K100005 · Becton, Dickinson and Co. · FMI · Apr 15, 2010 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K100005
Device Name
BD PEN NEEDLE
Applicant
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
Product Code
FMI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 15, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
BD Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide.
Device Story
BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle is a sterile, single-use, double-ended cannula assembly for use with pen injectors; facilitates subcutaneous drug delivery (e.g., insulin, exenatide). Device consists of a cannula mounted in an injection-molded hub with internal threads for attachment to pen-injector cartridges; includes inner shield for point protection and outer cover for handling. Patient and non-patient ends are silicone-lubricated to reduce friction during septum penetration and injection. Operated by patients, caregivers, or clinicians in home or clinical settings. Output is the delivery of medication from the pen cartridge into the subcutaneous tissue. Benefits include reduced needle size (32G x 4mm) for patient comfort while maintaining equivalent glycemic control and safety profiles compared to larger predicate needles.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study (BDDC-08-011) compared glycemic control in diabetics using the 32G x 4mm needle versus 31G x 5mm and 31G x 8mm predicates. Primary endpoint was fructosamine levels. Results demonstrated equivalent glycemic control and similar safety profile. Bench testing per ISO 11608-2 confirmed compliance with tubing dimensions, lumen patency, needle point sharpness, dislocation resistance, cannula load, and universal fit compatibility.
Technological Characteristics
Double-ended cannula assembly; 32G gauge, 4mm length. Materials: stainless steel cannula, injection-molded hub, silicone lubricant. Sterilization: gamma irradiation (SAL 10^-6). Connectivity: universal fit for U.S. insulin pen families per ISO 11608-2. Mechanical design: threaded hub for cartridge septum penetration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for subcutaneous injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide, in patients requiring such therapy. Suitable for use by consumers, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
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.
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### 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
## APR 1 6 2010
#### 1. Submitted By:
April 7, 2010
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James Haynes Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Becton, Dickinson and Company BD Medical Diabetes Care 1 Becton Drive MC 372 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
201-847-4298 Phone: Fax: 201-847-4859
#### 2. Device Name:
Trade Name: BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle Common Names: Pen Needle Classification Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Classification: Class II
#### 3. Predicate Device:
BD Pen Needle 31G x 5mm BD Pen Needle 31Gx 8mm Manufactured by: Becton, Dickinson and Company
#### 4. Device Description:
BD pen needles are single use, sterile, medical devices designed to be use in conjunction with pen injectors and pen cartridges. Pen needles are used by consumers, caregivers and health care professionals. They are offered in various gauge sizes (29G, 30G and 31G) and lengths (5mm, 8mm and 12.7mm). BD Pen Needles are sterile (gamma irradiation sterilization), nontoxic and non-pyrogenic.
The pen needle assembly consists of a doubled-ended cannula that is assembled into an injection-molded hub using adhesive. The hub has internal threads, which allows it to be screwed onto the pen-injector device. This allows the Non Patient (NP) end of the cannula to penetrate through the rubber septum of the cartridge. The Patient end and NP end of the cannula are lubricated using a silicone based lube for ease of injection and rubber septum
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penetration. An injection-molded inner shield is assembled over the Patient end of the Cannula to protect the point from damage and accidental needlesticks. This needle assembly is inserted into a protective injection-molded outer cover and sealed with a peel-away (tear drop) label to provide sterility barrier and tamper evidence. The Outer cover is also used to remove the hub and cannula from the pen. The peel-away label is pre-printed with information, which includes the lot number and needle gauge / length. The individual needle assemblies are packaged in bags and / or cartons, and placed into shippers with appropriate labeling. The shipper cases are palletized and sterilized.
The purpose of this 510(k) Premarket Notification is to expand the product offering to include a 32G x 4mm Pen Needle. The intended use for the modified device remains the same as the predicate device.
#### 5. Intended Use:
BD Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide.
