K Number
K222852
Device Name
Nipro SafeTouch Needle; Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle
Date Cleared
2023-05-25

(246 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5570
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries. The needle is compatible with standard Luer-lock syringes. The Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries.
Device Description
The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is a disposable hypodermic single lumen needle with attached safety device. The safety device is a needle shield that covers the needle post treatment eliminating accidental needlestick injuries. It is provided with and without a piston syringe. The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is available in gauges of 18-30, lengths of ½". The needles are available individually or attached to a luer lock syringe in volumes of 1, 3, 5 and 10mL. The device is sterile, single use only, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. It is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas and has a shelf-life of 5 years.
More Information

No
The device description and performance studies focus on the mechanical and safety features of a hypodermic needle and syringe, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

No
The device is described as a needle and syringe for general purpose injection and fluid transfer, with a safety feature to prevent needle-stick injuries. Its intended use does not involve treating or diagnosing a disease or condition, but rather facilitating the administration or removal of substances.

No

Explanation: The device is described as a needle and syringe for general purpose injection of fluid, not for diagnosing medical conditions. Its function is to administer substances, not to detect or identify diseases.

No

The device description clearly outlines physical components (needle, safety device, syringe) and mentions manufacturing processes (sterilization), indicating it is a hardware medical device.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for "general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin." This describes a device used for administering substances into or withdrawing substances from the body, which is a therapeutic or procedural use, not a diagnostic one.
  • Device Description: The description focuses on the physical characteristics of a needle and syringe designed for injection, including safety features to prevent needlestick injuries. There is no mention of components or functions related to analyzing samples in vitro (outside the body).
  • Lack of Diagnostic Function: IVD devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue) in vitro to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not perform any such analysis.

The device is clearly intended for direct interaction with the patient's body for the purpose of injection or aspiration, which falls under the category of medical devices used for treatment or procedures, not in vitro diagnosis.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries. The needle is compatible with standard Luer-lock syringes.

The Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries.

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

FMI, FMF

Device Description

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is a disposable hypodermic single lumen needle with attached safety device. The safety device is a needle shield that covers the needle post treatment eliminating accidental needlestick injuries. It is provided with and without a piston syringe.

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is available in gauges of 18-30, lengths of ½". The needles are available individually or attached to a luer lock syringe in volumes of 1, 3, 5 and 10mL.

The device is sterile, single use only, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. It is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas and has a shelf-life of 5 years.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

intramuscular, intravascular, or subcutaneous injection

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

health care professionals

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

Not Found

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)

Bench testing was performed on the subject device and the predicate device.
A simulated clinical study was performed according to FDA Guidance, Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features. Five hundred (500) subject devices were evaluated across 10 trained professionals. There were no device failures, no user-related adverse events or safety device related adverse events.

Internal verification and validation testing confirms that the SafeTouch Needle with or without Syringe meets specifications equivalent in design and technological characteristics to the predicate device.

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.

K162081

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.

K944355

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).

Not Found

§ 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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May 25, 2023

Nipro Medical Corporation Jessica Oswald-Mcleaod Director, Quality and Regulatory 3150 NW 107th Ave. Doral, Florida 33172

Re: K222852

Trade/Device Name: Nipro SafeTouch Needle; Nipro SafeTouch Needle with Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: April 25, 2023 Received: April 28, 2023

Dear Jessica Oswald-Mcleaod:

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.

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Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K222852

Device Name

Nipro SafeTouch Needle; Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries. The needle is compatible with standard Luer-lock syringes.

The Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries.

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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K222852 510(K) Summary

Prepared on: May 23, 2023

1. Contact Details - 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)

Applicant Name:Nipro Medical Corporation, North America division
Applicant Address:3150 NW 107th Ave. Doral FL 33172 USA
Establishment Registration:1056186

Contact Person:

Contact Person:Jessica Oswald-McLeod
Director, Quality and Regulatory
Phone:1-305-432-6699
EmailJessicaO@nipromed.com

2. Device Name - 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)

Trade Name:Nipro SafeTouch Needle Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle
Common Name:Disposable Syringe with Safety Needle
Classification Name:Piston syringe, Hypodermic single lumen needle
Regulation Number:880.5860, 880.5570
Panel:General Hospital (80)
Product Code:FMF, FMI
Regulatory Class:Class 2

3. Legally Marketed Predicate Device - 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)

K162081: BD 1mL Luer-lok Hypodermic Syringe with BD Eclipse Hypodermic Needle

4. Device Description Summary - 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is a disposable hypodermic single lumen needle with attached safety device. The safety device is a needle shield that covers the needle post treatment eliminating accidental needlestick injuries. It is provided with and without a piston syringe.

