K Number
K073396
Device Name
ANTIMICROBIAL ULTRASITE VALUE, ULTRASITE AG
Date Cleared
2008-08-07

(248 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5440
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The B. Braun Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve (Ultrasite Ag) is intended for aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids upon insertion of a male luer fitting. Not intended for use with power injectors. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound which may help to reduce bacterial growth on the surface and within the fluid path of the device. Testing with Ultrasite Ag Valve demonstrated antibacterial effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterobacter aerogenes over 96 hours. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is not intended for use in the treatment of existing infections.
Device Description
B. Braun's Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve is an individually packaged, sterile, non-pyrogenic, single use, disposable device. The valve is used as an injection site and requires swabbing to disinfect prior to use. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is a needle free reflux valve or needleless access device intended for IV therapy. The valve is accessed by attaching a male luer fitting. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound that is impregnated into the polymeric resin of the device components. The antimicrobial compound is intended to reduce bacterial growth.
More Information

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No
The summary describes a mechanical valve with an antibacterial coating. There is no mention of any software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate the use of AI or ML. The performance studies focus on physical and biological properties, not algorithmic performance.

No
The device explicitly states "The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is not intended for use in the treatment of existing infections," indicating it does not treat a disease or condition, which is a key characteristic of a therapeutic device. Its antibacterial properties are for preventing bacterial growth on the device itself, not for treating an infection in a patient.

No

Explanation: The device is an intravenous valve intended for fluid transport and to reduce bacterial growth, not for diagnosing conditions.

No

The device description clearly indicates it is a physical, disposable valve with a silver-based compound impregnated into its polymeric resin, intended for IV fluid management. It is a hardware device, not software.

Based on the provided text, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for the aspiration, injection, or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids. This is a direct interaction with the patient's circulatory system for therapeutic or fluid management purposes.
  • Device Description: The device is described as an injection site, a needle-free reflux valve, or a needleless access device for IV therapy. These are all components used in the delivery of substances into or withdrawal of substances from the body.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Purpose: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of a disease or condition. The antibacterial feature is intended to reduce bacterial growth on the device itself and within the fluid path, not to diagnose an infection in the patient.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on functional performance, safety (biocompatibility, toxicology), and the effectiveness of the antibacterial feature on the device, not on diagnostic accuracy or performance related to analyzing patient samples.

In summary, the B. Braun Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is a medical device used for accessing the intravenous system, not for performing in vitro diagnostic tests on patient samples.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The B. Braun Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve (Ultrasite Ag) is intended for aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids upon insertion of a male luer fitting. Not intended for use with power injectors.

The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound which may help to reduce bacterial growth on the surface and within the fluid path of the device.

Testing with Ultrasite Ag Valve demonstrated antibacterial effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterobacter aerogenes over 96 hours.

The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is not intended for use in the treatment of existing infections.

Product codes

FPA

Device Description

B. Braun's Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve is an individually packaged, sterile, non-pyrogenic, single use, disposable device. The valve is used as an injection site and requires swabbing to disinfect prior to use. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is a needle free reflux valve or needleless access device intended for IV therapy. The valve is accessed by attaching a male luer fitting.
The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound that is impregnated into the polymeric resin of the device components. The antimicrobial compound is intended to reduce bacterial growth.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve was subjected to a variety of tests to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the two predicate devices and to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device. The following tests were conducted: biocompatibility, toxicology, functional performance, package integrity, shipping, microbial ingress challenge, antimicrobial effectiveness, neutralization, and elution.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Testing with Ultrasite Ag Valve demonstrated antibacterial effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterobacter aerogenes over 96 hours.

Predicate Device(s)

K955585, K053405

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 880.5440 Intravascular administration set.

(a)
Identification. An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.

