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The device description and performance studies focus on the physical properties and safety features of reusable sharps containers, with no mention of AI or ML technology.
No
The device is a sharps container for safe disposal of hazardous sharps, not for treating or diagnosing medical conditions.
No
Explanation: The device is a reusable sharps container designed for the safe disposal, storage, and transportation of hazardous sharps. Its purpose is to contain physical waste, not to diagnose medical conditions or provide diagnostic information.
No
The device description clearly indicates it is a physical container made of materials designed for the safe disposal of sharps, and the performance studies focus on the physical properties and integrity of the container. There is no mention of software as a component or the primary function of the device.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is for the "safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps." This is a physical containment and disposal function, not a diagnostic test performed on biological samples.
- Device Description: The device is described as a "reusable sharps container designed for disposal of sharps." This reinforces its function as a waste management tool.
- Lack of Diagnostic Activity: There is no mention of the device being used to analyze biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or to provide information about a patient's health status.
- Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on the physical integrity and safety of the container (puncture resistance, impact, stability, etc.), not on the accuracy or reliability of a diagnostic test.
IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not fit that description.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
MMK
Device Description
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers are reusable sharps containers designed for disposal of sharps. The containers are intended for over-the-counter use for the safe disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that can penetrate human skin. This definition includes, but is not limited to needles, scalpels, syringes with needles, disposable scissors, suture needles, stylets, trocars and broken test tubes. Device configurations are as follows:
| Part # | Part Name | Associated Lids | Aperture Dimensions | Optional Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-001 | 2 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 10.4" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 2-004 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 3-001 | 3 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 15.3" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 3-002 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 4-001 | 4 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 20.1" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 4-002 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 8-001 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 8-007 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 10-001 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 10-003 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 17-001 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly | |
| 17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 17-005 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly | |
| 17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly |
- For commercial or healthcare users: for use only in areas with no unsupervised patient/customer access.
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
healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators
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)
No FDA performance standards have been established for the Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container. The following tests were performed to demonstrate safety based on current industry standards and predetermined acceptance criteria.
Puncture resistance (per ASTM F2132): This test was performed by selecting sections from each area of the container or lid and subjecting them to a 21 gage needle advancing at a rate of 4″/min. Per the acceptance criteria, the average puncture force was no less than 3.4 lbf with no one value from any region being less than 2.8 lbf. All containers and lids were tested.
Impact with Leak test (per ISO 23907): Containers were filled with representative sharps material and 1% volume of water. The lid was closed and the container was placed 1 m from the impact surface. The container was allowed to free fall and on its base, side wall, and adjacent side wall. Additionally, the 2 and 3 gallon containers were allowed to free fall and land on their lids as specified in the standard. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no loss of container integrity and no evidence of leakage. All containers and lids were tested in each possible configuration.
Stability test (per ISO 23907): One container was filled with representative sharps material and placed on a surface with a 15° incliner lid was left open and was tested in both orientations. Per the acceptance criteria, the device did not topple.
Impact test (per 49 CFR 178.603): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and conditioned at 0° F for at least 24 hours. The container was allowed to free fall from a height of 1.2 m and land on its base, top, side wall, adjacent side wall, and bottom corner. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Stacking test (per 49 CFR 178.606): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to a static load of 250 lbs. Per the acceptance criteria, the load was sustained for 24 hours at a temperature of 23° C and 50% relative humidity. No damage, leakage or deterioration that could adversely affect transportation safety was observed.
Vibration test (per 49 CFR 178.608): Three containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to vibration at 278 cpm for 1 hour. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Accessory strength test: The strength of Wall Enclosures and Metal Wall Bracket were tested by filling their associated sharps container with water. The filled container was placed into one of each of the respective wall mounted accessories. After 48 hours the containers were removed and the accessories were inspected for any loss of integrity. There was no evidence of sagging, breakage, liquid leakage, or changes in performance for the locking mechanisms.
Repeated opening test: To demonstrate that repeated opening and closing of the device does not negatively affect performance, three samples of the Horizontal Drop Lid were manually opened and closed for 1000 repetitions. The device was inspected for any damage or loss of functionality to the container or lid. For all three samples, the device remained undamaged and there were no signs of malfunction of the lid.
