Verifine® Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for the subcutaneous injection of drugs.
Device Story
Verifine® Pen Needles are single-use, non-pyrogenic, sterile hypodermic needles designed for manual attachment to pen injectors for subcutaneous drug administration. The device consists of a needle tube (stainless steel), hub, shield, and container. The user manually inserts the needle into the skin. The device is intended for over-the-counter (OTC) use. It facilitates drug delivery by providing a fluid path from the pen cartridge to the subcutaneous tissue. The device is available in various gauges and lengths to accommodate different clinical needs and pen injector models. It does not include integrated safety features.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was necessary. Substantial equivalence was established through bench testing, including dimensional compliance, performance testing (dose accuracy, removal torque per ISO 11608-2), and biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, skin irritation, intracutaneous reactivity, and sensitization per ISO 10993-1).
Technological Characteristics
Single lumen hypodermic needle; stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10) tube; polypropylene (PP) hub/container; polyethylene (PE) needle shield; silicone oil lubricant; UV glue jointing; sterile (SAL 10^-6); manual operation; various gauges (29G-34G) and lengths (3.5mm-12mm); 3-bevel or 5-bevel tip options; compliant with ISO 11608-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with pen injector devices for the subcutaneous injection of drugs in patients requiring such therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.
Predicate Devices
Verifine® Common Type Insulin Pen Needle and Verifine® Safety Type Insulin Pen Needle (K161950)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 26, 2024
Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd. % John Beasley Founding Member and Senior Consultant MedTech Review, LLC 257 Garnet Garden Street Henderson, Nevada 89015
Re: K242632
Trade/Device Name: Verifine® Pen Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: September 3, 2024 Received: September 3, 2024
Dear John Beasley:
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 (the 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 available 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 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 Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rue"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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Sincerely,
# Shruti N. Mistry -S
Shruti Mistry Assistant Director Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors 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) K242632
Device Name Verifine® Pen Needles
Indications for Use (Describe)
Verifine® Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for the subcutaneous injection of drugs.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## K242632 510(k) Summary
## Verifine® Pen Needles
#### 1. Submission Sponsor
Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd.
No. 1388 Cangxing Street Cangqian Community, Yuhang District Hangzhou City Zhejiang 311121 China
Contact: Mr. Zearou Yang
Office Phone: +8657188772985
Email: jim@nemoto-do.co.jp
#### 2. Submission Correspondent
MedTech Review, LLC
257 Garnet Garden Street Henderson NV 89015 United States
Contact: John Beasley
Office Phone: +7027236889
Email:john@medtechreview.com
#### 3. Date Prepared
September 03, 2024
#### 4. Device Identification
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Verifine® Pen Needles |
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| Classification Name: | Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen |
| Regulation Number(s): | 880.5570 |
| Product Code(s): | FMI |
| Class: | II |
| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
#### 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
Device name: Verifine ® Common Type Insulin Pen Needle and Verifine® Safety Type Insulin Pen Needle
510(k) number: K161950
Manufacturer: Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd.
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#### 6. Device Description
Verifine® Pen Needles, manufactured by Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd, are designed for use with pen injectors for the administration of drugs. These are standard pen needles without integrated safety features. The devices are single-use, non-pyrogenic, and maintain a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10 °. The differences between the PromiseMed current cleared common type needle pen and the new design primarily involve changes to the trade name, the addition of new models, and modifications in some materials and dimensions. Key updates include a change in the trade name, the introduction of new models (FPN and NPN), the addition of new needle sizes and a 5-bevel needle tip option, and a shift from a specific intended use (administering insulin) to a general intended use (administering drugs). The materials used have also been slightly modified, such as changing the needle shield material from polypropylene (PP) to polyethylene (PE) for certain models, which only contact intact skin, ensuring no increased risk. These devices are intended for over-the-counter (OTC) use and require manual insertion by the user during drug administration.
#### 7. Indication for Use Statement
Verifine® Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for the subcutaneous injection of drugs.
#### 8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the Verifine® Pen Needles to the predicate device with respect to indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, materials, and performance, and forms the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence. The subject device does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness as compared to the predicate device.
