K Number
K193422
Device Name
Easydrip Pen Needle, Easydrip Plus Pen Needle
Date Cleared
2021-02-02

(421 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5570
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of insulin.
Device Description
The proposed devices, Pen Needles, are a single-use device, which is designed for use with a pen injector for the subcutaneous injection of insulin. The proposed devices include two models, i.e. Easydrip Pen Needle and Easydrip Plus Pen Needle. Both models have the same construction, operation methods and similar materials. Both models consist of needle tubing, needle tip shield, needle base, needle container, sealing dialysis paper, glue and silicone oil. The needle base of the device can be screwed onto compatible insulin pens. The only minor differences between the Easydrip and Easydrip Plus models are the outer shape and the material of the Needle tip shield. The Easydrip Needle tip shield is slightly shorter in length and more tapered than the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield. The material of construction of the Easydrip Needle tip shield is polyethylene, while the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield is polypropylene. The Pen Needles are offered in various gauge sizes and needle lengths. The proposed devices are irradiation sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-9.
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical characteristics, materials, and functional compatibility of a simple mechanical pen needle for insulin injection. There is no mention of any software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate the use of AI or ML.

No
The device is a pen needle, intended for use with a pen injector for subcutaneous injection of insulin. It is an accessory to a therapeutic device (the pen injector and insulin) but does not itself provide a therapeutic effect. Its function is to deliver a substance, not to treat a condition directly.

No

Explanation: The device is described as a pen needle for subcutaneous injection of insulin, which is a delivery device, not a diagnostic one. Its intended use is for administering a substance, not for identifying a disease or condition.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components (needle tubing, needle tip shield, needle base, etc.) and manufacturing processes (sterilization), indicating it is a hardware medical device, not software-only.

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 "subcutaneous injection of insulin." This is a direct administration of a substance into the body, not a test performed on a sample taken from the body to diagnose a condition.
  • Device Description: The description details a needle designed to attach to a pen injector for delivering insulin. This is a delivery device, not a diagnostic device.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any components or functions related to analyzing biological samples (like blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing diagnostic information.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This pen needle does not fit that description.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of insulin.

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

FMI

Device Description

The proposed devices, Pen Needles, are a single-use device, which is designed for use with a pen injector for the subcutaneous injection of insulin. The proposed devices include two models, i.e. Easydrip Pen Needle and Easydrip Plus Pen Needle. Both models have the same construction, operation methods and similar materials. Both models consist of needle tubing, needle tip shield, needle base, needle container, sealing dialysis paper, glue and silicone oil. The needle base of the device can be screwed onto compatible insulin pens. The only minor differences between the Easydrip and Easydrip Plus models are the outer shape and the material of the Needle tip shield. The Easydrip Needle tip shield is slightly shorter in length and more tapered than the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield. The material of construction of the Easydrip Needle tip shield is polyethylene, while the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield is polypropylene.

The Pen Needles are offered in various gauge sizes and needle lengths. The proposed devices are irradiation sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-9.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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

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

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

All non-clinical testing performed on the subject devices is to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Tests setup and execution are performed in accordance with applicable standards.

Test results for:

  • Materials: Passed. The needle shall be made of tubing materials specified in ISO 9626.
  • Dimensions: Passed. The needles shall fit the test apparatus specified in item 7.2 of ISO 11608-2.
  • Flow rate through the needle: Passed. The needles were tested in accordance with Annex A to ISO 11608-2.
  • Binding force between needle base and needle tubing: Passed. The union of the hub and needle tube shall not break when tested in accordance with Clause 9 of ISO 11608-2.
  • Needle tip appearance, needle tubing flawlessness, size of inside and outside diameter and puncturing force: Passed. The needle tip appearance shall fulfil the 4.5 of ISO 11608-2. The needle tubing flawlessness shall fulfil the requirements of ISO 7864:1993, 11.3.
  • Dislocation of measuring point patient end: Passed. Dislocation of the cannula point at the patient end shall be in accordance with Table 2 (ISO 11688-2) when tested in accordance with Clause 8 of ISO 11608-2.
  • Functional compatibility with needle-based injected systems: Passed. Compatibility with any NIS shall be claimed only after testing in accordance with Clause 11 of ISO 11608-2.
  • Ease of assemble and disassembly: Passed. Attachment of the needle shall be possible without removing the needle from its opened unit packaging. Compliance is checked according to the requirements of Clause 11 of ISO 11608-2.
  • Cytotoxicity: Passed. ISO 10093-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
  • Sensitization: Passed. ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10:Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
  • Irritation: Passed. ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10:Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
  • Biocompatibility (Hemocompatibility): Passed. ISO 10993-4 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood ASTM F765 Standard Practice for Assessment of Hemolytic Properties of Materials.
  • Biocompatibility (System toxicity (acute)): Passed. ISO 10993-11:2006/(R)2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity.
  • Biocompatibility (Pyrogen): Passed. USP 40.NF 35 Pyrogen Test.
  • Biocompatibility (Particulate Matter): Passed. USP Particulate Matter in Injections, Method 1: Light Obscuration Particle Count Test.

