ACIDIFIED TYRODES SOLUTION

{0}------------------------------------------------ Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 ## AUG 2 8 2002 Mr. Michael D. Cecchi President <genX> international, Inc. 393 Soundview Rd. GUILFORD CT 06437 Re: K022547 Trade/Device Name: Acidified Tyrodes Solution Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.6180 Regulation Name: Reproductive media and supplements Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 85 MQL Dated: July 23, 2002 Received: August 1, 2002 Dear Mr. Cecchi 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. 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 comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter: | 8xx.1xxx | (301) 594-4591 | |----------------------------------|----------------| | 876.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx | (301) 594-4616 | | 884.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx | (301) 594-4616 | | 892.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx | (301) 594-4654 | | Other | (301) 594-4692 | Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html. Sincerely yours, Nancy C. Brogdon Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ <genX>international, inc. 510(K) Submission ## INDICATIONS FOR USE 510 (k) Number (if known)_ K 0225 47 Device Names: Acidified Tyrodes Solution Indication for Use: To be used for the softening of the embryo zona during assisted reproductive procedures (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Over-the Counter Use Prescription Use or (Division Sign-On) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number K022547