t:slim Insulin Delivery System, t:flex Insulin Delivery System, Tandem Device Updater
Device Facts
| Record ID | K160482 |
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| Device Name | t:slim Insulin Delivery System, t:flex Insulin Delivery System, Tandem Device Updater |
| Applicant | Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. |
| Product Code | LZG · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.5725 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The t:slim® Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin. The t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin. The Tandem® Device Updater™ System consists of software which allows for communication between a computer and a t:slim® or t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System. It allows for remote software installation and update of a Tandem Insulin Delivery System.
Device Story
t:slim and t:flex are programmable insulin infusion pumps for subcutaneous delivery; basal and bolus rates. Tandem Device Updater System enables remote firmware updates for these pumps via USB connection to a PC. System components: PC application, HAL web server, Homer firmware application on pump MCU. Updater uses message authentication and encryption to secure communication. Pump hardware includes three MCUs; firmware updates rewrite flash memory (Bootloader, Application Software, graphics library). Used by patients/caregivers to maintain device software. Output: updated pump firmware. Benefits: allows feature updates and software maintenance without device replacement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Evidence includes software verification and validation per FDA infusion pump guidance, hardware verification, EMC/electrical safety testing, and human factors formative/summative studies for the Device Updater.
Technological Characteristics
Programmable insulin infusion pump; basal/bolus delivery. Components: 3.0/4.8 mL disposable cartridges, infusion sets, AC/DC power adapters. Features: LCD screen, USB connectivity. Software: v4.3.5.1 (pumps), v1.0 (Updater). Security: message authentication and encryption. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals 12 years of age and older with diabetes mellitus requiring subcutaneous insulin delivery. Compatible with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
Predicate Devices
- t:slim® Insulin Delivery System (K141758)
- t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System (K143189)
- Medfusion® Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump with the PharmGuard® Toolbox2 Medication Safety Software (K111386)
Reference Devices
- UnoMedical's Comfort™ Infusion Set (K051264)
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
July 13, 2016
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Mr. Michael Sarrasin Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs 11045 Roselle Street San Diego, California 92121
Re: K160482
Trade/Device Name: t:slim® Insulin Delivery System, t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System, The Tandem® Device Updater™ System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LZG, MRZ Dated: June 13, 2016 Received: June 13, 2016
Dear Mr. Sarrasin:
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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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160482
#### Device Name
t:slim® Insulin Delivery System, t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System, The Tandem® Device Updater™ System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The t:slim® Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin.
The t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin.
The Tandem® Device Updater™ System consists of software which allows for communication between a computer and a t:slim® or t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System. It allows for remote software installation and update of a Tandem Insulin Delivery System.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> <span style="font-size:16px">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## 510(k) SUMMARY K160482
## Tandem® Diabetes Care, Inc.
### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. 11045 Roselle Street San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-366-6900 Facsimile: 858-362-7070
Contact Person: Michael Sarrasin Contact Email: MSarrasin@tandemdiabetes.com
Date Prepared: July 13, 2016
#### Name of Device
t:slim® Insulin Delivery System, t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System, The Tandem® Device Updater™ System
#### Common or Usual Name
Insulin infusion pump
## Classification Name
Infusion Pump per 21 CFR 880.5725
## Product Codes
LZG, Insulin Infusion Pump MRZ, Infusion Pump Accessories
#### Predicate Device
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. t:slim® Insulin Delivery System (K141758) Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System (K143189) Medfusion® Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump with the PharmGuard® Toolbox2 Medication Safety Software (K111386).
## Device Description
The t:slim® and t:flex™ Insulin Delivery Systems facilitate the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.
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The accessory Tandem Device Updater™ System consists of software which allows for communications between a computer and a Tandem Diabetes Care. Inc. Insulin Delivery System. The Tandem Device Updater™ allows for software installation and update.
The Tandem Device Updater System is comprised of a personal computer application, a web server (HAL), an embedded firmware application (Homer), and a Tandem pump (t.slim or t.flex). The goal of the Tandem Device Updater System is to provide a process for the user to perform updates to the firmware components of a Tandem pump. The Tandem Device Updater System provides communication security consisting of message authentication and encryption, two commonly used methods to secure communication protocols (i.e. USB). Communication between the pump and the Tandem Device Updater System can only occur while the pump is connected to a computer via USB cable.
The HAL Web Server (HAL) is a web server that is responsible for storing and delivering the firmware components of a pump.
The Homer Firmware Application (Homer) is a software application which is part of Tandem Device Updater System that runs on the main MCU incorporated in the pump. Homer is used to update the Bootloader Software in each MCU, essentially rewriting the contents in the flash memory of the MCU. In addition to updating the Bootloader Software, Homer will provide an interface for the secure exchange of security keys during the enabling of communication security. Homer authenticates critical messages received from the PC application.
The Tandem pumps (i.e., t.flex and t:slim described above) incorporate three separate microcontroller units (MCUs), and each MCU runs two separate pieces of firmware, known as the Bootloader Software, and Application Software. The Application Software running on the main MCU, utilizes a graphics library to generate the screens for the pump display. The Tandem Device Updater downloads files from Tandem and installs them on the pump. All binary images for use on the pump transmitted by the Tandem Device Updater are encrypted.
The software components on the pump that may be updated by the Tandem Device Updater System include: the Bootloader Software stored in each MCU, the Application Software stored in each MCU, and the graphics library files stored in the nonvolatile flash memory module.
The software version of the t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery Systems for this submission is version 4.3.5.1. The software version of the Tandem Device Updater System for this submission is version 1.0.
## Intended Use
The t:slim® Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin.
The t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System is indicated for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin, for individuals 12 years of age and greater. The device is indicated for use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin.
