K972075 · Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems · PJE · Feb 24, 1998 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
Record ID
K972075
Device Name
VACUTAINER BRAND PPT PLASMA PREPARATION TUBE
Applicant
Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems
Product Code
PJE · Clinical Chemistry
Decision Date
Feb 24, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.1675
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
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K972075 · Feb 24, 1998
VACUTAINER BRAND PPT PLASMA PREPARATION TUBE
Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems
Clinical patient specimens (HIV-positive and HCV-positive patient blood samples)
Clinical evaluations were conducted to compare viral load measurements (HIV and HCV) obtained from plasma processed in the new PPT tube versus predicate EDTA tubes to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
Studies III and IV; Comparative clinical evaluation
40 HIV-positive subjects; Sample Size: 40
VACUTAINER Brand PLUS EDTA
HIV viral load measurements
Study II; Comparative clinical evaluation
24 HCV-negative and 25 HCV-positive subjects; Sample Size: 49
VACUTAINER Brand PLUS Tube with EDTA
HCV viral load (b-DNA and PCR)
Studies V and VI; Comparative clinical evaluation
65 HCV-positive patients; Sample Size: 65
VACUTAINER Brand PLUS Tube with EDTA
HCV viral load
Indications for Use
The VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tube with EDTA anticoagulant and a gel barrier material are evacuated blood collection tubes which provide a means of collecting, processing and transporting blood in a closed plastic tube. When the Tube is used together with VACUTAINER® Brand needles and holders, it is a closed system for the collection of venous blood with the same indications identified here. Blood collected in a tube containing EDTA anticoagulant and gel barrier material can be primarily used to provide undiluted plasma for use in molecular diagnostic test methods; including but not limited to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and branched-DNA (bDNA). The specimen may also be used for other testing that requires an undiluted plasma sample as determined by the laboratory.
Device Story
VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ is an evacuated plastic blood collection tube containing EDTA anticoagulant and a polymeric gel barrier. Used in clinical laboratories for venous blood collection; processing; and transport. Upon centrifugation, the gel barrier forms a physical separation between plasma and cellular components; facilitating the recovery of undiluted plasma. This plasma is used for molecular diagnostic assays (e.g., PCR, bDNA) for viral load determination. The closed system design minimizes exposure to bloodborne pathogens during handling. Healthcare providers use the resulting plasma for clinical decision-making regarding viral load monitoring; benefiting patients by providing reliable samples for diagnostic testing.
Clinical Evidence
Six studies evaluated clinical performance. Study I (n=56 HIV-positive) compared PPT™ to EDTA control tubes using HIV RT-PCR, showing equivalent performance. Studies III and IV (HIV-positive subjects) and Studies V and VI (65 HCV-positive patients) compared PPT™ to predicate EDTA tubes using Roche Amplicor® HIV/HCV RT-PCR kits, demonstrating statistically and clinically equivalent viral load results. Study II (49 paired samples: 24 HCV-negative, 25 HCV-positive) compared PPT™ to predicate tubes using Chiron Quantiplex HCV-RNA (bDNA) assay, showing equivalent results for both negative and positive samples.
Technological Characteristics
Evacuated plastic tube containing EDTA (dipotassium or tripotassium) anticoagulant and a polymeric gel barrier material. Closed system design for venous blood collection. Centrifugation-based separation principle. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the collection, processing, and transport of venous blood to provide undiluted plasma for molecular diagnostic testing, including PCR and bDNA assays, in clinical laboratory settings.
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
VACUTAINER® Brand PLUS Tube with EDTA Anticoagulant (K953463)
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CELEBRATING THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED: 1897-1997
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Becton Dickinson and Company 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
## 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS. 800
## General Information ﻨﺴ
l. General Information
This Summary of 510(k) Safety and Effectiveness information is being submitted This Summary of STO(K) Salety and Lifestivents of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92
## Establishment:
- · Address:
Becton Dickinson VACUTAINER Systems 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417-1885
- · Registration Number:
- 2243072
- · Contact Person:
John A. Schalago Regulatory Affairs Specialist Telephone no .: 201 - 847 - 6280 Facsimile no .: 201 - 847 - 4858
· Date of Summary:
December 4, 1997
Device Name:
- VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™-Plasma Preparation Tube · Trade Name:
- · Classification Name : Blood Specimen Collection Device
- Class II · Classification:
- None Established under 514 of · Performance Standards:
the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
- Safety and Effectiveness Information Supporting the Substantial 0 Equivalence Determination
The term, "Substantial Equivalence" used in this 510(k) Premarket Notification, is limited to the definition of Substantial Equivalence as found in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended and as applied under 21 CFR § 807. Subpart E under which a device can be marketed without pre-market approval or reclassification. A determination of substantial equivalency under this notification is not intended to have any bearing whatsoever on the resolution
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of patent infringement suits or any other patent matters. No statements related of patent ininingement outle of any othere herein shall be construed as an to of in Support of Substantial OquivalUnce Horsin Swent Laws or their application by the courts.
