K Number
K980069
Device Name
VANISHPOINT SYRINGE
Date Cleared
1998-02-12

(35 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5860
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The function of the VanishPoint® Syringe is to provide a safe and reliable method of injecting medication into a patient or withdrawing blood from a patient. The VanishPoint® Syringe works like a conventional hypodermic syringe except for its ability to retract the contaminated needle inside of the syringe immediately after patient injection. Needle retraction is activated by the syringe user. Because the contaminated needle is automatically withdrawn into the syringe barrel, the syringe user is protected from accidental needlesticks. These accidental needlesticks would occur between removing the needle from the patient and disposing of the syringe in a sharps disposable container.
Device Description
The 1cc Tuberculin VanishPoint® Syringe is a smaller version and is substantially equivalent to the original 3cc VanishPoint® which was introduced into the market in December 1995, the 5cc and 10ccVanishPoint® Syringes which were introduced May 1997 and the 1cc Allergy and Insulin Syringes were introduced in November 1997. The VanishPoint® Syringe works like a conventional hypodermic syringe except for its ability to retract the contaminated needle inside of the syringe immediately after patient injection. Needle retraction is activated by the syringe user.
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The description focuses on a mechanical needle retraction mechanism activated by the user, with no mention of AI or ML terms or functionalities.

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The device is a syringe designed for administering medication or withdrawing blood, which are diagnostic or treatment procedures. Its primary function is to prevent needlestick injuries, rather than to treat or diagnose a medical condition itself.

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The device is described as a syringe used for injecting medication or withdrawing blood, with a safety feature for needle retraction. Its function is to facilitate the delivery of substances or collection of samples, not to diagnose a medical condition.

No

The device description clearly describes a physical syringe with a needle retraction mechanism, which is a hardware component.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "provide a safe and reliable method of injecting medication into a patient or withdrawing blood from a patient." This describes a device used for direct patient care (in vivo), not for testing samples outside the body (in vitro).
  • Device Description: The description focuses on the mechanical function of the syringe for injection and blood withdrawal, and its safety feature of needle retraction. It does not mention any components or processes related to analyzing biological samples.
  • Lack of IVD Indicators: The text does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Testing of biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Detection or measurement of analytes
    • Diagnosis, monitoring, or screening of diseases based on sample analysis
    • Reagents or test kits

The VanishPoint® Syringe is a medical device used for administering substances to or collecting substances from a patient, which falls under the category of in vivo medical devices.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The function of the VanishPoint® Syringe is to provide a safe and reliable method of injecting medication into a patient or withdrawing blood from a patient. The VanishPoint® Syringe works like a conventional hypodermic syringe except for its ability to retract the contaminated needle inside of the syringe immediately after patient injection. Needle retraction is activated by the syringe user. Because the contaminated needle is automatically withdrawn into the syringe barrel, the syringe user is protected from accidental needle sticks. These accidental needlesticks would occur between removing the needle from the patient and disposing of the syringe in a sharps disposable container.

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

MEG

Device Description

The 1cc Tuberculin VanishPoint® Syringe is a smaller version and is substantially equivalent to the original 3cc VanishPoint® which was introduced into the market in December 1995, the 5cc and 10ccVanishPoint® Syringes which were introduced May 1997 and the 1cc Allergy and Insulin Syringes were introduced in November 1997. The 1 cc Tuberculin VanishPoint® is a smaller version of the original 3 cc VanishPoint® originally called a Pop n' Lok Syringe.

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

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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.

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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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§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a)
Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K980069

FE

January 15, 1998

510(k) SAFETY and EFFECTIVENESS SUMMARY page 1 of 2 Re:

Pursuant to Section 510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Safety and Effectiveness information is enclosed for the following device:

Device Name:Automated Retractable VanishPoint Syringe
Trade Name:VanishPoint® Syringe
Common Name:Safety Syringe
Classification Name:Piston Syringe/Anti-Stick Syringe
Device Class:Class II Medical Device
Classification Panel:Panel 80 (General Hospital and Personal Use)
Procode: MEG - Anti-Stick Syringe
Performance Standard:None established for hypodermic syringes.
Safety and Effectiveness:No new issues of safety or effectiveness when prepared.
The 1cc Tuberculin VanishPoint® Syringe is a smaller version and
is substantially equivalent to the original 3cc VanishPoint® which
was introduced into the market in December 1995, the 5cc and
10ccVanishPoint® Syringes which were introduced May 1997 and
the 1cc Allergy and Insulin Syringes were introduced in November
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    | Facility Address: | Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    511 Lobo Lane, P.O. Box 9
    Little Elm, TX 75068-0009 |

Establishment Registration Number: 1647137

Indications for Use: The function of the VanishPoint® Syringe is to provide a safe and reliable method of injecting medication into a patient or withdrawing blood from a patient. The VanishPoint® Syringe works like a conventional hypodermic syringe except for its ability to retract the contaminated needle inside of the syringe immediately after patient injection. Needle retraction is activated by the syringe user. Because the contaminated needle is automatically withdrawn into the syringe barrel, the syringe user is protected from accidental needle sticks. These accidental needlesticks would occur between removing the needle from the patient and disposing of the syringe in a sharps disposable container.

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Substantial Equivalence The 1 cc Tuberculin VanishPoint® is a smaller version of the original 3 cc VanishPoint® originally called a Pop n' Lok Syringe.

Contact Information:
Name:Terance Grisso
Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality
Address:Retractable Technologies, Inc.
511 Lobo Lane, P.O. Box 9
Little Elm, TX 75068-0009
Telephone:(972) 294-1010
Facsimile:(972) 294-4400

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The 1 cc Tuberculin Vanis
nt® originally called a Pop n

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Mr. Terance Grisso Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Retractable Technologies, Incorporated 511 Lobo Lane 75068 Little Elm, Texas

Re : K980069 Trade Name: Vanishpoint Syringe Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MEG Dated: January 7, 1998 Received: January 8, 1998

Dear Mr. Grisso:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with ----the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to one began and fication" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K980069

INDICATIONS FOR USE

510 (k) Number (if known):

Device Name:

Indications for use:

The function of the VanishPoint® Syringe is to provide a safe and reliable method of injecting medication into a patient or withdrawing blood from a patient. The VanishPoint® Syringe works like a conventional hypodermic syringe except for its ability to retract the contaminated needle inside of the syringe immediately after patient injection. Needle retraction is activated by the syringe user. Because the contaminated needle is automatically withdrawn into the syringe barrel, the syringe user is protected from accidental needlesticks. These accidental needlesticks would occur between removing the needle from the patient and disposing of the syringe in a sharps disposable container.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Pataria Crescenti

510(k) Numb

Prescription Use

Over-The-Counter Use

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