The MiniMed Quick-serter is indicated to use as an aid for inserting compatible devices. It is for use by a single patient. It is not for use by multiple patients.
Device Story
MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) is a hand-held, non-sterile, multi-use mechanical accessory; functions as an insertion aid for compatible infusion sets (MiniMed Quick-set and Pro-set). Device consists of plastic barrel, stainless steel spring, and handle. User loads infusion set into device; pulls handle to compress spring until locked; places device against insertion site; depresses side buttons to fire spring; drives needle/cannula into subcutaneous tissue; presses top release button to detach serter from infusion set. Used by patients or clinicians in home or clinical settings. Reduces technique dependency and insertion discomfort. Benefits patient through consistent, automated infusion set placement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Verification testing included cocking force, trigger force, life cycle, drop testing, environmental storage, mechanical vibration, chemical resistance, and cleaning validation per AAMI TIR12/TIR30. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, -5, -10, and -18. Usability evaluation confirmed successful insertion of Quick-set and Pro-set infusion sets.
Indicated for single-patient use as an aid for inserting compatible infusion sets into subcutaneous tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A syringe needle introducer is a device that uses a spring-loaded mechanism to drive a hypodermic needle into a patient to a predetermined depth below the skin surface.
Predicate Devices
MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-395), infusion set insertion system (K992300)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 22, 2016
Medtronic MiniMed Noreen Bajwa Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 18000 Devonshire St. Northridge. California 91325
Re: K160860
Trade/Device Name: MiniMed Quick-serter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6920 Regulation Name: Syringe Needle Introducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KZH Dated: August 24, 2016 Received: August 25, 2016
Dear Noreen Bajwa:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K160860
Device Name
MiniMed Quick-serter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MiniMed Quick-serter is indicated to use as an aid for inserting compatible devices. It is for use by a single patient. It is not for use by multiple patients.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(K) SUMMARY (21 CFR 807.92)
### K160860
#### l. SUBMITTER [807.92(a)(1)]
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. 18000 Devonshire Street Northridge, CA USA 91325
| Telephone: | (818) 576-5224 |
|------------|----------------|
| Fax: | (818) 576-6273 |
| Contact Person: | Noreen Bajwa |
|-----------------|----------------------------|
| Email: | noreen.bajwa@medtronic.com |
| Date Prepared: | September 21, 2016 |
#### II. DEVICE [807.92(a)(2)]
| Trade Name: | MiniMed Quick-serter |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Syringe Needle Introducer |
| Regulation Name: | Introducer, Syringe Needle |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §880.6920 |
| Product Code: | KZH |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Reviewing Product Branch: | General Hospital Devices Branch (GHDB) |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE [807.92(a)(3)]
MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-395), infusion set insertion system (K992300)
### Reference Devices
- MiniMed Quick-set Infusion Set (K991759, K011071)
- . MiniMed Pro-set Infusion Set (K160651)
### Purpose of Submission
The scope of this 510(k) submission includes modifications to the device design and additional compatibility to MiniMed Pro-set infusion set.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]
The modified MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) is a non-sterile, single patient, multi-use, hand held accessory product designed to be used as an insertion aid for compatible devices, including specific
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infusion sets. It is used to insert the introducer needle and cannula through the skin and into the subcutaneous tissue. The MiniMed Quick-serter is intended to be used by a patient or clinician as a means to insert an infusion set with minimum discomfort and technique dependency.
The MiniMed Quick-serter consists of a plastic barrel containing a stainless steel spring and a handle. The device user places and securely seats the infusion set into the MiniMed Quick-serter is loaded and locked by pulling the handle (compressing the spring) until it clicks/locks into place. The serter is placed in contact with the insertion site and fired to release the infusion set. This is done by depressing the green side buttons to release the spring, which drives the infusion set forward and the insertion needle and cannula are inserted into the user's subcutaneous tissue. The release button on the top of the device is then pressed to ease the release of the infusion set from the serter.
Devices compatible to MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) include:
- MiniMed Quick-set Infusion Set (K991759, K011071)
- . MiniMed Pro-set Infusion Set (K160651)
### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE [807.92(a)(5)]
The MiniMed Quick-serter is indicated to use as an aid for inserting compatible devices. It is for use by a single patient. It is not for use by multiple patients.
