K Number
K231729
Date Cleared
2023-09-08

(87 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5570
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.

Device Description

The Sterile Syringes for Single Use with/without Needle is a three-piece, sterile, single use hypodermic syringe with a 6% (Luer) male connector/lock fitting in various sizes. The syringe assembly consists of a lubricated polypropylene barrel with a graduated scale, a lubricated synthetic rubber stopper and a polypropylene plunger rod. The plunger rod is pulled back to aspirate fluids or depressed to inject or expel fluids.

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device (Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle). It outlines the performance data provided to support the claim of substantial equivalence to a predicate device, rather than defining novel acceptance criteria for an AI/ML powered device and proving those are met.

Therefore, many of the requested details about acceptance criteria, ground truth establishment, sample sizes for AI/ML training/test sets, expert adjudication, and MRMC studies are not applicable or extractable from this specific document.

The document focuses on demonstrating that the new syringe device performs equivalently to existing legally marketed predicate devices by complying with established international and FDA-recognized standards for mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Here's a breakdown of what can be extracted and what cannot:

What can be extracted:

  • Device Name: Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle
  • Intended Use: "intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body."
  • Study Type: This is a premarket notification (510(k)) which relies on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device, not necessarily a de novo clinical study proving novel performance criteria for an AI/ML algorithm. The performance data is primarily for physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the syringe, not AI/ML performance.
  • Acceptance Criteria & Reported Performance Table: While not in the typical "AI/ML performance" format, the document lists specific standards and states that "All evaluation acceptance criteria were met."
Acceptance Criteria (Standard Compliance)Reported Device Performance
Biocompatibility:
ISO 10993-1:2018 (Body contact category: "External communication device – Blood path indirect", contact duration: "Limited (< 24 hours)")All evaluation acceptance criteria were met. Tests performed included: Cytotoxicity; Skin sensitization; Hemolysis; Intracutaneous reactivity; Acute systemic toxicity; Pyrogenicity.
Sterilization:
ISO 11135:2014 (Sterilization validation)Met (routine control and monitoring parameters determined).
ISO 10993-7:2008 (EO residue)Met
ISO 10993-7:2008 (ECH residue)Met
USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxin Test (Pyrogen testing)Met
Shelf-life / Packaging Integrity:
ASTM D4169 (Simulated shipping)All packaging deemed acceptable for protection of product and sterility maintenance.
ASTM F1980-16 (Accelerated aging for shelf life)Shelf life of 5 years determined.
ASTM F88/F88M-15 (Seal strength)Met
ASTM F 1929-2015 (Dye penetration)Met
ASTM D3078-02(2013) (Bubble leak testing)Met
Performance Testing (Syringe/Needle specific):
ISO 7864:2016 (Sterile Safety Hypodermic Needles)Met
ISO 9626:2016 (Stainless Steel Needle Tubing)Met
ISO 80369-7:2021 (Small-bore connectors)Met
ISO 7886-1:2017 (Sterile hypodermic syringes)Met
USP <788> (Particulate Matter in Injections)Met
  • Ground Truth Type: For this device, the "ground truth" is defined by the established international standards and testing methodologies (e.g., ISO, ASTM, USP) for physical, chemical, and biological properties of syringes, rather than expert labels on medical images or outcomes data.
  • Sample Size:
    • Test set: The document doesn't explicitly state sample sizes for each test, but implies that sufficient samples were tested to demonstrate compliance with the referenced standards. For example, "The shelf life of 5 year is determined based on stability studies which include ageing test according to FDA recognized standard ASTM F1980-16," which would involve a specific number of samples over time.
    • Training set: Not applicable, as this is not an AI/ML device requiring a training set.
  • Data Provenance: The manufacturing and testing entities are based in China (Wepon Medical Technology CO., Ltd. in Zhejiang, China, and Shanghai Ling Fu Technology Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China). The data would be retrospective in the sense that it was collected during product development and validation for submission, rather than a prospective clinical trial.

What cannot be extracted (because it's not an AI/ML device):

  • Number of experts used to establish ground truth & qualifications: Not applicable; ground truth is standard compliance.
  • Adjudication method for test set: Not applicable.
  • MRMC comparative effectiveness study: Not applicable.
  • Effect size of human readers improvement with AI vs. without AI assistance: Not applicable.
  • Standalone (algorithm only) performance: Not applicable.
  • How the ground truth for the training set was established: Not applicable.

