(346 days)
No
The device description and performance studies focus on mechanical components (spring mechanism, tubing, needles) and drug-device compatibility, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for control, analysis, or prediction.
Yes
The device is described as an infusion system for administering 'medications and fluids' and 'therapeutic fluids', including immunoglobulins and antibiotics, which implies the delivery of substances for therapeutic purposes.
No
Explanation: The device is an infusion system designed for delivering medications and fluids, not for diagnosing conditions.
No
The device description explicitly details hardware components including syringe drivers (Freedom60 and FreedomEdge) which are mechanical devices, tubing sets, and needle sets. There is no mention of software being a component of this system.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for the "intravenous infusion of medications and fluids" and "subcutaneous infusion of... human plasma-derived immunoglobulins" and "intravenous infusion of... antibiotics." This describes a device used to administer substances into the body for therapeutic purposes.
- Device Description: The description details a syringe driver system, tubing, and needles. These are all components used for delivering fluids to a patient.
- Lack of Diagnostic Function: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
IVD devices are used to perform tests on samples taken from the body to help diagnose or monitor a medical condition. This device's function is to deliver treatment, not to perform diagnostic tests.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System (ICFSDIS), which includes the FREEDOM60® and FreedomEdge® syringe pumps, is indicated for the intravenous infusion of medications and fluids in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling. The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the subcutaneous infusion of the following human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling: Hizentra, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); Gammagard Liquid, Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 10% (manufactured by Shire); and Cuvitry Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire). The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the intravenous infusion of the following antibiotics when used according to the FDA approved drug product labeling: meropenem, ertapenem, oxacillin, and tobramycin.
The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 20 ml (model no. 302830/301031) or BD 30 ml (model no. 30103) syringe. The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 60 ml syringe (model no. 309653).
Product codes
FRN, PKP, FPA
Device Description
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- Freedom60® Syringe Driver: The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion driver in combination with RMS Freedom60 Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) makes up the Freedom60 infusion system. The Freedom60® driver is a non-sterile, reusable non-electric driver that infuses immunoglobulins subcutaneously and antibiotic solutions intravenously to patients.
The Freedom60® driver is an ambulatory device designed to accommodate a BD Luer-Lok™ 60mL Syringe (Catalog No.: 8881-560125, BD 309653), and fluid volumes ranging from 10cc to 60cc may be used. The pump uses a constant force spring mechanism to apply pressure to the plunger-end svringe.
- Freedom60® Syringe Driver: The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion driver in combination with RMS Freedom60 Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) makes up the Freedom60 infusion system. The Freedom60® driver is a non-sterile, reusable non-electric driver that infuses immunoglobulins subcutaneously and antibiotic solutions intravenously to patients.
The Freedom60 system is assembled by loading the prefilled syringe with tubing into the Freemdom60 driver.
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- FreedomEdge® Syringe Driver: The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion driver is used with a syringe in an infusion system for administering therapeutic fluids. The infusion system or related kits can include, in addition to the pump assembly, a luer connector or disc luer connector for connecting the syringe to components of the infusion system, an RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) for administering the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously into a patient's body.
The FreedomEdge® driver is a portable device designed to accommodate BD Luer-Lok™ 20mL syringe, Catalog No.: 302830 and 301031 or BD Luer-Lok™ 30mL, Catalog No.: 301033. The pump uses a constant force spring mechanism to apply pressure to the plunger- end syringe.
- FreedomEdge® Syringe Driver: The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion driver is used with a syringe in an infusion system for administering therapeutic fluids. The infusion system or related kits can include, in addition to the pump assembly, a luer connector or disc luer connector for connecting the syringe to components of the infusion system, an RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) for administering the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously into a patient's body.
The FreedomEdge® is comprised of housing that has a distal end and a proximal end. The housing comprises an expandable base with a first base section and a second base section. wherein the first base section is in sliding engagement with the second base section such that the first base section and the second base section move relative to each other between a closed position and an expanded position. The base in the expanded position is adapted to seat a syringe with the plunger.
There is also an expandable cover consisting of a first cover section and a second cover section, wherein the first cover section is in sliding engagement with the second cover section. The cover is pivotally connected to the base at a position allowing the cover to open and close in a sliding motion of the second base section, which is relative to the first base section moving together.