No clinical test data was included in this submission.

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

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

K161950

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

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

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§ 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle.

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

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February 2, 2021

Sandstone Medical (Suzhou) Inc. % Elly Xu Consultant Manager Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd 1713A, 17th Floor, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Nanshan District Shenzhen, 518000 Cn

Re: K193422

Trade/Device Name: Easydrip Pen Needle, Easydrip Plus Pen Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: November 27, 2020 Received: December 28, 2020

Dear Elly Xu:

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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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 https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

For Rumi Young Acting Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K193422

Device Name

Easydrip Pen Needle, Easydrip Plus Pen Needle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of insulin.

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

| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) Summary

510(k) Number: K193422

1. Contact Details

  • 1.1 Applicant information
Applicant NameSandstone Medical (Suzhou) Inc.
AddressNo.168 Pu TuoShan Road, New District, Suzhou 215153, China
Phone No.86-0512-65799368
Fax No.86-0512-65799368
Contact personJuanjuan Sun
Contact person's e-mailjuanjuans@sandstonemed.com
Company e-mailjuanjuans@sandstonemed.com
Date PreparedNovember 29, 2019
Websitewww.sandstone.com

1.2 Consultant information

NameShenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd
皇 in 大
Address1713A, 17th Floor, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue,
Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Phone No.+86-755-86069197
Contact personJoyce Yang, Field Fu
Contact person's e-mailjoyce@cefda.com; field@cefda.com
Websitehttp://www.cefda.com

2. Device information


Trade nameEasydrip Pen Needle, Easydrip Plus Pen Needle
Common nameInsulin Pen Needle
Model29G/30G/31G/32G/33G
ClassificationII
Classification nameNeedle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
Product codeFMI
Regulation No.21 CFR 880.5570

Legally Marketed Predicate Device 3.

Trade NameVerifine® Common Type Insulin Pen Needle
510(k) NumberK161950
Product CodeFMI
ManufacturerPromisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd.

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4. Device Description

The proposed devices, Pen Needles, are a single-use device, which is designed for use with a pen injector for the subcutaneous injection of insulin. The proposed devices include two models, i.e. Easydrip Pen Needle and Easydrip Plus Pen Needle. Both models have the same construction, operation methods and similar materials. Both models consist of needle tubing, needle tip shield, needle base, needle container, sealing dialysis paper, glue and silicone oil. The needle base of the device can be screwed onto compatible insulin pens. The only minor differences between the Easydrip and Easydrip Plus models are the outer shape and the material of the Needle tip shield. The Easydrip Needle tip shield is slightly shorter in length and more tapered than the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield. The material of construction of the Easydrip Needle tip shield is polyethylene, while the Easydrip Plus Needle tip shield is polypropylene.

The Pen Needles are offered in various gauge sizes and needle lengths. The proposed devices are irradiation sterilized to achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-9.

TypeGauge(G)Needle OD.(mm)Needle available length(mm)
Easydrip290.3310
290.3312
290.3312.7
300.306
300.308
300.3010
310.255
310.256
310.258
320.234
320.235
330.204
330.205
Easydrip Plus290.3310
290.3312
290.3312.7
300.306
300.308
300.3010
310.255
310.256
310.258
320.234
320.235
330.204
330.205

The dimension for both Easydrip Pen Needle and Easydrip Plus Pen Needle are shown as below.