#### Technological Characteristics: 6.
The principal device of this premarket notification is the result of a design change to the predicate device (K051899) conducted in accordance with Quality System Regulations. The only change to the modified device is that the cannula gauge is smaller (32G) and the cannula length is shorter (4mm). The modified BD Pen Needle is equivalent to the predicate BD Pen Needle devices, given that the modified device:
- . Has the same intended use and indications for use
- Provides equivalent glycemic control and similar safety profile �
- Uses the same operating principles ◆
- Incorporates the same basic design .
- Has the same identical technological characteristics and perform ◆ equivalently.
- . Is manufactured from the same materials
- . Is sterilized using the same mode
- Is sterilized with SAL of 10-6 .
- . Is packaged using similar unit, carton and case materials
The only difference between the Principle and Predicate BD Pen Needle device is the smaller size of the cannula.
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence:
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A clinical study was conducted on the BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle. This study demonstrated that the 32G x 4mm Pen Needle provides equivalent glycemic control compared to the predicate pen needle products, the BD 31G x 5mm and 31G x 8mm Pen Needles. Further, bench testing to ISO Standard 11608-2, was conducted on the 32G x 4mm Pen Needle and met all acceptance criteria as listed in the following Validation /Verification Table. Additionally, the full set of insulin pen families available in the U.S. were tested with the BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle for compatibility. Connectivity acceptance criteria per ISO 11608-2 were successfully met for all pen families.
Based on comparison of the device features, materials, intended use, bench testing and clinical performance, the BD Pen Needle has shown to be substantially equivalent to the commercially available predicate devices.
The results of these tests demonstrate that the modified BD Pen Needle performs equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective when used as intended.
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The following table summarizes the validation and verification testing that was performed.
| Performance<br>Characteristic/<br>Test description | Test Performed | Results |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| BDDC-08-011:<br>Comparison of<br>Glycemic Control<br>among Diabetics using<br>the 4mm x 32G BD Pen<br>Needle vs. the 8mm x<br>31G BD Pen Needle<br>and the 5mm x 31G BD<br>Pen Needle. | Clinical Evaluation comparing<br>subjects' glycemic control, by means<br>of fructosamine levels. | This study demonstrated that the 4 mm x 32G<br>pen needle tested provides equivalent<br>glycemic control and a similar safety profile to<br>two predicate pen needle products - the 5mm<br>x 31G and 8 mm x 31G pen needles. The<br>clinical study summary can be found in<br>Section XV, Clinical Performance. |
| | Tubing diameters | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.3.1 (tubing<br>dimensions meet OD and ID requirement). |
| | Patency of lumen | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.4 (stylet, having a<br>diameter equivalent to 80% ±2% of lumen ID<br>passes through freely). |
| | Needle points | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.5 (visually sharp at<br>2.5X magnification). |
| | Needle dislocation (angularity) | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.8 (4 mm patient<br>end needle length meets needle dislocation<br>requirements). |
| | Type A needles (length) | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.3 (patient end<br>within indicated length ± 1.25 mm and<br>cartridge end within 3.5-7.25 mm) |
| | Cannula load test<br>(No pre-conditioning) | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.9 (cannula holds<br>force of 22N for 5 seconds). |
| | Cannula load test<br>(with pre-conditioning) | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.9 (cannula holds<br>force of 22N for 5 seconds). |
| | Siliconization (lubrication) | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.7 (no visible<br>droplets inside/outside surfaces of cannula). |
| | Universal Fit Compatibility Testing | Per ISO 11608-2, section 4.1 (connectivity<br>(torque).<br>Dose accuracy testing) |
Validation/Verification Tests
The results of these tests demonstrate that the modified BD Pen Needle performs equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective when used as intended.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
## APR 1 6 2010
Mr. James Haynes Manager, Regulatory Affairs Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 Becton Drive MC 372 Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-0741
Re: K100005
Trade/Device Name: BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle Regulation Number: 21CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Limen Needle Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FMI Dated: February 5, 2010 Received: February 16, 2010
Dear Mr. Haynes:
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. 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.
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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. 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRF1's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
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Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Division Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital. Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: BD 32G x 4mm Pen Needle
Indications For Use:
. . . .
BD Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector device for subcutaneous injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use X (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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510(k) Number: K00005
K 100005
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