When the cover is in the closed position, a pusher is in sliding engagement with the base. The pusher is in position to contact the head of the plunger and a puller is in position with the sliding engagement of the base. There is a spring at the first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connected to the puller, while the second end portion is connected to the pusher and a set of linkages pivotally coupled to the cover and the puller.
The pivots of the linkages are located to move the puller towards the distal end when the cover is lowered and move the puller towards the proximal end when the cover is raised. Moving the puller towards the distal end by lowering the cover when the syringe is seated in the base causes the pusher to contact and exert force on the head of the plunger, thereby causing ejection of any fluid contents in the syringe barrel.
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- Precision Flow Rate Tubing Set:
The Freedom60 Infusion system includes a range of Freedom Precision Flow Rate Tubing™. The tubing ranges from F0.5 to F2400. Each F-number provides a different level of flow restriction, which, when combined with the viscosity of the medication, provides a controlled delivery in an all-mechanical system. The tubing sets connect at one end to the syringe being used and on the other end to the Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets or directly on venous catheters for intravenous infusions as needed.
- Precision Flow Rate Tubing Set:
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- High-Flo Needles set: The HIgH-FloTM Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets are used to administer drugs to the subcutaneous layers using small needles attached to the skin. Typical uses are to administer immunoglobulins and antibiotics and for such applications subcutaneous needles come in different lengths.
Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets comes in multiple configurations (single, double, tri, and quad). Needles are available in 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm lengths combined with 24 or 26 Gauge. Using the Y-Connector, the patient can have up to 8 sites for drug delivery.
- High-Flo Needles set: The HIgH-FloTM Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets are used to administer drugs to the subcutaneous layers using small needles attached to the skin. Typical uses are to administer immunoglobulins and antibiotics and for such applications subcutaneous needles come in different lengths.
The HIgH- Flo™ Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets also allow each needle to be trapped between the wings after use.
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
Subcutaneous, Intravenous
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Home, hospital, or ambulatory settings, administered by a Prescription User.
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)
A safety assurance case for the Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System covered by design-FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and use-FMEA was provided following the FDA guidance document, Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle (2014). Based on the FMEA documents, the safety assurance case has demonstrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System is safe for its intended use. In addition, it also demonstrated the safety assurance case includes:
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- Device design is verified and validated
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- Risks (failure mode) associated with the Device are completely identified and properly controlled and mitigated to cover, but not limited the risks related to:
- a. Operation
- b. Hardware/mechanical
- c. Use/performance
- d. Environment/chemical
- e. Different level of errors
Drug-device compatibility testing was conducted using validated test methods and results showed acceptable for immunoglobulins, Hizentra and Cuvitru, with the Freedom System to evaluate characters of:
- · Appearance;
- · Particulates;
- Protein concentration; ●
- Amount of IgG fragments, polymers or aggregates; ●
- Anti-complementary activity (ACA); ●
- Density; and, ●
- . Fc-function
The detailed flow rate testing were conducted for all immunoglobulins including Hizentra (20%), Cuvitru (20%), and Gammagard Liquid (10%), using Freedom60, FreedomEdge, RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing and RMS High-Flo Needles. The flow rate profiles per each testing are listed below to present subcutaneous administration set combinations in order to achieve desired infusion rates for each of the indicated immunoglobulin fluids, in accordance with the following tables:
The Tables Below Represent Select Combinations of Flow Rates and Needles Sets for Use with Hizentra, Cuvitru, and Gammagard Liquid.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 880.5725 Infusion pump.
(a)
Identification. An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.(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
August 31, 2017
Repro-med Systems, Inc., DBA RMS Medical Products Fred Ma, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Medical Officer 24 Carpenter Road Chester, New York 10918
Re: K162613
Trade/Device Name: Integrated Catch-up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRN, PKP, FPA Dated: July 27, 2017 Received: July 31, 2017
Dear Dr. Ma:
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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Lori A. Wiggins -S6
Lori A. Wiggins, MPT, CLT 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) K162613
Device Name
Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System (ICFSDIS), which includes the FREEDOM60® and FreedomEdge® syringe pumps, is indicated for the intravenous infusion of medications and fluids in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling. The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the subcutaneous infusion of the following human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling: Hizentra, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); Gammagard Liquid, Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 10% (manufactured by Shire); and Cuvitry Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire). The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the intravenous infusion of the following antibiotics when used according to the FDA approved drug product labeling: meropenem, ertapenem, oxacillin, and tobramycin.
