K223678 · Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd. · FMF · Feb 9, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K223678
Device Name
Sterile Syringes for Single Use
Applicant
Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 9, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Sterile Syringes for Single Use are sterile, single-use, disposal, without needle and manually operated syringes intended to use with a 6% conical fitting device for injection of drug into the body. The syringes are intended for use immediately after filling and are not intended to contain the fluid/medication for extended periods of time.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use, manually operated piston syringes; used for drug injection. Components: polycarbonate barrel, plunger, polyisoprene rubber piston, medical-grade silicone lubricant. Universal luer threaded connector (ISO 80369-7). Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical/hospital settings. User connects syringe via luer, manually advances/withdraws plunger to express/withdraw fluids. Fluid volume measured via printed external scale on barrel. Benefits: provides sterile, disposable means for drug delivery. No clinical data; bench testing only.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance validated per ISO 7886-1 (manual syringes) and ISO 80369-7 (connectors). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, hemolysis). Particulate matter testing per USP <788>. Sterilization validated per ISO 11135 (EtO). Packaging integrity per ASTM F88/F1929; shipping per ISTA 3A; shelf-life per ASTM F1980.
Indicated for injection of drugs into the body using a 6% conical fitting device. Intended for use by healthcare professionals in clinical, hospital, or other healthcare settings. Not for extended storage of medication.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
Predicate Devices
DMC Medical Single-use Polycarbonate Syringe (K103736)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 9, 2023
Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd. Amv Li Technology Director No. 658 Gaochao Road Shanghai, Shanghai 201803 China
Re: K223678
Trade/Device Name: Sterile Syringes for Single Use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF Dated: November 05, 2022 Received: December 8, 2022
Dear Amy Li:
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.
| Courtney | Digitally signed by<br>Courtney Evans -S | |
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| Evans -S | Date: 2023.02.09<br>11:34:59-05'00' | |
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223678
Device Name Sterile Syringes for Single Use
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Sterile Syringes for Single Use are sterile, single-use, disposal, without needle and manually operated syringes intended to use with a 6% conical fitting device for injection of drug into the body. The syringes are intended for use immediately after filling and are not intended to contain the fluid/medication for extended periods of time.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> <input checked="true" type="checkbox"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </span> </span> |
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| <span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> <input type="checkbox"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </span> </span> |
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# K223678- 510(K) Summary
- 1. Date of preparation: February 9, 2023
- 2. Sponsor Identification
Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd. 658 Gaochao Road, Shanghai, 201803, China
Contact Person: Hualong Liu Position: Technology Director Tel: +86 02169118232 Email: henry_liu@kdIchina.net
- 3. Designated submission correspondent
Ms.Amy Lee(Primary Contact Person) Mind-Link Consulting Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 15721449974 Email: amy.li@mind-link.net
- 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Sterile Syringes for Single use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Review Panel: General hospital
- 5. Indication for use
Sterile Syringes for Single Use are sterile, single-use, disposal, without needle and manually operated syringes intended to use with a 6% conical fitting device for injection of drug into the body. The syringes are intended for use immediately after filling and are not intended to contain the fluid/medication for extended periods of time.
- 6. Device description
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KDL Sterile Syringes for Single Use are composed of barrel, plunger, and a moveable piston. The plunger does not contact any part of the fluid path, rather the plunger which attaches to the piston and the barrel are fluid path components. Materials of construction for the components have been shown to meet the applicable requirements of ISO 10993-1. Additionally, there is a small amount of lubricant for moving the plunger smoothly along the inside surface of the barrel. The connector is a universal luer threaded style connector. The device is used in general medicine in clinical, hospital, or other settings of healthcare professionals.
The Sterile Syringes for Single Use have different specifications, include1ml, 3ml, 10ml, 20ml and 30ml.
