sterilized and for single use only.
- 4.4 Environment of Use
General hospital
- 4.5 Operation Principle
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The plunger of syringe can be pulled and pushed along inside the barrel, allowing the syringe to take in and expel the fluids through the connector to the patient. For Manual Use Only.
- 4.6 Materials of Use
Medical polypropylene, Natural rubber or Synthetic rubber, austenitic stainless steel (SUS304)
Contact type: Tissue/bone/dentin
Duration: Limited exposure (less than 24h)
### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Sterile Syringe for Single Use (with Needle) is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.
The Sterile Hypodermic Needle for Single Use is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
# VI. COMPARISON WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
### 5.1 Technical Characteristics
Table 1: Hypodermic Syringe
| Item | proposed device | Predicate Device | Comparison | |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------|
| Product name | Sterile Syringe for<br>Single Use (with<br>Needle) | Sterile Hypodermic<br>Syringe for Single<br>use, with/without<br>needle; luer/luer-lock | / | |
| Product code | FMF | FMF | similar | |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 880.5860 | 21 CFR 880.5860 | similar | |
| Class | II | II | similar | |
| Indication for<br>use | The Sterile<br>Hypodermic Syringe<br>for Single Use<br>with/without needle<br>is intended to be<br>used for medical<br>purposes to inject | The Sterile<br>Hypodermic Syringe<br>for Single Use<br>with/without needle is<br>intended to be used<br>for medical purposes<br>to inject fluid into or | similar | |
| | fluid into or withdraw<br>fluid from body. | withdraw fluid<br>from body. | | |
| Configuration | Piston<br>Plunger<br>Barrel | Piston<br>Plunger<br>Barrel | similar | |
| Volume | 1mL, 2mL, 5mL,<br>10mL, 20mL, 50mL | 1ml, 3ml, 5ml, 6ml,<br>10ml, 20ml, 30ml,<br>35ml, 50ml, 60 ml | Difference 1 | |
| Needle size | 18G, 19G, 20G,<br>21G, 22G, 23G,<br>24G, 25G, 26G,<br>27G, 28G, 29G,<br>30G | 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G,<br>22G, 23G, 24G, 25G,<br>26G, 27G, 28G, 29G,<br>30G | similar | |
| Needle length | 13mm-38mm | 4–38 mm | Difference 2 | |
| Intended user | Medical<br>professionals and<br>trained care givers | Medical professionals<br>and<br>trained care givers | similar | |
| Environment of<br>use | Hospital | Hospital | similar | |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | similar | |
| | For Manual Use<br>Only. | For Manual Use Only. | | |
| Operation mode | The plunger of<br>syringe can be<br>pulled and pushed<br>along inside the<br>barrel, allowing<br>the syringe to take<br>in and expel the | The plunger of syringe<br>can be pulled and<br>pushed along inside<br>the barrel, allowing<br>the syringe to take in<br>and expel the fluids<br>through the connector | similar | |
| | fluids through the<br>connector to the | to the patient. | | |
| | patient. | | | |
| Label/labeling | Complied with 21<br>CFR part 801 | Complied with 21<br>CFR part 801 | similar | |
| 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 | similar | |
| | Biocompatibility | Complied with ISO<br>10993-4/5/10/11 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-4/5/10/11 | similar |
| | Patient contact component and material | | | |
| Piston | Isoprene Rubber | Isoprene Rubber | similar | |
| Barrel | PP | PP | similar | |
| Plunger | PP | PP | similar | |
| Needle | PP, SUS304 | PP, SUS304 | similar | |
| Sterilization | | | | |
| Sterility<br>condition | EO sterilized | EO sterilized | similar | |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | similar | |
| Endotoxin Limit | 20 EU per device | 20 EU per device | similar | |
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### Table 2: Hypodermic Needle
| Item | proposed device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Product Name | Sterile Hypodermic<br>Needle for Single Use | Sterile Hypodermic<br>needle for Single<br>use | similar |
| Product code | FMI | FMI | similar |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 880.5570 | 21 CFR 880.5570 | similar |
| Class | II | II | similar |
| Indication for<br>use | The Sterile<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>for Single Use is<br>intended for use with | The Sterile<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>for single use is<br>intended for use with | similar |
| | | | |
| | syringes and injection<br>devices for general<br>purpose fluid<br>injection/aspiration. | syringes and<br>injection devices for<br>general purpose<br>fluid<br>injection/aspiration. | |
| Configuration | Protective cap<br>Needle<br>Adhesives<br>Needle hub | Protective cap<br>Needle<br>Adhesives<br>Needle hub | similar |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Intended user | Medical professionals<br>and<br>trained care givers | Medical<br>professionals and<br>trained care givers | similar |
