K222718 · Hangzhou Qiantang Longyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · LHI · Mar 10, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K222718
Device Name
Vial Adapter
Applicant
Hangzhou Qiantang Longyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LHI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Vial Adapter is indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials.
Device Story
Vial Adapter is a single-use, sterile device designed for drug reconstitution and transfer. It consists of a polycarbonate housing, a piercing spike, and a luer connector (female/male). The device is used in healthcare facilities or home environments by patients or caregivers. Operation involves manually pushing the piercing spike through the elastomeric septum of a drug vial until the housing seats securely around the vial ferrule. A standard luer syringe is then connected to the adapter to facilitate drug mixing and withdrawal. By providing a secure, closed-system connection, the device aids in the safe transfer of medications, reducing the risk of contamination or exposure during the preparation process.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), sterilization validation (ISO 11137), shelf-life/packaging validation (ISO 11607, ASTM F1980), and performance testing (penetration force, detachment force, spike ductility, fluid leakage, and luer connector testing per ISO 80369-7).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polycarbonate. Design: Single-lumen piercing spike, snap-fit housing, female/male luer connectors. Sizes: 13mm, 20mm, 28mm. Sterilization: Electron beam irradiation (SAL 10^-6). Connectivity: Manual mechanical connection. Standards: ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 11137 (sterilization), ISO 11607 (packaging), ASTM F1980 (accelerated aging), ISO 80369-7 (luer connectors).
Indications for Use
Indicated for transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials for patients of all ages.
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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March 10, 2023
Hangzhou Qiantang Longyue Biotechnology Co., LTD Zhengxu Xiang Quality Manager 302,building 12, building 1,619 WangMei Road,Linping street, Linping District, Hangzhou Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311199 China
Re: K222718
Trade/Device Name: Vial Adapter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI Dated: February 8, 2023 Received: February 8, 2023
Dear Zhengxu Xiang:
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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David Walloschek
David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. Acting 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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K222718
Device Name Vial Adapter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vial Adapter is indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials.
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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# K222718 - 510(k) summary
### l Submitter
| Device submitter: | Hangzhou Qiantang Longyue Biotechnology Co., LTD<br>302, building 12, building 1,619 WangMei Road, Linping street<br>Linping District, Hangzhou |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact person: | Zhengxu Xiang |
| | Quality Manager |
| | Phone: 13757329925 |
| | Email: 1599564180@qq.com |
| Prepare Date: | Mar 09, 2023 |
Prior submission: No prior submission of the device.
### II Device
Trade Name of Device: Vial Adapter Common Name: Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: II Product code: LHI Review Panel: General Hospital
### III Predicate Devices
| Trade name: | Vial Adapter 15mm |
|-------------------------|------------------------------|
| Common name: | Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Product Code: | LHI |
| Premarket Notification: | K171796 |
| Manufacturer: | Medimop Medical Projects Ltd |
### IV Device description
The Vial Adapter consists of luer connector, housing and piercing spike, all of which are made of polycarbonate (PC). The sterile device pierces the elastomeric septum of a drug vial with its integrated piercing spike. The device is then pushed fully onto the drug vial and seats securely around the ferrule of the drug vial utilizing the housing of Vial Adapter. The connector on opposite side of the Vial Adapter is for the
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connection of a standard Luer syringe for the reconstitution and removal of the contents of the drug vial.
The proposed Vial Adapter is available in 13mm, 20mm and 28mm diameter to accommodate respective size of drug vials. And it is intended for use in healthcare facilities or in home environment by the patient or caregiver to aid and support prescribed treatment and therapy.
The device is intended for use on population of all ages.
## V Indications for use
The Vial Adapter is indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials.