- 7. Identification of predicate device
510(k) Number: K103736 Product name: DMC Medical Single-use Polycarbonate Syringe
# 7.1 Technological Comparison Table with the predicate
| Items | Proposed device | Predicate device | Comment |
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| Indications for Use | Sterile Syringes for Single<br>Use are sterile, single-use,<br>disposal, without needle<br>and manually operated<br>syringes intended to use<br>with a 6% conical fitting<br>device for injection of drug<br>into the body. The<br>syringes are intended for<br>use immediately after<br>filling and are not intended<br>to contain the<br>fluid/medication for<br>extended periods of time. | DMC Medical piston type<br>syringes are single use<br>syringes, intended for<br>injecting fluids into or<br>withdrawing fluids from the<br>body.<br>K103736 | Similar<br>Please see<br>Comment 1 |
| Description of Submitted<br>Device | Sterile syringes for single<br>use are composed of barrel,<br>plunger, and a moveable<br>piston. The plunger does | DMC Medical Sing-Use<br>Polycarbonate Syringe is<br>offered in the same<br>configurations as the | Same |
| | | | |
| | not contact any part of the<br>fluid path, rather the plunger<br>which attaches to the piston<br>and the barrel are fluid path<br>components. Individual<br>components are made from<br>properly tested materials<br>included in this submission.<br>Additionally, there is a small<br>amount of lubricant for<br>moving the plunger<br>smoothly along the inside<br>surface of barrel. The<br>connector is a universal luer<br>threaded style connector.<br>The device is used in<br>general medicine in clinical,<br>hospital, or other settings of<br>healthcare professionals. | predicate. It is made from a<br>calibrated hollow barrel,<br>and a moveable piston with<br>a plunger tip at the end of<br>the piston. The piston shaft<br>does not contact any part of<br>the fluid path, rather the tip<br>which attaches to the shaft<br>and the barrel are fluid path<br>components. Individual<br>components are made from<br>properly tested materials<br>included in this submission.<br>Additionally, there is a small<br>amount of lubricant for<br>moving the piston shaft<br>smoothly along the inside<br>surface of barrel. The<br>connector is a universal luer<br>threaded style connector.<br>The device is used in<br>general medicine in clinical,<br>hospital, or other settings of<br>healthcare professionals. | |
| | | | 510(k) |
| Component and Materials: | | | Same |
| Syringe Barrel | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | |
| Plunger tip | Polyisoprene rubber | Polyisoprene | |
| Silicone Oil | Medical Grade Oil(DC 360) | Medical Grade Oil | |
| Calibrated Barrel Volume | YES | YES | |
| Sterilization method | EtO | EtO | |
| 510(k) Approval | This submission | K103736 | |
| Principle of Operation | Sterile Syringes for Single<br>Use, the user connects the<br>syringe via the threaded<br>luer, then manually<br>advancing or withdrawing<br>the plunger internal to the<br>barrel, is able to express or<br>withdraw fluids. Fluids are<br>measured via the printed<br>external scale of the barrel;<br>measurements are<br>indicated in ml(milliliters) | The user connects the<br>syringe via the threaded<br>luer, then manually<br>advancing or withdrawing<br>the plunger internal to the<br>barrel, is able to express or<br>withdraw fluids. Fluids are<br>measured via the printed<br>external housing of the<br>barrel; measurements are<br>indicated in ml(milliliters).<br>operation is similar for most | Same |
| | | all piston syringes whether<br>fitted with a threaded luer or<br>a slip-fit only end. | |
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| | | | |
| Safety and Performances | Conforms to ISO<br>7886-1:2017.<br>SAL:10-6<br>Complies with:<br>ISO 10993-1: Evaluation<br>and Testing;<br>Part 4: Selection of tests for<br>interactions with blood;<br>Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity;<br>Part 7: Ethylene oxide<br>sterilization residuals;<br>Part 10: Tests for irritation<br>and delayed type<br>hypersensitivity;<br>Part 11: Tests for systemic<br>toxicity, tests for Bacterial<br>endotoxins, Tests for<br>Pyrogenicity<br>And Conforms to USP<br><788>:<br>Particulate Matter for<br>injection<br>No re-use | DMC Medical syringes<br>conform to the<br>requirements of ISO<br>7886-1, an FDA recognized<br>standard. Additionally, the<br>Sterility Assurance Level,<br>(SAL) has been established<br>to meet the 10-6 level. The<br>single use syringes are<br>packaged in a way as to<br>ensure conformity with ISO<br>10993-1, including<br>minimizing residual gases<br>as well as discourage<br>re-use. | Similar<br>Please see<br>comment 2. |
| Length (mm) | 1ml: 86.6±0.5<br>3ml: 80.85±0.5<br>5ml: 83.5±0.5<br>10ml: 88.45±0.5<br>20ml: 96.4±0.5<br>30ml: 106.8±0.5 | Not Clear. | Difference<br>Please see<br>comment 3. |
| Diameter(mm) | 1ml:<br>OD:9.45±0.1<br>ID: 4.7±0.1<br>3ml:<br>OD:11.7±0.1<br>ID: 9.13±0.1<br>5ml:<br>OD: 15.5±0.1<br>ID:12.83±0.1<br>10ml:<br>OD: 19.45±0.1 | Not Clear. | Difference<br>Please see<br>comment 4. |
| | | | |
| | ID: 16.45±0.1 | | |
| | 20ml: | | |
| | OD: 22.9±0.1 | | |
| | ID: 19.9±0.1 | | |
| | 30ml: | | |
| | OD: 26.2±0.1 | | |
| | ID: 23.7±0.1 | | |
| Size of Syringes(ml) | 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 | Not Clear. | Difference<br>Please see<br>comment 5. |
| Luer Lock | ISO 80369-7 | ISO 594-2 | Difference<br>Please see<br>comment 6. |
| Prescription (Rx) or<br>over the counter | Prescription | Prescription | Same |
### Table 3-1 Technological Comparison Table
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### SE Comment 1: Indications for Use
The proposed device and the predicate device have same indication, that is, they are both intended for injecting fluid into body. But, the predicate device(K103736) has an additional indication, intended for withdrawing fluid from body The proposed device doesn't have this indication. However, the operation principle is same to achieve the indication. Therefore, the difference will not raise new questions on safety and effectiveness of the proposed device and substantially equivalence to the predicate.
