K Number
K964230
Device Name
CORELIFE
Date Cleared
1997-07-24

(274 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5860
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

This device is used to inject fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

Device Description

CORELIFE (PISTON SYRINGE)

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a device named "CORELIFE (PISTON SYRINGE)". It states that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.

However, the document is a clearance letter and does not contain any information regarding acceptance criteria, device performance studies, sample sizes, expert qualifications, or ground truth methodologies.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information from the given text. The document is solely an FDA regulatory approval and does not delve into the technical details of device validation studies.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Core Healthcare Limited •C/O Kumar Kulkarni 46 Lock Haven Lane Battle Creek, Michigan 49015

K964230 Re : Corelife Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FMF Dated: May 2, 1997 Received: May 5, 1997

JUL 2 4 1997

Dear Mr. Kulkarni:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act 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 (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to beqin 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. 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 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

Timoty A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):K964230
Device Name:CORELIFE (PISTON SYRINGE)

Indications For Use:

This device is used to inject fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

(Division Sign-Off) Patacia Crucentt
Division of Dental, Infection Control,
and General Hospital Devicos
510(k) Number. K964230

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Prescription Use L (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use

(Optional Format 1-2-96)

§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).