K221406 · Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd · LHI · Oct 28, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K221406
Device Name
Vented Vial Transfer Pin
Applicant
Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd
Product Code
LHI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 28, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Vented Vial Transfer Pin is intended for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in a vial.
Device Story
Vented Vial Transfer Pin facilitates drug transfer and mixing from vials. Device features dual-lumen piercing spike; 0.2µm hydrophobic air filter for pressure equilibrium; female Luer lock connector for syringe attachment. Available in two configurations: with or without security clip for 13mm vials. Used in healthcare facilities or home settings by patients/caregivers. Operates by piercing vial stopper; air enters through filter while liquid is drawn into syringe via Luer connection. Enables safe, sterile drug reconstitution/transfer. Single-use; EtO sterilized.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ISO 8536-4 and ISO 80369-7 standards, including flow rate, filter bursting pressure, and cap/valve-housing detachment testing. Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemolysis) and USP pyrogen/endotoxin testing.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: ABS, PVC, PTFE, PP. Dual-lumen piercing spike with 0.2µm hydrophobic air filter. Female Luer lock connector. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to SAL 10^-6. Standards: ISO 10993, ISO 8536-4, ISO 80369-7, ASTM F756, ASTM F1929, ASTM F88, ASTM F1886, USP <85>, USP <151>.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in a vial. Intended for use in healthcare facilities or in home environments by patients or caregivers.
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.
Predicate Devices
Vented Vial Adapter Transfer Device - 13mm (K160503)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 28, 2022
Jiangsu Caina Medical Co., Ltd. Jianwei Pan Regulatory Affairs No.23, Huanxi Road, Zhutang Town Jiangyin, Jiangsu 214415 China
Re: K221406
Trade/Device Name: Vented Vial Transfer Pin Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI Dated: September 27, 2022 Received: September 30, 2022
Dear Jianwei Pan:
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,
David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. For Payal Patel 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)
K221406
Device Name Vented Vial Transfer Pin
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vented Vial Transfer Pin is intended for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in a vial.
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# K221406 - 510(k) Summary
- Date of Preparation: Oct. 28, 2022 1.
- 2. Sponsor Identification
### Jiangsu Caina Medical Co., Ltd.
No.23, Huanxi Road, Zhutang Town, Jiangyin, Jiangsu, 214415, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3005670221
Contact Person: Jun Lu Position: General Manager Tel: +86-510-86205183 Fax: +86-510-86215183 Email: jun.lu(@cainamed.com
#### Designated Submission Correspondent 3.
Mr. Jianwei pan (Primary Contact Person) Email: jianwei.pan@cainamed.com Ms. Tracy Gong (Alternative Contact Person) Email: tracy.gong@cainamed.com Tel: +86-510-86866666-8027 Fax: +86-510-86866666-8009
- Identification of Proposed Device 4.
Trade Name: Vented Vial Transfer Pin
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Intravascular administration set Common Name: I.V. Fluid Transfer Set Classification: II Product Code: LHI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Review Panel: General Hospital
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Indications for Use Statement:
The Vented Vial Transfer Pin is intended for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in a vial.
#### Device Description న్.
The proposed device consists of five components: (1) Protective cap, (2) Piercing spike, (3) Filter medium, (4) Filter shell, (5) Luer connector cap. The piercing spike contains the dual lumen channel for liquid and air. A 0.2um hydrophobic air filter medium is assembled to the end of air channel. This enables keeping an equilibrium pressure between the drug vial and the ambient pressure, filtering the inserted/released air through filter medium. There is a female Luer lock connector in the end of liquid channel, it can be attached a device with a male Luer connector (e.g., standard syringe). The proposed device is available 2 specifications according to design, with security clip and without security clip. The Vented Vial Transfer Pin with Security Clip designed which can be fixed to a 13mm drug vial to prevent accidental separation.
The proposed device is a sterile, single use device. It is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide Gas (EtO) to achieve a SAL of 106 and supplied sterility maintenance package which could maintain the sterility of the device during the shelf life of five years.
No DEHP, BPA and Natural Rubber Latex are added in the proposed device.
- 5. Identification of Predicate Device
Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K160503 Product Name: Vented Vial Adapter Transfer Device - 13mm
#### 6. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- A ISO 10993-7:2008 AMD.1:2019 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals
- A ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 10: Test for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
- > ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- A USP < 151> Pyrogen Test
- A ASTM F756-17 Standard Practice for Assessment of Hemolytic Properties of Materials
- > ASTM F1929-15 Standard test method for detecting seal leaks in porous medical packaging by dye penetration.
