K213183 · Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd. · FMI · Oct 14, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K213183
Device Name
Safety Insulin Pen Needles
Applicant
Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FMI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 14, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Safety Insulin Pen Needle is intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids.
Device Story
Safety Insulin Pen Needle is a single-use, sterile hypodermic needle designed for attachment to insulin pen injectors. It features a safety mechanism to prevent accidental needle stick injuries during or after use. The device consists of a stainless steel needle tube, hub, spring, protective sheath, and cap. It is intended for use by patients or healthcare professionals in clinical or home settings. The device is manually operated; the user attaches the needle to the pen, performs the injection, and the safety mechanism engages to shield the needle. This protects the user from injury and facilitates safe disposal. The device is available in various gauges (28G-34G) and lengths (4mm-12mm) to accommodate different injection requirements.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing and biocompatibility assessments. Bench testing included needle performance (ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 11608-2), package integrity (ASTM F88, ASTM F1140), and sterility/endotoxin testing (USP <85>, USP <788>). Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993 series) confirmed safety for patient contact.
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen hypodermic needle. Materials: SUS 304 stainless steel (needle), PP (hub), ABS (safety sheath). Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 11608-2, ISO 10993. Connectivity: None (mechanical). Form factor: Pen-attachable needle with integrated safety shield.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids using an insulin pen.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.
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Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co. Ltd % Alice Huang RA Manager Shanghai Mind-link Business Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 8208, Second Floor, No 1399, Jiangyue Road, Minhang District Shanghai, 201114 China
Re: K213183
Trade/Device Name: Safety Insulin Pen Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: September 14, 2022 Received: September 15, 2022
Dear Alice Huang:
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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For 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)
K213183
Device Name
Safety Insulin Pen Needles
Indications for Use (Describe)
Safety Insulin Pen Needle is intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
_ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### K213183 510(K) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER:
Zhejiang Kindly Medical Devices Co. Ltd No.758, 5th Binhai Road, Binhai Industrial Park Longwan District Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. Tel: +0086 13806556169 Fax: +86-0577- 86374972
Contact Person: Yong Zhang Title:General Manager Phone: +86 13806556169 Email: zhangyong(@kdlchina.com
Submission Correspondent: Alice Huang Email: alice.huang@mind-link.net Tel:+86 15618536177 Shanghai Mind-link Business Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 8208, Second Floor , No 1399, Jiangyue Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
Summary prepared: 10/14/2022
II. DEVICE
Name of Device: Safety Insulin Pen Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Common Name: Hypodermic single lumen needle Classification Panel: General Hospital Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FMI
III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Primary predicate device: K181447 Safety insulin needle for single use
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#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The proposed device, Safety Insulin Pen Needle is intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids. It consists of needle tube, needle hub, spring, needle hub sheath, safety protective sheath, positioning ring, outer protective cap and sealing paper. The needle hub is clear, and the positioning ring and sealing paper contains colorants for the different gauge sizes.
The Safety insulin needle for single use is offered in various gauge sized and length.
The proposed device is available in EO sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6.