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Intended Use/Indication for Use 5.

The Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of insulin.

6. Product compatibility

The Pen Needle may be used with Type A compatible insulin delivery system, including:

Pen namePen Manufacturer
NovoPen 5Novo Nordisk
AUTOPEN 24Owen mumford
Gansulin PenTonghua Dongbao
YpsopenYpsomed AG
UNIPENUnited Laboratories
XiuLin PenGan & Lee
HumaPen ErgollEILILILLY
ByettaBaxter Pharmaceutical
Victoza PenNovo nordisk

| Item | Proposed Device:
Easydrip Pen Needle | Proposed Device:
Easydrip Plus Pen
Needle | Predicate Device:
Common Type Insulin
Pen Needle
(K161950) | Comments |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| Product Code | FMI | FMI | FMI | Same |
| Indications for
Use | The Pen Needle is
intended for use with
pen injector device for
subcutaneous
injection of insulin. | The Pen Needle is
intended for use with
pen injector device for
subcutaneous
injection of insulin. | The Insulin Pen
Needle is intended for
use with pen injector
devices for the
subcutaneous
injection of insulin. | Same |
| Configuration
and Material | Needle tubing (Needle
Tube):304 Stainless
steel | Needle tubing (Needle
Tube):304 Stainless
steel | Needle tubing (Needle
Tube):304 Stainless
steel, | Same |
| | Needle tip shield
(Tube Sheath):
Polyethylene | Needle tip shield
(Tube Sheath):
Polypropylene | Needle tip shield
(Tube Sheath):
Polypropylene | Difference
#1 |
| | Needle base (Hub):
Polypropylene | Needle base (Hub):
Polypropylene | Needle hub:
Polypropylene | Same |
| | Needle container (Hub
Sheath): Polyethylene | Needle container (Hub
Sheath): Polyethylene | Needle container (Hub
Sheath): Polyethylene | Same |
| Item | Proposed Device:
Easydrip Pen Needle | Proposed Device:
Easydrip Plus Pen Needle | Predicate Device:
Common Type Insulin Pen Needle
(K161950) | Comments |
| Sealing dialysis paper
(Sealed Paper):
Sealing dialysis paper | Sealing dialysis paper
(Sealed Paper):
Sealing dialysis paper | Sealing dialysis paper
(Sealed Paper):
Sealing dialysis paper | Sealing dialysis paper
(Sealed Paper):
Sealing dialysis paper | Same |
| Operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Needle Gauge | 29G/30G/31G/32G/33G | 29G/30G/31G/32G/33G | 29G/30G/31G/32G/33G | Same |
| Needle length | 4mm, 5mm, 6mm,
8mm, 10mm,12mm,
12.7mm | 4mm, 5mm, 6mm,
8mm, 10mm,12mm,
12.7mm | 4mm, 5mm, 6mm,
8mm,12mm | Difference #2 |
| Design of the
needle base | Image: Easydrip Pen Needle base | Image: Easydrip Plus Pen Needle base | Image: Common Type Insulin Pen Needle base | Same |
| Sterilization | SAL: 10-6
Method: Irradiation
Sterilized | SAL: 10-6
Method: Irradiation
Sterilized | SAL: 10-6
Method: EO Sterilized | Difference #3 |
| Performance | Complied with ISO
7864, ISO 9626, and
ISO 11608-2 | Complied with ISO
7864, ISO 9626, and
ISO 11608-2 | Complied with ISO
7864, ISO 9626, and
ISO 11608-2 | Same |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | Same |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Biocompatibility | Complied with ISO
10993 series
standards | Complied with ISO
10993 series
standards | Complied with ISO
10993 series
standards | Same |
| Cytotoxicity | No cytotoxicity | No cytotoxicity | No cytotoxicity | Same |
| Skin Irritation | No evidence of skin
irritation | No evidence of skin
irritation | No evidence of skin
irritation | Same |
| Skin Sensitization | No evidence of
sensitization | No evidence of
sensitization | No evidence of
sensitization | Same |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity | No systemic toxicity | No systemic toxicity | No systemic toxicity | Same |
| Hemolysis | No evidence of
hemolysis | No evidence of
hemolysis | No evidence of
hemolysis | Same |
| Pyrogen | No pyrogen | No pyrogen | No pyrogen | Same |

7. Substantial Equivalence Comparison

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8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion

Difference #1 - Needle tip shield material

The needle tip shield of the Easydrip Pen Needle is different from that of the predicate. However, the difference in material is addressed through biocompatibility testing according to ISO 10993 series standards. The biocompatibility testing demonstrates that the difference in material does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.

