K222834 · Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd · JKA · Jan 5, 2023 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K222834
Device Name
Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set
Applicant
Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd
Product Code
JKA · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Jan 5, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1675
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set is intended to be used for insertion into a patient's vascular system for blood specimens. When used without the male adapter, the device allows the clinician to obtain blood sampling from the female hub with a syringe, if necessary, or can be used for short-term (up to 2 hours), single infusions with consideration given to patient size and appropriateness for the solution being infused. The device is not to be left in place and remain under the direct supervision of a clinician. It aids in the prevention of accidental needle stick through the use of an active safety feature. The device is a sterile, multiple sample, single-use.
Device Story
Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set is a sterile, single-use device for venipuncture and blood specimen collection. It consists of a needle, butterfly wings, flexible tubing, and a hub with an active safety mechanism. The device operates via differential pressure to draw blood into vacuum collection tubes. It can also be used for short-term (up to 2 hours) single infusions when the male adapter is removed. Used in healthcare facilities by trained medical professionals. The active safety feature, triggered by a push button, retracts the needle into a safety sheath to prevent accidental needlestick injuries. The device is available in various needle gauges (20G-25G) and tube lengths (10cm-30cm). It is sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (EtO).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ISO standards for biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemolysis, pyrogenicity), sterility, seal integrity, and mechanical performance (extraction force, sharps injury protection per ISO 23908).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel SUS304, MABS, ABS, PVC, Isoprene Rubber, Polydimethysiloxane. Sensing/Actuation: Manual spring-loaded needle retraction. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to SAL 10^-6. Standards: ISO 10993, ISO 80369-7, ISO 8536-4, ISO 9626, ISO 7864, ISO 23908, ASTM F756, ASTM F88, ASTM F1929, ASTM F1886.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring venipuncture for blood specimen collection. May be used for short-term (up to 2 hours) single infusions. Contraindicated for long-term indwelling use; must remain under direct clinician supervision.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A blood specimen collection device is a device intended for medical purposes to collect and to handle blood specimens and to separate serum from nonserum (cellular) components prior to further testing. This generic type device may include blood collection tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection trays, or vacuum sample tubes.
Predicate Devices
BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set (K153309)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 5, 2023
Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd Jianwei Pan Regulatory Affairs No.23, Huanxi Rd, Zhutang Town Jiangyin, Jiangsu 214415 China
Re: K222834
Trade/Device Name: Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Regulation Name: Blood Specimen Collection Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JKA, FPA Dated: November 28, 2022 Received: December 5, 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 Walloschek
David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. For Joyce M. Whang, Ph.D. Acting 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)
K222834
Device Name Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set
The Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set is intended to be used for insertion into a patient's vascular system for blood specimens. When used without the male adapter, the device allows the clinician to obtain blood sampling from the female hub with a syringe, if necessary, or can be used for short-term (up to 2 hours), single infusions with consideration given to patient size and appropriateness for the solution being infused. The device is not to be left in place and remain under the direct supervision of a clinician.
It aids in the prevention of accidental needle stick through the use of an active safety feature.
The device is a sterile, multiple sample, single-use.
× Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K222834 - 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K222834
- 1. Date of Preparation: Jan. 03, 2023
- 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
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
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: Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set
Common name: Blood Collection Set
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Blood specimen collection device Class: II
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Product Code: JKA and FPA Review Panel: General Hospital
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Indications for Use Statement:
The Safety Push Button Blood Collection Set is intended to be used for insertion into a patient's vascular system for blood specimens. When used without the male adapter, the device allows the clinician to obtain blood sampling from the female hub with a syringe, if necessary, or can be used for short-term (up to 2 hours), single infusions with consideration given to patient size and appropriateness for the solution being infused. The device is not to be left in place and remain under the direct supervision of a clinician. It aids in the prevention of accidental needle stick through the use of an active safety feature. The device is a sterile, multiple sample, single-use.
#### న్. Device Description
The proposed device consists of these components: (1) Needle, (3) Spring, (4) Butterfly wings, (5) Hub, (6) Safety sheath, (7) Flexible tube, (8) Female luer, (9) Male luer hub, (10) Puncture needle, (11) Rubber sleeve, (12) Puncture needle protect cover or holder, (13) Safety push button protect cover.
The proposed device have three configurations: With holder, With holder, Without male adapter. For without male adapter, there is a a protective cap to cover female luer. The proposed device is available various needle size and tube length. The range of needle size is from 25G(0.5mm). The range of tube length is from 10cm(4") to 30cm(12").
The proposed device have sharps injury protection features. It aids in the prevention of accidental needle stick through the use of an active safety feature.
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 three years.
No DEHP, BPA and Natural Rubber Latex are added in the proposed device.
