(116 days)
The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials.
The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is practically one system with two variants which are to be used independently.
The nextaro® Transfer System consists of two components already assembled (screwed together) in the delivery condition. Each of the components has a plastic spike which is used to perforate the seals of a solvent vial, or lyophilizated pharmaceutical vial, respectively. The components have a male and female Luer adapter to create an air-tight inner media-carrying system with open ends for fluid transfer. Both components are equipped with a filter element to prevent particles (fragments of vial seals, undissolved pharmaceutical) from being administered into the patient's circulatory system.
To be used as intended, the spike of the blue ("upper") part of the nextaro® Transfer System is used to perforate the seal of the solvent vial. The assembly is flipped vertically and the spike of the white ("lower") part of the device is used to perforate the seal of the pharmaceutical vial. The solvent transfer process starts immediately due to the vacuum in the pharmaceutical vial.
After solvent transfer and reconstitution of the pharmaceutical by gentle swirling, the blue component of the device is removed from the white part by unscrewing, a standard syringe with a male Luer is attached to the exposed female Luer of the device to aspirate the ready-to-use solution.
The nextaro® va is a standalone device. Basically, it is the lower part of the nextaro® Transfer System, but without the thread which the latter has to connect the upper part. After connecting the nextaro® va to a pharmaceutical vial by pushing it downwards, a solvent can be transferred by a syringe via the female Luer. After solvent transfer and reconstitution of the pharmaceutical by gentle swirling, a standard syringe with a male Luer is attached to the female Luer of the device to aspirate the ready-to-use solution.
The provided document is a 510(k) summary for the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va, which are drug transfer devices. It does not describe a study involving human readers or AI. Therefore, I cannot provide details on sample size for test sets, data provenance, number of experts for ground truth, adjudication methods, or MRMC studies.
Here's the information regarding acceptance criteria and device performance based on the provided text:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The acceptance criteria are generally established by meeting various international and ASTM standards. The reported device performance is indicated by "Pass" or "Equivalent" to the predicate device, or by specific measured values where stated.
| Standard / Test Performed | Acceptance Criteria (Implied by Standard) | Reported Device Performance |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 22413 | ||
| Fragmentation | Meets standard requirements for limiting fragmentation. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." (Implies meeting the standard's criteria) |
| Penetration Force | Meets standard requirements for penetration force. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Piercing | Meets standard requirements for piercing. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Verification of Design Specifications for Transfer Devices with Housing | Meets specified design requirements. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ISO 594-2 | ||
| Male Conical Fitting / Luer Connector | Meets standard requirements for Luer fittings (e.g., leakage, security). | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ISO 8536-4 | ||
| Flow Rate of Infusion Fluid | Meets standard requirements for flow rate. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Fluid Filter (Retention Rate) | Retains particles as specified by the standard. | "A retention rate of > 95 % of particles sized ≥ 15 um has been confirmed by testing." "The performance of the filters (retention) of the subject and predicate devices has been shown to be substantially equivalent." (Note: The filter mesh traps particles ≥ 11 µm, but retention rate is reported for ≥ 15 µm). |
| Leakage (Aging/ Submersion Test) | No leakage after aging and submersion. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Metal Ions | Below specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Particulate Contamination | Below specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Penetration Force (also under ISO 22413) | Meets standard requirements. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Reduction of Oxidizable Matter | Within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Residue on Evaporation | Within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Tensile Strength | Meets standard requirements. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Titration Acidity or Alkalinity | Within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| UV Absorption of Extract Solution | Within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ISO 11607 | ||
| Sterile Barrier and Packaging Systems | Meets standard requirements for maintaining sterility of the product until point of use. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ASTM D3078 | ||
| Bubble Emissions | No unacceptable bubble emissions, indicating seal integrity. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ASTM F 1886 | ||
| Integrity of Seals | Seals maintain integrity. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ASTM F 1929-12 | ||
| Seal Leakage | No unacceptable seal leakage. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ASTM F 1980-07 | ||
| Accelerated Aging | Performance maintained after accelerated aging, correlating to shelf-life. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." Also implies devices meet 5-year shelf-life claim. |
| ASTM F 2054-07, EN 868-5 | ||
| Seal Strength | Seals meet required strength for packaging. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| ISTA 2A | ||
| Transport Testing | Device integrity and functionality maintained after transport simulation. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| USP <85> , USP <161> | ||
| Bacterial Endotoxin | Endotoxin levels below specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." |
| Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1) | All biocompatibility tests (e.g., cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, material mediated pyrogenicity, LAL Testing) pass for patient contact type. | "Tests were conducted to show that the nextaro® Transfer System and the nextaro® va were evaluated for biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-1." "The biocompatibility tests show that the subject devices are biocompatible and can therefore be regarded as substantially equivalent in regard to biocompatibility." (Pass) |
| Material Mediated Pyrogenicity, LAL Testing | Materials are non-pyrogenic. | "Material Mediated Pyrogenicity LAL Testing" (Implies pass, as part of biocompatibility.) |
| Sterility (ISO 11135:2014) | Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 achieved. Residual EtO and ECH within ISO 10993-7 guidelines. | "The sterility... were validated in accordance with ISO 11135:2014... SAL 10-6." "The maximum levels of ethylene oxide (EtO) and ethylene chlorohydrin (ECH) residuals remaining on the products were within the guidelines for... ISO 10993-7:2008." |
| N/A - Roll Inhibition (to design specification) | Meets specific design requirements for roll inhibition. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." (Implies meeting the design specification) |
| N/A - Transfer performance for residual volume (to design specification) | Residual volume after transfer is within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." (Implies meeting the design specification) |
| N/A - Opening torque (to design specification) | Opening torque is within specified limits. | "Testing conducted [to demonstrate] that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended." (Implies meeting the design specification) |
| Shelf Life | At least 3 years (predicate) / 5 years (proposed device). | Predicate: > 3 years. Proposed Device: 5 years. "The subject devices are substantially equivalent with regard to their shelf-life." |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
The document does not explicitly state the sample sizes for the various tests performed. The testing was conducted by sfm medical devices GmbH, which is located in Waechtersbach Hessen, Germany, suggesting the data provenance is likely Germany. The tests appear to be prospective, laboratory-based engineering and performance tests on the manufactured devices.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
This information is not applicable. The device is a physical medical device (fluid transfer set), not an AI/imaging diagnostic device that would require expert-established ground truth for a test set. Its performance relies on objective measurements against engineering and biocompatibility standards.
4. Adjudication method for the test set
This information is not applicable for this type of device and testing. The tests are based on objective pass/fail criteria from recognized standards, not on subjective expert evaluations requiring adjudication.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This device is a physical drug transfer system, not an AI or imaging system designed to be used by human readers.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
No, this question is not applicable to the device described. This is a physical, manually operated medical device, not an algorithm or AI system.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)
The "ground truth" for evaluating the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is based on:
- Compliance with established international and national standards (ISO, ASTM, USP).
- Meeting pre-defined engineering design specifications (e.g., residual volume, roll inhibition, opening torque).
- Laboratory testing results (e.g., retention rate, biocompatibility, sterility) against specified acceptance limits derived from these standards.
8. The sample size for the training set
This information is not applicable. The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va are physical devices, not AI/machine learning models that require a "training set."
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
This information is not applicable, as there is no training set for a physical medical device.
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March 15, 2019
sfm medical devices GmbH % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
Re: K183187
Trade/Device Name: nextaro® Transfer System, nextaro® va Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular administration set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI Dated: February 18, 2019 Received: February 21, 2019
Dear Mark Job:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/CombinationProducts/GuidanceRegulatoryInformation/ucm597488.htm); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.
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Sincerely.
Sapana Patel -S
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) K183187
Device Name
The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va
Indications for Use (Describe) The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is indicated for the transfer and mixing of drugs contained in vials.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Traditional 510(k) 510k Summary
510K SUMMARY K183187
| Submitter's Nameand Address | sfm medical devices GmbHBrueckenstrasse 5Waechtersbach HessenGERMANY 63607 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | sfm medical devices GmbHBrueckenstrasse 5Waechtersbach HessenGERMANY 63607 |
| Contact Person: | Phil TrioloPhone: 801-699-9846Facsimile: 801-328-2399 |
| Date Prepared: | March 14, 2019 |
| Device: | nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va |
| FDA Product Code: | LHI |
| Class: | II |
| Common or Usual Name: | I.V. Fluid Transfer Set |
| Regulation Description: | Intravascular Administration Set |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Legally Marketed Predicate: | Mix2Vial® Transfer Device (K031861)West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. |
| Reason for Submission: | New Device |
| Device Description: | The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is indicated for the transfer andmixing of drugs contained in vials. The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is |
practically one system with two variants which are to be used independently.
