K Number
K210978
Device Name
BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle, BD Spinal Introducer Needle
Date Cleared
2021-12-22

(265 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5150
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The BD™ Spinal Needles are intended to gain entry into or puncher the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia)/withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures. This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients. The BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle is intended for placement or introduction of spinal needles. This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.
Device Description
The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle are available in various gauges and needle lengths. The needle consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a clear hub at one end and a specific needle-point type (Quincke or Whitacre) at the other end. The stylet has a handle, which is color-coded and correlates to the gauge size. The BD Spinal Needle Introducer consists of a needle, needle hub and needle shield and is available in various gauges. The needle consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a translucent colored hub (per gauge) at one end and a specific needle-point type at the other end. The introducer needle is optional aid through which a spinal needle can be inserted. The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle and BD Spinal Needle Introducer devices are single use, sterile needles which, incorporate the ISO 594-1 and ISO 594-2 compliant connector. The needles are also available in bulk, non-sterile configurations (to be sterilized prior to use).
More Information

No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical characteristics and material biocompatibility of the needles, with no mention of AI or ML.

No
This device is intended for diagnostic and procedural use (injection/withdrawal of fluids), not for treating a disease or condition.

Yes

Explanation: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that the device is for "diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures."

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components like needles, hubs, and stylets, and the performance studies focus on physical properties and material biocompatibility, indicating it is a hardware device.

Based on the provided text, the BD™ Spinal Needles and BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle are not IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) devices.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the devices are for gaining entry into the spinal cavity for injection or withdrawal of fluids for diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures. This involves interacting directly with the patient's body to access fluids, not for testing samples in vitro (outside the body).
  • Device Description: The description details needles and introducers, which are instruments used for accessing the body, not for performing diagnostic tests on samples.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The document does not mention any components or functions related to analyzing biological samples, reagents, or diagnostic assays, which are typical characteristics of IVD devices.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on the physical and material properties of the needles (fluid leakage, strength, biocompatibility), not on the accuracy or performance of a diagnostic test.

Therefore, these devices are considered medical devices used for procedures that may facilitate diagnostic testing (by obtaining samples), but they are not IVD devices themselves.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The BD™ Spinal Needles are intended to gain entry into or puncher the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia)/withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures.

This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.

The BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle is intended for placement or introduction of spinal needles.

This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.

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

BSP

Device Description

The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle are available in various gauges and needle lengths. The needle consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a clear hub at one end and a specific needle-point type (Quincke or Whitacre) at the other end. The stylet has a handle, which is color-coded and correlates to the gauge size.

The BD Spinal Needle Introducer consists of a needle, needle hub and needle shield and is available in various gauges. The needle consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a translucent colored hub (per gauge) at one end and a specific needle-point type at the other end. The introducer needle is optional aid through which a spinal needle can be inserted.

The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle and BD Spinal Needle Introducer devices are single use, sterile needles which, incorporate the ISO 594-1 and ISO 594-2 compliant connector. The needles are also available in bulk, non-sterile configurations (to be sterilized prior to 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

spinal cavity

Indicated Patient Age Range

adult and pediatric patients

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)

BD has performed the following non-clinical/design verification testing/analysis and the results of these tests/analysis demonstrate that the BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle and BD Spinal Needle Introducer performed in an equivalent manner to the predicate devices.

Per ISO 594
• Fluid leakage by Pressure Decay
• Subatmospheric pressure air leakage
• Stress cracking
• Resistance to separation from axial load
• Resistance to separation from unscrewing
• Resistance to overriding

Per BD internal requirements:
• Stylet Pull Force
• Handle/Hub Separation Force
• Needle Shield/Hub Separation Force

Per ISO 7864:
• Cannula Pull Force (Bond between hub and needle)

BD has performed the following Material Biocompatibility Performance testing on the BD® Quincke Spinal NRFit™ Needle, BD® Whitacre Spinal NRFit™ Needle and BD® Spinal Introducer NRFit™ Needle that was cleared under K193131. The same testing is being leveraged for this submission, as the materials of the subject device are identical to that of the BD® Spinal NRFit Needles.
Per ISO 10993-1:2018:
Cytotoxicity Sensitization Intracutaneous Reactivity Acute Systemic Toxicity Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity Chemical Characterization

Additionally, the following tests were performed:
Hemolysis LAL Endotoxin Particulate Matter Neurotoxicity Assessment

The subject device continue to meet all the predetermined acceptance criteria for the above-listed performance tests, demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

Clinical testing was not required for 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.

K091758

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.

K193131

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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§ 868.5150 Anesthesia conduction needle.

(a)
Identification. An anesthesia conduction needle is a device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient to provide regional anesthesia.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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December 22, 2021

Becton, Dickinson and Company Nikita Mahendra Kumar Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417

Re: K210978

Trade/Device Name: BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle, BD Spinal Introducer Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5150 Regulation Name: Anesthesia Conduction Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BSP Dated: November 18, 2021 Received: November 19, 2021

Dear Nikita Mahendra Kumar:

We have reviewed vour 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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Sincerely,

Todd Courtney Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental 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)

K210978

Device Name

BD™ Quincke Spinal Needle and BD™ Whitacre Spinal Needle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The BD™ Spinal Needles are intended to gain entry into or puncher the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia)/withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures.