The Tandem® Device Updater™ System consists of software which allows for communication between a computer and a t:slim® or t:flex™ Insulin Delivery System. It allows for remote software installation and update of a Tandem Insulin Delivery System.
## Modifications of Intended Use Compared to Predicate
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The intended use statements of the t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery Systems have been modified to include a statement of the drug concentration to be delivered by the pumps. This modification does not change the predicate intended use since the t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery System predicate labeling included statements that only NovoLog or Humalog U-100 insulin is to be used with the pumps. No functional characteristics were changed in response to the modification of the intended use statement.
The intended use of the Tandem Device Updater System is very similar to that of the predicate device Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump with the PharmGuard® Toolbox2 Medication Safety Software. Both the Tandem Device Updater System and the PharmGuard Toolbox2 Medication Safety Software contain software intended to provide software updates to their respective indicated infusion pumps by allowing communication between a computer and an infusion pump.
# Technological Characteristics
The t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery Systems have the same technological characteristics as the respective predicate devices. Both Systems, like the predicates, consist of: (1) a software-controlled, programmable insulin infusion pump capable of both basal and bolus delivery of insulin ("t:slim and t:flex Pump"); (2) a dedicated disposable 3.0 mL (300 units) and 4.8 mL (480 units) insulin cartridge, respectively: (3) UnoMedical's Comfort™ Infusion Set (K051264), or an equivalently cleared set; and (4) additional device accessories including a sterile svringe and needle (for cartridge filling) an AC power supply and DC car adapter power supply with USB.
Minor technological differences when compared to the predicate device include the addition of an LCD screen, alternate USB cables, and cartridge box quantity of 2. Minor software changes were made to the t:slim and t:flex pumps including an updated homing algorithm, support for the LCD screen, authentication and encryption in the software, reference to the software version by a user friendly name, suppress fuel gauge learning after soft reset (but force after shelf mode emergence), and to address previously identified unresolved software anomalies. The t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery Systems software updates are for version 4.3.5.1.
The Tandem Device Updater ™ System is similar in design, function and intended use to the Medfusion® 4000 wireless syringe infusion pump with the PharmGuard® Toolbox 2 Medication Safety Software, specifically the SureLink Remote Support Software portion. The products both allow for communications between a computer and an infusion pump. The software programs provide software installation and updates.
# Performance Data
An assurance case was provided for the t:slim and t:flex Insulin Delivery Systems as recommended in the FDA's guidance document, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Total Product Life Cycle: Infusion Pump - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions Guidance, issued on December 2, 2014.
The stated goal of the t:slim/t:flex assurance case is:
- The safety risk resulting from use of t:slim/t:flex pump is reduced to acceptable levels and is As . Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) through use of mitigating technologies and the risks are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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The assurance case defined the device system, including the indications for use, patient types, users, use conditions, environments of use, and list of specific devices covered by the assurance case with associated design specification and labeling documentation. The supporting assurance arguments covered the following attributes:
- . Demonstrate acceptability of risk mitigations
- Demonstrate adequate device reliability .
- Demonstrate adequate design verification and validation of device specifications .
The assurance case included mitigations of risks related to the following hazards:
- Operational Hazards ●
- Environmental Hazards ●
- Electrical Hazards
- Hardware Hazards
- Software Hazards
- Mechanical Hazards ●
- Biological and Chemical Hazards ●
- . Use Hazards
The following evidence was included in the assurance case:
Software verification and validation testing was performed per FDA's quidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Total Product Life Cycle: Infusion Pump - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions Guidance, issued on December 2, 2014.
Hardware changes were supported by verification testing per previously established acceptance criteria. Previously completed testing to support substantial equivalence determination included pump software, hardware, EMC testing and electrical safety testing, Software testing was performed on the version of software which is the subject of this 510(k).
An assurance case was provided for the Tandem Device Updater System accessory as recommended in the FDA's guidance document, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Total Product Life Cycle: Infusion Pump - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions Guidance, issued on December 2, 2014.
The stated goal of the Tandem Device Updater System assurance case is:
- The safety risk resulting from use of Tandem Device Updater is reduced to acceptable levels . and is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) through use of mitigating technologies and the risks are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The assurance case defined the device system, including the indications for use, users, use conditions, environments of use, and list of specific devices covered by the assurance case with associated design specification and labeling documentation. The supporting assurance arguments covered the following attributes:
- Demonstrate acceptability of risk mitigations .
- Demonstrate adequate device reliability .
- . Demonstrate adequate design verification and validation of device specifications
The assurance case included mitigations of risks related to the following hazards:
- Software Hazards ●
- . Use Hazards
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Software verification and validation testing was performed per FDA's guidance document, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Total Product Life Cvcle: Infusion Pump - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions Guidance, issued on December 2, 2014.
Tandem completed validation of the Tandem Device Updater System's user interface through human factor formative and summative studies.
Cybersecurity information including encryption, authentication, threat detection, penetration testing, operating system support, and a risk analysis were provided to address the cybersecurity risks of the Tandem Device Updater.
The t:slim/t:flex safety assurance cases include risk mitigation strategies addressing the pump interaction with other software/devices, including the Tandem Device Updater System. The Tandem Device Updater System safety assurance case includes risk mitiqations involving all interactions between the Tandem Device Updater System and the Tandem Pumps (i.e. t:slim and t:flex) and the user.
#### Substantial Equivalence
Tandem t:slim® and t:flex™ Insulin Delivery Systems have intended use and indications for use (updated to explicitly state the insulin to be used), the same principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate devices. The purpose of this 510(k) is to introduce minor software changes to t:slim and t:flex as well as to introduce the Tandem Device Updater™. The verification and validation testing, including human factors testing, confirms that the t:slim® and t:flex™ Insulin Delivery Systems and Accessories are substantially equivalent to the predicates.
