K Number
K152340
Device Name
NAR Sharps Shuttle; NAR Sharps Shuttle Pack of six
Date Cleared
2016-05-31

(286 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5570
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a molded polypropylene, non-sterile, single use, portable transportable sharps container. Its permanent closure system protects the user prior to disposal via incineration. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is approximately 6.41" in length, with a sharps aperture of approximately 1" in diameter.
Device Description
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle are injected or blow molded single use, non-sterile disposable, transportable sharps collectors and transport containers intended for use where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a portable collector that provides an alternate to resheathing a needle with its original protective cover. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is designed to safely hold small low volume sharps such as blood needles, lancets, and small syringes. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper and a temporary closure capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to terminal disposal via incineration. In addition to the temporary closing mechanism, the North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle has a locking mechanism designed with a locking tab to permanently close the container. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a non colored, translucent plastic and is approximately 6.41 inches long by 1 inch in diameter. The cap is red opaque plastic with a hinged cap, which is snapped and locked close contains the biohazardous sharps. Each North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is individually labeled with a biohazard symbol and fill line. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is available as a single device or as a kit of six (6).
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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical properties and safety features of a sharps container, with no mention of AI or ML.

No
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a container designed to safely hold and transport discarded sharps, preventing injuries. It does not directly treat or diagnose any medical condition.

No

The device is a sharps container designed for the safe disposal and transport of used medical sharps, not for diagnosing medical conditions.

No

The device description clearly indicates it is a molded polypropylene container, which is a physical hardware product, not software.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside of the body (in vitro).
  • Sharps Shuttle Function: The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a container designed to safely collect and transport used medical sharps (needles, syringes, etc.). Its purpose is to prevent accidental needlestick injuries and facilitate safe disposal.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Function: The device itself does not perform any diagnostic tests on biological samples. It is a container for hazardous waste.

The description clearly outlines its function as a safety container for sharps, not a device used for in vitro diagnostic testing.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a molded polypropylene, non-sterile, single use, portable transportable sharps container. Its permanent closure system protects the user prior to disposal via incineration.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is approximately 6.41" in length, with a sharps aperture of approximately 1" in diameter.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

MMK

Device Description

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle are injected or blow molded single use, non-sterile disposable, transportable sharps collectors and transport containers intended for use where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a portable collector that provides an alternate to resheathing a needle with its original protective cover. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is designed to safely hold small low volume sharps such as blood needles, lancets, and small syringes.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper and a temporary closure capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to terminal disposal via incineration. In addition to the temporary closing mechanism, the North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle has a locking mechanism designed with a locking tab to permanently close the container.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a non colored, translucent plastic and is approximately 6.41 inches long by 1 inch in diameter. The cap is red opaque plastic with a hinged cap, which is snapped and locked close contains the biohazardous sharps. Each North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is individually labeled with a biohazard symbol and fill line. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is available as a single device or as a kit of six (6).

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

Point of procedure - non clinical conditions including first responders at point of care and battlefield medics. Not intended for a stationary horizontal surface.

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 North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle was tested for impact resistance and puncture resistance ASTM F2132-01 (2008)e1 "Puncture of Materials used in Resistance of Materials containers for discarded used in containers for medical needles and other Sharps".

ISO 23907 (First edition 2012-09-01) Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps containers for puncture resistance section 5.3.

ISO 23907 (First edition 2012-09-01) Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps containers for resistance to damage and leakage after dropping, section 5.4.

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

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K972279

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle.

(a)
Identification. A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

May 31, 2016

North American Rescue, LLC William Slevin Director. OA/RA 35 Tedwall Court Greer, South Carolina 29650

Re: K152340

Trade/Device Name: North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MMK Dated: April 28, 2016 Received: April 29, 2016

Dear William Slevin:

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.

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Sincerely yours,

Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.

Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR

Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K152340

Device Name North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a molded polypropylene, non-sterile, single use, portable transportable sharps container. Its permanent closure system protects the user prior to disposal via incineration.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is approximately 6.41" in length, with a sharps aperture of approximately 1" in diameter.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k)

152340

Summary

In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87 (h) and 21 CRF 807.92, the 510(k) summary for the Sharps Shuttle is provided below.