The Indications for Use statement for the MiniMed Quick-serter is not identical to the predicate device. However, the differences do not affect the intended use of the device, nor does it affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate.
The predicate MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-395) is indicated for use with MiniMed Quick-set family of infusion sets. The subject MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) is indicated for use with compatible infusion sets including both MiniMed Quick-set and MiniMed Pro-set families of infusion sets. Both the predicate and subject MiniMed Quick-serter are indicated for single patient, multi-use and have the same intended use for automatic insertion of infusion sets.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS [807.92(a)(6)]
The MiniMed Quick-serter has similar technological characteristics as the predicate device.
The energy source for both the predicate (MMT-395) and subject (MMT-305) MiniMed Quick-serter devices is spring driven. The predicate and subject devices operational principle and there are no different questions of safety and effectiveness as the subject MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) falls within the same classification regulation, has the same intended use and retains the same fundamental scientific technology of the predicate MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-395).
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A comparison of the technological characteristics of the predicate (MMT-395) and subject (MMT-305) MiniMed Quick-serter are provided below:
| Description | (Predicate) MiniMed Quick-serter<br>(MMT-395) | (Modified) MiniMed Quick-serter<br>(MMT-305) |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification | Class II | Identical |
| Product Code | KZH | Identical |
| Type of Use | Over the Counter | Identical |
| Compatibility | Maersk Medical A/S Contour infusion<br>sets | MiniMed Quick-set Infusion Set<br>MiniMed Pro-set Infusion Set |
| Condition of use | Single patient, multi-use | Identical |
| Energy Source | Spring Driven | Identical |
| Mode of action | Manual operation | Identical |
| Cocking Force | <5 lbf | Identical |
| Trigger/release<br>Force | <7 lbf | 0.67 lbf -7lbf |
| Diameter | 1.89 inches | 1.96 inches |
| Width of Pull<br>Handle | 1.386 inches | 1.59 inches |
| Set release button | Set release button and pull handle<br>are the same component | Set release button and pull handle are<br>made distinct |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Identical |
| Validated Cleaning<br>Method | Manual | Identical |
| Service Life | 3 years | Identical |
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA [807.92(b)]
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determinations:
## Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility evaluation was conducted in accordance with the FDA #G95-1 "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing"" and international standard EN ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within A Risk Management Process" as recognized by FDA. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- . Chemical Characterization (EN ISO 10993-18)
- . Cytotoxicity (EN ISO 10993-5)
- Sensitization (EN ISO 10993-10)
- . Skin Irritation (EN ISO 10993-10)
The MiniMed Quick-serter has been evaluated for biocompatibility and is acceptable for its intended use by Biological Evaluation.
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### Verification Testing
The design of MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305) was verified to provide objective evidence that the device retains its mechanical properties and functions with MiniMed Quick-set and MiniMed Pro-set infusion sets.
Performance testing performed to support the design modifications included:
- Cocking Force
- Trigger Force
- Visual/Functional
- Life Cycle testing
- Drop Test ●
- Warehouse Environment Storage ●
- Home Environment Storage
- Operating Temperature
- Operating Humidity ●
- Mechanical Vibration
- Chemical Resistance
- Reliability
- Cleaning ●
- Robust Cleaning Life Test ●
- Usability Evaluation of Quick-set and Pro-set Insertion with Quick-serter
The aforementioned tests were completed to internal standards:
- . Ship Test - ASTM D4169 "Distribution Cycle 12, Assurance Level 1-Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- . Cleaning studies- AAMI TIR12 "Designing, testing and labeling reusable medical devices for reprocessing in healthcare facilities. A guide for medical device manufacturers" and AAMI TIR30 "A compendium of processes, materials, test methods, and acceptance criteria for cleaning reusable medical devices.
Results from performance testing indicate that the product meets the established performance requirements.
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
Based on the 510(k) Summary and information provided herein, we conclude the subject device, MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-305), is substantially equivalent to the predicate MiniMed Quick-serter (MMT-395).
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