MEDLINE SHARPS CONTAINERS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K143693 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | MEDLINE SHARPS CONTAINERS |
| Applicant | Medline Industries, Inc. |
| Product Code | MMK · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.5570 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
Medline Sharps Containers are intended to provide a receptacle for used, contaminated medical sharps and act as an enclosure during transport to ultimate disposal.
Device Story
Medline Sharps Containers are two-piece, disposable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof polypropylene receptacles; used in healthcare facilities and other professional settings to store and transport contaminated medical sharps. Containers are available in various volumes (1 to 18 gallons) and lid configurations (sliding, counter-balanced, hinged, star). Some models include mounting brackets. The device is operated by qualified personnel; it is not intended for patient contact. The container acts as a passive enclosure; it does not process data or provide clinical outputs. Benefit is the safe containment and transport of hazardous sharps waste to prevent injury and contamination.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance testing included container stability (BS EN ISO 23907), handle strength (BS EN ISO 23907), puncture resistance (ASTM F 2132), and resistance to damage/drop testing (BS EN ISO 23907). All tests met established acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene. Construction: Injection molded, two-piece design. Sensing/Actuation: None (passive). Energy Source: None. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not stated. Standards: BS EN ISO 23907 (stability, handle strength, drop/impact), ASTM F 2132 (puncture resistance).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified personnel in health care facilities and other facilities where medical sharps are used, to provide a receptacle for used, contaminated sharps and act as an enclosure during transport to disposal.
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.
Predicate Devices
- Medline Sharps Container (K132767)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 6, 2015
Medline Industries, Inc. Matt Clausen Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist One Medline Place Mundlelein, IL 60060
Re: K143693
Trade/Device Name: Medline Sharps Containers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MMK Dated: November 2, 2015 Received: November 5, 2015
Dear Mr. Clausen:
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.
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*Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.*
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143693
Device Name Medline Sharps Containers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Medline Sharps Containers are intended to provide a receptacle for used, contaminated medical sharps and act as an enclosure during transport to ultimate disposal.
| Medline Model<br>No. | Capacity | Lid<br>Configuration | Dimensions of<br>Lid Opening<br>(aperture) | Weight of<br>Finished<br>Good (lbs) | Dimensions of<br>Finished Good<br>(L x W x H) | Color |
|----------------------|------------|----------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------|
| MDS701201 | 1 GALLON | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 0.681 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 4.5" | Red |
| MDS701201F<br>** | 1 GALLON | Counter-<br>Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 0.752 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 6.25" | Red |
| MDS705201 | 1 GALLON | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 0.676 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 4.5" | Red |
| MDS705201F<br>** | 1 GALLON | Counter-<br>Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 0.747 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 6.25" | Red |
| MDS701202 | 2 GALLONS | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 1.014 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 9.5" | Red |
| MDS701202F<br>** | 2 GALLONS | Counter-<br>Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 1.085 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 11.25" | Red |
| MDS705202 | 2 GALLONS | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 1.002 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 9.5" | Red |
| MDS705202F<br>** | 2 GALLONS | Counter-<br>Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 1.073 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 11.25" | Red |
| MDS705208HN | 8 GALLONS | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 2.491 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 11" | Red |
| MDS705208SL | 8 GALLONS | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 2.884 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 11.5" | Red |
| MDS705208ST | 8 GALLONS | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 2.551 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 12.38" | Red |
| MDS705210HN | 10 GALLONS | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 2.813 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 14" | Red |
| MDS705210SL | 10 GALLONS | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 3.206 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 14.5" | Red |
| MDS705210ST | 10 GALLONS | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 2.873 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 15.38" | Red |
| MDS705212HN | 12 GALLONS | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 3.311 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 17" | Red |
| MDS705212SL | 12 GALLONS | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 3.704 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 17.5" | Red |
| MDS705212ST | 12 GALLONS | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 3.371 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 18.38" | Red |
| MDS705218HN | 18 GALLONS | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 4.269 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 28" | Red |
| MDS705218SL | 18 GALLONS | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 4.662 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 28.5" | Red |
| MDS705218ST | 18 GALLONS | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 4.329 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 29.38" | Red |
* Intended for areas with no unsupervised patient access for the container models that do not have features to prevent hand and finger access to the sharps waste.