Date Summary PreparedMay 31, 2016
Manufacturer/Distributor/
SponsorNorth American Rescue
35 Tedwall Court
Greer, SC 29650-4791 USA
510(k) ContactNorth American Rescue, LLC
William Slevin
35 Tedwall Court
Greer, SC 29650-4791
864-675-9800 (phone)
wslevin@narescue.com (email)
Trade NameNorth American Rescue Sharps Shuttle
Common NameContainer Sharps
Code -Name -ClassificationMMK – Hypodermic single lumen needle - 21 CFR 880.5570: Class II
Predicate DevicesSage Sharps Shuttle K972279 (ownership acquired by Tyco/now Covidien)
Device DescriptionDevice Description: The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle are injected or blow molded
single use, non-sterile disposable, transportable sharps collectors and transport containers
intended for use where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible. The North
American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a portable collector that provides an alternate to resheathing
a needle with its original protective cover. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is
designed to safely hold small low volume sharps such as blood needles, lancets, and small
syringes.
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper and a temporary
closure capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to terminal
disposal via incineration. In addition to the temporary closing mechanism, the North American
Rescue Sharps Shuttle has a locking mechanism designed with a locking tab to permanently
close the container.
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a non colored, translucent plastic and is
approximately 6.41 inches long by 1 inch in diameter. The cap is red opaque plastic with a
hinged cap, which is snapped and locked close contains the biohazardous sharps. Each North
American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is individually labeled with a biohazard symbol and fill line. The
North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is available as a single device or as a kit of six (6).
Intended UseThe North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a molded polypropylene, non-sterile, single use,
portable transportable sharps container. Its permanent closure system protects the user prior
to disposal via incineration.
The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is approximately 6.41" in length, with a sharps
aperture of approximately 1" in diameter.
Technological
CharacteristicsThe North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper, a temporary closure
capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to permanent locking.
Non-Clinical Performance
Testing ConclusionThe North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle was tested for impact resistance and puncture resistance
ASTM F2132-01 (2008)e1 "Puncture of Materials used in Resistance of Materials containers for
discarded used in containers for medical needles and other Sharps".
ISO 23907 (First edition 2012-09-01) Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods -
Sharps containers for puncture resistance section 5.3.
ISO 23907 (First edition 2012-09-01) Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods -
Sharps containers for resistance to damage and leakage after dropping, section 5.4.
Substantial Equivalence
Summary (Conclusion)Based on the technological; characteristics and non-clinical performance testing the North American
Rescue Sharps Shuttle was shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Sage
Sharps Shuttle K972279.

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Additionally, a comparison between the North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle and the predicate device is summarized below:

| Feature | North American Rescue
Sharps Shuttle | Sage Sharps Shuttle
K972279 | Substantially
Equivalent |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Device
Classification | 21 CFR §880.5570: Class II | 21 CFR §880.5570: Class II | Yes |
| Product Code | MMK – Container Sharps | FMI – Needle, Hypodermic, Single
Lumen | Yes |
| Device Common
Name as Cleared
by FDA | Container, Sharps | Container, Sharps | Yes |
| Indications for use | The North American Rescue Sharps
Shuttle is a non-sterile, single use,
portable transportable sharps
container. Its permanent closure
system protects the user prior to
disposal via incineration. | The Sharps Shuttle and Sharps Shuttle
with locking mechanism are single use,
non-sterile, disposable , sharps
transport containers for use in any
setting where standard sharps
containers are not conveniently
accessible, such as EMS, home health
care, etc. | Yes |
| Patient Population | Single use only | Single use only | Yes |
| Environment
of
Use | Point of procedure - non clinical
conditions including first responders at
point of care and battlefield medics.
Not intended for a stationary
horizontal surface. | Point of procedure - non clinical
conditions, EMS and home health care.
Not intended for a stationary
horizontal surface. | Yes |
| Feature | North American Rescue
Sharps Shuttle | Sage Sharps Shuttle
K972279 | Substantially
Equivalent |
| Device
Description | The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is portable, transportable sharps container, with a permanent closure system which protects the end user prior to incineration.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle are injection molded single use, non-sterile disposable, sharps transport containers intended for use where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is a portable, pocket collector that provides an alternate to resheathing a needle with its original protective cover. The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is designed to safely hold small low volume sharps such as blood needles, lancets, and small syringes. | The Sage Sharps Shuttle is designed to be used by EMS, home health care etc.

The Sage Sharps Shuttle are injection molded single use, non-sterile disposable, sharps transport containers intended for use where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible. The Sage Sharps Shuttle is a portable, pocket sharps collector that provides an alternate to resheathing a needle with its original protective cover, which may or may not be accessible and is not a recommended practice. The Sage Sharps Shuttle is designed to safely hold small low volume sharps such as angio-caths, blood needles, lancets, and small syringes. | Yes |
| Principles of
Operation | The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is portable, transportable sharps container, with a permanent closure system which protects the end user prior to incineration.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper and a temporary closure capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to terminal disposal. In addition to the temporary closing mechanism, the North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle has a locking mechanism designed with a locking tab to permanently close the container.

The North American Rescue Sharps Shuttle is designed for vertical and horizontal use for storage of blood needles, lancets and small syringes. | The Sage Sharps Shuttle is intended for use by EMS, home health care, etc. where standard sharps containers are not conveniently accessible.

The Sage Sharps Shuttle is cylindrical, with a conical taper and a temporary closure capability, which can be reopened for the storage of additional sharps prior to terminal disposal. In addition to the temporary closing mechanism, the Sage Sharps Shuttle has a locking mechanism designed with a locking tab to permanently close the container.

The Sage Sharps Shuttle is designed for vertical and horizontal use for storage of angio-caths blood needles, lancets, and small syringes. | Yes |
| Application | Storage of blood needles, lancets, and small syringes pending terminal disposal. | Storage of angio-caths, blood needles, lancets, and small syringes pending terminal disposal. | Yes |
| Feature | North American Rescue
Sharps Shuttle | Sage Sharps Shuttle
K972279 | Substantially
Equivalent |
| Volume | Approximately
6.41" (H) (163mm) by 1.33" (W I.D.)
(34mm),