## VI Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate devices
The Vial Adapter has the same intended use, technology, design and performance specifications are either identical or substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed predicate devices. The differences between the Vial Adapter and predicate devices do not alter suitability of the proposed device for its intended use.
| Device feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K171796 | Comments |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Indications for<br>use | The Vial Adapter is<br>indicated for the transfer<br>and mixing of drugs<br>contained in vials. | The Vial Adapter 15mm<br>is indicated for the<br>transfer and mixing of<br>drugs contained in vials | Identical |
| Regulation<br>number | 21 CFR 880.5440 | 21 CFR 880.5440 | Identical |
| Class | CLASS II | CLASS II | Identical |
| Principle of<br>operation | Single use | Single use | Identical |
| Size | 13mm, 20mm, 28mm | 15mm | Different<br>Comment 1 |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Identical |
| Connector | Female Luer fitting;<br>Male Luer fitting | Luer fitting | Different<br>Comment 2 |
| Piercing Spike | Plastic - Single Lumen | Plastic - Single Lumen | Identical |
| Vial Adapter Fit<br>(Vial Side) | Snap Fit to Vial | Snap Fit to Vial | Identical |
| Performance | Performance test of:<br>- Penetration force;<br>- Detachment force from<br>Drug Vial;<br>- Spike Tip Ductility;<br>- Fluid Leakage. | Performance test of:<br>- Penetration force;<br>- Detachment force<br>from Drug Vial;<br>- Spike Tip Ductility;<br>- Fluid Leakage. | Identical |
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| Device feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K171796 | Comments |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Sterilization<br>Method | Electron beam Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Different<br>Comment 3 |
| Sterility<br>Assurance Level | SAL 10-6 | SAL 10-6 | Identical |
| Labeling | Proposed device<br>labeling (IFU) includes<br>transfer and mixing<br>instructions | Proposed device<br>labeling (IFU) includes<br>transfer and mixing<br>instructions | Identical |
| Expiration Date | 3 years | 5 years | Different<br>Comment 4 |
## Discussion:
## Comment 1
Differences in the size of Vial Adapters 13mm, 20mm, 28mm are for different diameter standard vials, and the size of Vial Adapter was controlled by internal performance standards. This difference does not affect intended use and does no raise new questions of substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
## Comment 2
The connector of Vial Adapter was divided into female Luer fitting and male Luer fitting, while the predicated device has only one type. This difference was addressed through ISO 80369-7 and this does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
## Comment 3
The Vial Adapter was provided sterilized by Electron beam Irradiation method rather gamma irradiation. However, the validation of sterilization process in compliance with ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2 to ensure the sterility of device. Therefore, the difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
### Comment 4
The Expiration Date of subject device is 3 years which is shorter than the predicated device, and it has been verified through the Shelf-life validation. This difference does not affect intended use and does no raise new questions of substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
## VII Performance data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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## Biocompatibility testing
Biocompatibility of the Vial Adapter was evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018 for the body contact category of "External communication device – Blood path indirect" with a contact duration of "Limited (< 24 hours)". The following tests were performed, as recommended:
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5: 2009 |
|---------------------------|--------------------|
| Skin sensitization | ISO 10993-10: 2010 |
| Hemolysis | ISO 10993-4: 2017 |
| Intracutaneous reactivity | ISO 10993-10: 2010 |
| Acute systemic toxicity | ISO 10993-11: 2017 |
| Pyrogenicity | ISO 10993-11: 2017 |
## Sterilization and shelf life testing
The sterilization method has been validated to ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2, which has thereby determined the routine control and monitoring parameters. The sterilization process is validated to a minimum SAL 10-6.
The shelf life of the Vial Adapter is determined based on stability study which includes ageing test. The testing is performed according to the following standards:
- A ISO 11607-1: 2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- A ISO 11607-2: 2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
- > ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
| Items | Testing standard | Result |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|--------|
| Appearance | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Particulate | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Tensile strength | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Leakage | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Unobstructed | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Piercing Spike | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Puncture force | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Chips after puncture | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Housing | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| Luer Connector | ISO 80369-7 | Pass |
### Performance testing
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| Detachment force | Internal performance standards | Pass | |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------|
| Spike tip ductility | Internal performance standards | Pass | |
| Chemical<br>Properties | Reducing substances<br>(easy oxides) | Internal performance standards | Pass |
| | Metal ions | | |
| | pH | | |
| | Evaporation residues | | |
| | UV absorbance | | |
| Sterile | Internal performance standards | Pass | |
| Bacterial endotoxin | Internal performance standards | Pass | |
## VIII Clinical data
Not applicable
## IX Conclusion
The Vial Adapter are substantially equivalent to the predicate device (Vial Adapter 15mm). The non-clinical testing demonstrates that the device is as safe and effective as the legally marketed device.
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