Life cycle test: Five representative sharps containers were filled with representative sharps material, tipped, dumped, disinfected, washed, dried and processed 400 times. There was no evidence of discoloration, cracks, breaks or other deficiencies (such as deterioration to the label) that would prevent the containers from operating normally. After 400 cycles, the devices were subjected to vibration simulation per ISTA Procedure 3E, one round of leak testing, impact testing per 49 CFR 178.603, and then a second round of leak testing. One sharps container was then subjected to puncture resistance testing per ASTM F2132. After reprocessing, the integrity of the device endured, and no changes to the performance or technical characteristics were visible.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Puncture resistance: average puncture force was no less than 3.4 lbf with no one value from any region being less than 2.8 lbf.
Impact with Leak test: no loss of container integrity and no evidence of leakage.
Stability test: the device did not topple.
Impact test: no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Stacking test: load was sustained for 24 hours at a temperature of 23° C and 50% relative humidity. No damage, leakage or deterioration that could adversely affect transportation safety was observed.
Vibration test: no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Accessory strength test: There was no evidence of sagging, breakage, liquid leakage, or changes in performance for the locking mechanisms.
Repeated opening test: For all three samples, the device remained undamaged and there were no signs of malfunction of the lid.
Life cycle test: There was no evidence of discoloration, cracks, breaks or other deficiencies (such as deterioration to the label) that would prevent the containers from operating normally. After reprocessing, the integrity of the device endured, and no changes to the performance or technical characteristics were visible.
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.
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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
July 26, 2016
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. % Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. Representative/Consultant AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies 2834 Hawthorn St. San Diego, CA 92104
Re: K153363
Trade/Device Name: Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MMK Dated: June 23, 2016 Received: June 24, 2016
Dear Dr. Komiyama:
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.
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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 contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting 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) K153363
Device Name Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container
Indications for Use (Describe)
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
- Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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DATE PREPARED
July 26, 2016
MANUFACTURER AND 510(k) OWNER
Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. 200 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA 02143, USA Telephone: (888) 834-9697 Fax: (617) 628-8099 Official Contact: Steve Todisco, Corporate Healthcare Director
REPRESENTATIVE/CONSULTANT
Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies 2834 Hawthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92104, USA Telephone: Email: akomiyama@acknowledge-rs.com
PROPRIETARY NAME OF SUBJECT DEVICE
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container
COMMON NAME
Container, Sharps
DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
Hypodermic single lumen needle (21 CFR 880.5570, Product Code MMK, Class II)
PREMARKET REVIEW
ODE/DAGRID/INCB General Hospital Panel
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian offices and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal, storage and transportation of hazardous sharps.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers are reusable sharps containers designed for disposal of sharps. The containers are intended for over-the-counter use for the safe disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that can penetrate human skin. This definition includes, but is not limited to needles, scalpels, syringes with needles, disposable scissors, suture needles, stylets, trocars and broken test tubes. Device configurations are as follows:
| Part # | Part Name | Associated Lids | Aperture Dimensions | Optional Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-001 | 2 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 10.4" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 2-004 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 3-001 | 3 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 15.3" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 3-002 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 4-001 | 4 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 6.3" x 12.8" x 20.1" | 2-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 2-003 Horizontal Drop Lid | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 1.75" x 9.375" | 4-002 Wall Enclosure | |||
| 2-006 Metal Wall Bracket | ||||
| 2-005 Stabilizer | ||||
| 8-001 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 8-007 | 8 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 17.4" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 8-006 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 10-001 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 10-003 | 10 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 13" x 22.3" | 8-002 Vertical Drop Lid | |||
| 8-003 Gallon Lab Lid* | 2.25" Φ | |||
| 6.5" × 7" | 8-004 Stabilizer | |||
| 8-005 Basic Rolling Dolly | ||||
| 10-002 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 17-001 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Red) | |||
| 13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly | |
| 17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly | ||||
| 17-005 | 17 Gallon Container Body (Yellow) | |||
| 13" x 17" x 24.7" | 17-002 Transportation Lid* | 13" x 17" | 17-003 Basic Rolling Dolly | |
| 17-004 Foot Pedal Dolly |
- For commercial or healthcare users: for use only in areas with no unsupervised patient/customer access.
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PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
The Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container is substantially equivalent to the following predicates:
| 510(k) Number | Predicate Device Name / Manufacturer | Primary Predicate |
|---|---|---|
| K132007 | Stericycle Sharps Management Service Reusable Sharps Container / Stericycle, Inc. | ✓ |
| K950897 | Biobox TrapTop / Biosystems | |
| K950898 | Biobox with Funnel Top / Biosystems |
SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
No FDA performance standards have been established for the Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container. The following tests were performed to demonstrate safety based on current industry standards and predetermined acceptance criteria.
