Pall QPoint Water Filter Capsule (Shower), Pall QPoint Water Filter Capsule (Faucet)
Device Facts
| Record ID | K163609 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Pall QPoint Water Filter Capsule (Shower), Pall QPoint Water Filter Capsule (Faucet) |
| Applicant | Pall International Sarl |
| Product Code | NHV · Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Decision Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.5665 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
The Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to be used within the healthcare environment such as hospitals, nursing homes, healthes or clinical setting where immune-compromised patients may be exposed to waterborne microorganisms originating from the water supply. The Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to filter EPA (Environmental Protection Agency in USA) quality drinking water. By retaining bacteria, fungi and protozoa the filters may aid in infection control. The filters produce water that is suitable for washing, superficial wound cleansing (minor cuts, scrapes or abrasions), cleaning of equipment used in medical procedures and washing of surgeon's hands. The filter is not intended to provide water that can be used as a substitute for USP grade sterile water.
Device Story
Disposable filter capsule; polyester, polypropylene, polyethersulphone construction; used with reusable docking station connected to plumbing. Principle: size exclusion filtration via 0.2 µm double-layer Supor® membrane; integrated pre-filtration layer (~30 µm to ~1 µm) extends life. Input: EPA-quality drinking water; Output: filtered water for washing, wound cleansing, equipment cleaning, surgeon hand washing. Used in hospitals/clinics; operated by healthcare staff. Benefits: reduces exposure to waterborne microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) for immune-compromised patients. Single-use capsule; replaced every 62 days. Integrity tested in-process; supplied sterile via gamma radiation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Microbial retention verified per ASTM F838-05 using Brevundimonas diminuta, Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium gordonae, and Aspergillus fumigatus. Integrity testing confirmed retention over 62-day simulated use. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic injection, pyrogenicity). Sterilization validated per ISO 11137.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polyester, polypropylene (with bacteriostatic additive), polyethersulphone (PES). Sensing/Actuation: Size exclusion filtration. 0.2 µm sterilizing-grade membrane (ASTM F838-05) plus two-layer asymmetric pre-filter (~30 µm to ~1 µm). Dimensions: ~620 cm² effective filtration area. Connectivity: Mechanical docking station. Sterilization: Gamma radiation (ISO 11137).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in healthcare environments (hospitals, nursing homes, clinical settings) to filter EPA-quality drinking water for immune-compromised patients. Retains bacteria, fungi, and protozoa to aid infection control. Suitable for washing, superficial wound cleansing, cleaning medical equipment, and washing surgeon's hands. Not for use as a substitute for USP grade sterile water.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A water purification system for hemodialysis is a device that is intended for use with a hemodialysis system and that is intended to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminants from water used to dilute dialysate concentrate to form dialysate. This generic type of device may include a water softener, sediment filter, carbon filter, and water distillation system.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a water purification subsystem disinfectant, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
- Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter (K153434)
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
June 1, 2017
Pall International Sarl % Randy J. Prebula Partner Hogan Lovells U.S. LLP 555 Thirteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20004
Re: K163609
> Trade/Device Name: Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5665 Regulation Name: Water Purification System for Hemodialysis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHV Dated: May 2, 2017 Received: May 2, 2017
Dear Randy J. Prebula:
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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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K163609
Device Name
# Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to be used within the healthcare environment such as hospitals, nursing homes, healthes or clinical setting where immune-compromised patients may be exposed to waterborne microorganisms originating from the water supply.
The Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to filter EPA (Environmental Protection Agency in USA) quality drinking water. By retaining bacteria, fungi and protozoa the filters may aid in infection control. The filters produce water that is suitable for washing, superficial wound cleansing (minor cuts, scrapes or abrasions), cleaning of equipment used in medical procedures and washing of surgeon's hands. The filter is not intended to provide water that can be used as a substitute for USP grade sterile water.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary
#### Pall Corporation's QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule
- Submitter: Pall International Sàrl Avenue de Tivoli 3 CH-1700 Fribourg Switzerland Primary Contact: Lois Ostringer Regulatory Affairs Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory 25 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 U.S.A. Telephone Number: Fax Number: +1(516) 801-9418 Date Prepared: June 1, 2017 Proprietary Name of Device: Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule Common Name: System, Water Purification, General Medical Use Classification Requlation: 21 C.F.R. § 876.5665, Water Purification System for Hemodialysis Regulatory Class: Class II FDA Product Code: NHV 510(k) Number: K163609
Predicate Device: Pall International Sàrl's Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter (K153434)
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use:
The Pall QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to be used within the healthcare environment such as hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare facilities or clinical setting where immunecompromised patients may be exposed to waterborne microorganisms originating from the water supply.
The Pall QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is intended to filter EPA (Environmental Protection Agency in USA) quality drinking water. By retaining bacteria, fungi and protozoa the filters may aid in infection control. The filters produce water that is suitable for washing and drinking, superficial wound cleansing (minor cuts, scrapes or abrasions), cleaning of equipment used in medical procedures and washing of surgeon's hands. The filter is not intended to provide water that can be used as a substitute for USP grade sterile water.
