SPERMFREEZE SOLUTION
K113786 · Vitrolife Sweden AB · MQL · Oct 26, 2012 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K113786 |
| Device Name | SPERMFREEZE SOLUTION |
| Applicant | Vitrolife Sweden AB |
| Product Code | MQL · Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Decision Date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 884.6180 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
SpermFreeze Solution™ is indicated for cryopreservation of human sperm
Device Story
SpermFreeze Solution™ is a cryopreservation medium for human sperm; protects spermatozoa during freezing and thawing. Contains glycerol (cryoprotectant), sucrose, Chemically Defined Lipid Concentrate (CDLC) for membrane maintenance, and Gentamicin (antibiotic). Used in clinical laboratory settings by embryologists/technicians. Input: human sperm sample. Output: cryopreserved sperm. Healthcare providers use the solution to prepare sperm for long-term storage; thawed samples are subsequently used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures, including ICSI and standard IVF. Benefits include maintaining sperm viability, DNA integrity, and fertilization potential comparable to fresh samples.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study compared fertilization and embryo development using frozen/thawed semen (SpermFreeze Solution™) versus fresh ejaculate. Study included ICSI and standard IVF. ICSI fertilization rates: 64% (SpermFreeze) vs 66% (fresh). IVF fertilization rates: 83% (SpermFreeze) vs 74% (fresh). Pregnancy rates for ICSI group: 50% (SpermFreeze) vs 33% (fresh). Delivery rates: 50% (SpermFreeze) vs 33% (fresh). Results showed no statistically significant difference between SpermFreeze and fresh samples.
Technological Characteristics
Liquid cryopreservation medium. Components: glycerol, sucrose, Human Serum Albumin, Chemically Defined Lipid Concentrate (CDLC), Gentamicin, MOPS buffer. pH: 7.45 ± 0.2. Osmolality: 2700 ± 300 mOsm/kg. Sterility: 10^-3 SAL via sterile filtration. Endotoxins: <0.5 EU/mL. Shelf-life: 52 weeks.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cryopreservation of human sperm.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Reproductive media and supplement are products that are used for assisted reproduction procedures. Media include liquid and powder versions of various substances that come in direct physical contact with human gametes or embryos (including water, acid solutions used to treat gametes or embryos, rinsing solutions, sperm separation media, supplements, or oil used to cover the media) for the purposes of preparation, maintenance, transfer or storage. Supplements are specific reagents added to media to enhance specific properties of the media (e.g., proteins, sera, antibiotics, etc.).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) (mouse embryo assay information, endotoxin testing, sterilization validation, design specifications, labeling requirements, biocompatibility testing, and clinical testing). The device, when it is phosphate-buffered saline used for washing, and short-term handling and manipulation of gametes and embryos; culture oil used as an overlay for culture media containing gametes and embryos; and water for assisted reproduction applications, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
Predicate Devices
- Sperm Freezing Medium (K070689)
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510k Summary.
K113786
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# OCT 2 6 2012
### X. PREMARKET NOTIFICATION SUMMARY
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| Submitted by: | Vitrolife Sweden AB<br>Box 9080<br>SE-40092 Göteborg<br>SWEDEN |
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| Contact Person: | Ms Nina Arvidsson<br>Vitrolife Sweden AB<br>Box 9080<br>SE-40092 Göteborg<br>SWEDEN<br>Phone +46 31 721 80 76<br>Fax +46 31 721 80 90<br>Email narvidsson@vitrolife.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 19, 2012 |
| Trade Name: | SpermFreeze Solution™ |
| Common Name: | Media for cryopreservation of human sperm |
| Classification Name: | Reproductive Media and Supplements<br>(21 C.F.R. § 884.6180) |
| Predicate Device: | Sperm Freezing Medium (K070689) |
| Description of the Device: | SpermFreeze Solution™ is a device used for<br>cryopreservation of human sperm. SpermFreez<br>Solution™ is developed to protect the<br>spermatozoa during the freezing and thawing<br>procedure. The solution contains glycerol as<br>cryoprotectant and sucrose. |
| - Indication for Use: | SpermFreeze Solution™ is indicated for<br>cryopreservation of human sperm |
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### Technological Characteristics:
SpermFreeze Solution™ is a device used for cryopreservation of human sperm. SpermFreeze Solution™ is developed to protect the spermatozoa during the freezing and thawing procedure. The solution contains glycerol as cryoprotectant and sucrose.
The SpermFreeze Solution™ device is a modification of the Sperm Freezing Medium (K070689). The technological characteristics of SpermFreeze Solution™ are similar to those of the predicate device. None of the differences between the predicate device and SpermFreeze Solution™ raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
### Comparison of SpermFreeze Solution™M to the predicate device:
The SpermFreeze Solution™ device is a modification of the Sperm Freezing device (K070689) marketed by Life Global for the cryopreservation of human sperm. The SpermFreeze Solution™ device is similar to the predicate device in most aspects. Both devices have the same intended use and they contain essentially the same components. For example both devices use Human Serum Albumin supplementation and contain the cryopreservation ingredients Glycerol and Sucrose. Both devices have comparable performance test requirements. However the specification for the Human Sperm Survival Assay is 260% at 45 minutes exposure for SpermFreeze Solution™ while the specification for the predicate device is >80%. The lower HSSA specification does not raise any safety or effectiveness concerns since this assessment represents an indicator of appropriate device function and is within the range of HSSA specifications for other sperm contacting devices.