The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 20 ml (model no. 302830/301031) or BD 30 ml (model no. 30103) syringe. The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 60 ml syringe (model no. 309653).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary
510(k) Number: K162613
Summary Prepared: August 31, 2017
Submitter: Dr. Fred Ma Repro Med System, Inc., D/B/A RMS Medical Products 24 Carpenter Road, Chester, NY 10918 Tel: 845-469-2042 Fax: 845-469-5518
General Information
Classification: Class II Trade Name: Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System Common Name: Infusion Pump
Regulation Number: 21 CFR §880.5725
Product Codes: PKP, Immunoglobulin G (Igg) Infusion System FRN, Infusion Pump FPA, Intravascular Administration Set
Indications for Use
The Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System (ICFSDIS), which includes the FREEDOM60® and FreedomEdge® syringe pumps, is indicated for the intravenous or subcutaneous infusion of medications and fluids in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling. The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the subcutaneous infusion of the following human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling: Hizentra, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); Gammagard Liquid, Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 10% (manufactured by Shire); and Cuvitru Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire). The ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for the intravenous infusion of the following antibiotics when used according to the FDA approved drug product labeling: meropenem, ertapenem, oxacillin, and tobramycin.
The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 20 ml (model no. 302830/301031) or BD 30 ml (model no. 301033) syringe. The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion System is indicated for use with the BD 60 ml syringe (model no. 309653).
Primary Predicate Device
K933652, Freedom60 Syringe Infusion System
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Reference Device(s)
K161906, SCIg60 Infusion System K102512, RMS Subcutaneous Needle Set K122404, RMS High-Flow Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets
Comparison of Indications for Use of Subject and Predicate Devices
The Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System and the Subcutaneous Infusion Set predicate are both intended for the subcutaneous infusion of medicines such as immunoglobulins using RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing Sets and High-Flo Needle Sets. In addition, the Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System is also intended to deliver intravenous medications such as antibiotics. For subcutaneous immunoglobulin G infusion, the subject device is intended specifically for subcutaneous infusion of Hizentra, Cuvitru, and Gammagard Liquid from the BD 60 ml syringe, similar to the reference device. The subject device is also able to deliver a variety of drug concentrations and parenteral fluids such as antibiotics. These indications for use fall into the general intended use of the predicate device as an infusion pump. The intended use of the FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion System and the FREEDOM60® Syringe Infusion System are identical except for the fact that the FreedomEdge Syringe Infusion System utilizes 20 ml or 30 ml syringes while the Freedom60 Syringe Infusion System utilizes a 60 ml syringe. Both syringe drivers incorporate equivalent design and the same principle of action as the primary predicate device in order to provide controlled flow of liquid medications at a constant pressure with adjustable flow rates, operating for intravenous and subcutaneous infusion therapies.
Device Description:
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- Freedom60® Syringe Driver: The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion driver in combination with RMS Freedom60 Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) makes up the Freedom60 infusion system. The Freedom60® driver is a non-sterile, reusable non-electric driver that infuses immunoglobulins subcutaneously and antibiotic solutions intravenously to patients.
The Freedom60® driver is an ambulatory device designed to accommodate a BD Luer-Lok™ 60mL Syringe (Catalog No.: 8881-560125, BD 309653), and fluid volumes ranging from 10cc to 60cc may be used. The pump uses a constant force spring mechanism to apply pressure to the plunger-end svringe.
- Freedom60® Syringe Driver: The Freedom60 Syringe Infusion driver in combination with RMS Freedom60 Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) makes up the Freedom60 infusion system. The Freedom60® driver is a non-sterile, reusable non-electric driver that infuses immunoglobulins subcutaneously and antibiotic solutions intravenously to patients.
The Freedom60 system is assembled by loading the prefilled syringe with tubing into the Freemdom60 driver.
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- FreedomEdge® Syringe Driver: The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion driver is used with a syringe in an infusion system for administering therapeutic fluids. The infusion system or related kits can include, in addition to the pump assembly, a luer connector or disc luer connector for connecting the syringe to components of the infusion system, an RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) for administering the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously into a patient's body.