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| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement | |
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| Common name | Insulin Pen Needles | No change | N/A | No new concerns. The<br>common name remains<br>unchanged, ensuring<br>consistency with the intended<br>use. | |
| Trade name | Verifine® Common Type Insulin Pen Needle | IPN<br>FPN, NPN | Verifine® Pen Needles<br>Verifine® Plus Pen Needles | It is only for common type pen<br>needle. Only the trade name is<br>change. | No new concerns. The trade<br>name change does not impact<br>safety or effectiveness as the<br>device's function remains the<br>same. |
| Classification name | Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen (21 CFR 880.5570) | No change | N/A | No new concerns. The<br>classification name remains<br>consistent. | |
| Device class | Class II | No change | N/A | No new concerns. The device<br>remains in Class II, indicating<br>no change in risk level. | |
| Product Code | FMI | No change | N/A | No new concerns. The product<br>code remains the same,<br>reflecting no change in device<br>functionality. | |
| General description | The proposed product, insulin pen needle, is manufactured<br>by Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co.,<br>Ltd, which is designed for use with a pen injector for the<br>subcutaneous injection of insulin.<br>The products have two types, common type and safety<br>type. Both of the two types are sterile with a Sterility<br>Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6, non-pyrogenic and single-use<br>devices. Each type has several models. Different models are<br>distinguished by needle gauge and length.<br>The Common Type Insulin Pen Needle consists of needle<br>container, needle shield, needle tube, needle hub, UV glue | The proposed product, Verifine® Pen Needles, is<br>manufactured by Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co.,<br>Ltd, which is designed for use with a pen injector for the<br>subcutaneous injection of insulin.<br>The product is common type without safety protective<br>feature. It is a sterile with a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL)<br>of 10-6, non-pyrogenic and single-use devices. Each type<br>has several models. Different models are distinguished by<br>needle gauge and length.<br>It is consisting of needle container, needle shield, needle<br>tube, needle hub, UV glue and silicone oil. UV glue is used | It is only for common type pen<br>needle.<br>Description about common type<br>is no change. | No new concerns. The change<br>to a broader intended use<br>does not introduce new risks<br>as the fundamental technology<br>and operation remain the<br>same. | |
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| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement | | | | | | | | |
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| | and silicone oil. UV glue is used to glue needle tube and<br>needle hub and the silicone oil is used to needle tube<br>lubrication.<br>The user proceeds with inserting the needle into the skin<br>manually.<br>Both the Common Type Insulin Pen Needle and the Safety<br>Type Pen Needle are for OTC use, and they are external<br>communication, blood indirect devices. The contact<br>duration for both subjected devices is within 24h, and they<br>belong to limited contact device according ISO 10993-1. | to glue needle tube and needle hub and the silicone oil is<br>used to needle tube lubrication.<br>The user proceeds with inserting the needle into the skin<br>manually.<br>It is intended for OTC use, and they are external<br>communication, blood indirect devices. The contact<br>duration for both subjected devices is within 24h, and they<br>belong to limited contact device according ISO 10993-1. | | | | | | | | | | |
| Principles of operation | The user proceeds with inserting the needle into the<br>skin manually. The patient end and the cartridge end of the<br>tube are lubricated using a silicone based lubricant for ease<br>of injection and rubber septum penetration. | No change | N/A | No new concerns. The<br>principles of operation remain<br>unchanged, ensuring<br>consistent performance. | | | | | | | | |
| Indication of use | The Common Type Insulin Pen Needle is intended for use<br>with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of<br>insulin. | Verifine® Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector<br>device for the subcutaneous injection of drugs. | Change in the trade name and<br>from specific use (insulin) to<br>general use (drugs). | No new concerns. The broader<br>indication for use does not<br>introduce new safety or<br>effectiveness risks as the<br>device's mechanism remains<br>unchanged. | | | | | | | | |
