Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium, Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium
K153290 · William A. Cook Australia Pty. , Ltd. · MQL · Jan 27, 2016 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K153290
Device Name
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium, Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium
Applicant
William A. Cook Australia Pty. , Ltd.
Product Code
MQL · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Jan 27, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 884.6180
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for follicle flushing and oocyte collection. Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium is intended for use during in vitro procedures for insemination of oocytes. Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for culture and transfer of cleavage stage embryos. Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for extended culture and transfer of embryos.
Device Story
Series of reproductive media used in IVF laboratories; includes follicle flush buffer, fertilization medium, cleavage medium, and blastocyst medium. Used by embryologists/clinicians during oocyte recovery, insemination, and embryo development stages. Media support oocyte/embryo viability through specific chemical formulations containing Human Serum Albumin (HSA) and Gentamicin. Follicle flush buffer assists in oocyte collection; fertilization medium supports oocytes during insemination; cleavage medium supports early embryonic growth (post-fertilization to day 3); blastocyst medium supports extended culture to blastocyst stage. Products are single-use, sterile, and provided in glass vials. Clinical benefit is the maintenance and development of oocytes and embryos in vitro to facilitate successful fertilization and subsequent transfer.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Stability studies validated a 20-week shelf-life at 2-8°C. Testing included endotoxin levels (< 0.40 EU/mL), Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) for toxicity, pH, osmolality, sterility, and concentration analysis of pyruvate, amino acids, and ammonia.
Technological Characteristics
Reproductive media containing HSA (5 mg/mL) and Gentamicin (0.01 mg/mL). Borosilicate type 1 glass vials with Fluorotec-coated rubber stoppers. Sterilization via aseptic filtration. Shelf-life validated to 20 weeks at 2-8°C. No electronic or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures for patients undergoing oocyte collection, insemination, and embryo culture/transfer.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Reproductive media and supplement are products that are used for assisted reproduction procedures. Media include liquid and powder versions of various substances that come in direct physical contact with human gametes or embryos (including water, acid solutions used to treat gametes or embryos, rinsing solutions, sperm separation media, supplements, or oil used to cover the media) for the purposes of preparation, maintenance, transfer or storage. Supplements are specific reagents added to media to enhance specific properties of the media (e.g., proteins, sera, antibiotics, etc.).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls) (mouse embryo assay information, endotoxin testing, sterilization validation, design specifications, labeling requirements, biocompatibility testing, and clinical testing). The device, when it is phosphate-buffered saline used for washing, and short-term handling and manipulation of gametes and embryos; culture oil used as an overlay for culture media containing gametes and embryos; and water for assisted reproduction applications, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
Predicate Devices
Cook IVF Follicle Flushing Buffer, Cook IVF Oocyte Wash Buffer, Cook IVF Fertilization Medium, Cook IVF Cleavage Medium and Cook IVF Blastocyst Medium (K002385)
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
January 27, 2016
William A. Cook Australia Pty, Ltd. Gordana Pozvek Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 95 Brandl Street Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains Brisbane OLD 4113. Australia
- Re: K153290
Trade/Device Name: Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium, Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.6180 Regulation Name: Reproductive media and supplements Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MOL Dated: December 21, 2015 Received: December 28, 2015
Dear Gordana Pozvek,
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.
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
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Sincerely yours,
# Benjamin R. Fisher -S
Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
### 510(k) Number (if known) K153290
### Device Name
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium, Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for follicle flushing and oocyte collection.
Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium is intended for use during in vitro procedures for insemination of oocytes.
Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for culture and transfer of cleavage stage embryos.
Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for extended culture and transfer of embryos.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☒</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 201.5 Subject to Rx) | ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 201.5 Subject to OTC) |
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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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WILLIAM A. COOK AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 95 BRANDL STREET BRISBANE TECHNOLOGY PARK, EIGHT MILE PLAINS BRISBANE, QLD 4113, AUSTRALIA PHONE: 1800.777.222 FAX: +61.7.3841.1288 WWW.COOKMEDICAL.COM
# 510(k) Summary
### SUBMITTED BY:
William A. Cook Australia Pty Ltd 95 Brandl Street Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 Australia
| Contact Person: | Gordana Pozvek Ph.D. |
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| Tel: | +61 (7) 3841 1188 |
| Fax: | +61 (7) 3841 3905 |
| E-mail: | Gordana.Pozvek@CookMedical.com |
#### Date Prepared: November 10, 2015
# DEVICE IDENTIFICATION:
| Trade Name: | Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer (Product code: K-SIFB)<br>Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium (Product code: K-SIFM)<br>Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium (Product code: K-SICM)<br>Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium (Product code: K-SIBM) |
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| Common Name: | Egg/Embryo Processing Solutions |
| Regulation No: | 21 CFR 884.6180, Reproductive Media & Supplements |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MQL - Media, Reproductive |
### PREDICATE DEVICE:
Cook IVF Follicle Flushing Buffer, Cook IVF Oocyte Wash Buffer, Cook IVF Fertilization Medium, Cook IVF Cleavage Medium and Cook IVF Blastocyst Medium (K002385), cleared September 18, 2000.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium are used for processing eggs and embryos during in vitro fertilization procedures.
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer is used to flush the follicles during oocyte recovery. It contains Gentamicin (0.01mg/mL) and is available in 100 mL vials.
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Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium maintains oocytes in a 6% CO2 environment until insemination and fertilization is complete. Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium contains Humans Serum Albumin (HSA) (5 mg/mL) and Gentamicin (0.01 mg/mL). It is available in 20, 50 or 100 mL vials.
Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium facilitates the first two days of embryonic growth post fertilization. Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium contains HSA (5 mg/mL) and Gentamicin (0.01 mg/mL). It is available in 20, 50 or 100 mL vials.
Once an embryo has reached the Day 3 (eight-cell) stage, it is then transferred into Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium. This medium has been metabolically balanced to maximize blastocyst development rates and is suitable for blastocyst transfer. Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium contains HSA (5 mg/mL) and Gentamicin (0.01 mg/mL). It is available in 20 or 50 mL vials.
The Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium are provided in glass vials with Fluorotec® coated rubber stoppers held in place with a tamper evident seal. These products are single use, sterile (aseptic filtration) devices.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for follicle flushing and oocyte collection.
Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium is intended for use during in vitro procedures for insemination and incubation of oocytes.
Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for culture and transfer of cleavage stage embryos.
Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium is intended for use during in vitro fertilization procedures for extended culture and transfer of embryos.
The only differences in the intended use listed above and that of the predicate device are:
- In the indications for use for Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium the wording "for culture and transfer of cleavage stage embryos" replaces "for culture and transfer of embryos" which is used in the predicate device. This is an update to clarify the purpose of the device. There is no change to the clinical use of the device.
# COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium and the predicate device (K002385)
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have the same fundamental technology and similar technological characteristics including the following:
- Similar chemical formulation
- . Similar pH and osmolality specifications
- . Similar performance specifications:
- Endotoxin < 0.40 EU/mL —
- A Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) is used to screen the product for embryo toxicity.
- Same method of manufacturing process aseptic filtration. ●
- Same packaging borosilicate type 1 vials with FluroTec coated stopper and tamper ● evident seals.
The modification that was made to the predicate device was a change in shelf-life from 8 weeks at 2-8°C (for predicate device) to 20 weeks at 2-8°C. In addition, minor changes were made to the formulations and specifications.
The technological characteristics of Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium are comparable to the predicate device.
# PERFORMANCE DATA:
The shelf-life of Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium has been validated in stability studies to 20 weeks at 2 - 8°C. Stability tests included endotoxin, MEA, pH, osmolality, sterility and the concentrations of pyruvate, amino acids (proline and lysine), and the HSA by-product ammonia.
# CONCLUSION:
The results of the testing provide reasonable assurance that the Sydney IVF Follicle Flush Buffer, Sydney IVF Fertilization Medium, Sydney IVF Cleavage Medium and Sydney IVF Blastocyst Medium is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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