| Gauge (G) | Specifications Diameter<br>x Length (mm) | Out Diameter<br>(mm) | Inner Diameter<br>(mm) | Point<br>Type | Wall<br>Type | Color of<br>positioning<br>ring |
|-----------|------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------|---------------|--------------|---------------------------------|
| 28G | 0.36×4 | 0.349-0.370 | ≥0.190 | LB | TW | Blue-green |
| 28G | 0.36×5 | 0.349-0.370 | ≥0.190 | LB | TW | Blue-green |
| 28G | 0.36×6 | 0.349-0.370 | ≥0.190 | LB | TW | Blue-green |
| 28G | 0.36×8 | 0.349-0.370 | ≥0.190 | LB | TW | Blue-green |
| 28G | 0.36×12 | 0.349-0.370 | ≥0.190 | LB | TW | Blue-green |
| 29G | 0.33×4 | 0.324-0.351 | 0.133-0.189 | LB | RW | Red |
| 29G | 0.33×5 | 0.324-0.351 | 0.133-0.189 | LB | RW | Red |
| 29G | 0.33×6 | 0.324-0.351 | 0.133-0.189 | LB | RW | Red |
| 29G | 0.33×8 | 0.324-0.351 | 0.133-0.189 | LB | RW | Red |
| 29G | 0.33×12 | 0.324-0.351 | 0.133-0.189 | LB | RW | Red |
| 30G | 0.30×4 | 0.298-0.320 | 0.165-0.189 | LB | TW | Yellow |
| 30G | 0.30×5 | 0.298-0.320 | 0.165-0.189 | LB | TW | Yellow |
| 30G | 0.30×6 | 0.298-0.320 | 0.165-0.189 | LB | TW | Yellow |
| 30G | 0.30×8 | 0.298-0.320 | 0.165-0.189 | LB | TW | Yellow |
| 31G | 0.25×4 | 0.254-0.267 | 0.125-0.145 | LB | TW | White |
| 31G | 0.25×5 | 0.254-0.267 | 0.125-0.145 | LB | TW | White |
| 31G | 0.25×6 | 0.254-0.267 | 0.125-0.145 | LB | TW | White |
| 31G | 0.25×8 | 0.254-0.267 | 0.125-0.145 | LB | TW | White |
| 32G | 0.23×4 | 0.229-0.241 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Deep green |
| 32G | 0.23×5 | 0.229-0.241 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Deep green |
| 32G | 0.23×6 | 0.229-0.241 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Deep green |
Table 1 Specification of Safety Insulin Pen Needle
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| 33G | 0.20×4 | 0.203-0.216 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Black |
|-----|--------|-------------|-------------|----|----|--------|
| 33G | 0.20×5 | 0.203-0.216 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Black |
| 33G | 0.20×6 | 0.203-0.216 | 0.105-0.124 | LB | TW | Black |
| 34G | 0.18×4 | 0.178-0.191 | 0.091-0.104 | LB | TW | Orange |
| 34G | 0.18×5 | 0.178-0.191 | 0.091-0.104 | LB | TW | Orange |
| 34G | 0.18×6 | 0.178-0.191 | 0.091-0.104 | LB | TW | Orange |
### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Safety Insulin Pen Needle is intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids.
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Safety Insulin Pen Needle is intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids. Additionally, the Safety Insulin Pen Needle is similar to the Safety Insulin Needle For Single Use (K181447) in regard to insertion, design, size ranges, and material.
| Item | Proposed Device<br>Safety Insulin Pen Needle | Predicate Device<br>Safety insulin needle for<br>single use | Remark |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| K number | K213183 | K181447 | |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Product Code | FMI | FMI | Same |
| Common name | Hypodermic single lumen<br>needle | Hypodermic single lumen<br>needle | Same |
| Intended use | Safety Insulin Pen Needle is<br>intended to be used with<br>Insulin Pen for hypodermic<br>injection of insulin and<br>medicinal fluids. | The Safety insulin needle for<br>single use is intended for use<br>with pen injector devices for<br>the<br>subcutaneous injection of<br>insulin. | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Indications for use | Safety Insulin Pen Needle is<br>intended to be used with<br>Insulin Pen for hypodermic<br>injection of insulin and | The Safety insulin needle for<br>single use is intended for use<br>with pen injector devices for<br>the | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| | | | |
| | medicinal fluids. | subcutaneous injection of<br>insulin. | |
| Configuration | needle tube, needle hub, spring,<br>needle hub sheath, safety<br>protective sheath, positioning<br>ring, outer protective cap and<br>sealing paper | needle tube, hub, safety<br>protective cover,<br>self-destruction seat, spring,<br>hub sheath, safety seat and<br>sealed paper. | Different<br>Note 2 |
| Needle Gauge | 28G, 29G, 30G, 31G, 32G,<br>33G, 34G | 29G, 30G, 31G, 32G, 33G,<br>34G | Different<br>Note 3 |
| Needle Length | 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm,12mm | 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm | Different<br>Note 3 |
| Wall type | Regular walled<br>Thin-walled | Thin-walled<br>Extra-thin-walled | Different<br>Note 4 |
| Patient-contact<br>Material | Needle tube SUS 304<br>Needle hub PP<br>Safety<br>protective ABS<br>sheath | Needle tube SUS 304<br>Hub PP<br>Safety<br>protective MABS<br>cap | Different<br>Note 5 |