Puncture resistance (per ASTM F2132): This test was performed by selecting sections from each area of the container or lid and subjecting them to a 21 gage needle advancing at a rate of 4″/min. Per the acceptance criteria, the average puncture force was no less than 3.4 lbf with no one value from any region being less than 2.8 lbf. All containers and lids were tested.
lmpact with Leak test (per ISO 23907): Containers were filled with representative sharps material and 1% volume of water. The lid was closed and the container was placed 1 m from the impact surface. The container was allowed to free fall and on its base, side wall, and adjacent side wall. Additionally, the 2 and 3 gallon containers were allowed to free fall and land on their lids as specified in the standard. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no loss of container integrity and no evidence of leakage. All containers and lids were tested in each possible configuration.
Stability test (per ISO 23907): One container was filled with representative sharps material and placed on a surface with a 15° incliner lid was left open and was tested in both orientations. Per the acceptance criteria, the device did not topple.
lmpact test (per 49 CFR 178.603): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and conditioned at 0° F for at least 24 hours. The container was allowed to free fall from a height of 1.2 m and land on its base, top, side wall, adjacent side wall, and bottom corner. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
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Stacking test (per 49 CFR 178.606): Five containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to a static load of 250 lbs. Per the acceptance criteria, the load was sustained for 24 hours at a temperature of 23° C and 50% relative humidity. No damage, leakage or deterioration that could adversely affect transportation safety was observed.
Vibration test (per 49 CFR 178.608): Three containers were filled with representative sharps material to a gross mass of 50 lbs and then subjected to vibration at 278 cpm for 1 hour. Per the acceptance criteria, there was no damage to the outer packaging and no leakage of the filling substance.
Accessory strength test: The strength of Wall Enclosures and Metal Wall Bracket were tested by filling their associated sharps container with water. The filled container was placed into one of each of the respective wall mounted accessories. After 48 hours the containers were removed and the accessories were inspected for any loss of integrity. There was no evidence of sagging, breakage, liquid leakage, or changes in performance for the locking mechanisms.
Repeated opening test: To demonstrate that repeated opening and closing of the device does not negatively affect performance, three samples of the Horizontal Drop Lid were manually opened and closed for 1000 repetitions. The device was inspected for any damage or loss of functionality to the container or lid. For all three samples, the device remained undamaged and there were no signs of malfunction of the lid.
Life cycle test: Five representative sharps containers were filled with representative sharps material, tipped, dumped, disinfected, washed, dried and processed 400 times. There was no evidence of discoloration, cracks, breaks or other deficiencies (such as deterioration to the label) that would prevent the containers from operating normally. After 400 cycles, the devices were subjected to vibration simulation per ISTA Procedure 3E, one round of leak testing, impact testing per 49 CFR 178.603, and then a second round of leak testing. One sharps container was then subjected to puncture resistance testing per ASTM F2132. After reprocessing, the integrity of the device endured, and no changes to the performance or technical characteristics were visible.
EQUIVALENCE TO PREDICATE DEVICES
The subject device has a similar design and dimensions, and uses similar or identical materials as the devices cleared in K132007, K950897, and K950898. The colors and lid configurations are similar to those cleared in K132007. The subject device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics (i.e. the lid closure) to the devices cleared in K132007, K950897, and K950898. The device has similar accessories to the devices cleared in K950897, and K950898.
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Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. believes that the Red2Green Reusable Sharps Container is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on the information summarized in the table below.
