K163578 · Mhc Medical Products, LLC · FMI · Aug 3, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K163578
Device Name
EasyTouch Safety Pen Needle
Applicant
Mhc Medical Products, LLC
Product Code
FMI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector devices for the injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide. Additionally, the attached safety shield automatically locks in place and reduces the occurrence of accidental needle sticks from the patient end of the needle. The shield also serves to hide the needle before and after injection.
Device Story
EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is a sterile, single-use, disposable hypodermic needle for subcutaneous drug delivery via pen injectors. Device attaches to standard injector pens; protective sheath hides needle before use. During injection, sheath retracts; upon removal from skin, sheath automatically extends and locks over needle to prevent accidental sticks. Used by patients or healthcare providers in home or clinical settings. Benefits include reduced risk of sharps injury. Device is mechanical; no electronic or software components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials performed. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and simulated clinical environment testing. Simulated use study evaluated safety feature functionality with both professional healthcare workers and non-clinician users. Additional testing included biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, skin irritation/sensitization, systemic toxicity, hemolysis), pen injector compatibility (ISO 11608-1/2), sterility (EO residue), and shelf-life/packaging integrity.
Technological Characteristics
Hub/Protector: Polypropylene. Needle: 304 Stainless steel with silicone lubricant. Safety feature: Stainless steel spring. Dimensions: 29G (5mm, 8mm). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10⁻⁶). Standards: ISO 11608 (pen interface), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 7864 (sterile needles), ISO 9626 (tubing).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring subcutaneous drug injections (e.g., insulin, exenatide) via pen injector devices. No specific age or gender contraindications provided.
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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August 3, 2018
MHC Medical Products, LLC. % Daniel Kamm Kamm & Associates 8870 Ravello Ct. Naples, Florida 34114
Re: K163578
Trade/Device Name: EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: July 3, 2018 Received: July 6, 2018
## Dear Daniel Kamm:
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) K163578
Device Name EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide. Additionally, the attached safety shield automatically locks in place and reduces the occurrence of accidental needle sticks from the patient end of the shield also serves to hide the needle before and after injection.
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510(k) Summary K163578 MHC Medical Products 8695 Seward Rd. Fairfield, OH 45011 Tel: 877-358-4342 Contact Person: Sean O'Keefe Date Prepared: August 1, 2018
### 1. Identification of the Proposed Device:
Trade Name: EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI
- 2. Identification of the Predicate Device: BD Autoshield™ Pen Needle, K060007. Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI
- 3. Description of Device: EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is designed to be used with pen injectors for subcutaneous injections of a desired dose of drugs approved for delivery using a pen needle. The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is sterile (Ethylene Oxide sterilization procedure), and non-pyrogenic. It is a disposable, single use device. Additionally, the EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is designed to reduce the occurrence of accidental needle sticks by providing a sheath that locks of the needle after use. Prior to injection, the end user will attach the EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle to an injector pen. The protective sheath will hide the needle from the user prior to use. Upon application of the needle to the sheath will retract to allow for the needle to enter the body. After the injection is complete, and the needle is removed from the skin, the protective sheath will automatically extend over the needle and lock into place. The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle should be removed from the pen and discarded properly.
- 4. Intended Use/Indications for Use: The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is intended for use with pen injector devices for the injection of drugs, including insulin and exenatide. Additionally, the attached safety shield automatically locks in place and reduces the occurrence of accidental needle sticks from the patient end of the needle. The shield also serves to hide the needle before and after injection.
