K Number
K020985
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2002-06-25

(90 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.5980
Panel
GU
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Modified TFX Medical Safety Needle with Introducer is intended to be used for guidewire introduction during gastrointestinal procedures such as PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy), PEJ (Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy) or other endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures requiring placement of a guidewire.

Device Description

This device, with the exception of length, is identical to the TFX Medical Safety Needle with Introducer cleared by the FDA in K000665. The working length of the needle has been increased, due to the intended gastrointestinal use, and will be available in 2F - 6F sizes with lengths ranging between 2.50″ - 4.0″. The Modified TFX Medical Safety Needle with Introducer will allow placement of guidewires ranging from 0.015″ - 0.052″. The variance in sizes and lengths is due to specific procedure, physician preference and patient body type. This product consists of two components: 1. Safety Needle (Needle with Passive Sharps Protection) - The Safety Needle, which has the same blunter technology as the Bio-Plexus, Punctur-Guard® Blood Collection needle, is manufactured under the QSR Design Control requirements. The guidance document, "Supplementary Guidance on the Content of Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Protection Features", was used in the design and verification of the function of the Safety Needle. 2. Peelable Splitable Introducer - This introducer is identical to the existing introducer sold by TFX Medical, which was cleared under K920908.

AI/ML Overview

This 510(k) summary describes a medical device, the "Modified TFX Medical Safety Needle with Introducer," and claims substantial equivalence to other legally marketed devices. However, it does not include any acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets specific performance criteria.

The document focuses on:

  • Device Description: Highlighting that the new device is almost identical to a previously cleared device (K000665) but with an increased working length for gastrointestinal use and the addition of a safety feature to prevent needle sticks.
  • Intended Use: Specifying its application in guidewire introduction during gastrointestinal procedures.
  • Technological Characteristics: Emphasizing the added anti-stick safety feature as the primary reason for the submission.
  • Substantial Equivalence: Listing several predicate devices to which the new device is claimed to be substantially equivalent.
  • FDA Clearance Letter: Confirming that the FDA has reviewed the submission and determined the device to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information regarding acceptance criteria and a study proving device performance because it is not present in the provided text. The document is a 510(k) summary, which typically focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence rather than presenting detailed performance study data against specific acceptance criteria.

§ 876.5980 Gastrointestinal tube and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.