** Intended for use with mounting accessories.
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| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary (as required per 21 CFR 807.92)
# Summary Preparation Date
November 6, 2015
### Submitter / 510(k) Sponsor
Medline Industries, Inc. One Medline Place Mundelein, IL 60060
### Contact Person
Matt Clausen Sr. Regulatory Affairs specialist Phone: 847-643-4785 Fax: 847-643-4482
#### Device Name / Classification
Device Name: Medline Sharps Containers Proprietary Name: Medline Sharps Containers Common Name: Sharps Container Classification Name: Hypodermic single lumen needle (21 CRF 880.5570, product code - MMK, Class II)
#### Predicate Device
Medline Sharps Container, K132767
Comparison of Subject and Predicates
| Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| 510(k) | K143693 | K132767 | n/a |
| Product Code | MMK | M | Same |
| Regulation No. | 21 CRF 880.5570 | 21 CRF 880.5570 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications For Use | Medline Sharps Containers are<br>intended to provide a receptacle<br>for used, contaminated medical<br>sharps and act as an enclosure<br>during transport to ultimate<br>disposal. | Medline Sharps Containers are<br>intended to provide a<br>receptacle for used,<br>contaminated medical sharps<br>and act as an enclosure<br>during transport to ultimate<br>disposal. | Same |
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Medline Industries, Inc. One Medline Place Mundelein, IL 60060-4486
K143693
| Size | 1G / 2G / 8G / 10G / 12G / 18G | 1Qt / 5Qt | Sizes<br>are<br>different |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Dimensions (mm) | 177 x 259 x 123 /<br>177 x 259 x 265 /<br>322 x 470 x 332 /<br>322 x 470 x 409 /<br>322 x 470 x 489 /<br>322 x 470 x 765 | 95 x 95 x 153 /<br>265 x 113 x 233 | Different |
| Weight range (grams) | 303 - 2388 | 107 - 360 | Different |
| No. of Pieces | 2-3 | 2-3 | Same |
| Material | Poly-propylene | Poly-propylene | Same |
| Base Color | Red | Re | Same |
| Clarity | Opaque/translucent | Opaque/translucent | Same |
| Method of<br>Manufacture | Injection Molded | Injection Molded | Same |
| Performance testing<br>(puncture, impact,<br>drop, stability,<br>integrity) | Pass | Pass | Same |
| Technical<br>characteristics | Refer to statement in Summary of<br>Technological Characteristics section | Refer to statement in Summary of<br>Technological Characteristics section | Same |
| Lid configurations /<br>aperture<br>dimensions | Refer to table below in Indication For Use<br>section | Container capacities are different;<br>dimensions are different | Different |
| Accessories | Mounting accessories<br>(brackets) are available for use<br>with 1g and 2g containers in<br>locking and non-locking<br>variations. | None | Different |
# Device Description
Medline Sharps Containers are two-piece conventional, disposable sharps containers. The base container and its lid are made of puncture resistant, leak proof polypropylene. These containers are offered in various volumes, sizes, and lid styles. Mounting accessories (brackets) are available for use with 1g and 2g containers in locking and non-locking variations. The device is intended to be used by qualified personnel in health care facilities and other facilities in which medical sharps may be used. The device is not in contact with or available to the patient in normal use.
# Indications for Use
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Medline Industries, Inc. One Medline Place Mundelein, IL 60060-4486
K143693
Medline Sharps Containers are intended to provide a receptacle for used, contaminated medical sharps and act as an enclosure during transport to ultimate disposal.