| Model | IPN-29-12,<br>IPN-30-8,<br>IPN-31-4, IPN-31-5, IPN-31-6, IPN-31-8,<br>IPN-32-4, IPN-32-5, IPN-32-8,<br>IPN-33-4 | Model Specification code IPN Not defined. FPN Not defined. NPN Not defined. | | | | | | | | | New two models of FPN and NPN<br>were added.<br>Specification code was not<br>defined that the needle was<br>identified through by metric size. | No new concerns. The addition<br>of new models and sizes<br>expands options without<br>altering the device's safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Needle size | IPN<br>+<br>0.33mm×12mm,<br>0.30mm×8mm,<br>0.25mm×4mm, 0.25mm×5mm, 0.25mm×6mm, 0.25mm×<br>8mm,<br>0.23mm×4mm, 0.23mm×5mm, 0.23mm×8mm,<br>0.20mm× 4mm | IPN, FPN, NPN<br>+<br>0.33mm×12mm,<br>0.30mm×8mm,<br>0.25mm×4mm, 0.25mm×5mm, 0.25mm×6mm, 0.25mm×<br>8mm,<br>0.23mm×4mm, 0.23mm×5mm, 0.23mm×6mm, 0.23mm×<br>8mm,<br>0.20mm× 3.5mm, 0.20mm× 4mm, 0.20mm× 5mm,<br>0.18mm× 3.5mm, 0.18mm× 4mm, 0.18mm× 5mm | Some size was added. | No new concerns. The addition<br>of new needle sizes does not<br>impact safety or effectiveness;<br>the new sizes comply with<br>standard specifications. | | | | | | | | |
| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | | | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement |
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| Bevel | 3 | Bevel | Model | Needle size | Bevel of needle tip is defined.<br>Addition of 5 bevel design. | No new concerns. The<br>introduction of a 5-bevel<br>design is intended to enhance<br>user experience without<br>affecting safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| | | 3 bevels | IPN, FPN, NPN | All sizes | | |
| | | 5 bevels | IPN, FPN, NPN | All sizes | | |
| Needle<br>Gauge | 29G, 30G, 31G, 32G, 33G | 29G, 30G, 31G, 32G, 33G, 34G | | | Outer diameter of 34G (0.18mm)<br>was added, per K210059. | No new concerns. The added<br>dimensions meet regulatory<br>standards, ensuring safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Dimension | Length<br>4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm | 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm | | | Nominal length of 3.5mm was<br>added. | |
| Color | Image: Color chart | Not defined. | | | There is no color designated to<br>each size that metric size is<br>identified through the gauge and<br>length, and there is no color<br>requirement for pen needle in<br>ISO 11608-2. | No new concerns. The lack of a<br>defined color does not impact<br>the safety or effectiveness of<br>the device. |
| Schematic diagram<br>and picture | Image: Schematic diagram of IPN | No change | | | There is only the difference about<br>shape of needle shield and hub<br>for each model. | No new concerns. The design<br>variations do not introduce<br>new safety or effectiveness<br>risks, as they are minor<br>adjustments to the device's<br>form. |
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| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement |
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| / | | FPN<br>Fig. 2—Schematic representation of FPN<br>Key<br>1 Needle container 4 Jointing medium<br>2 Needle shield 5 Needle hub<br>3 Needle tube | | |
| / | | NPN<br>Fig. 3—Schematic representation of NPN<br>Key<br>1 Needle container 4 Jointing medium<br>2 Needle shield 5 Needle hub<br>3 Needle tube | | |
| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement | | |
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| Product picture | / | Image: Side view<br>Image: Front view | There is only the difference about<br>shape of needle shield and hub<br>for each model. | No new concerns. The design<br>variations do not introduce<br>new safety or effectiveness<br>risks, as they are minor<br>adjustments to the device's<br>form. | | |
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| Material | Image: IPN symbol IPN | Image: IPN symbol IPN | Material of needle shield is<br>changed to PE which is only<br>contact intact skin. | No new concerns. The material<br>change for the needle shield is<br>minor and does not affect<br>safety as it only contacts intact<br>skin. | | |
| | Component | Material | | | Component | Material |
| | Needle tube | Stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10) | | | Needle tube | Stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10) |
| | Needle Shield | Polypropylene (PP) | | | Needle Shield | Polyethylene (PE) |