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| Subject Device | Predicate Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. | Stericycle, Inc. | Biosystems | Biosystems | |
| Red2Green Reusable Sharps | ||||
| Container | Stericycle Sharps Management | |||
| Service Reusable Sharps | ||||
| Container | Biobox TrapTop (Small, Medium, | |||
| Large and X-Large) | Biobox with Funnel Top (Small, | |||
| Medium, Large and X-Large) | ||||
| K153363 | K132007 | K950897 | K950898 | |
| Indications for Use | Red2Green Reusable Sharps | |||
| Containers and accessories are | ||||
| intended to be used in healthcare | ||||
| facilities including nursing stations, | ||||
| medication carts, laboratories, | ||||
| dental offices, emergency rooms, | ||||
| surgical rooms, treatment rooms, | ||||
| emergency vehicles, veterinarian | ||||
| offices and other small quantity | ||||
| waste generators for the safe | ||||
| disposal, storage and | ||||
| transportation of hazardous | ||||
| sharps. | The Stericycle Sharps | |||
| Management Service Reusable | ||||
| Sharps Container is intended | ||||
| for use in health care facilities | ||||
| for the storage and transport | ||||
| for disposal of syringes and | ||||
| other medical sharps waste. | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| Device Design | Reusable containers designed for | |||
| the safe disposal of sharps, i.e. | ||||
| articles that can penetrate human | ||||
| skin. The base of the container is | ||||
| rectangular in shape. Different | ||||
| base dimensions and various lid | ||||
| designs are available based on the | ||||
| amount and type of waste that is | ||||
| generated in a specific healthcare | ||||
| location. | Reusable containers designed | |||
| for the safe disposal of sharps, | ||||
| i.e. articles that can penetrate | ||||
| human skin. The base of the | ||||
| container is rectangular in | ||||
| shape. Different base | ||||
| dimensions and various lid | ||||
| designs are available based on | ||||
| the amount and type of waste | ||||
| that is generated in a specific | ||||
| healthcare location. | Containers designed for the safe | |||
| disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that | ||||
| can penetrate human skin. The | ||||
| base of the container is rectangular | ||||
| in shape. Different base dimensions | ||||
| and various lid designs are available | ||||
| based on the amount and type of | ||||
| waste that is generated in a specific | ||||
| healthcare location. | Containers designed for the safe | |||
| disposal of sharps, i.e. articles that | ||||
| can penetrate human skin. The | ||||
| base of the container is | ||||
| rectangular in shape. Different | ||||
| base dimensions and various lid | ||||
| designs are available based on the | ||||
| amount and type of waste that is | ||||
| generated in a specific healthcare | ||||
| location. | ||||
| Subject Device | Predicate Device | |||
| ProCodes / Reg # | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | MMK / 21 CFR 880.5570 | |
| Model Types | 2 gallon | |||
| 3 gallon | ||||
| 4 gallon | ||||
| 8 gallon | ||||
| 10 gallon | ||||
| 17 gallon | 2 gallon | |||
| 4 gallon | 8 gallon | |||
| 17 gallon | ||||
| Physical Properties | ||||
| Material | Medium density polyethylene | Polypropylene copolymer | Polypropylene copolymer | |
| Color | Red or yellow | Red or yellow | Red | |
| Dimensions | ||||
| L x W x H (inches) | 2 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 10.4 | |||
| 3 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 15.3 | ||||
| 4 gallon: 6.3 x 12.8 x 20.1 | ||||
| 8 gallon: 13 x 13 x 17.4 | ||||
| 10 gallon: 13 x 13 x 22.3 | ||||
| 17 gallon: 13 x 17 x 24.7 | 2 gallon: 6.9 x 12.3 x 13.9 | |||
| 4 gallon: 6.9 x 12.3 x 21.9 | 8 gallon: 11.3 x 13 x 19.7 | |||
| 17 gallon: 13.3 x 17.5 x 24.8 | ||||
| Container Closure | Vertical and horizontal drop, lab | |||
| lid, transportation lid | Vertical and horizontal drop | Horizontal drop, lab lid, | ||
| transportation lid | ||||
| Technological Properties | ||||
| Reusable or Single-use | Reusable | Reusable | Unknown | |
| Container | ||||
| Accessories | Stabilizing tray, wall enclosure, | |||
| wall bracket, rolling dolly, foot | ||||
| pedal dolly | Unknown | Stabilizing tray, wall enclosure, wall | ||
| bracket, rolling dolly, foot pedal | ||||
| dolly | ||||
| Needle Removal | ||||
| Mechanism | No | No | No | |
| Non-Clinical Testing | ||||
| Performance testing | ● Puncture resistance | |||
| ● Impact w/ leak | ||||
| ● Stability | ||||
| ● Impact | ||||
| ● Stacking | ||||
| ● Vibration | ||||
| ● Accessory strength | ||||
| ● Repeated opening | ||||
| ● Life cycle | ● Puncture resistance | |||
| ● Leak | ||||
| ● Stability | ||||
| ● Impact | ||||
| ● Stacking | ||||
| ● Vibration | Unknown |
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CONCLUSION
Based on the testing performed, including puncture resistance, impact with leak, stability, impact, stacking, vibration, accessory strength, repeated opening, and life cycle testing, it can be concluded that the subject device does not raise new issues of safety or efficacy compared to the predicate devices. Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, performance data, and non-clinical tests performed, the subject devices (Red2Green Reusable Sharps Containers) are substantially equivalent to, and are as safe and as effective as, the legally marketed predicate devices.