The FreedomEdge® driver is a portable device designed to accommodate BD Luer-Lok™ 20mL syringe, Catalog No.: 302830 and 301031 or BD Luer-Lok™ 30mL, Catalog No.: 301033. The pump uses a constant force spring mechanism to apply pressure to the plunger- end syringe.
- FreedomEdge® Syringe Driver: The FreedomEdge® Syringe Infusion driver is used with a syringe in an infusion system for administering therapeutic fluids. The infusion system or related kits can include, in addition to the pump assembly, a luer connector or disc luer connector for connecting the syringe to components of the infusion system, an RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ (sterile) and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets (sterile) for administering the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously into a patient's body.
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The FreedomEdge® is comprised of housing that has a distal end and a proximal end. The housing comprises an expandable base with a first base section and a second base section. wherein the first base section is in sliding engagement with the second base section such that the first base section and the second base section move relative to each other between a closed position and an expanded position. The base in the expanded position is adapted to seat a syringe with the plunger.
There is also an expandable cover consisting of a first cover section and a second cover section, wherein the first cover section is in sliding engagement with the second cover section. The cover is pivotally connected to the base at a position allowing the cover to open and close in a sliding motion of the second base section, which is relative to the first base section moving together.
When the cover is in the closed position, a pusher is in sliding engagement with the base. The pusher is in position to contact the head of the plunger and a puller is in position with the sliding engagement of the base. There is a spring at the first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connected to the puller, while the second end portion is connected to the pusher and a set of linkages pivotally coupled to the cover and the puller.
The pivots of the linkages are located to move the puller towards the distal end when the cover is lowered and move the puller towards the proximal end when the cover is raised. Moving the puller towards the distal end by lowering the cover when the syringe is seated in the base causes the pusher to contact and exert force on the head of the plunger, thereby causing ejection of any fluid contents in the syringe barrel.
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- Precision Flow Rate Tubing Set:
The Freedom60 Infusion system includes a range of Freedom Precision Flow Rate Tubing™. The tubing ranges from F0.5 to F2400. Each F-number provides a different level of flow restriction, which, when combined with the viscosity of the medication, provides a controlled delivery in an all-mechanical system. The tubing sets connect at one end to the syringe being used and on the other end to the Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets or directly on venous catheters for intravenous infusions as needed.
- Precision Flow Rate Tubing Set:
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- High-Flo Needles set: The HIgH-FloTM Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets are used to administer drugs to the subcutaneous layers using small needles attached to the skin. Typical uses are to administer immunoglobulins and antibiotics and for such applications subcutaneous needles come in different lengths.
Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets comes in multiple configurations (single, double, tri, and quad). Needles are available in 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm lengths combined with 24 or 26 Gauge. Using the Y-Connector, the patient can have up to 8 sites for drug delivery.
- High-Flo Needles set: The HIgH-FloTM Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets are used to administer drugs to the subcutaneous layers using small needles attached to the skin. Typical uses are to administer immunoglobulins and antibiotics and for such applications subcutaneous needles come in different lengths.
The HIgH- Flo™ Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets also allow each needle to be trapped between the wings after use.
Technological Characteristics
The Freedom60® Syringe Driver is portable, requiring no batteries or electricity. There are only two operating knobs and dedicated tubing sets are used to control the flow rate. The Freedom60 operates at a constant pressure of 13.5psi. The constant pressure developed in the Freedom60 automatically decreases the flow rate if there is an increase in resistance during the delivery. The
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system will find equilibrium between the increasing resistance and the flow rate. The FREEDOM60® is designed for 60ml svringes.
The FreedomEdge® Syringe Driver is portable, requiring no batteries or electricity. It starts to operate when the pump is closed. RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ sets are used to control the flow rate. The FreedomEdge® operates at a constant pressure of 13.5psi. The constant pressure developed in the FreedomEdge® automatically decreases the flow rate if there is an increase in resistance during the delivery. The system will find equilibrium between the increasing resistance and the flow rate. The FreedomEdge® has all the same technical characteristics of the FREEDOM60®, in a design for 20ml and 30ml syringes.
RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ controls the infusion rate within the Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System. Each F-number provides a different level of flow restriction, which, when combined with the viscosity of the medication, provides a controlled delivery in an all-mechanical system.
HIgH-Flo needles were designed specifically to work with RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing™ and a Freedom Syringe Driver as a total infusion system with multiple infusion options. It uses a specific backcut needle tip design. It has a flexible flying hinge and a custom luer designed to provide even flow to every site. Set options are available in single (1), double (2), triple (3), and quad (4) configurations. Using the Y-Connector, the patient can have up to 8 sites for drug delivery. Needles are available in 4mm, 6mm, 12mm, and 14mm in lengths.
Performance Testing
A safety assurance case for the Integrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System covered by design-FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and use-FMEA was provided following the FDA guidance document, Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle (2014). Based on the FMEA documents, the safety assurance case has demonstrated Catch-Up Freedom Syringe Infusion System is safe for its intended use. In addition, it also demonstrated the safety assurance case includes:
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- Device design is verified and validated
-
- Risks (failure mode) associated with the Device are completely identified and properly controlled and mitigated to cover, but not limited the risks related to:
- a. Operation
- b. Hardware/mechanical
- c. Use/performance
- d. Environment/chemical
- e. Different level of errors
Drug-device compatibility testing was conducted using validated test methods and results showed acceptable for immunoglobulins, Hizentra and Cuvitru, with the Freedom System to evaluate characters of:
- · Appearance;
- · Particulates;
- Protein concentration; ●
- Amount of IgG fragments, polymers or aggregates; ●
- Anti-complementary activity (ACA); ●
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- Density; and, ●
- . Fc-function
The detailed flow rate testing were conducted for all immunoglobulins including Hizentra (20%), Cuvitru (20%), and Gammagard Liquid (10%), using Freedom60, FreedomEdge, RMS Precision Flow Rate Tubing and RMS High-Flo Needles. The flow rate profiles per each testing are listed below to present subcutaneous administration set combinations in order to achieve desired infusion rates for each of the indicated immunoglobulin fluids, in accordance with the following tables:
The Tables Below Represent Select Combinations of Flow Rates and Needles Sets for Use with Hizentra, Cuvitru, and Gammagard Liquid.
*Note that the following tables are only for the subcutaneous use of the immunoglobulin listed.
Table 1. Hizentra – Driver is FREEDOM60® or FreedomEdge® with 20ml ml syringe
| Drug
volume | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate | Flow
rate/site | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|----------------|--------------|--------------|------------------|-------------------|------------------|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (ml) | | | Total
(ml/hr) | (ml/hr) | | | |
| 10 | F120 | RMS 1-2609 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 10 | 1:12 | Suggested
start Peds |
| 10 | F180 | RMS 1-2609 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10 | 0:57 | Suggested
start Peds |
| 20 | F275 | RMS 2-2609 | 17.1 | 8.5 | 10 | 1:10 | Suggested
start Peds |
| 20 | F600 | RMS 2-2609 | 29.6 | 14.8 | 10 | 0:40 | Suggested
start Peds |
| 40 | F600 | RMS 3-2609 | 33.9 | 11.3 | 13.3 | 1:10 | Suggested
start Adult |
| 40 | F900 | RMS 3-2609 | 44.3 | 14.8 | 13.3 | 0:54 | Suggested
start Adult |
| 60 | F900 | RMS 4-2609 | 49.0 | 12.3 | 15 | 1:13 | Suggested
start Adult |
| 50 | F2400 | RMS 3-2609 | 72.2 | 24.1 | 16.7 | 0:41 | 6th Infusion of
biologic and
beyond |
| 100 | F2400 | RMS 4-2609 | 85.5 | 21.4 | 25 | 1:10 | 6th Infusion of
biologic and