#### SE Comment 2: Safety and Perform
The proposed device and the predicate device have the same test standard for ISO 7886-1 and ISO 10993-serious. But, the proposed device has different models and has added <USP 788> testing. However, all models are tested in accordance with ISO 7886-1 and USP <788> is required for the injection particles to ensure the safe clinical application. Therefore, this difference is considered not to affect the Substantially Equivalency (SE) between the proposed and predicate devices.
#### SE Comment 3: Length
The proposed device and the predicate device have similar components (Barrel, Plunger, Plunger Stopper) and all comply with ISO 7886-1. However, the differences in dimensions between the proposed device and the predicate are not known. However, dimensional differences do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness. In addition, all barrel lengths and other dimensions have been shown to comply with ISO 7886-1.
#### SE Comment 4: Diameter
The proposed device and the predicate device have similar components (Barrel, Plunger, Plunger Stopper) and all comply with ISO 7886-1. However, the differences in dimensions between the proposed device and the predicate are not known. However, dimensional differences do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness. In addition, all barrel lengths and other dimensions have been shown to comply with ISO 7886-1.
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# SE Comment 5: Size of Syringes
The proposed device and the predicate device have similar components (Barrel, Plunger, Plunger Stopper) and all comply with ISO 7886-1. However, the differences in dimensions between the proposed device and the predicate are not known. However, dimensional differences do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness. In addition, all barrel lengths and other dimensions have been shown to comply with ISO 7886-1.
# SE Comment 6: Luer Lock
The proposed device and the predicate device have similar components (Barrel, Plunger, Plunger Stopper) and all comply with ISO 7886-1 However, the differences in test standard for Luer Lock between the proposed device and the predicate are different, the predicated device have finished 510(K) in 2010 and the Luer lock have been tested in accordance with ISO 594-2, but ISO 594-2 was replaced by ISO 80369-7. However, standard number difference does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
- 8. Non-clinical test conclusion
A. Performance testing was validated using the following Standard:
- ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use Part 1: Syringes for manual use A
- ISO 80369-7:2016 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications -A Part 7 : Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications.
## B. Biocompatibility
The device described in this summary the Sterile Syringe for Single Use were tested and demonstrated to be in conformance to ISO 10993-1 and FDA 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, blood path indirect, limited <24hr contact duration.
- . Cytotoxicity
- . Sensitization
- Irritation
- . Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity .
- Hemolysis ●
Particulate Testing using USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injection
### C. Sterilization, Shipping, Shelf-life
The proposed device was evaluated for sterility using ISO 11135-Sterilization of healthcare products- Ethylene Oxide -Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- Packaging Integrity Testing ASTM F88/F88M-15 and ASTM F1929-15
- o Seal Strength ASTM F00-09
- Dye Penetration- ASTM F1929
- Simulated Shipping- ISTA 3A:2018
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- Shelf-life of 5 years validated using the FDA recognized standard ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices.
- 9. Clinical test conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
- 10. Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device, Sterile Syringes for Single Use are as safe, as effective, and are therefore substantially equivalentto the legally marketed predicate device DMC Medical Single-use Polycarbonate Syringe(K103736).
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