In summary, this 510(k) pertains to a conventional medical device (syringes) and demonstrates substantial equivalence by meeting recognized performance standards, not by evaluating an AI/ML algorithm's diagnostic or predictive capabilities.

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September 8, 2023

Wepon Medical Technology CO., Ltd. % Esther Zhang Official Correspondent Shanghai Ling Fu Technology Co., Ltd. 4F No. 585-2, Wanyuan Rd. Minhang District Shanghai, Shanghai 201102 China

Re: K231729

Trade/Device Name: Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF, FMF, FMI Dated: June 8, 2023 Received: June 13, 2023

Dear Esther Zhang:

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.

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

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Sincerely,

Alan Stath

CAPT Alan Stevens 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) K231729

Device Name

Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.

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

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) summary

K231729

l Submitter

Device submitter: Wepon Medical Technology CO., LTD. Floor 4, Building A, No. 58, Jinhu Road, Chengdong Street, Wenling Zhejiang, CN 317500

Contract manufacturer: Zhejiang Kangkang Medical-Devices CO., Ltd. Longwang Industrial District, Chumen Town, Yuhuan, Zhejiang, 317605, China Registration number: 3015042030

Contact person: Di Zhao Deputy General Manager Phone: 928-5922380 Email: dizhao@wepon-ppe.com

Date: September 8, 2023

II Correspondent

Shanghai Ling Fu Technology Co., Ltd. 4F No. 585-2, Wanyuan Rd. Minhang District, Shanghai, P.R.China Contact: Esther ZHANG Email: Esther.zhang@llins-tech.com

III Device

Trade Name:Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle
Common Name:Piston Syringe
Regulation Number:21 CFR 880.5860
Regulation Name:Piston Syringe
Device Class:Class II
Product code:FMF, FMI
Review Panel:General Hospital

IV Predicate Devices

Trade name:Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single use with/without
Needle
Common name:Piston Syringe
Classification:Class II, 21 CFR 880.5860

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Product Code: FMI Premarket Notification: K112057 Manufacturer: Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Division Group Company

V Device description

The Sterile Syringes for Single Use with/without Needle is a three-piece, sterile, single use hypodermic syringe with a 6% (Luer) male connector/lock fitting in various sizes. The syringe assembly consists of a lubricated polypropylene barrel with a graduated scale, a lubricated synthetic rubber stopper and a polypropylene plunger rod. The plunger rod is pulled back to aspirate fluids or depressed to inject or expel fluids.

VI Indications for use

The Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle are intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.

VII Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate devices

The Sterile Syringes for Single Use with/without Needle have the same intended use, technology, design and performance specifications are either similar or substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed predicate devices. The differences between the Sterile Syringes for Single Use with/without Needle and predicate devices do not alter suitability of the proposed device for its intended use.

Table 5-1 Substantial equivalence discussion – Sterile syringes for single use with/without