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The only difference in the indications for use as compared to the predicate device is that the QPoint™ Water Filter Capsules trap fungi and protozoa in addition to bacteria. However, this difference does not change the mechanism of action of the device or its intended therapeutic use, nor does it raise different questions of safety or effectiveness when the device is used as labeled. Performance data support use of the device as proposed.
## Device Description:
The Pall QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is a disposable filter capsule comprised of polyester, polypropylene, and polyethersulphone. The product is not made with natural rubber latex. The filter does not come into direct contact with patients, but indirect contact occurs as the water flowing through the filter is used by patients and by surgeons operating on patients.
Every device batch is integrity tested prior to release, and the filter capsules are supplied sterile. The Qpoint™ filter is a single-use device, i.e., it should not be removed and then re-used; however, a filter capsule can be used for up to two calendar months (maximum 62 days) following initial connection. A double layer Supor® membrane within the filter capsule is rated and validated at 0.2 µm to remove bacteria, fungi, protozoa and particles in the water supply. The filter membrane also has a high-technology integrated pre-filtration layer to provide extended use with higher dirt capacity for better flow rates.
The Filter Capsule is designed to be used with a fixed reusable Docking Station (i.e., Shower or Faucet Assembly, also called a Filter Capsule holder). The fitter capsule must be connected to a docking station in order to be used, but it can be exchanged when required without discarding the holder, which have separate reorder codes. The Docking Station need only be exchanged if obvious functional damage is found (e.g., a leak) or when aesthetic wear leads the user to prfer replacing this component.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics:
Both the subject and predicate devices operate based on the principle of size exclusion filtration. As water flows through the filter, microorganisms greater than the pore size of any one of its layers are retained so that they do not proceed forward with the water. The 0.2 micron membrane incorporated within the filter capsule is a sterilizing-grade membrane tested for microbial retention according to ASTM F838-05, and performs the principal filtration function. In addition, the Qpoint™ filter also has a highly asymmetric pre-filtration membrane that contains two layers of pre-filtration media (range of ~30 micron down to ~1 micron). This enhances the retention capability, thereby protecting and extending the life of the 0.2 micron membrane.
The main technological differences between the QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule and the predicate device are:
- . Subject device has two layers of pre-filter media to allow for greater filtration capacity;
- . Subject device has a slightly larger effective filtration area;
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- Subject device can be used for a longer duration than the predicate; ●
- Subject device is designed for use with reusable docking station that also connects to . plumbing supply, as opposed to predicate's quick connector adapter;
- . Subject device has higher capacity with respect to maximum operating temperature; and
- Subject device is expected to have a longer shelf life. ●
A table comparing the key features of the subject and predicate devices is provided below.
| Element | Proposed Device: | Predicate Device: |
|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter (K163609) | Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter (K153434) |
| Indications<br>for Use | The QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is<br>intended to be used to filter EPA<br>(Environmental Protection Agency in<br>USA) quality drinking water. By retaining<br>bacteria, fungi and protozoa, the filters<br>may aid in infection control. The filters<br>produce water that is suitable for washing<br>and drinking, superficial wound cleansing<br>(minor cuts, scrapes or abrasions),<br>cleaning of equipment used in medical<br>procedures and washing of surgeon's<br>hands. The filters are not intended to<br>provide water that can be used as a<br>substitute for USP grade sterile water. | The Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter is<br>intended to be used to filter EPA<br>(Environmental Protection Agency in<br>USA) quality drinking water. By retaining<br>bacteria the filters may aid in infection<br>control. The filters produce water that is<br>suitable for washing and drinking,<br>superficial wound cleansing (minor cuts,<br>scrapes or abrasions), cleaning of<br>equipment used in medical procedures<br>and washing of surgeon's hands. The<br>filters are not intended to provide water<br>that can be used as a substitute for USP<br>grade sterile water. |
| Filter Media | 0.2 micron sterilizing-grade membrane<br><br>Highly asymmetric pre-filter membrane,<br>two layers (~30 microns to ~1 micron, and<br>~1 micron to 0.2 micron) | 0.2 micron sterilizing-grade membrane<br><br>Integrated asymmetric pre-filter<br>membrane, one layer (~1 micron to 0.2<br>micron) |
| Effective<br>Filtration<br>Area | Approximately 620 cm2 (nominal) | Approximately 550 cm2 (nominal) |
| Filter Life | 62 days | 31 days |
| Filter<br>Assembly | Disposable filter capsule designed for use<br>with a reusable docking station. | Disposable filter capsule |
| Plumbing<br>Supply<br>Connection | Reusable Docking Station | Quick connector adapter |
