UNIVEC BIFURCATED SLIDING SHEATH SYRINGE

K020500 · Univec, Inc. · SCL · Mar 19, 2002 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K020500
• Device Name: UNIVEC BIFURCATED SLIDING SHEATH SYRINGE
• Applicant: Univec, Inc.
• Product Code: SCL · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Mar 19, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5570
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Univec Bifurcated Sliding Sheath Syringe is a safety version of a bifurcated needle attached to a syringe barrel with the Univec Sliding Sheath Syringe mechanism. The Univec Sliding Sheath mechanism is used to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries. This device is used in the same manner as a standard Bifurcated Needle to deliver vaccine or allergen to the patient.

Device Story

The Univec Bifurcated Sliding Sheath Syringe consists of a bifurcated needle integrated with a sliding sheath mechanism attached to a syringe barrel. It is used by healthcare professionals to deliver vaccines or allergens to patients. The sliding sheath is designed to cover the needle after use, thereby reducing the risk of accidental needle stick injuries to the operator. The device is operated manually in a manner consistent with standard bifurcated needles.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; device relies on mechanical safety design for substantial equivalence.

Technological Characteristics

Bifurcated needle with integrated sliding sheath safety mechanism; manual operation; single-lumen needle design.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the delivery of vaccines or allergens to patients, utilizing a safety mechanism to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries.

Regulatory Classification

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.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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November 1, 2024

Univec, Incorporated Randy Cohen Regulatory Affairs Manager 22 Dubon Court Farmingdale, New York 11735

Re: K020500

Trade/Device Name: Univec Bifurcated Sliding Sheath Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic single lumen needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: SCL

Dear Randy Cohen:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated March 19, 2002. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter because FDA has better categorized your device technology under product code SCL.

Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact David Wolloscheck, OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, OB-Gyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices, 301-796-1480, David.Wolloscheck(@fda.hhs.gov.

Sincerely,

# David Wolloscheck -S

David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, OB-Gyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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# MAR 1 9 2002

Mr. Randy Cohen Regulatory Affairs Manager Univec. Incorported 22 Dubon Court Farmingdale, New York 11735

Re: K020500

Trade/Device Name: Univec Bifurcated Sliding Sheath Syringe Regulation Number: None and 880.5860 Regulation Name: None and Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Unclassified and II Product Code: LDH and MEG Dated: February 13, 2002 Received: February 14, 2002

Dear Mr. Cohen:

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 icition ou doore and he manages to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device mendments, 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 approvisions 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting (1 wr 2), it may ob 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.

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You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/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

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## INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Univec Bifurcated Sliding Sheath Syringe is a safety version of a bifurcated needle attached to a syringe barrel with the Univec Sliding Sheath Syringe mechanism. The Univec Sliding Sheath mechanism is used to aid in the prevention of needle stick injuries. This device is used in the same manner as a standard Bifurcated Needle to deliver vaccine or allergen to the patient.

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