This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.

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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

Device Name BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle is intended for placement or introduction of spinal needles.

This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.

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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510(k) Summary (21 CFR §868.5150)

BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle and BD Spinal

| Submitter

InformationSubmitter Name:Becton, Dickinson and Company
Submitter Address:1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Contact Person:Nikita Abirami Mahendra Kumar
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Email Address:Nikita.Abirami.Mahendra.Kumar@bd.com
Phone Number:(201) 847-5641
Date of Preparation:November 11, 2020
Subject DeviceTrade Name:BD™ Quincke Spinal Needle
BD™ Whitacre Spinal Needle
BD™ Spinal Introducer Needle
Common Name:Anesthesia Conduction Needle
Regulation Number:21 CFR 868.5150
Regulation Name:Anesthesia Conduction Needle
Regulatory Class:Class II device
Product Code:BSP (Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic
(W/Wo Introducer))
Classification Panel:Anesthesiology
Predicate DeviceTrade Name:BD Spinal Needle
510(k) Reference:K091758
Common Name:Spinal Needle
Regulation Number:21 CFR 868.5150
Regulation Name:Anesthesia Conduction Needle
Regulatory Class:Class II Device
Product Code:BSP (Needle, Conduction, Anesthetic
(W/Wo Introducer))
Classification Panel:Anesthesiology
Reference DeviceTrade Name:BD® Quincke Spinal NRFit™ Needle,
BD® Whitacre Spinal NRFit™ Needle,
BD® Spinal Introducer NRFit™ Needle
510(k) Reference:K193131
Common Name:Anesthesia Conduction Needle
Regulation Number:21 CFR 868.5150
Regulation Name:Anesthesia Conduction Needle
Regulatory Class:Class II Device
Product Code:BSP (Needle, Conduction, anesthetic
(w/wo Introducer))
Classification Panel:Anesthesiology

Introducer Needle

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| Reason for Submission | BD received 510(k) premarket notification clearance for the 27G
BD Spinal Needle with Quincke Type-point in 2009 per K091758. |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | This 510(k) submission also includes the BDTM Whitacre Spinal
Needle and the BDTM Spinal Introducer Needle. The intent of this
510(k) submission is to establish a new 510(k) baseline for
these two devices. |
| Device Description | The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle are
available in various gauges and needle lengths. The needle
consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a clear hub at
one end and a specific needle-point type (Quincke or Whitacre)
at the other end. The stylet has a handle, which is color-coded
and correlates to the gauge size. |
| | The BD Spinal Needle Introducer consists of a needle, needle
hub and needle shield and is available in various gauges. The
needle consists of a hollow needle (cannula) bonded to a
translucent colored hub (per gauge) at one end and a specific
needle-point type at the other end. The introducer needle is
optional aid through which a spinal needle can be inserted. |
| | The BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre Spinal Needle and
BD Spinal Needle Introducer devices are single use, sterile
needles which, incorporate the ISO 594-1 and ISO 594-2
compliant connector. The needles are also available in bulk,
non-sterile configurations (to be sterilized prior to use). |
| Indications for Use | The BDTM Spinal Needles are intended to gain entry into or
puncture the spinal cavity permitting injection (including
anesthesia) / withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic
lumbar puncture and myelography procedures. These devices
are intended for adult and pediatric patients. |
| | The BDTM Spinal Introducer Needle is intended for placement
or introduction of spinal needles. This device is intended for
adult and pediatric patients |
| Technological Characteristics | The subject devices are equivalent to the predicate devices in
materials, principles of operation, design and performance
characteristics. The subject devices are similar to the predicate
devices in their intended use. |