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is available in gauges of 18-30, lengths of ½". The needles are available individually or attached to a luer lock syringe in volumes of 1, 3, 5 and 10mL.

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4.1 Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle Configurations

Syringe Volume (mL)Needle GaugeNeedle Length (inches)
1255/8
271/2
301/2
3251/2
231
221
21
20
18
522
211
201-1/2
1022
21
20

4.2 Nipro SafeTouch Needle Configurations

Needle GaugeNeedle Length (inches)
18
191
201-1/2
21
223/4
1
1-1/2
231
1-1/2
255/8
1
1-1/2

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Needle GaugeNeedle Length (inches)
261/2
271/2
271 1/4
301/2

The device is sterile, single use only, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. It is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas and has a shelf-life of 5 years.

The Nipro Svringe with SafeTouch Needle is identical to the reference device. K944355 Nioro Disposable Syringes and Needles, in terms of manufacturing and sterilization methods and facilities and materials of construction. This submission is to add the safety shield to the hypodermic needle and market it independently as well as attached to a Nipro luer-lock syringe.

5. Intended Use/Indications for Use - 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)

The Nipro SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries. The needle is compatible with standard Luer-lock syringes.

The Nipro Syringe with SafeTouch Needle is indicated for general purpose injection of fluid from vials, and to and from parts of the body below the surface of the skin. It includes a needle shield to prevent against accidental needlestick injuries.

6. Technology Comparison - 807.92(a)(6)

The subject device is identical to the predicate device in operational mode, physical construction, and intended use. Both devices contain a mechanism that requires physical action by the clinician to cover the needlepoint after use protecting against accidental needlesticks. Once activated, the safety cannot be deactivated.

They are provided sterile with a 5-year shelf-life and are for single use only. They have patient contact and duration.