| Maximum<br>operating<br>temperature | Maximum influent temperature 75 °C (167<br>°F) for a total cumulative period of 90<br>minutes over the life of the Filter Capsule. | Maximum influent temperature 70 °C (158<br>°F) for a total cumulative period of 30<br>minutes over the life of the filter. |
| Shelf Life | 5 year accelerated aging; Real time<br>testing ongoing | 3 years |
| Materials of Construction | | |
| Filter<br>Capsule/<br>Housing/<br>Endcap | Polyester containing pigment with<br>bacteriostatic additive moulded into it. | Polyester containing pigment with<br>bacteriostatic additive moulded into it. |
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| Element | Proposed Device:<br>Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter (K163609) | Predicate Device:<br>Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter (K153434) |
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| Filter Media | Double layer 0.2 micron Supor®<br>membrane with integral pre-filter<br>membrane: Polyethersulphone (PES) | Double layer 0.2 micron Supor®<br>membrane<br>Polyethersulphone (PES) |
| Membrane<br>Support | Polyester | Polyester |
| Filter cage | Polypropylene containing pigment with<br>bacteriostatic additive moulded into it | Polypropylene containing pigment with<br>bacteriostatic additive moulded into it |
| Operation | | |
| Feed Water<br>Source | In-premise drinking water system<br>plumbing | In-premise drinking water system<br>plumbing |
| Bacteria<br>Removal | > 107 CFU B. diminuta/cm2 effective<br>filtration area | > 107 CFU B. diminuta/cm2 effective<br>filtration area |
## Performance Data:
The following non-clinical tests were performed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsules (0.2 micron sterilizing grade filters) and support expansion of the waterborne microorganisms referenced in the indications for use to include fungi and protozoa in addition to bacteria.
- Sterilization Validation: The QPoint™ Water Filter Capsules are sterilized by gamma . radiation validated and controlled in accordance with ISO 11137-1, ISO11137-2 and 11137-3 to ensure a minimum Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10 °.
- . Shelf Life/Stability: Shelf life testing on final, finished, sterile devices after accelerated aqing.
- . Packaging Integrity: Transit trials performed on the filter capsules and their packaging met all requirements. Unit packages are both visually inspected and mechanically tested for seal integrity prior to release.
- . Membrane Integrity: The filter capsules are 100% in-process tested for forward flow and leaks, confirmed with bacterial challenge testing.
- . Microbial Retention Verification: Testing per ASTM F838-05 using Brevundimonas diminuta at a challenge level of ≥ 1 x 10′ colony forming units (CFU) per cm² of effective filtration area. All analysis membranes were found to be free of the test organism. There was also no detection of the challenge organism in filtered water samples tested for retention of Legionella pneumophila. Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Escherichia coli and Mycobacterium gordonae (>1 x 107 CFU/cm² effective filtration area challenge).
- Microbial Retention in Intermittent Use: Testing per ASTM F838-05 confirmed that the Pall ● QPoint™ Water Filter Capsules retain the microbial challenge organisms Brevundimonas diminuta, L. pneumophila, and Aspergillus fumigatus during typical intermittent use for a period of 62 days. All analysis membranes were found to be free of the test organism.
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- Maximum Operating Temperature and Pressure Rating: Tested device operation at a . continuous influent temperature of 60°C (140°F) and a maximum influent temperature of 75°C (167°F) for a total cumulative period of 90 minutes over the life of each filter capsule. The filter capsules were also tested to withstand a maximum operating pressure of 5 bar (~75 psi) at continuous 60°C (140°F) influent temperature over the life of the filter. Testing demonstrated that the filters maintain their integrity over their simulated service life.
- Flow Rate Testing: At water pressures reflecting normal use conditions, flow rates through the Filter Capsules ranged from 5.7 L/min at ~15 psi to 18.8 L/min at ~75 psi.
- Additive Evaluation: The bacteriostatic additive incorporated within the housing polymer was shown to successfully reduce external microbial contamination by >99.5% after 24 hours contact.
- Biocompatibility: All tests were passing, demonstrating conformance to ISO 10993-1.
- о Cytotoxicity (L929 MEM elution) per ISO 10993-5:2009
- Sensitization and intracutaneous injection per ISO 10993-10:2010 o
- о Systemic injection and material-mediated rabbit pyrogen per ISO 10993-11:2006
The packaging integrity and bacterial challenge testing were conducted after accelerated aging, to confirm that the performance of the product does not degrade over time. All filter capsules tested retained integrity and maintained a safety margin above maximum operating pressure after the equivalent (in accelerated aging) of 5 years in storage.
#### Conclusion:
The Pall® QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is as safe and effective as the Pall-Aquasafe™ Water Filter (K153434). The subject device has the same intended use and very similar indications. technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device. The minor differences in indications do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the device, nor do they affect its safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. In addition, the minor technological differences between the devices raise no new questions of safety or effectiveness. Performance data further support the subject device's safety and performance as compared to the predicate. Thus, the QPoint™ Water Filter Capsule is substantially equivalent.