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Element of ComparisonSubject Devices (K210978)Predicate Devices: BD Spinal Needles (K091758)
Indications for UseThe BD™ Quincke Spinal Needles and BD Whitacre Spinal Needles are intended to gain entry into or puncture the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia) / withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture and myelography procedures. This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.
The BD™ Spinal Needle Introducer is intended for placement or introduction of spinal needles. This device is intended for adult and pediatric patients.An anesthesia conduction needle is a device used to inject local anesthetics into a patient population to provide regional anesthesia.
Needle materialsCannula HubStainless Steel
PolypropyleneStainless Steel
Polypropylene
Adhesive (Spinal Needles only)Epoxy/Insert MoldedEpoxy/Insert Molded
Stylet materials (Spinal Needles only)WireStainless SteelStainless Steel
HandlePolypropylene + ColorantPolypropylene
Shield MaterialShieldPolypropylenePolypropylene
Hub DesignISO 594ISO 594
Sterilization MethodFor Sterile products: Ethylene Oxide (EO)Ethylene Oxide (EO)
SAL10-610-6
Shelf Life5 Years5 Years
Needle PointBD Quincke Spinal
Needle:
QuinckeBD Spinal Needle:
Quincke
BD Whitacre Spinal
Needle:
WhitacreN/A
BD Spinal Introducer
Needle:
QuinckeN/A
Needle GaugeBD Quincke Spinal
Needle:
18G, 20G, 22G, 23G,
25G, 26G, 27GBD Spinal Needle:
27G
BD Whitacre Spinal
Needle:
22G, 24G, 25G, 27GN/A
BD Spinal Needle
Introducer:
20GN/A
Needle LengthBD Quincke Spinal
Needle:
1.5″ – 7″BD Spinal Needle:
3.5″, 4-11/16″
BD Whitacre Spinal
Needle:
3.5″ – 5″N/A
BD Spinal Introducer
NRFit™ Needle:
1.25"N/A
Functional Testing:
Fluid leakage by Pressure
DecayPer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Subatmospheric pressure
air leakagePer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Stress crackingPer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Resistance to separation
from axial loadPer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Resistance to separation
from unscrewingPer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Resistance to overridingPer ISO 594Per ISO 594
Stylet Pull ForcePer internal
requirements
Quincke NeedlePer internal
requirements
Quincke Needle
GaugeForce (lbf)GaugeForce (lbf)
18G≥ 818G≥ 8
20G≥ 520G≥ 5
22G≥ 522G≥ 5
23G≥ 523G≥ 5
25G≥ 3.525G≥ 3.5
26G≥ 3.526G≥ 3.5
27G≥ 3.527G≥ 3.5
Whitacre NeedleWhitacre Needle
GaugeForce (lbf)GaugeForce (lbf)
22G≥ 522G≥ 5
24G≥ 524G≥ 5
25G≥ 525G≥ 5
27G≥ 527G≥ 5
Handle/Hub Separation
ForcePer internal
requirements
(Handle must not
disengage when held
upside down)Per internal
requirements
(Handle must not
disengage when held
upside down)
Needle Shield/Hub
Separation ForcePer internal
requirements
(Needle shield must not
disengage from hub
when held upside
down)Per internal
requirements
(Needle shield must not
disengage from hub
when held upside down)
Cannula Pull Force (Bond
between hub and needle)Per ISO 7864:2016Per ISO 7864:2016
Biocompatibility Testing:
Testing per ISO 10993-1:2018:
CytotoxicityPer ISO 10993-5:2009,
Non-cytotoxicPer ISO 10993-5, Non-
cytotoxic
SensitizationPer ISO 10993-
10:2010, Non-
sensitizerPer ISO 10993-10, Non-
sensitizer
Intracutaneous ReactivityPer ISO 10993-
10:2010, Non-irritantPer ISO 10993-10, Non-
irritant
Acute Systemic ToxicityPer ISO 10993-
11:2017, Non-toxicPer ISO 10993-11, Non-
toxic
Material-Mediated
PyrogenicityPer ISO 10993-11:2017
and USP, Non-
pyrogenicPer ISO 10993-11:2017
and USP, Non-
pyrogenic
Chemical CharacterizationPer ISO 10993-
18:2005, acceptable
extractables/leachablesPer ISO 10993-18:2005,
acceptable
extractables/leachables

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Additional Testing:
HemolysisPer ISO 10993-4:2017,
Non-hemolyticPer ISO 10993-4, Non-
hemolytic
LAL EndotoxinPer USP,
2.15 EU/deviceNot specified
Particulate MatterPer USP , Met
limitsNot specified
Neurotoxicity
AssessmentNo signs of systemic
toxicity or neurological
impairment from
exposure of leachable
compounds from the
test article.Not specified

| Performance Tests | BD has performed the following non-clinical/design verification
testing/analysis and the results of these tests/analysis
demonstrate that the BD Quincke Spinal Needle, BD Whitacre
Spinal Needle and BD Spinal Needle Introducer performed in an
equivalent manner to the predicate devices.

Per ISO 594
• Fluid leakage by Pressure Decay
• Subatmospheric pressure air leakage
• Stress cracking
• Resistance to separation from axial load
• Resistance to separation from unscrewing
• Resistance to overriding

Per BD internal requirements:
• Stylet Pull Force
• Handle/Hub Separation Force
• Needle Shield/Hub Separation Force

Per ISO 7864:
• Cannula Pull Force (Bond between hub and needle)

BD has performed the following Material Biocompatibility
Performance testing on the BD® Quincke Spinal NRFit™ Needle,
BD® Whitacre Spinal NRFit™ Needle and BD® Spinal Introducer
NRFit™ Needle that was cleared under K193131. The same
testing is being leveraged for this submission, as the materials
of the subject device are identical to that of the BD® Spinal
NRFit Needles.
Per ISO 10993-1:2018: |

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Cytotoxicity Sensitization Intracutaneous Reactivity Acute Systemic Toxicity Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity Chemical Characterization Additionally, the following tests were performed: Hemolysis LAL Endotoxin Particulate Matter Neurotoxicity Assessment The subject device continue to meet all the predetermined acceptance criteria for the above-listed performance tests, demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Clinical TestingClinical testing was not required for this submission
Summary of Substantial EquivalenceThe BDTM Quincke Spinal Needle, BDTM Whitacre Spinal Needle and BDTM Spinal Introducer Needle are equivalent to the predicate devices in materials, principles of operation, design and performance characteristics. The subject devices are similar to the predicate devices in their intended use.