(49 days)
No
The device description focuses on mechanical features and safety mechanisms, with no mention of AI or ML.
No
This device is for taking blood samples, not for providing therapy or treatment.
No
The device is described as a heel incision device for acquiring blood samples, which is a tool used for obtaining a specimen for diagnostic purposes, rather than performing diagnosis itself.
No
The device description clearly outlines a physical, single-use heel incision device with a welded plastic housing, blade, and trigger mechanism. It is sterilized and discarded after use, indicating it is a hardware device, not software.
No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. They perform tests on the sample.
- The gentleheel® is a device used to collect a blood sample. Its function is to make an incision to obtain the specimen, not to analyze it or perform any diagnostic test on it.
The description clearly states its purpose is for "acquiring blood samples" and describes the mechanism for making the incision. It does not mention any analysis or testing of the blood itself.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The intended use of this device is for newborn babies of any ethnicity where a blood sample is desired, and a self-retracting safety feature is desired to protect the clinician performing the blood sampling.
Product codes
FMK
Device Description
The gentleheel® is designed to be an easy to use, safe, one handed heel incision device for acquiring blood samples from the heels of newborns. The welded plastic housing is designed to prevent accidental exposure to the blade, to be ergonomic for improved handling, and compatible with an infant's foot. The user is instructed to remove the trigger lock. When the gentleheel is placed against the infant's heel and the user presses the trigger mechanism it automatically makes the incision by starting the blade in a continuous motion from inside the housing, into the infant's heel, and then back within the housing. The trigger mechanism is no longer functional and the blade remains inside the housing through disposal. The entire device is discarded in a sharps container after use. The gentleheel devices are provided sterile and are single patient use only. They are sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization method.
The gentleheel comes in models for Newborn (NGH), Preemie (PGH), Micro-Preemie (MPGH), and Toddler (TGH). The models are differentiated by the styles and colors of the housing (see following definitions).
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
heel
Indicated Patient Age Range
newborn babies, toddlers (between the ages 6 months and 2 years or greater than 19.8 lbs. (9 kilograms)), Preemie (under 5.5 pounds (2500 grams), and usually is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation), Micro-Preemie (under 1.75 lbs. (between 700-800 grams) and is generally born before 26 weeks gestation, but most people prefer to loosen this term up to include any baby under 3 lbs. (1500 grams) or under 29 weeks gestation)
Intended User / Care Setting
clinician
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)
The biocompatibility risk assessment was completed as directed by FDA quidance under ISO 10993-1 biocompatibility requirements. Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity, and Hemolysis testing was completed to demonstrate that the known biocompatible materials maintained compliance through manufacturing and sterilization. Performance and safety testing completed for the gentleheel® included tests for cutting profile, trigger force and reverse safety, drop testing, and simulated use testing,
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 878.4850 Blood lancets.
(a)
Single use only blood lancet with an integral sharps injury prevention feature —(1)Identification. A disposable blood lancet intended for a single use that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, non-reusable base (including an integral sharps injury prevention feature) that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes. The integral sharps injury prevention feature allows the device to be used once and then renders it inoperable and incapable of further use.(2)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and must include a sharps injury prevention feature.
(ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use and that the integral sharps injury prevention feature will irreversibly disable the device after one use.
(iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin (
e.g., blade).(v) Labeling must include:
(A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device and its sharps injury prevention feature.
(B) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device.
(C) Instructions on preparation (
e.g., cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(D) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device.
(E) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment.
(
1 ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.(
2 ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vi) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed:
(A) “For use only on a single patient. Discard the entire device after use.”
(B) “Warning: Not intended for more than one use. Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested.”
(b)
Single use only blood lancet without an integral sharps injury prevention feature —(1)Identification. A disposable blood lancet intended for a single use that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, non-reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and address the risk of sharp object injuries and bloodborne pathogen transmissions.
(ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use.
(iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin (
e.g., blade).(v) Labeling must include:
(A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device.
(B) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device.
(C) Instructions on preparation (
e.g., cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(D) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device.
(E) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment.
(
1 ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.(
2 ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vi) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed:
(A) “For use only on a single patient. Discard the entire device after use.”
(B) “Warning: Not intended for more than one use. Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested.”
(c)
Multiple use blood lancet for single patient use only —(1)Identification. A multiple use capable blood lancet intended for use on a single patient that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that:
(A) The lancet blade can be changed with every use, either manually or by triggering a blade storage unit to discard the used blade and reload an unused blade into the reusable base; and
(B) The structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and address the risk of sharp object injuries and bloodborne pathogen transmissions and allow for validated cleaning and disinfection.
(ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use.
(iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin (
e.g., blade).(v) Validation testing must demonstrate that the cleaning and disinfection instructions are adequate to ensure that the reusable lancet base can be cleaned and low level disinfected.
(vi) Labeling must include:
(A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device.
(B) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant's contact time for disinfectant use.
(C) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device.
(D) Instructions on preparation (
e.g., cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(E) Instructions on the cleaning and disinfection of the device.
(F) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device.
(G) Instructions for use must address the safe storage of the reusable blood lancet base between uses to minimize contamination or damage and the safe storage and disposal of the refill lancet blades.
(H) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment.
(
1 ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.(
2 ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vii) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed:
(A) “For use only on a single patient. Disinfect reusable components according to manufacturer's instructions between each use.”
(B) “Used lancet blades must be safely discarded after a single use.”
(C) “Warning: Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested. The cleaning and disinfection instructions for this device are intended only to reduce the risk of local use site infection; they cannot render this device safe for use for more than one patient.”
(d)
Multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use —(1)Identification. A multiple use capable blood lancet intended for use on multiple patients that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2)
Classification. Class III (premarket approval).(3)
Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required: A PMA or a notice of completion of a PDP is required to be filed with the Food and Drug Administration on or before May 22, 2024, for any multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or that has, on or before May 22, 2024, been found to be substantially equivalent to a multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976. Any other multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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May 18, 2022
GRI-Alleset, Inc % Julie Stephens President Regulatory Resources Group, Inc. 111 Laurel Ridge Dr Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
Re: K220917
Trade/Device Name: gentleheel Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4800 Regulation Name: Manual Surgical Instrument For General Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMK Dated: March 30, 2022 Received: March 30, 2022
Dear Julie Stephens:
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 c lass 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.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's
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requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4. Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); 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 https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-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,
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K220917
Device Name gentleheel®
Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of this device is for newborn babies of any ethnicity where a blood sample is desired, and a self-retracting safety feature is desired to protect the clinician performing the blood sampling.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summarv
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements under 21 CFR 807.92.
Submitted By:
GRI-Alleset, Inc. 4142 Industry Way Flowery Branch, GA 30542 USA Phone: (678) 523-8977
| Contact Person: | Julie Stephens, President/Consultant
Regulatory Resources Group, Inc. - Phone: (678) 513-0693 |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Date Submitted: May 18, 2022
Device Name and Classification:
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | gentleheel® |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Infant Heel Stick Lancet with Sharps Prevention Feature |
| Classification Name: | Blood Lancets - Single use only blood lancet with an integral sharps injury prevention feature |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4850 |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | FMK |
Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
Primary Predicate: GRI gentleheel®, 510(k) # K172712 Additional Predicate: ITC Tenderfoot®, 510(k) # K883968 & K911997 [Current: Accriva Diagnostics, Inc.]
Device Description:
The gentleheel® is designed to be an easy to use, safe, one handed heel incision device for acquiring blood samples from the heels of newborns. The welded plastic housing is designed to prevent accidental exposure to the blade, to be ergonomic for improved handling, and compatible with an infant's foot. The user is instructed to remove the trigger lock. When the gentleheel is placed against the infant's heel and the user presses the trigger mechanism it automatically makes the incision by starting the blade in a continuous motion from inside the housing, into the infant's heel, and then back within the housing. The trigger mechanism is no longer functional and the blade remains inside the housing through disposal. The entire device is discarded in a sharps container after use. The gentleheel devices are provided sterile and are single patient use only. They are sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization method.
The gentleheel comes in models for Newborn (NGH), Preemie (PGH), Micro-Preemie (MPGH), and Toddler (TGH). The models are differentiated by the styles and colors of the housing (see following definitions).
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GRI-Alleset, Inc. 510(k) # K220917 - gentleheel®
510(k) Summarv
| Toddler (Color - Blue) | Children between the ages 6 months and 2 years or greater than 19.8 lbs. (9
kilograms) |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Newborn (Color - Green) | A full term baby is born at 37 weeks or after |
| Preemie (Color - Pink) | The technical term for preemie is defined as a baby that is under 5.5 pounds
(2500 grams), and usually is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation |
| Micro-Preemie (Color -
Yellow) | To an NICU medical professional, a micro-preemie is defined as a baby that
is under 1.75 lbs. (between 700-800 grams) and is generally born before 26
weeks gestation, but most people prefer to loosen this term up to include any
baby under 3 lbs. (1500 grams) or under 29 weeks gestation |
Indications / Intended Use:
The intended use of this device is for newborn babies and toddlers of any ethnicity where a blood sample is desired, and a self-retracting safety feature is desired to protect the clinician performing the blood sampling.