needle
Device featureSubject Device K231729Predicate Device K112057Comments
Indications for useThe Sterile Syringes forSingle Use with/withoutNeedle is intended to beused for medical purposesto injectfluid into or withdraw fluidfrom body.The Sterile HypodermicSyringe for Single Usewith/without needle isintended to be used formedical purposes to injectfluid into orwithdraw fluid from body.Same
Product codeFMF, FMIFMFSame
Regulationnumber21 CFR 880.586021 CFR 880.5860Same
Principle ofoperationFor manual use onlyFor manual use onlySame
Intended userMedical professionals and trained care giversMedical professionals and trained care giversSame
Environment of useHospitals and clinicsHospitals and clinicsSame
Nozzle typeLuer slip; Luer lockLuer slip; Luer lockSame
Lubricant for barrelSilicone oilSilicone oilSame
Barrel transparencyTransparent and clearTransparent and clearSame
Gradations legibilityLegibleLegibleSame
Syringe volume1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml, 50ml, 60ml, 100ml1ml, 3ml, 5ml, 6ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml, 35ml and 50mlDifferent 1
Needle gauge18G, 19G, 20G, 21G, 22G, 23G, 24G, 25G, 26G,27G, 30G18G, 19G, 20G, 21G, 22G, 23G, 24G, 25G, 26G, 27G, 28G, 29G, 30G
Needle length1/2", 5/8", 1", 11/4", 11/2"Not available
Needle hubColor-coded per ISO 6009Color-coded per ISO 6009Same
Single useYesYesSame
Performance specificationsComplies with ISO 7886-1:2017 SterileHypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1:Syringes for manual useComplies with ISO 7886-1:2017 SterileHypodermic syringes for single use - Part 1:Syringes for manual useSame
SterilizationEOEOSame
SAL10-610-6Same
MaterialsBarrel: PP Plunger: PPPiston: Silicone RubberNeedle: Stainless 304Needle hub: PPBarrel: PP Plunger: PPPiston: Isoprene RubberNeedle: Stainless 304Needle hub: PPDifferent 2
PyrogenNon-pyrogenicNon-pyrogenicSame
BiocompatibilityThe biocompatibility evaluation for the subject device was conducted in accordance with the International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1:The biocompatibility evaluation for the subject device was conducted in accordance with the International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1.Same
LabelingEvaluation and TestingWithin a Risk ManagementProcess," as recognized byFDA and the "Use ofInternational Standard ISO10993-1 "Biologicalevaluation of medicaldevices- Part 1: Evaluationand testing within a riskmanagement process",June 16, 2016. The syringeof testing included thefollowing tests:Cytotoxicity;Skin sensitization;Hemolysis;Intracutaneous reactivity;Acute systemic toxicity;Pyrogenicity.The evaluation of the abovetesting items meet therequirementsEvaluation and TestingWithin a Risk ManagementProcess," as recognized byFDA and the "Use ofInternational Standard ISO10993-1 "Biologicalevaluation of medicaldevices- Part 1: Evaluationand testing within a riskmanagement process",June 16, 2016. The syringeof testing included thefollowing tests: Cytotoxicity;Skin sensitization;Hemolysis;Intracutaneous reactivity;Acute systemic toxicity;Pyrogenicity.The evaluation of the abovetesting items meets therequirementsSame
Meet the requirements of21 CFR Part 801Meet the requirements of21 CFR Part 801

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Discussion:

Different 1

The syringe volume, needle gauge and length of subject devices are different from the predicate device. The differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.

Different 2

The material of subject device is similar as predicate device. However, the

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subjected products were tested and demonstrated that they complied with ISO 10993 series standards. The differences on material does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.

VIII Performance data

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.

Biocompatibility testing

Biocompatibility of the Sterile syringes for single use with/without needle was evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018 for the body contact category of "External communication device – Blood path indirect" with a contact duration of "Limited (< 24 hours)". The following tests were performed, as recommended: Cytotoxicity; Skin sensitization; Hemolysis; Intracutaneous reactivity; Acute systemic toxicity; Pyrogenicity. All evaluation acceptance criteria were met.

Sterilization and shelf-life testing

The sterilization method has been validated to ISO11135:2014, which has thereby determined the routine control and monitoring parameters.

The testing is performed according to the following standards:

EO residueISO 10993-7:2008
ECH residueISO 10993-7:2008
Pyrogen testingUSP <85> Bacterial Endotoxin Test
Simulated shipping perASTM D4169

Package integrity testing was conducted on the final, packaged, and sterile devices after environmental conditioning and simulated transportation. All packaging deemed acceptable for protection of product and sterility maintenance. The shelf life of 5 year is determined based on stability studies which include ageing test according to FDA recognized standard ASTM F1980-16.

The testing is performed according to the following standards:

Seal strengthASTM F88/F88M-15
Dye penetrationASTM F 1929-2015

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Bubble leak testing

ASTM D3078-02(2013)

Performance testing

Performance testing is performed according to the following standards:

  • A ISO 7864:2016 Sterile Safety Hypodermic Needles for Single Use — Requirements and test methods
  • ) ISO 9626:2016, Stainless Steel Needle Tubing for The Manufacture of Medical Devices
  • ISO 80369-7:2021 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications — Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications

  • ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use- Part 1:

Syringes for manual use.

  • A USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injections

IX Conclusion

The predicate device submission was cleared with Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single use with/without Needle, Sterile Insulin Syringe for single use, with needle and Sterile Hypodermic Needle for single use. The subject device is being compared to only the predicate Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single use with/without Needle. The subject device, Sterile Syringes for Single Use with/without Needle, is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices (Sterile Hypodermic Syringe for Single use with/ without Needle). The non-clinical testing demonstrates that the device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the legally marketed device. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent.

§ 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).