- 5. Technical Characteristics: EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needles and the predicate devices have identical technological characteristics and perform the same way as common pen needles. The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle and the predicate device both include safety features that are identical in function and performance. A detailed comparison table follows:
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## Comparison Table
| | BD Autoshield™ Pen Needle, K060007 | EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle |
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| Indications for Use | The BD AutoShield™ Pen Needle is<br>intended for use with pen injector devices<br>for the injection of drugs, including insulin<br>and exenatide. Additionally, the attached<br>safety shield automatically locks in place<br>and reduces the occurrence of accidental<br>needle sticks from the patient end of the<br>needle. The shield also serves to hide the<br>needle before and after injection. | The EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle is<br>intended for use with pen injector devices<br>for the injection of drugs, including insulin<br>and exenatide. Additionally, the attached<br>safety shield automatically locks in place and<br>reduces the occurrence of accidental needle<br>sticks from the patient end of the needle. The<br>shield also serves to hide the needle before<br>and after injection. SAME. |
| USE | OTC | SAME |
| Principle of<br>operation | Serves as a single use pen needle. The<br>device is removed from its packaging and<br>screwed into a pen injector device. The<br>patient then injects the medicine by first<br>setting the dose on the pen, and then<br>inserting the needle into the skin and then<br>pressing the button on the pen. After the<br>injection the needle automatically retracts<br>into a shielded housing, thus preventing<br>an accidental needle stick. | SAME |
| Interface with pen<br>injector (e.g. luer<br>taper or others), | Employs standardized dimensions and luer<br>taper per ISO 11608, Needle-based<br>injection systems for medical use –<br>Requirements and test methods —The<br>dimensions of the attachment part of the<br>needle shall be such that the needle fits<br>and functions with pen injectors which are<br>in accordance with ISO 11608-1.<br>Unscrewing torque of the needle:<br>0.06~0.08 N.m. The standard 6% luer<br>taper is employed to help ensure a leak<br>free connection to the syringe or pen<br>assembly. | SAME |
| Material<br>information: Hub,<br>Hub protector,<br>Safety feature<br>Needle | Hub: Polypropylene<br>Hub Protector: Polypropylene<br>Safety Feature: Stainless steel spring<br>Needle: 304 Stainless steel needle with<br>silicone lubricant | Hub: Polypropylene<br>Hub Protector: Polypropylene<br>Safety Feature: Stainless steel spring<br>Needle: 304 Stainless steel needle with<br>silicone lubricant<br>SAME |
| Sizes/Lengths | 29G, 30G, and 31G<br>5 mm, 8 mm, 12.7 mm lengths | 29G: 3/16" (5mm) and 5/16" (8mm)<br>(29G only). This is a subset of the predicate. |
| Sterilization | SAL: 10⁻⁶<br>Gamma Sterilized | SAL: 10⁻⁶ SAME<br>Ethylene Oxide EQUIVALENT<br>See discussion below. |
| Shelf life | 5 Years | 5 Years SAME |
| Single use | YES | YES SAME |
| Biocompatibility | Complies with ISO10993 | Complies with ISO10993 |
| | BD Autoshield™ Pen Needle, K060007 | EasyTouch™ Safety Pen Needle |
| | series standards, (presumed, not stated in<br>510(k) summary) | series standards, and the following tests are<br>performed,<br>● Cytotoxicity: No cytotoxicity<br>● Skin Irritation: No evidence of skin<br>irritation<br>● Skin Sensitization: No evidence of<br>sensitization<br>● Acute Systemic Toxicity: No systemic<br>toxicity<br>● Hemolysis: No evidence of hemolysis<br>SAME |
| Photo | Image: BD Autoshield Pen Needle | Image: EasyTouch Safety Pen Needle<br>SIMILARITY IS OBVIOUS |
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### 6. Non-clinical testing: Bench Tests were performed. Bench Testing included:
- a. Performance of a Risk Analysis to guide the bench testing regimens.
- b. Biocompatibility per the ISO10993 series of biocompatibility tests: In- Vitro Cytotoxicity report, ISO 10993-5 Skin Sensitization test report ISO-10993-10 Intracutaneous study , ISO-10993-10 Systemic Toxicity test report, ISO-10993-11 Pyrogen test report , ISO-10993-11 All tests passed.
- ﻥ Mechanical testing: To establish proper functioning of the safety feature, testing was performed to evaluate the function of the safety feature in a simulated clinical environment utilizing both professional health care workers and non-clinician pen users using gloved hands. Reference: FDA Guidance Document: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Medical Devices with Sharps Injury Prevention Features Document Issued on: August 9, 2005
- ರ. Pen injector compatibility testing was performed to show that the pen needle works properly with multiple brands of pen injectors. Validation basis ISO11608-1 and ISO11608-2
- e. Sterility testing including EO residues. A sterility assurance level of 10* has been demonstrated. We use Ethylene oxide sterilization whereas the predicate device uses gamma sterilization. The SAL levels for both methods are the same.
- f. Packaging and shelf life testing: Accelerated packaging testing was performed to assure a 5 year shelf life: Packaging integrity, packaging permeability, compression resistance, resistance to bacteria.
- Testing was performed to assure compliance with ISO 7864, Sterile hypodermic needles for single oo use -- Requirements and test methods.
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- h. Testing was performed to assure compliance with ISO 9626, Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices -- Requirements and test methods
- 7. Clinical testing: Clinical testing was not required (per FDA guidance) to establish substantial equivalence. However SIMULATED CLINICAL TESTING was performed to meet the requirements of the FDA Guidance on Sharps Injury Prevention (2005) (see above)
- 8. Conclusion: Based on device comparison information and non-clinical bench testing, the proposed device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate device BD Autoshield™ Pen Needle, K06007.
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