← Product Code [FMI](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FMI) · K963748 # BIO-PLEXUS DROP-IT NEEDLE HOLDER (K963748) _Bio-Plexus, Inc. · FMI · Jun 6, 1997 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FMI/K963748 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Bio-Plexus, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FMI](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FMI.md) - **Decision Date:** Jun 6, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.5570 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital ## Indications for Use The Bio-Plexus DROP-IT® Needle Holder is a venipuncture needle holder which is recommended for use with standard blood collection needles including the PUNCTUR-GUARD® Blood Collection Needle as well as PUNCTUR-GUARD® Winged Sets for Blood Collection. It also mates with the Bio-Plexus Needle Disposal Container for easy needle disposal. This is a non-sterile reusable device recommended for a maximum of 100 uses. ## Device Story The Bio-Plexus DROP-IT® Needle Holder is a mechanical venipuncture accessory; assembly of 5 plastic injection-molded parts. Device rigidly holds blood collection needles during venipuncture; features a pushbutton mechanism for needle release, eliminating the need for manual unwinding. Used by healthcare workers in clinical or home settings. Mates with standard blood collection needles (e.g., Punctur-Guard, Vacutainer, Monoject, Venoject) and Bio-Plexus needle disposal containers. Benefits include simplified, safer needle disposal by reducing manual handling. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Non-sterile, reusable plastic injection-molded assembly; recommended for maximum 100 uses. Mechanical needle retention and pushbutton release mechanism. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - Vacutainer® Brand Needle Holder #4893 - Sage Products AutoDrop® Needle Holder #1510 ## Reference Devices - Punctur-Guard® blood collection needles - Becton Dickinson Vacutainer® Needle - Sherwood Monoject® Needle - Terumo Venoject® Needle ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} JUN - 6 1997 510(k) SUMMARY K963748 Bio-Plexus Inc. 129 Resevoir Road Vernon, CT 06066 CONTACT: Carl R. Sahi (President) Date Submitted: 9/13/96 Revised: 11/27/96 | Proprietary Name: | Bio-Plexus DROP-IT® Needle Holder | | --- | --- | | Classification Name: | Needle Holder | | Regulation #: | 880.5570 | | Class: | II | | Panel Code: | 80 | | Product Code: | FMI | | Reason for submission: | New device | | Bio-Plexus Inc. Registration Number: | 1224632 | The Bio-Plexus DROP-IT® Needle Holder is a venipuncture needle holder comprised of an assembly of 5 plastic injection molded parts. The device rigidly holds a blood collection needle during the venipuncture procedure and also allows the needle to be released by use of a pushbutton rather than by unwinding. This device is for use with standard blood collection needles including Punctur-Guard® blood collection needles and winged sets. Standard blood collection needles include the Becton Dickinson Vacutainer® Needle, the Sherwood Monoject® Needle and the Terumo Venoject® Needle. The DROP-IT® Needle Holder performs the same functions as other legally marketed needle holders, for example, the Vacutainer® Brand Needle Holder #4893 and the Sage Products AutoDrop® Needle Holder #1510. The DROP-IT® Needle Holder is to be used by healthcare workers who are familiar with the art of phlebotomy in healthcare facilities or in the home healthcare setting. PAGE 6B {1} DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 JUN - 6 1997 Mr. Carl R. Sahi President Bio-Plexus, Incorporated P.O. Box 560 Vernon, Connecticut 06066 Re: K963748 Trade Name: Bio-Plexus Drop-it Needle Holder Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FMI Dated: May 20, 1997 Received: May 23, 1997 Dear Mr. Sahi: 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 of the Act. 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. 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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements 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 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. {2} Page 2 - Mr. Sahi 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 regulation (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 premarket notification" (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 at (301) 443-6597. 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 {3} Page 5 of 27 510(k) Number (if known): K963748 Device Name: BIO-PLEXUS DROP-IT® NEEDLE HOLDER Indications For Use: The Bio-Plexus DROP-IT® Needle Holder is a venipuncture needle holder which is recommended for use with standard blood collection needles including the PUNCTUR-GUARD® Blood Collection Needle as well as PUNCTUR-GUARD® Winged Sets for Blood Collection. It also mates with the Bio-Plexus Needle Disposal Container for easy needle disposal. This is a non-sterile reusable device recommended for a maximum of 100 uses. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) (Division Sign-Off) Patricia Crecente Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number K963748 Prescription Use ☑ (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use ☐ (Optional Format 1-2-96) PAGE 5B --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FMI/K963748](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FMI/K963748) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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