| | | | |
| Environment of<br>use | Hospital | Hospital | similar |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | similar |
| Operation mode | For Manual Use Only<br>For Single Use only | For Manual Use Only<br>For Single Use only | similar |
| Label/labeling | Complied with 21<br>CFR part 801 | Complied with 21<br>CFR part 801 | similar |
| Performance | Complied with:<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | Complied with:<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | similar |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Biocompatibility | Complied with ISO<br>10993-4/5/10/11 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-4/5/10/11 | similar |
| | | | |
| Needle size | 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G,<br>22G, 23G, 24G, 25G,<br>26G, 27G, 28G, 29G,<br>30G | 18G, 19G, 20G,<br>21G, 22G, 23G,<br>24G, 25G, 26G,<br>27G, 28G, 29G, 30G | similar |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Needle length | 13mm-38mm | 4mm-38mm | Difference 1 |
| Patient contact component and material | | | |
| Protective cap | PP | PP | similar |
| Adhesive | Epoxy resin | Epoxy resin | similar |
| Needle Hub | PP | PP | similar |
| Needle | SUS304 | SUS304 | similar |
| Sterilization | | | |
| Sterility condition | EO sterilized | EO sterilized | similar |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | similar |
| Endotoxin Limit | 20 EU per device | 20 EU per device | similar |
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### Substantial Equivalence Discussion
- Hypodermic Syringe discussion: There are 2 differences between the proposed device and the predicated device related to the volume and needle length.
Difference 1: The proposed device includes 2ml volume syringes which the predicate device doesn't have. But this difference have no adverse effect on clinical safety and performance as the size is within the range of 1mL to 10mL syringes cleared under the predicate. Additionally, the proposed device has been tested according to the standard ISO 7886-1. The requirements of the standard are met.
Difference 2: The needle lengths of the proposed device range from 13mm to 38mm, which is covered by the predicated device's (4mm - 38mm). The needles meet the requirements of the ISO 9626 and ISO 7864 standards.
- Hypodermic Needle discussion: There is one difference between the proposed device and the predicated device related to the needle length. The needle lengths of the proposed device range from 13mm to 38mm, which is covered by the predicated device's (4mm - 38mm). The needle meets the requirements of ISO 9626 and ISO 7864 standards.
### 5.2 Performance Testing
The Hypodermic Syringe and Hypodermic Needle described in this summary were tested and demonstrated to be in conformance with the following FDA recognized standards:
- ISO 9626:2016: Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices - Requirements and test methods
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- ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use Part 1: Syringes for manual use
- ISO 7864:2016 Fourth Edition: Sterile hypodermic needles for single use -Requirements and test methods
- ISO 10993-4:2017 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices Part 4: Selection Of Tests For Interactions With Blood
- 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 10993-11:2017 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices Part 11: Tests For Systemic Toxicity
- USP 788 Particulate Matter in Injections
- ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
- ISO 10993-12:2012 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials
- ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health-care products Ethylene oxide -Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- ISO 11607-2:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices -- Part 2: Validation
The device is considered in the category of "External Communicating Devices" and are accepted to be in contact for a period less than 24 hours with "Tissue/Bone". Thus, cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009), irritation and sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010), acute systemic toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2017), hemocompatibility (ISO 10993-4:2017) , pyrogen test (USP 43-NF38 <151>) and microscopic particle count test (USP 43-NF38 <788>) were carried out for the device in question.
### 5.3 Clinical Test
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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## VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The intended use, technological characteristics and method of operation are similar in the subject device and predicate device. Through performance testing, the subject device has demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
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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.