The main differences between the composition of SpermFreeze Solution™ and Sperm Freezing Medium are the following:
- SpermFreeze Solution™ contains CDLC (Chemically Defined Lipid Concentrate). . CDCL contains cholesterol and fatty acids and is included to aid in maintenance of sperm cell membranes during the cryopreservation process. The addition of this material does not raise new types of questions as compared with other cleared sperm freezing medium containing lipids (e.g., from egg yolk).
- SpermFreeze Solution™ includes the broad-spectrum antibiotic Gentamicin to . reduce the potential for culture contamination. Gentamicin is a common antibiotic used in assisted reproductive media and does not raise new types of safety or effectiveness questions.
- MOPS buffer is used instead of HEPES buffers are commonly used in IVF media and have a very similar function.
Successful cryopreservation of human spermatozoa has been demonstrated in clinical studies performed on SpermFrecze SolutionTM.
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### Non-clinical assessments:
Stability testing has been performed on SpermFreeze Solution™ to verify that the properties of the device are maintained during the entire shelf-life of 52 weeks.
Each manufacturing lot of SpermFreeze Solution™ is subject to the following tests:
| Product property | Specification |
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| pH at +20°C and ambient atmosphere | $7.45 \pm 0.2$ |
| Osmolality | $2700 \pm 300$ mOsm/kg |
| Sterility Assurance Level (sterile filtration) | $10^3$ |
| Bacterial Endotoxins (LAL assay) | <0.5 EU/mL |
| Human Sperm Survival Assay | The acceptance criterion is ≥60%<br>motility after 45 minutes exposure<br>compared to the motility of the<br>untreated sperm sample. |
### Pre -clinical data:
Preclinical studies on SpermFreeze Solution™ have been performed on human spermatozoa.
A human sperm survival cryopreservation assay was performed. The results were not significantly different between SpermFreeze Solution™ and the predicate device (SpermFreezing Medium).
A sperm chromatin structure assay was performed on donated semen. The test showed no statistically significant differences on DNA integrity between SpermFreeze Solution™ and the predicate device (SpermFreezing Medium).
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### Clinical data:
Clinical investigation was performed to investigate the spermatorioa's ability to fertilize the oocytes after being frozen with SpermFreeze Solution™.
In the study the fertilization rate and embryo development for oocytes which have been fertilized with frozen/thawed semen was compared with oocytes that have been fertilized with semen from fresh ejaculate.
Both the techniques of ICSI and standard IVF were included in the study. The fertilization rate was high for both ICSI and IVF, and with no statistical difference from the fresh group. The fertilization rate for ICSI was 64% in the SpermFreeze Solution™ group vs. 66% in the fresh group, and the fertilization rate for IVF was 83% in the SpermFreeze Solution™ group vs. 74% in the fresh group.
Pregnancy and delivery results were retrieved from patients with transfer of embryos in the ICSI group. The pregnancy rate of the SpermFreeze Solution™ group was not statistically different from the fresh group (50% in the SpermFreeze Solution™ group vs. 33% in the fresh group). All pregnancies resulted in delivery of healthy babies (delivery rate of 50% in the Spermlireeze Solution™ group vs. 33% in the fresh group).
In conclusion, results are of the same range in the SpermFreeze Solution™ group as that of fresh semen samples, and the study has confirmed that SpermFreeze Solution performs well in assisted reproductive technology treatment.
### Conclusions from the pre-clinical and clinical testing:
No critical observations or deviations were found in the pre-clinical studies. The results from the survival and DNA integrity studies on human spermatozoa did not differ from results of the predicate device (SpermFreczing Medium).
From the clinical investigation it was concluded that SpermFreeze Solution™ can be used for cryopreservation of human spermatozoa. The device is considered to be safe and efficient to use for cryopreservation of semen.
Based on the findings during the pre-clinical studies SpermFreeze Solution™ has showed to be as safe, efficient and performs as well as the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
OCT 26 2012
Vitrolife Sweden AB % Ms. Nina Arvidsson Regulatory Affairs Manager Box 9080 SE-400 92 Göteborg SWEDEN
Re: K113786
Trade/Device Name: SpermFreeze Solution™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.6180 Regulation Name: Assisted reproductive media and supplements Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQL Dated: October 9, 2012 Received: October 11, 2012
Dear Ms. Arvidsson:
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 Part 801); 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 Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note 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.fda.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 Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely vours.
Helio Semeraro
Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known):
### Device Name: .
# Indications for Use:
SpermFreeze Solution™ .
K113786
SpermFreeze Solution™ is indicated for cryopreservation of human sperm
Prescription Use_ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use_ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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