| | Needle Container | Polypropylene (PP) | | | Needle Container | Polypropylene (PP) |
| | Needle Hub | Polypropylene (PP) | | | Needle Hub | Polypropylene (PP) |
| | Glue (Joint medium) | UV Glue | | | Glue (Joint medium) | UV Glue |
| | Lubricant | Silicone oil | Lubricant | Silicone oil | | |
| | Dialyzing paper<br>(Seal) | Medical grade glue dialyzing<br>paper | Dialyzing paper<br>(Seal) | Medical grade glue dialyzing<br>paper | | |
| | | Image: FPN symbol FPN | | | Material of needle shield is<br>changed to PE which is only | |
| | | | Component | Material | contact intact skin. | |
| | | | Needle tube | Stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10) | | |
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| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | / | Needle Shield<br>Needle Container<br>Needle Hub<br>Glue (Joint medium)<br>Lubricant<br>Dialyzing paper<br>(Seal) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Needle Shield Polyethylene (PE)<br>Needle Container Polypropylene (PP)<br>Needle Hub Polypropylene (PP)<br>Glue (Joint medium) UV Glue<br>Lubricant Silicone oil<br>Dialyzing paper Medical grade glue dialyzing paper<br>(Seal) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | NPN<br>Component Material Needle tube Stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10) Needle Shield Polypropylene (PP) Needle Container Polypropylene (PP) Needle Hub Polypropylene (PP) Glue (Joint medium) UV Glue Lubricant Silicone oil Dialyzing paper (Seal) Medical grade glue dialyzing paper | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | No change. | |
| Performance<br>requirements | Remain no change | No change | N/A | No new concerns.<br>Performance requirements<br>remain unchanged, ensuring<br>consistent functionality. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Labeling | Unit<br>package | Remain no change | No change | N/A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | User<br>package | Remain no change | Blow contents were changed:<br>1. Indication;<br>2. warning;<br>3. direction for use;<br>4. compatible pens; | These changes are meeting for<br>requirement of ISO 11608-<br>2:2022. | No new concerns. Labeling<br>updates meet current<br>standards and enhance the<br>device's safety and usability. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Instruction<br>for use | Remain no change | Blow contents were changed:<br>1. Indication;<br>2. warning;<br>3. direction for use; | These changes are to be met for<br>requirement of ISO 11608-<br>2:2022. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Item of description | Cleared device | Modified device | Comments on<br>Similarities/Differences | Safety/Effectiveness<br>Statement | |
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| | / | Needle Shield<br>Needle Container<br>Needle Hub<br>Glue (Joint medium)<br>Lubricant<br>Dialyzing paper<br>(Seal) | | | |
| | | Needle Shield Polyethylene (PE)<br>Needle Container Polypropylene (PP)<br>Needle Hub Polypropylene (PP)<br>Glue (Joint medium) UV Glue<br>Lubricant Silicone oil<br>Dialyzing paper (Seal) Medical grade glue dialyzing paper | | | |
| | | NPN<br>Component Material<br>Needle tube Stainless steel (X5CrNi18-10)<br>Needle Shield Polypropylene (PP)<br>Needle Container Polypropylene (PP)<br>Needle Hub Polypropylene (PP)<br>Glue (Joint medium) UV Glue<br>Lubricant Silicone oil<br>Dialyzing paper (Seal) Medical grade glue dialyzing paper | No change. | | |
| Performance<br>requirements | Remain no change | No change | N/A | No new concerns.<br>Performance requirements<br>remain unchanged, ensuring<br>consistent functionality. | |
| Labeling | Unit<br>package | Remain no change | No change | N/A | No new concerns. Labeling<br>updates meet current |
| | User<br>package | Remain no change | Blow contents were changed:<br>1. Indication;<br>2. warning;<br>3. direction for use;<br>4. compatible pens; | These changes are meeting for<br>requirement of ISO 11608-<br>2:2022. | standards and enhance the<br>device's safety and usability. |
| | Instruction<br>for use | Remain no change | Blow contents were changed:<br>1. Indication;<br>2. warning;<br>3. direction for use; | These changes are to be met for<br>requirement of ISO 11608-<br>2:2022 | |
The following changes were identified between the subject and predicate devices:
- Trade Name: Changes in the subject device trade name from the predicate does not raise new or ● different questions of safety and effectiveness as the device's functions remains the same.