- · Device Description
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- · Intended Use
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• Synopsis of Test Methods and Results
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Two HIV clinical evaluations (Study III and Study IV) compared viral load TWo first of paired PPT ™/EDTA samples from HIV positive subjects. measuremorne of pail the viral load of plasma produced from forty (40) HIV positive subjects. The samples were evaluated using the Roche Amplicor® HIV RT PCR Monitor™ Kit. The results of HIV viral load determinations demonstrated statistically and clinically equivalent results between the principal and predicate devices.
The VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ Tube was also evaluated for HCV viral load determinations, by b-DNA and PCR. For Study II, a total of forty-nine (49) paired samples were collected from twenty-four (24) HCV negative and twenty-five (25) HCV positive subjects and evaluated using the Chiron Quantiplex HCV RNA Assay. The VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ Tube, principal device, demonstrated equivalent results to the VACUTAINER® Brand PLUS Tube with EDTA for both negative and positive HCV samples.
For Studies V and VI, paired PPT™/EDTA samples were collected from a total of sixty-five (65) HCV-positive patients and were evaluated for HCV viral load using the Roche Amplicor® HCV RT PCR Monitor™ Test Kit. Viral load measurements of paired HCV samples were compared and results indicated that viral load results obtained from plasma produced in the VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ Tube are equivalent to those obtained with the VACUTAINER® Brand PLUS Tube with EDTA.
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- · Substantial Equivalence
Becton Dickinson VACUTAINER Systems believes that the VACUTAINER® Becon Dicklifson VAOOTAINER ogenivalent to two commercially available
Brand PPT™ Tube is substantially equivalent to two couivalent Bland PP T --- Tube is Substantially oquitely demonstrated equivalent Diod Collection tubos: "Official tool comparisons of the Principal and penormance and ensctiveness and compulacturing process supports the Predicate device onlaracements una nee. The predicate devices, determination of oubotantial oclearance date are identified below:
| Manufacturer | Predicate Device | K-Number | Clearance<br>Date |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------|-------------------|
| VACUTAINER Systems | VACUTAINER® Brand PLUS Tube with<br>EDTA Anticoagulant | K953463 | 9/20/95 |
| VACUTAINER Systems | VACUTAINER™ Brand PST™ Tube | K945952 | 1/18/95 |
Joska Abelaigor
ohn A. Schalago Regulatory Affairs Specialist Regulatory Affairs Department December 4, 1997 Date
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems and Labware John A. Schalago Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 Beckton Drive Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
FEB 0 6 2015
Re: K972075
Trade/Device Name: VACUTAINER Brand PPT Plasma Preparation Tubes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1675 Regulation Name: Blood specimen collection device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PJE Dated: December 4, 1997 Received: December 5, 1997
Dear Mr. Schalago:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of February 24, 1998.
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. 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.
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
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809 ); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
Also, please note http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.lda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportalProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Courtney H. Lias. Ph.D. Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known): 1972075
Device Name: VACUTAINBR® Brand PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tubes
Indications for Use:
The VACUTAINER® Brand PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tube with HDTA anticoagulant and a gel barrier material are evacuated blood collection which provide a means of collecting, processing and transporting blood in a closed plastic tube. When the Tube is .. used together with VACUPAINER® Brand needles and holders, it is a closed system for the collection of venous blood with the same indications identified here.
Blood collected in a tube containing HDTA anticoagulant and gel barrier material can be primarily used to provide undiluted plasma for use in molecular diagnostic test methods; including but not limited to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and branched-DNA (bDNA). The specimen may also be used for other testing that requires an undiluted plasma sample as determined by the laboratory.
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