- 6. Identification of Predicate Device
Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K153309
Product Name: BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set
#### 7. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
## Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics with K153309
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
|--------------|-----------------|------------------|---------|
| Product code | JKA and FPA | JKA and FPA | Same |
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| Regulation<br>No. | 21 CFR 862.1675 | 21 CFR 862.1675 | Same |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Regulation<br>Name | Blood specimen collection device | Blood specimen collection device | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications<br>for use | The Safety Push Button Blood<br>Collection Set is intended to be used<br>for insertion into a patient's vascular<br>system for blood specimens. When<br>used without the male adapter, the<br>device allows the clinician to obtain<br>blood sampling from the female hub<br>with a syringe, if necessary, or can<br>be used for short-term (up to 2<br>hours), single infusions with<br>consideration given to patient size<br>and appropriateness for the solution<br>being infused. The device is not to<br>be left in place and remain under the<br>direct supervision of a clinician. It<br>aids in the prevention of accidental<br>needle stick through the use of an<br>active safety feature. The device is a<br>sterile, multiple sample, single-use. | The BD Vacutainer® UltraTouch™<br>Push Button Blood Collection Set is<br>a sterile, multiple sample, single-use<br>fixed winged blood collection set<br>intended for venipuncture to obtain<br>blood specimens from patients.<br>When used without the male<br>adapter, the device allows the<br>clinician to obtain blood sampling to<br>the female hub with a syringe, if<br>necessary, or can be used for<br>short-term, single infusions with<br>consideration given to patient size<br>and appropriateness for the solution<br>being infused. The device is not to<br>be left in place and remain under the<br>direct supervision of a clinician.<br>The recommended use of the device<br>is to activate the needle safety<br>feature prior to removal from the<br>venipuncture site. The retraction of<br>the intravenous (IV) end of the<br>needle aids in the prevention of<br>accidental needlestick injury. | Different<br>See<br>Comment 1 |
| Configuration | Three configuration:<br>Without holder,<br>With holder,<br>Without male adapter | Two configuration:<br>with an integrated male luer adapter<br>which connects to a holder,<br>without the male luer adapter | Different<br>See<br>Comment 2 |
| Consisted of | (1) Needle cap, (2) Needle, (3)<br>Spring, (4) Butterfly wings, (5)<br>Hub, (6) Safety sheath, (7) Flexible<br>tube, (8) Female luer, (9) Male luer<br>hub, (10) Puncture needle, (11)<br>Rubber sleeve, (12) Puncture needle<br>protect cover or holder, (13) Safety | Needle protector,<br>Stainless steel cannula (Intravenous<br>end and Non-patient end of<br>cannula),<br>Stainless steel spring,<br>Hub, front and rear barrel,<br>Wings,<br>Tubing,<br>Female luer connector and an | Same |
| | push button protect cover. | optional male luer adapter, | |
| | | Luer Cap | |
| patient<br>contact<br>material | Stainless steel SUS304,<br>Methyl methacrylate acrylonitrile<br>butadiene styrene plastics(MABS),<br>Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene<br>Copolymer(ABS),<br>Polyvinyl chloride(PVC),<br>Isoprene Rubber,<br>Polydimethysiloxane,<br>Color additive | Polypropylene,<br>Stainless Steel 304,<br>PVC,<br>Silicone,<br>ABS,<br>Isoprene Rubber | See<br>Comment 3 |
| Expiration<br>Date | 3 years | 2 years | See<br>Comment 4 |
| Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Same |
| Sterile<br>method | EtO Sterilized | Gamma | See<br>Comment 5 |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | Same |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Environment<br>of use | Healthcare facilities by trained<br>medical professional | Healthcare facilities by trained<br>medical professional | Same |
| Needle size | Needle gauge 25G,23G,22G,21G,<br>20G,<br>Needle length 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" | Needle gauge 25G,23G,21G<br>Needle length 3/4" | See<br>Comment 6 |
| Tube length | 10cm(4"), 180cm(7"), 30cm(12") | 7" and 12" | See<br>Comment 6 |
| principles of<br>operation | When vacuum blood collection tube<br>is use, blood flow into blood<br>collection tube via the device under<br>the action of differential pressure. | When vacuum blood collection tube<br>is use, blood flow into blood<br>collection tube via the device under<br>the action of differential pressure. | Same |
| Activation<br>mode | Manual, active safety feature,<br>retraction by spring | Manual, active safety feature,<br>retraction by spring | Same |
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# Comment 1
The proposed indications for use, are similar to the predicate indications for use. The difference is commented as follows:
-the short term is clearly defined for up to 2 hours in indications for use of proposed device. It does not raise new questions of safety/effectiveness, however users are more aware of the safe use time.
-in predicate indications for use, the recommended use is to activate the needle safety feature prior to removal from the venipuncture site. The needle safety feature can be activated before or after the needle leaves the body, which will not cause new safety/effectiveness. It aids in the prevention of accidental needle stick through the use of an active safety feature.
So the differences are not a significant change.
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# Comment 2
The predicate device is two configuration: with an integrated male luer adapter which connects to a holder(without holder) and without the male luer adapter is intended to installed the holder and held during operation. The proposed device is expanded into two configurations, pre installed holder and without holder. This gives users more choices. The pre installed holder do not change any function of proposed device. So the differences are not a significant change.
## Comment 3
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, Irritation 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 4
The expiration date for the proposed device is different from predicate device. The proposed devices have been performed 3 years accelerated aging and demonstrated that the aged samples also complied with the requirements of relevant performance standards. The ability of immediate package of the proposed device to maintain the device in a sterile state for a period of 3 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 5
The sterile method of proposed device is Eto, the sterile method of predicate device is Gamma. Both of them achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-5. Examination of the Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ECH) residuals have met with ISO 10993-7,AMD1:2019, this sterilization difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
### Comment 6
The needle size and tube length is different between proposed device and predicate device. The proposed device have expanded of needle and tube range. These extended devices have been verified according to ISO 9626, ISO 7864, ISO 8536-4. The difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
#### 8. 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 applicable parts of the following standards:
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- > ISO 10993-7:2008 AMD.1:2019 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals
- > 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 >
- > USP <151> Pyrogen Test
- > 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-21 standard method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials
- > 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
- > ISO 9626:2016 Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices - Requirements and test methods
- > ISO 7864:2016 Sterile hypodermic needles for single use - Requirements and test methods
In addition, the following verification or testing is performed to meet the stated performance requirements:
- > Extraction force testing in simulation using
- > Simulated Clinical Study for safety feature
- > Sharps injury protection testing in accordance with ISO 23908
- 9. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study was included in this submission.
- 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed devices are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device in intended use, principles of operation, technology, design, materials and performance.
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