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- Indications for Use: The broadened indications for use in the subject device trade name from the predicate does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness as the device's principle of operation remains the same.
- Introduction of FPN and NPN Models and Needle Sizes (dimensions, bevel): The addition of new models and sizes expands options without altering the device's safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device. Additionally, the new needle sizes comply with standard specifications. Finally, unlike with the insulin needle in the predicate device, the subject device uses metric size instead of color, as there is no color requirement for pen needles in ISO 11608-2.
- Material: The material of the subject device (IPN and FPN) needle shield has been changed to polyethylene (PE) from polypropylene (PP), which only contacts the skin. Biocompatibility testing was performed in accordance with ISO 10993 to support this change and does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
- Labeling: Subject device indications for use, warnings, directions for use, and compatible pens have been updated. This does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness, as they are based on results/ review from the points identified above. That is, the device's functions remain the same.
#### 9. Non-Clinical Performance Data
To support substantial equivalence to the predicate device, Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd. completed the following non-clinical tests. Results confirm that the design inputs and performance specifications for the device are met.
#### Verification and Validation Activities - Design Changes:
Needle Sizes: Additional sizes ranging from 0.33mm×12mm to 0.18mm×3.5mm were introduced to meet clinical needs, focusing on reducing outer diameter for increased patient comfort and ensuring safety by minimizing the risk of intramuscular injections.
Compatible Pens: The pen needle compatibility was expanded to include additional pen models, such as ClikSTAR®, SoloSTAR®, and FlexTouch®, to address the evolving market and clinical requirements.
Needle Shield Material: The needle shield material was changed from Polypropylene (PP) to Polyethylene (PE) to improve manufacturing efficiency. The new material was tested and found to be biocompatible and non-toxic as per ISO 10993-1.
#### Testing Performed:
Labeling and Dimensional Compliance: Visual inspections were conducted on unit packaging to ensure metric size labeling compliance with ISO 11608-2. The needle's dimensions, including the container, shield, and hub, were measured, and found to comply with drawing requirements.
Performance Testing: The pen needles underwent performance testing (reports VR-20230818-02 and VR-20210528-03) to assess dose accuracy and needle removal torque. The testing confirmed that the needles meet the performance criteria outlined in ISO 11608-2.
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Biocompatibility Testing: The new Polyethylene (PE) material for the needle shield was tested for cytotoxicity, skin irritation, intracutaneous reactivity, and sensitization according to ISO 10993-1 standards. The results confirmed that the material is non-toxic and safe for use in its intended application.
#### Test Results:
All verification and validation tests passed without deviations, confirming that the Verifine® Pen Needles meet the necessary design specifications and regulatory requirements. The tests demonstrated that the product modifications did not introduce any new risks related to safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device.
#### Conclusions:
Based on the results of the non-clinical verification and validation activities, it can be concluded that the modified Verifine® Pen Needles are substantially equivalent to the predicate device K161950. The changes, including the addition of new needle sizes, compatible pens, and the material change of the needle shield, have been thoroughly evaluated and verified to meet all applicable performance and safety standards. Therefore, the device is as safe and effective as the predicate device for its intended use, and no new risks have been introduced.
#### 10. Clinical Performance Data
No clinical data was necessary to determine the substantial equivalence of this device.
### 11. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
The Verifine® Pen Needles have the same indications for use as the predicate devices listed above. Any minor differences in the technological characteristics of the subject device when compared to the predicate devices have been successfully evaluated through appropriate safety and performance testing which demonstrates that the subject device, when compared to the predicate device, does not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, the Verifine® Pen Needles have been determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.