- > ASTM F88/F88M-15 standard method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials
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- ASTM F1886/F1886M-16, Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for Flexible > Packaging by Visual Inspection
- > USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test
- > ISO 80369-7:2021 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications -Part 7:Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
- ISO 8536-4:2019 Infusion equipment for medical use Part 4: Infusion sets for single use, gravity > feed
- 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
Not applicable
- Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison 8.
| | | Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics with K160503 |
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| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device<br>K160503 | Comment |
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| Product code | LHI | LHI | Same |
| Regulation<br>No. | 21 CFR 880.5440 | 21 CFR 880.5440 | Same |
| Regulation<br>Name | Intravascular administration set | Intravascular administration set | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications<br>for use | The Vented Vial Transfer Pin is<br>intended for the transfer and mixing<br>of drugs contained in a vial. | The Vented Vial Adapter<br>Transfer Device is intended for<br>the transfer and mixing of<br>drugs contained in a vial. | Same |
| Configuration | Dual lumen piercing spike. A 0.2µm<br>hydrophobic air filter medium is<br>assembled to the end of air channel. | Vial adapter body contains the<br>dual lumen piercing spike,<br>Assembled 0.2µm hydrophobic<br>air path filter. | Same |
| material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene<br>Copolymer(ABS),<br>Polyvinyl chloride(PVC) or ABS,<br>Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE),<br>Polypropylene (PP),<br>White color additive,<br>Blue color additive | Polycarbonate,<br>PTFE membrane,<br>Non-woven polyester | Different;<br>See<br>Comment 1 |
| Expiration<br>Date | 5 years | 3years | Different; See<br>Comment 2 |
| Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Same |
| Sterile<br>method | EtO Sterilized | Gamma | Different; See<br>Comment 3 |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | Same |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Environment<br>of use | Healthcare facilities or in home<br>environment by the patient or<br>care-giver | Healthcare facilities or in home<br>environment by the patient or<br>care-giver | Same |
| Body<br>Diameter | Vented Vial Transfer Pin to fit<br>13mm vials or other equivalent drug<br>vials,<br>Vented Vial Transfer Pin with<br>Security Clip only to fit 13mm<br>vials. | 18.5mm to fit 13mm Vials | Different;<br>See<br>Comment 4 |
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| Air Filtration | 0.2 micron hydrophobic Filter | 0.2 micron hydrophobic Filter | Same |
| Cap Assembly | Assembly Attached Ultrasonically<br>or bonding | Assembly Attached<br>Ultrasonically | Different; See<br>Comment 5 |
| Vial Adapter<br>Fit (Vial Side) | Snap Fit to Vial and "Tight Grip"<br>Feature | Snap Fit to Vial and "Tight<br>Grip" Feature | Same |
| Piercing<br>Spike | Plastic - Dual Lumen | Plastic - Dual Lumen | Same |
| Performance<br>Testing | Product Functionality Performance<br>test(ISO8536-4,7.4 and ISO<br>80369-7),<br>Filter Bursting<br>Pressure(ISO8536-4,7.5),<br>Flow Rate<br>Testing(ISO8536-4,7.10),<br>Cap/valve-housing detachment from<br>body Test(ISO8536-4,7.3),<br>Internal stress level for assembled<br>product (ISO8536-4, 7.13) | Product Functionality<br>Performance test according to<br>IFU,<br>Filter Bursting Pressure,<br>Flow Rate Testing,<br>Cap/valve-housing detachment<br>from body Test,<br>Internal stress level for<br>assembled product. | Same |
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| Biocompatibil<br>ity | Cytotoxicity: no cytotoxicity per<br>ISO 10993-5 | with ISO 10993 | Same |
| | Irritation: no irritation per ISO<br>10993-10 | | |
| | Sensitization: no sensitization per<br>ISO 10993-10 | | |
| | Acute systemic toxicity: no acute<br>systemic per ISO 10993-11 | | |
| | Pyrogen: no pyrogen per USP | | |
| | Hemolysis: no hemolysis per ASTM<br>F756 | | |
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### Comment 1
The patient contact materials for the proposed device are different from predicate device. According to guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", the proposed device is external communicating device of Blood path, indirect and limited contact. The Cytotoxicity test, Sensitization test, Acute systemic toxicity test, Pyrogen test, Hemolysis test have been performed for proposed device. Therefore, this material difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
### Comment 2
The expiration date for the proposed device is different from predicate device. The proposed devices have been performed 5 years accelerated aging and demonstrated that the aged samples also complied with the requirements of ISO 8536-4 and ISO 80369-7. The ability of immediate package of the proposed device to maintain the device in a sterile state for a period of 5 years has been validated in accordance with ISO 11607 and ISTA 3A. Therefore, this expiration date difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
### Comment 3
The sterile method of proposed device is Eto. the sterile method of predicate device is Irradiation. Both of them achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 104. Examination of the Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ECH) residuals have met with ISO 10993-7AMD1:2019, this sterilization difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
#### Comment 4
The body diameter is different between proposed device and predicate device. The proposed device have two specifications, with security clip and without security clip. The body diameter of device with security clip is same with predicate device to fit 13mm vials. The body diameter of device without security clip is added to fit 13mm vials or other equivalent drug vials. The difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
#### Comment 5
The cap assembly is different between proposed device and predicate device. The proposed device have two method, ultrasonic welding and bonding. The tensile strength of parts have been tested at 15N for 15s. Both of them meet acceptable criteria. The difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion 9.
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed devices are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device with respect to the indications for use, target populations, treatment method, and technological characteristics.
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