K223431 · Nipro Renal Solutions USA, Corp. · KPO · Aug 4, 2023 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K223431
Device Name
Citric Complete Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate
Applicant
Nipro Renal Solutions USA, Corp.
Product Code
KPO · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Aug 4, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
For LC+100 Series: This acid concentrate is formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro MedicaLyte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 36.83X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine. For LC+200 Series: This acid concentrate is formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro MedicaLyte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 45X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine.
Device Story
Liquid acid concentrate used as one component in three-stream hemodialysis preparation; mixed with bicarbonate concentrate and RO water by proportioning hemodialysis machine. Formulated with USP grade sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and citric acid. Used in clinical settings for acute and chronic renal failure. Final dialysate flows through hemodialyzer, separated from patient blood by semi-permeable membranes to remove waste and toxins. Clinician-operated; output is purified blood returned to patient. Benefits include effective blood filtration for patients with kidney failure.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing performed per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-4:2019 to verify that formulation of dialysis liquid concentrate according to label instructions produces final dialysate consistent with specified values. All samples met acceptable limits.
Technological Characteristics
Liquid acid concentrate containing USP grade sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and citric acid. Designed for 36.83X (LC+100) or 45X (LC+200) three-stream proportioning hemodialysis machines. Non-sterile, single-use. Complies with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-4:2019.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hemodialysis system and accessories is a device that is used as an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure or toxemic conditions and that consists of an extracorporeal blood system, a conventional dialyzer, a dialysate delivery system, and accessories. Blood from a patient flows through the tubing of the extracorporeal blood system and accessories to the blood compartment of the dialyzer, then returns through further tubing of the extracorporeal blood system to the patient. The dialyzer has two compartments that are separated by a semipermeable membrane. While the blood is in the blood compartment, undesirable substances in the blood pass through the semipermeable membrane into the dialysate in the dialysate compartment. The dialysate delivery system controls and monitors the dialysate circulating through the dialysate compartment of the dialyzer.(1) The extracorporeal blood system and accessories consists of tubing, pumps, pressure monitors, air foam or bubble detectors, and alarms to keep blood moving safely from the blood access device and accessories for hemodialysis (§ 876.5540) to the blood compartment of the dialyzer and back to the patient. (2) The conventional dialyzer allows a transfer of water and solutes between the blood and the dialysate through the semipermeable membrane. The semipermeable membrane of the conventional dialyzer has a sufficiently low permeability to water that an ultrafiltration controller is not required to prevent excessive loss of water from the patient's blood. This conventional dialyzer does not include hemodialyzers with the disposable inserts (Kiil type) (§ 876.5830) or dialyzers of high permeability (§ 876.5860). (3) The dialysate delivery system consists of mechanisms that monitor and control the temperature, conductivity, flow rate, and pressure of the dialysate and circulates dialysate through the dialysate compartment of the dialyzer. The dialysate delivery system includes the dialysate concentrate for hemodialysis (liquid or powder) and alarms to indicate abnormal dialysate conditions. This dialysate delivery system does not include the sorbent regenerated dialysate delivery system for hemodialysis (§ 876.5600), the dialysate delivery system of the peritoneal dialysis system and accessories (§ 876.5630), or the controlled dialysate delivery system of the high permeability hemodialysis system § 876.5860). (4) Remote accessories to the hemodialysis system include the unpowered dialysis chair without a scale, the powered dialysis chair without a scale, the dialyzer holder set, dialysis tie gun and ties, and hemodialysis start/stop tray.
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August 4, 2023
Nipro Renal Solutions USA, Corp. Vincent DeGrandchamp Quality Assurance Manager 509 Fishing Creek Road Lewisberry, Pennsylvania 17339
Re: K223431
> Trade/Device Name: Citric Complete™ Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5820 Regulation Name: Hemodialysis system and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPO Received: July 7, 2023
Dear Vincent DeGrandchamp:
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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801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Gema Gonzalez -S
Gema Gonzalez, MS Acting Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices 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
Submission Number (if known)
K223431
Device Name
Citric Complete TM Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate
Indications for Use (Describe)
For LC+100 Series: This acid concentrate is formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro MedicaLyte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 36.83X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine.
For LC+200 Series: This acid concentrate is formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro MedicaLyte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 45X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine.