| Item for Comparison | Subject device:
K222852 SafeTouch
Needle / Syringe
with SafeTouch
Needle | Predicate device:
K162081 BD Luer-
Lok™ Hypodermic
Syringe with
BD Eclipse™
Hypodermic Needle | Conclusion | |
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| 1. Device Description | | | | |
| 1.1. Indications for
Use | The Nipro SafeTouch
Needle with syringe is
indicated for general
purpose injection and
aspiration of fluid to | The BD 1mL Luer-
Lok™ Hypodermic
Syringe with BD
Hypodermic Needle or
BD Eclipse™ | Similar - no new
issues of safety and
effectiveness | |
| Item for Comparison | Subject device:
K222852 SafeTouch
Needle / Syringe
with SafeTouch
Needle | Predicate device:
K162081 BD Luer-
Lok™ Hypodermic
Syringe with
BD Eclipse™
Hypodermic Needle | Conclusion | |
| | and from parts of the
body below the surface
of the skin. It includes
a needle shield to
prevent against
accidental needlestick
injuries. | Hypodermic Needle is
intended for use by
health care
professionals for
general purpose
injection and
aspiration of fluid from
vials, ampoules, and
parts of the body
below the surface of
the skin. The BD
Eclipse™ Hypodermic
Needle contains a
mechanism that covers
the needlepoint after
use. In the activated
position the needle
cover guards against
accidental needle
sticks during normal
handling and disposal
of the used needle/
syringe combination. | | |
| 1.2. Mechanism of
Action | Mechanical/Manual | Mechanical/Manual | Same | |
| 1.3. Technology
Overview | Graduated disposable
piston syringe provided
with a safety
hypodermic needle
consisting of a
Stainless-Steel cannula
with plastic hub and
needle shield. | Graduated disposable
piston syringe
provided with a safety
hypodermic needle
consisting of a
Stainless-Steel cannula
with plastic hub and
needle shield. | Same | |
| 1.4. Anatomical
Location | intramuscular,
intravascular, or
subcutaneous injection | intramuscular,
intravascular, or
subcutaneous injection | Same | |
| Item for Comparison | Subject device:
K222852 SafeTouch
Needle / Syringe
with SafeTouch
Needle | Predicate device:
K162081 BD Luer-
Lok™ Hypodermic
Syringe with
BD Eclipse™
Hypodermic Needle | Conclusion | |
| 2.1. Syringe barrel | Polypropylene | Styrene acrylic
copolymer | Similar - no new
issues of safety and
effectiveness | |
| 2.2. Lubricant | Silicone | Silicone | Same | |
| 2.3. Plunger | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Same | |
| 2.4. Stopper | Polyisoprene Rubber | Polyisoprene Rubber | Same | |
| 2.5. Needle Cannula | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Same | |
| 2.6. Needle Hub with
integrated safety
mechanism
(needle shield) | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Same | |
| 3. Physical Characteristics | | | | |
| 3.1. Needle Gauge | 18 - 30 | 20 - 30 | Nipro provides a larger
gauge needle. Testing
results demonstrate no
new issues of safety
and effectiveness | |
| 3.2. Needle hub Color | The needle hub is
color-coded to the
appropriate gauge
needle per ISO 6009 | The needle hub is
color-coded to the
appropriate gauge
needle per ISO 6009 | Same | |
| 3.3. Needle Length | 1/2" - 1 1/2" | 1/2" - 1 | Nipro provides a longer
length needle. Testing
results demonstrate no
new issues of safety
and effectiveness | |
| 3.4. Syringe Volume | 1 - 10 mL | 1-10mL | Same | |
| 4. Sterility | | | | |
| 4.1. Method | EO | Gamma | Both methods are
recognized as Category
A. | |
| 4.2. Single-Use | yes | yes | Same | |
| 4.3. SAL | 10-6 | 10-6 | Same | |
| | Item for Comparison | Subject device:
K222852 SafeTouch
Needle / Syringe
with SafeTouch
Needle | Predicate device:
K162081 BD Luer-
Lok™ Hypodermic
Syringe with
BD Eclipse™
Hypodermic Needle | Conclusion |
| | 4.4. Shelf Life | 5 years | 5 years | Same |
| 5. | Biological Specifications | | | |
| 5.1. | Systemic
Injection | No abnormalities or
mice death | No abnormalities or
mice death | Within Criteria; Same |
| | 5.2. Intracutaneous
reaction test | No erythema, edema,
or necrosis | No erythema, edema,
or necrosis | Within Criteria; Same |
| | 5.3. Hemolysis test | Hemolytic index shall
not exceed 2% | Hemolytic index shall
not exceed 2% | Within Criteria; Same |
| | 5.4. Bacterial
Endotoxin | , USP ) e.

  • Shelf-life testing (ASTM F1980-07) f.
  • g. Packaging and Transportation tests (ASTM D4169-16)
  • h. Dye Penetration packaging tests (ASTM F1929-15)
  • Biocompatibility and Chemical Characterization (ISO 10993-1) i.
    • Cytotoxicity: MEM Elution (ISO 10993-5) 트
    • . Systemic Toxicity: Systemic Injection (ISO 10993-11)
    • . Sensitization: Guinea Pig Maximization (ISO 10993-10)
    • Irritation: Intracutaneous Reactivity (ISO 10993-23) "
    • 트 Pyrogenicity:

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  • Bacterial Endotoxin (BET) (ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011/(R)2016, USP-NF M98910 01 01 -, USP-NF M98830 02 01 ,)
  • Material mediated (USP-NF) -
  • I Hemocompatibility: Hemolysis (indirect) and Direct contact (ISO 10993-4 and ASTM F756)
  • . Sterilization Residuals: EO/ECH Residuals (ISO 10993-7)
  • . Particulates Testing: Sizing and counting Particulates: Light Obscuration Method (USP )

A simulated clinical study was performed according to FDA Guidance, Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features. Five hundred (500) subject devices were evaluated across 10 trained professionals. There were no device failures, no user-related adverse events or safety device related adverse events.

Internal verification and validation testing confirms that the SafeTouch Needle with or without Syringe meets specifications equivalent in design and technological characteristics to the predicate device.

8. Conclusion Statement

The SafeTouch Needle with or without Syringe complies with all applicable voluntary consensus for performance, biocompatibility, packaging, transportation. Through functional performance testing the subject devices have demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate device.