| Design | Compared with traditional<br>insulin pen needle, this product<br>is designed with a safety feature<br>that could help avoid accidental<br>needle stick injury between<br>patients and healthcare<br>professionals. | Compared with traditional<br>insulin pen needle, this<br>product is designed with a<br>safety feature that could help<br>avoid accidental needle stick<br>injury between patients and<br>healthcare professionals. | Same |
| Single Use | Single use | Single use | Same |
| Performance<br>testing | Comply with ISO 7864, ISO<br>9626 and ISO 11608-2 | Comply with ISO 7864, ISO<br>9626 and ISO 11608-2 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible | Biocompatible | Same |
| Sterility Condition | 10-6 | 10-6 | Same |
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# Discussion in details:
### Note 1: Intended Use and Indications for use
Safety insulin pen needle and safety insulin needle for single use have similar intended use and indications for use, which are intended to be used with Insulin Pen for hypodermic injection of insulin and medicinal fluids. This device is EO sterilized and intended for single use.
# Note 2: Configuration
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The components name of proposed device are different to that of the predicate, however, the components share the same configuration and function. Therefore, this difference in name will not affect the Substantial Equivalence (SE) between the proposed and predicate device.
#### Note 3: Needle gauge and Needle length
The needle gauge and needle length of proposed device is more than that of predicate devices. This difference in needle size will not affect the performance of the needle. In addition, all the needle size of proposed device has been tested. The test results comply with ISO 7864 and ISO 9626 standards requirements. Therefore, this difference will not affect the Substantially Equivalency (SE) between the proposed and predicate device.
### Note 4: Wall type
The wall thickness of the proposed device is different than the predicate device. The needles including both wall thickness (i.e., Regular walled and Thin-walled) of proposed device have been tested and the test results comply with ISO 7864 and ISO 9626 standards requirements. Therefore, this difference will not affect the Substantial Equivalence (SE) between the proposed and predicate device.
# Note 5: Patient-contact Material
Although the material of proposed and the predicate device is different, the patient-contact material of the proposed device material conforms to the ISO 10993 series of standards. Therefore, this difference will not affect the Substantial Equivalence (SE) between the proposed and predicate device.
### VII.PERFORMANCE DATA
### Non-Clinical Performance Data
To verify that the Safety Insulin Pen Needle is as safe and effective as the predicate device, representative samples of Safety Insulin Pen Needle were underwent a series of tests including bench testing (needle performance testing), and biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogen, subchronic toxicity and Particulate Matter).
The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- A ISO 7864:2016, Sterile hypodermic needles for single use.
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- ISO 9626:2016, Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices. A
- ISO 11608-2 Second edition 2012-04-01, Needle-based injection systems for medical A use - Requirements and test methods - Part 2: Needles
- A ISO 10993-5: 2009(R), 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 A irritation and skin sensitization
- A ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals.
- A ASTM F88/F88M-15 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials.
- A ASTM F1140/F1140M-13 Standard Test Methods for Internal Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages
- > USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test
- ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for A systemic toxicity
- USP <788> Particulate Matter Test A
### Clinical Performance Data
No data from human clinical studies have been included to support the substantial equivalence of the proposed device, Safety Insulin Pen Needle, as clinical studies are not required for this medical device.
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
The same intended use, the similarity in overall technological characteristics, and performance data result in that Safety Insulin Pen Needle are substantially equivalent to legally marketed device, Safety insulin needle for single use.
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