The Indications / Intended Use statements for the gentleheel [Proposed Device] is substantial equivalent to the gentleheel device previously cleared in 510(k) # K172712 [Primary Predicate Device] and to the Tenderfoot [Additional Predicate Device]. The gentleheel devices and predicates, are intended for piercing the skin on the heel of newborn babies and the Indications for Use / Intended Use statements are substantially equivalent.
Comparison of Indications of Use to the Predicate Devices
| Proposed Device
510(k) #: K220917 | Primary Predicate Device
510(k) #: K172712 | Additional Predicate Device
510(k) #: K883968 & K911997 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| gentleheel® | gentleheel® | Tenderfoot® |
| The intended use of this device
is for newborn babies and
toddlers of any ethnicity where a
blood sample is desired, and a
self-retracting safety feature is
desired to protect the clinician
performing the blood sampling. | The gentleheel® devices are heel
incision devices for blood sampling
in newborns, premature and low
birth weight infants, and toddlers.
The gentleheel has a sharps
prevention feature to protect the
user from a sharps injury. | Tenderfoot® is a fully automated
heel incision device for blood
sampling from the heels of
newborns, premature, low birth
weight infants, and toddlers. |
Technological Characteristics:
The gentleheel® devices [Proposed Device] did not change technological characteristics or material specifications from the previously cleared 510(k) # K172712 [Primary Predicate Device]. The gentleheel® devices are substantially equivalent to the Tenderfoot devices [Additional Predicate Device] as they have the same basic technology characteristics for newborn babies and toddlers heel stick lancets with a sharps injury prevention feature. The materials are comparable in that the blades all use medical grade stainless steel and the housings are made of medical grade plastics.
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510(k) Summarv
Comparison of Technological Characteristics to the Predicate Devices
| Proposed Device
510(k) #: K220917 | Primary Predicate Device
510(k) #: K172712 | Additional Predicate Device
510(k) #: K883968 & K911997 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| gentleheel® | gentleheel® | Tenderfoot® |
| Materials | | |
| Stainless steels; plastics | Same - No changes | Surgical steels; plastics |
| Housing Colors | | |
| Newborn - Green
Preemie - Pink
Micro-Preemie - Yellow
Toddler - Blue | Same - No changes | Newborn - Pink/Blue
Preemie - White
Micro-preemie - Blue
Toddler - Pink |
| Overall Dimensions | | |
| Length: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
Height: 1.56 in (3.96 cm) - with Lock
Height: 1.20 in (3.05 cm)
Width: 0.48 in (1.22 cm) | Same - No changes | Length: 1.24 in (3.15 cm)
Height: 1.56 in (3.96 cm) - with Lock
Height: 1.20 in (3.05 cm)
Depth: 0.45 in (1.14 cm) |
| Labeled Cut Profiles: L-Length and D-Depth (mm) | | |
| Newborn: L-2.50; D-1.00
Preemie: L-1.75; D-0.85
Newborn: L-1.40; D-0.65
Preemie: L-3.00; D-2.00 | Same - No changes | Newborn: L-2.50; D-1.00
Preemie: L-1.75; D-0.85
Newborn: L-1.40; D-0.65
Preemie: L-3.00; D-2.00 |
| Safety Features | | |
| Single use only with an integral
sharps injury prevention feature. The
blade is not exposed except during
use, which allows the device to be
used once and then renders it
inoperable and incapable of further
use as the blade automatically
retracts at the end of incision motion. | Same - No changes | Single use only with an integral
sharps injury prevention feature. The
blade is not exposed except during
use, which allows the device to be
used once and then renders it
inoperable and incapable of further
use as the blade automatically
retracts at the end of incision motion. |
Summary of Testing:
The biocompatibility risk assessment was completed as directed by FDA quidance under ISO 10993-1 biocompatibility requirements. Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity, and Hemolysis testing was completed to demonstrate that the known biocompatible materials maintained compliance through manufacturing and sterilization. Performance and safety testing completed for the gentleheel® included tests for cutting profile, trigger force and reverse safety, drop testing, and simulated use testing,
Substantial Equivalence Conclusions:
The gentleheel® has the same principles of operation, intended use, and technological characteristics including the materials used, sizes and dimensions, cutting profiles, and sharps injury prevention features (irreversibly disable the device after one use) as the predicate devices. The sharps prevention feature was fully tested to the FDA's guidance document as demonstrated in the performance testing.