Difference #2 - Needle length

Compared to the predicate device, the proposed device has an additional 12.7mm needle length. The bench tests of the needle with 12.7mm needle length demonstrated conformance to ISO 7864, ISO 9626, and ISO 11608-2. Therefore, the additional needle length does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.

Difference #3 - Sterilization method

The subject device is irradiation sterilized while the predicate device is Ethylene Oxide sterilized. While the sterilization methods between the proposed device and the predicate device are different, validation testing was performed to validate the sterilization method. The sterilization report showed that the sterilization effect of the proposed device can achieve a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10°, and the radiation dose audit test reports showed that the minimum gamma radiation dose to achieve a 10° SAL was acceptable according to ISO 11737-2:2012. Therefore, the difference in sterilization does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.

Non-clinical Testing 9.

All non-clinical testing performed on the subject devices is to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Tests setup and execution are performed in accordance with applicable standards.

TestRequirementsResults
MaterialsThe needle shall be made of tubing materials
specified in ISO 9626.Passed
DimensionsThe needles shall fit the test apparatus
specified in item 7.2 of ISO 11608-2.Passed
Flow rate through the needleThe needles were tested in accordance with
Annex A to ISO 11608-2.Passed
Binding force between needle base and
needle tubingThe union of the hub and needle tube shall not
break when tested in accordance with Clause 9
of ISO 11608-2.Passed
TestRequirementsResults
Needle tip appearance, needle tubing
flawlessness, size of inside and outside
diameter and puncturing forceThe needle tip appearance shall fulfil the 4.5 of
ISO 11608-2.
The needle tubing flawlessness shall fulfil the
requirements of ISO 7864:1993, 11.3.Passed
Dislocation of measuring point patient
endDislocation of the cannula point at the patient
end shall be in accordance with Table 2 (ISO
11688-2) when tested in accordance with
Clause 8 of ISO 11608-2.Passed
Functional compatibility with
needle-based injected systemsCompatibility with any NIS shall be claimed
only after testing in accordance with Clause 11
of ISO 11608-2.Passed
Ease of assemble and disassemblyAttachment of the needle shall be possible
without removing the needle from its opened
unit packaging. Compliance is checked
according to the requirements of Clause 11 of
ISO 11608-2.Passed
CytotoxicityISO 10093-5 Biological evaluation of medical
devices -Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicityPassed
SensitizationISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical
devices -Part 10:Tests for irritation and skin
sensitizationPassed
IrritationISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical
devices -Part 10:Tests for irritation and skin
sensitizationPassed
BiocompatibilityHemocompatibilityISO 10993-4 Biological evaluation of medical
devices Part 4: Selection of tests for
interactions with blood
ASTM F765 Standard Practice for Assessment
of Hemolytic Properties of MaterialsPassed
System toxicity
(acute)ISO 10993-11:2006/(R)2010, Biological
evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests
for systemic toxicity.Passed
PyrogenUSP 40.NF 35 Pyrogen Test.Passed
Particulate MatterUSP Particulate Matter in Injections,
Method 1: Light Obscuration Particle Count TestPassed

The following performance data was provided to support a substantial equivalence determination.

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10. Clinical Testing

No clinical test data was included in this submission.

11. Conclusions

Based on device comparison information and non-clinical bench testing, the Pen Needle and the predicate device have the same indication for use, similar materials of construction, and similar specifications. The bench tests and biocompatibility tests support that the proposed device is as safe and effective as the predicate device, and the differences between them do not raise any new

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questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, the proposed device is determined to be

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Substantially Equivalent to legally marketed predicate device.