beyond
(NEEDS TWO
SYRINGES) |
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| Drug
volume
(ml) | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate
total
(ml/hr) | Flow
rate/site
(ml/hr) | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|------|----------------------------------------------------|
| 20 | F600 | RMS 2-2609 | 22.5 | 11.2 | 10 | 0:53 | Suggested
start Peds |
| 30 | F900 | RMS 2-2609 | 28.3 | 14.2 | 15 | 1:03 | Suggested
start Adult |
| 30 | F2400 | RMS 2-2609 | 41.9 | 20.9 | 15 | 0:42 | 6th
Infusion
of
biologic
and
beyond |
Table 2. Hizentra – Driver is FreedomEdge® with 30ml syringe
NOTE: 1. Based on combining elements as written in Theory and Measurement of Fluid Flow Rates in the Freedom system. Other combinations available per request
NOTE: 2. 24 G Needles are not needed for performance up to 24.08 mL/hr for Hizentra
| Table 3. Cuvitru - Driver is FREEDOM60® or FreedomEdge® with 20ml syringe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug
volume
(ml) | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate
Total
(ml/hr) | Flow
rate/site
(ml/hr) | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|------|------------------------------------------------|
| 10 | F275 | RMS 1-2609 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 10 | 0:49 | 1st Two
Infusions
patients
under 40kg |
| 20 | F275 | RMS 1-2609 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 20 | 1:39 | 1st Two
Infusions
patients
under 40kg |
| 20 | F600 | RMS 2-2609 | 25.7 | 12.8 | 10 | 0:47 | 1st Two
Infusions
patients
under 40kg |
9
| 50 | F600 | RMS 2-2609 | 25.7 | 12.8 | 25 | 1:57 | 1st Two
Infusions
patients
over 40kg |
|-----|-------|-------------|-------|------|----|------|-----------------------------------------------|
| 60 | F1200 | RMS 2-2609 | 37.1 | 18.6 | 30 | 1:37 | Subsequent
Infusions |
| 60 | F2400 | RMS 2-2409* | 110.5 | 55.4 | 30 | 0:32 | Subsequent
Infusions |
| 60 | F1200 | RMS 1-2409* | 55.3 | 55.3 | 60 | 1:05 | Subsequent
Infusions |
| 100 | F2400 | RMS 4-2409* | 132.8 | 33.2 | 25 | 0:45 | Subsequent
Infusions |
*Indicates 24 gauge needle was used.
Table 4. Cuvitru - Driver is FreedomEdge® with 30ml syringe
| Drug
volume
(ml) | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate
total
(ml/hr) | Flow
rate/site
(ml/hr) | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|------|------------------------------------------------|
| 20 | F500 | RMS 1-2609 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 20 | 1:32 | 1ST Two
Infusions
patients
under 40kg |
| 30 | F900 | RMS 2-2609 | 24.6 | 12.3 | 15 | 1:13 | 1st Two
Infusions
patients over
40kg |
| 30 | F2400 | RMS 1-2609 | 21.2 | 21.2 | 30 | 1:24 | Maintenance
Infusions |
| 30 | F1200 | RMS 1-2409* | 42.1 | 42.1 | 30 | 0:42 | Maintenance
Infusions |
*Indicates 24 gauge needle was used.
Table 5. Gammagard Liquid with FREEDOM60® or FreedomEdge® with 20ml syringe
| Drug
volume
(ml) | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate
Total
(ml/hr) | Flow
rate/site
(ml/hr) | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|------|-------------------------------------|
| 20 | F45 | RMS 1-2609 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 20 | 1:24 | Patients
under 40kg
(Initial) |
| 60 | F120 | RMS 2-2609 | 39.8 | 19.9 | 30 | 1:30 | Patients over
40kg (Initial) |
10
| 100 | F420 | RMS 4-2609 | 119.1 | 29.8 | 25 | 0:50 | Patients over 40kg
(maintenance infusions) |
| ----- | ------ | ------------ | ------- | ------ | ---- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
|---|
Table 6. Gammagard Liquid: Driver is FreedomEdge® with 30ml syringe
| Drug
volume
(ml) | Flow
Tube | High Flo Set | Flow
Rate
Total
(ml/hr) | Flow
rate/site
(ml/hr) | Vol/site
(ml) | Time | NOTES: |
|------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|------|----------------------------------------|
| 20 | F120 | RMS 2-2609 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 0:40 | Patients under
40kg(Initial) |
| 30 | F180 | RMS 2-2609 | 39.8 | 19.9 | 15 | 0:45 | Patients over
40kg (Initial) |
| 30 | F120 | RMS 1-2609 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 30 | 1:06 | Patients over
40kg
(Maintenance) |