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K073396

510(k) K073396 Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve, Ultrasite Ag
Response to FDA Request - August 4, 2008 Teleconference August 5, 2008

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510(k) SUMMARY

AUG - 7 2008

| APPLICANT/
SUBMITTER: | B. Braun Medical Inc.
901 Marcon Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109-9341
610-266-0500 | AUG - 7 2008 |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| | Contact: Rebecca A. Stolarick
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Phone: 610-596-2536
Fax: 610-266-4962
E-mail: Rebecca.stolarick@bbraun.com | |
| DEVICE NAME: | B. Braun Medical Inc. Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve, Ultrasite Ag | |
| COMMON OR
USUAL NAME: | Needle Free Reflux Valve or Needleless Access Device | |
| DEVICE
CLASSIFICATION: | Class II, Product Code FPA, Intravascular Administration Set, 21
CFR 880.5440 | |
| PREDICATE
DEVICES: | B. Braun Medical Inc. Ultrasite Valve 510(k) K955585
Elcam Medical Antimicrobial Stopcock 510(k) K053405 | |
| DESCRIPTION: | B. Braun's Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve is an individually packaged, sterile, non-pyrogenic, single use, disposable device. The valve is used as an injection site and requires swabbing to disinfect prior to use. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is a needle free reflux valve or needleless access device intended for IV therapy. The valve is accessed by attaching a male luer fitting.
The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound that is impregnated into the polymeric resin of the device components. The antimicrobial compound is intended to reduce bacterial growth. | |

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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) K073396 Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve, Ultrasite Ag Response to FDA Request - August 4, 2008 Teleconference August 5, 2008

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The B. Braun Medical Inc. Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is INTENDED USE: intended for aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids upon insertion of a male luer fitting. Not intended for use with power injectors. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound which may reduce bacterial growth on the surface and within the fluid path of the device. Testing with Ultrasite® Ag Valve demonstrated antibacterial effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterobacter aerogenes over 96 hours. The Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve is not intended to treat existing infections. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE: The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is similar to the predicate device, the currently marketed B. Braun Medical Inc. Ultrasite Valve. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve and the Ultrasite Valve are sterile, individually packaged, single use, disposable valves accessed by connecting a male luer fitting. Both are needleless access devices (injection sites) or needle free reflux valves intended for use in IV therapy. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve and the Ultrasite Valve have a similar intended use. Both are used for aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids upon insertion of a male luer fitting. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve and the Ultrasite Valve are composed of the same basic materials and components, have the same design and are manufactured using a similar process. The only difference between the Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve and the Ultrasite Valve is the addition of a silver based antimicrobial compound and a lavender colorant. The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is also similar to the Elcam Medical Antimicrobial Stopcock. Both devices contain the same silver based antimicrobial compound. The intended use of the antibacterial compound in the Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is the same as the intended use of the antimicrobial compound in the Elcam Antimicrobial Stopcock, to reduce microbial growth.

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The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve was subjected to a variety of tests to demonstrate substantial equivalence with the two predicate devices and to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device. The following tests were conducted: biocompatibility, toxicology, functional performance, package integrity, shipping, microbial ingress challenge, antimicrobial effectiveness, neutralization, and elution.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

AUG - 7 2008

Ms. Rebecca A. Stolarick Director, Regulatory Affairs B. Braun Medical Incorporated 901 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109

Re: K073396

Trade/Device Name: Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve, Ultrasite Ag Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FPA Dated: July 23, 2008 Received: July 24, 2008

Dear Ms. Stolarick:

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 such 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,

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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.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html,

Sincerely yours,

Chiu Lin, Ph.D.

Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental 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: Antibacterial Ultrasite® Valve (Ultrasite Ag)

Indications For Use:

The B. Braun Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve (Ultrasite Ag) is intended for aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids upon insertion of a male luer fitting. Not intended for use with power injectors.

The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve contains a silver based compound which may help to reduce bacterial growth on the surface and within the fluid path of the device.

Testing with Ultrasite Ag Valve demonstrated antibacterial effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterobacter aerogenes over 96 hours.

The Antibacterial Ultrasite Valve is not intended for use in the treatment of existing infections.

OR

Prescription Use ___ X (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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510(k) Number: K073396