| Medline Model No. | Capacity | Lid Configuration | Dimensions of Lid Opening (aperture) | Weight of Finished Good (lbs) | Dimensions of Finished Good (L x W x H) | Color |
|-------------------|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------|
| MDS701201 | 1 G | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 0.681 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 4.5" | Red |
| MDS701201F * / ** | 1 G | Counter-Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 0.752 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 6.25" | Red |
| MDS705201 * / ** | 1 G | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 0.676 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 4.5" | Red |
| MDS705201F * / ** | 1 G | Counter-Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 0.747 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 6.25" | Red |
| MDS701202 * / ** | 2 G | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 1.014 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 9.5" | Red |
| MDS701202F * / ** | 2 G | Counter-Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 1.085 | 6.88"x 10.06"x<br>11.25" | Red |
| MDS705202 * / ** | 2 G | Sliding | 5.5" x 2.25" | 1.002 | 6.88"x 10.06"x 9.5" | Red |
| MDS705202F * / ** | 2 G | Counter-Balanced | 8.75" x 1.75" | 1.073 | 6.88"x 10.06"x<br>11.25" | Red |
| MDS705208HN | 8 G | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 2.491 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 11" | Red |
| MDS705208SL | 8 G | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 2.884 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 11.5" | Red |
| MDS705208ST | 8 G | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 2.551 | 12.5"x 18.25"x<br>12.38" | Red |
| MDS705210HN | 10 G | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 2.813 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 14" | Red |
| MDS705210SL | 10 G | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 3.206 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 14.5" | Red |
| MDS705210ST | 10 G | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 2.873 | 12.5"x 18.25"x<br>15.38" | Red |
| MDS705212HN | 12 G | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 3.311 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 17" | Red |
| MDS705212SL | 12 G | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 3.704 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 17.5" | Red |
| MDS705212ST | 12 G | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 3.371 | 12.5"x 18.25"x<br>18.38" | Red |
| MDS705218HN | 18 G | Hinged | 16.5" x 5.75" | 4.269 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 28" | Red |
| MDS705218SL | 18 G | Sliding | 9" x 8.5" | 4.662 | 12.5"x 18.25"x 28.5" | Red |
| MDS705218ST | 18 G | Star | 1.75" x 1.75" | 4.329 | 12.5"x 18.25"x<br>29.38" | Red |
* Intended for areas with no unsupervised patient access for the container models that do not have features to prevent hand and finger access to the sharps waste.
** Intended for use with mounting accessories.
### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The subject device and predicate device differ in container dimensions; sharps aperture features; use of mounting accessories and container capacities. The differences in design are intended to address specific site and user needs. Any risks resulting from design differences from the predicate device have been adequately mitigated with the performance testing, site-of-use labeling, and use with appropriate mounting accessories. The differences in technological characteristics do not impair the subject device models from their intended functions of disposal and storage of sharps waste.
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# Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
The safety and effectiveness of the Medline Sharps Containers are adequately supported by the substantial equivalence information, materials information, and Design Control activities referenced within this Premarket Notification.
#### Summary of Performance Testing
| Test Objective | Testing Standards | Performance Results |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Container Stability | BS EN ISO 23907 | Meets ISO 23907 Requirements -<br>Specimens were placed on a surface with an inclination of 15° in the most adverse position for toppling with no more than 0 failures per container. |
| Handle Strength | BS EN ISO 23907 | Meets ISO 23907 Requirements -<br>The sharps containers were filled to 50% of the fill line with de-ionized water and were then suspended by the handles for a period of at least 60 minutes; no failures were observed. |
| Puncture Resistance | ASTM F 2132 | Meets ASTM F 2132 Requirements -<br>Container was secured to the test apparatus using a specimen support plate with a 6mm diameter hole. The inside surface of the container was facing towards and perpendicular to the 21 gauge, 1 inch long needle. The needle was lowered vertically towards the test specimen at a rate of 100 mm/min, and was allowed to penetrate the test specimen; the puncture force was recorded. Per the acceptance criteria the average force was required to be greater3.4 lbf (15 N), and no single value from any region was allowed to be below 2.8 lbf. |
| Resistance to Damage<br>(Drop/Impact Test) | BS EN ISO 23907 | Meets ISO 23907 Requirements –<br>Drop tested at height of 1m per test standard. Testing resulted in no evidence of leakage or damage resulting in a breach of the sharps containment area. As such, all Medline products were found to meet the acceptance criteria for resistance to damage from a vertical drop. Additional 1m drop testing was conducted using subject containers with a 40 lb. load or capacity load (23 lbs for smaller |
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| sharps container), intended to |
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| simulate OSHA safe lifting limits. |
| Five containers were used for each |
| test orientation for each tested |
| model. The test allowed only a |
| single failure per test condition. The |
| containers passed this test. |
# Summary of Clinical Testing
Not applicable.
## Conclusion
Medline Industries, Inc. concludes that the Medline Sharps Containers are substantially equivalent to the predicate device [Medline Sharps Container (K132767)] as described herein.