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| TechnologicalCharacteristics: | The nextaro® Transfer System consists of two components already assembled(screwed together) in the delivery condition. Each of the components has a plasticspike which is used to perforate the seals of a solvent vial, or lyophilizatedpharmaceutical vial, respectively. The components have a male and female Lueradapter to create an air-tight inner media-carrying system with open ends for fluidtransfer. Both components are equipped with a filter element to prevent particles(fragments of vial seals, undissolved pharmaceutical) from being administered intothe patient's circulatory system. |
|---|---|
| To be used as intended, the spike of the blue ("upper") part of the nextaro®Transfer System is used to perforate the seal of the solvent vial. The assembly isflipped vertically and the spike of the white ("lower") part of the device is used toperforate the seal of the pharmaceutical vial. The solvent transfer process startsimmediately due to the vacuum in the pharmaceutical vial. | |
| After solvent transfer and reconstitution of the pharmaceutical by gentle swirling,the blue component of the device is removed from the white part by unscrewing, astandard syringe with a male Luer is attached to the exposed female Luer of thedevice to aspirate the ready-to-use solution. | |
| The nextaro® va is a standalone device. Basically, it is the lower part of thenextaro® Transfer System, but without the thread which the latter has to connectthe upper part. After connecting the nextaro® va to a pharmaceutical vial bypushing it downwards, a solvent can be transferred by a syringe via the female Luer.After solvent transfer and reconstitution of the pharmaceutical by gentle swirling, astandard syringe with a male Luer is attached to the female Luer of the device toaspirate the ready-to-use solution. |
Indications for The nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va is indicated for the transfer and Use: mixing of drugs contained in vials.
| Areas for Comparison | Predicate DeviceMix2VialK031861 | Proposed Devicenextaro®Transfer System | Proposed Devicenextaro® va | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indications for Use | ||||
| Intended use orindications | Intended fortransferring andmixing drugscontained in twovials | Indicated for thetransfer and mixingof drugs containedin vials | Indicated for thetransfer and mixingof drugs containedin vials | See Discussion ofDifferences |
| Regulatory Information | ||||
| Device ClassificationName | Set I.V. FluidTransfer | Set I.V. FluidTransfer | Set I.V. FluidTransfer | Equivalent |
| Regulation Number | 880.5440 | 880.5440 | 880.5440 | Equivalent |
| Regulation Description | IntravascularAdministration Set | IntravascularAdministration Set | IntravascularAdministration Set | Equivalent |
| Product Code | LHI | LHI | LHI | Equivalent |
| Areas for Comparison | Predicate DeviceMix2VialK031861 | Proposed Devicenextaro®Transfer System | Proposed Devicenextaro® va | Comparison |
| Regulatory MedicalSpecialty | General Hospital | General Hospital | General Hospital | Equivalent |
| Device Class | 2 | 2 | 2 | Equivalent |
| GMP Exempt | No | No | No | Equivalent |
| Design Features | ||||
| Uses vacuum pressure | Yes | Yes | No | See Discussion ofDifferences |
| Vial size the product isto be used with | 20 mm /14 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | Equivalentto 20 mm model |
| Vial adapter / vial accesscomponent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| In-line liquid filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Mesh opening | 15 μm | 11 μm | 11 μm | See Discussion ofDifferences |
| Open area | 9 % | 5 % | 5 % | See Discussion ofDifferences |
| Female Luer adapter forconnection to syringes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Luer adapter and vialadapter are integratedin one component | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Needleless access to vial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Sterile, biocompatiblefluid path | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Manufactured by plasticinjection molding | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Single use, sterile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Sterilization | Gamma / EtO | EtO | EtO | Equivalent to one ofthe methods (EtO) |
| Sterility Assurance Level | SAL 10-6 | SAL 10-6 | SAL 10-6 | Equivalent |
| Biocompatibility | Pass | Pass | Pass | Equivalent |
| Shelf Life | > 3 years | 5 years | 5 years | Equivalent |
| Principles of Operation | ||||
| Manually operated | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Mechanically connectedto a drug vial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Transfers solventmanually using a syringeplunger rod | No | No | Yes | similar |
| Drug reconstitutionthrough manualagitation of vial whileconnected to device | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Mixed drug is manuallyaspirated into a syringebarrel using the syringeplunger rod | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Areas for Comparison | Predicate DeviceMix2VialK031861 | Proposed Devicenextaro®Transfer System | Proposed Devicenextaro® va | Comparison |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Materials | ||||
| Transfer device | Polycarbonate | Polypropylene, TPE | Polypropylene | Similar |
| In-line Filter | Polyethyleneterephthalate | Polyethyleneterephthalate | Polyethyleneterephthalate | Equivalent |
| Packaging | Blister Pack: PETGLid: Tyvek | Blister Pack: PETGLid: Tyvek | Blister Pack: PETGLid: Tyvek | Equivalent |
Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
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Discussion of Differences
- Difference in While the indications for use for the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va are worded slightly different than that of the predicate device, both the subject devices Indications: and predicate device are used for the same purpose: The transfer of solvents into a drug vial / the aspiration of the ready-to-use solution of the dissolved pharmaceuticals which are contained in vials. The nextaro® Transfer System is intended to be used with two vials (solvent and pharmaceutical agent vial) just as is the predicate device, while the nextaro® va is intended to be used with one vial (pharmaceutical agent vial; the solvent transferred into pharmaceutical agent vial by a syringe with male Luer adapter filled with solvent). There is no critical difference in the intended therapeutic use of the subject and predicate devices.