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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| 510(k) #: K223431 | 510(k) Summary | Page 1 of 2<br>Prepared on: 2023-07-07 |
| Contact Details | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1) |
| Applicant Name | Nipro Renal Solutions USA, Corporation | |
| Applicant Address | 509 Fishing Creek Road Lewisberry PA 17339 United States | |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | 2676784390 | |
| Applicant Contact | Mr. Vincent DeGrandchamp | |
| Applicant Contact Email | VincentG@nipromed.com | |
| Device Name | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2) |
| Device Trade Name | Citric Complete™ Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate | |
| Common Name | Hemodialysis system and accessories | |
| Classification Name | Dialysate Concentrate For Hemodialysis (Liquid Or Powder) | |
| Regulation Number | 876.5820 | |
| Product Code | KPO | |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices<br>21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) | | |
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | Product Code |
| K160847 | CitraPure® Acid Concentrate | KPO |
| K130511 | CitriSol Acid Concentrate | KPO |
| K901471 | GC-1000 to GC-3005 Acid Concentrate (MedicaPure™ Liquid Ac | KPO |
| K171750 | Citric Complete™ Dry Citric Acid Concentrate | KPO |
## Device Description Summary
The Citric Complete™ Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate products are single-use, non-sterile devices intended for use in hemodialysis therapy for acute and chronic renal failure. These products are designed to be used as one (1) component in the preparation of dialysate in a three (3)-stream proportioning hemodialysis machine according to a physician's prescription.
21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)
The subject devices are formulated to be compatible with 36.83X proportioning (proposed LC+100 series devices), as well as 45X proportioning (proposed LC+200 series devices) hemodialysis machines, in which bicarbonate concentrate is proportioned into one stream, this Citric Complete™ Liquid Acid Concentrate is proportioned into a second stream, and RO water is proportioned into third stream. These three streams are then mixed by the hemodialysis machine in distinctly specific ratios to prepared hemodialysis solution, or final dialysate.
The Citric Complete™ Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate products are comprised of:
Ø USP grade sodium chloride,
Ø USP grade magnesium chloride,
Ø USP grade calcium chloride,
Ø USP grade potassium chloride,
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The final dialysate solution is pumped to the dialysis system, known as the dialyzer or hemodialyzer, through which the patient's blood also flows in the opposite direction. The dialysate is separated from the patient's blood by semi-permeable membranes in the hemodialyzer, which passage of waste and toxins from the circulating blood into the hemodialysis solution. The used dialysate is disposed, while the patient blood is recirculated back into the patient with acute and end-stage renal failure can effectively have their blood filtered of wastes and toxins without the proper functioning of his or her kidneys.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
& USP grade dextrose, and 网 USP grade citric acid.
For LC+100 Series: This acid concentrate is for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro Medicalyte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 36.83X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine.
For LC+200 Series: This acid concentrate is formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis, and is to be used in conjunction with Nipro Medical yte™ bicarbonate concentrate, or an equivalent bicarbonate concentrate of the same composition, in a 45X proportioning three-stream hemodialysis machine.
## Indications for Use Comparison
The subject device as well as the predicate and reference devices are all acid concentrates formulated for use in acute and chronic hemodialysis as one component in a three-stream dialysate. There are no significant differences with respect to any of the above presented predicate devices in regard to their indications for use, and no new issues of the subject device.
# Technological Comparison
Internal verification and validation testing confirms that the Citric Acid Concentrate meets specifications equivalent in design and technological characteristics to the predicate devices. The subject device complies with all applicable voluntary consensus standards for performance, package integrity and biocompatibility.
There are no significant differences with respect to any of the above presented predicate devices, and therefore a finding of substantial equivalence is deemed appropriate for the proposed Citric Complete™ Liquid Citric Acid Concentrate.
#### Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
Testing was accomplished by formulating the dialysis liquid concentrate pursuant to the instructions on the device labels and measuring the concentrations of all components to ensure that by following the label instructions, end users can generate a final dialysate consistent with the values as specified on the Citric Acid Concentrate label. All testing was conducted pursuant to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-4:2019. All requirements were met.
N/A
All samples from all batches of each device tested were within acceptable limits for that product, as set by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 23500-42019. Therefore, the performance of these devices is considered to be satisfactory, fit for use according to the intended purpose of this device, and as safe, as effective, and performing as well as or better than the legally marketed device K171750.
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