- Uses Vacuum The nextaro® Transfer System, the nextaro® va and the Mix2Vial all are used to Pressure: transfer solvent into a vial which contains a freeze-dried pharmaceutical agent (lyophilizate). All of the devices use pressure to transfer the solvent: In the case of the nextaro® Transfer System, the devices use the negative pressure within the pharmaceutical agent vial to transfer the solvent from the solvent vial which was connected to the device beforehand, just as is the case with the predicate device. The nextaro® va also uses pressure to transfer the solvent, but due to the design of the nextaro® va, the solvent must be applied by means of a syringe. However, the direction of the solvent flow is the same for all predicate and subject devices.
There is no critical difference in the use of vacuum pressure or manual pressure (to the plunger of the syringe) to transfer the solvent. The solvent transfer methods of the subject and predicate devices can be regarded as equivalent.
Filter The nextaro® Transfer System, the nextaro® va and the Mix2Vial all are equipped with Elements: filter elements, to retain fragments which could be punched out during perforation of the vial seals from being transferred or aspirated into the ready-to-use solution. The same applies for undissolved pharmaceutical agent particles.
The filter mesh used in the nextaro® and nextaro® va are capable to retain particles of ≥ 15 um size. A retention rate of > 95 % of particles sized ≥ 15 um has been confirmed by testing. The performance of the filters (retention) of the subject and predicate devices has been shown to be substantially equivalent.
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- Shelf life: The predicate device has a shelf-life of > 3 years while the subject devices have a shelflife of 5 years. The packaging materials are equivalent. The subject devices are substantially equivalent with regard to their shelf-life. This does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness
- Both the predicate and the nextaro® devices are made of biocompatible thermoplastic Materials: polymer materials. Although the basic materials for the manufacturing of the devices is not the same, the performance tests show that the subject devices are substantially equivalent regarding the performance of the devices. Both the subject device and predicate use the same filter material (PET). The biocompatibility tests show that the subject devices are biocompatible and can therefore be regarded as substantially equivalent in regard to biocompatibility.
Testing
The following tests were conducted to demonstrate that the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va perform as intended.
| Standard | Test Performed |
|---|---|
| ISO 22413 | • Fragmentation• Penetration Force• Piercing• Verification of Design Specifications for Transfer Devices with Housing |
| ISO 594-2 | • Male Conical Fitting / Luer Connector |
| ISO 8536-4 | • Flow Rate of Infusion Fluid• Fluid Filter (Retention Rate)• Leakage (Aging/ Submersion Test)• Metal Ions• Particulate Contamination• Penetration Force• Reduction of Oxidizable Matter• Residue on Evaporation• Tensile Strength• Titration Acidity or Alkalinity• UV Absorption of Extract Solution |
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| Standard | Test Performed |
|---|---|
| ISO 11607 | • Sterile Barrier and Packaging Systems |
| ASTM D3078 | • Bubble Emissions |
| ASTM F 1886 | • Integrity of Seals |
| ASTM F 1929-12 | • Seal Leakage |
| ASTM F 1980-07 | • Accelerated Aging |
| ASTM F 2054-07, EN 868-5 | • Seal Strength |
| ISTA 2A | • Transport Testing |
| USP <85> , USP <161> | • Bacterial Endotoxin |
| N/A | • Roll Inhibition (to design specification)• Transfer performance for residual volume (to design specification)• Opening torque (to design specification) |
Biocompatibility
Tests were conducted to show that the nextaro® Transfer System and the nextaro® va were evaluated for biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-1. Filter particulate testing was also conducted (see above table).
Material Mediated Pyrogenicity LAL Testing
Sterility
The sterility of the nextaro® Transfer System and nextaro® va were validated in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. The maximum levels of ethylene oxide (EtO) and ethylene chlorohydrin (ECH) residuals remaining on the products were within the guidelines for limited and tolerable contact limit devices according to ISO 10993-7:2008.
Summary / Conclusion
The evaluation of the proposed nextaro® devices has demonstrated through performance testing to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Based on the device type, indications, intended use, technological characteristics, physical characteristics, the nextaro® Transfer Device and nextaro® va are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
§ 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.