Carefusion NeutraClear Needle-free connector (EL-NC1000)

K171117 · Cair Lgl · FPA · Sep 1, 2017 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K171117
• Device Name: Carefusion NeutraClear Needle-free connector (EL-NC1000)
• Applicant: Cair Lgl
• Product Code: FPA · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Sep 1, 2017
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5440
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free connector is a bidirectional valve allowing injections and infusions to be given or sample taken via an intravenous line; or samples taken via arterial line. It seals and protects the line when it is not activated. The NeutraClear™ needle-free connector may be used with low-pressure power injectors procedures to a maximum pressure of 325psi with a flow at 10mL per second

Device Story

Carefusion NeutraClear™ is a sterile, bidirectional needleless injection valve used as an accessory to intravascular administration sets. It facilitates fluid infusion, injection, or blood sampling via intravenous or arterial lines without needles, reducing needle-stick injury risk. The device features a pre-slit elastomeric sleeve that, when activated by a male Luer, advances over an internal post to open a fluid pathway. It seals automatically when disconnected. Used in general hospital settings by clinicians, it supports low-pressure power injection procedures up to 325 psi at 10 mL/s. The device includes a protective cap and is compatible with chlorhexidine. It is intended for single-patient use for up to 7 days or 200 activations. By providing a closed, needle-free access point, it maintains line integrity and protects the patient from potential contamination during routine vascular access procedures.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ISO 8536-4, ISO 594-2, ISO 8536-10, ISO 14971, ISO 10993-1, ISO 11135, ISO 11607, and ISO 10993-4. Additional internal testing included liquid/vacuum leak testing, microbial ingress, pressure resistance, flushing volume, and chlorhexidine compatibility. Results met all acceptance criteria.

Technological Characteristics

Bidirectional needleless valve. Materials: Polycarbonate housing, silicone seal, polyoxymethylene ring, silicone lubricant, polyethylene protective cap. Dimensions/Form: Luer-activated pre-slit elastomeric sleeve. Connectivity: Standard Luer taper. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Shelf life: 3 years. Standards: ISO 8536-4, ISO 594-2, ISO 8536-10, ISO 10993-1/4.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring intravenous or arterial access for injections, infusions, or blood sampling. Used as an accessory to intravascular administration sets to provide a needle-free connection point.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.

Predicate Devices

• NeutraClear TM (EL200 transparent variance) (K133073)

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

September 1, 2017

Cair L.G.L Delphine Molinari Official Correspondent 1, Allée des Chevreuils Parc Tertiaire de Bois Dieu 69380 Lissieu FRANCE

Re: K171117

Trade/Device Name: Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free connector (EL-NC1000) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FPA Dated: August 7, 2017 Received: August 21, 2017

Dear Ms. Molinari:

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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Sincerely,

# Tara A. Ryan -S

for

Lori A. Wiggins, MPT, CLT Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K171117

#### Device Name

Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free Connector

Indications for Use (Describe)

Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free Connector is a bidirectional valve allowing injections and infusions to be given or sample taken via an intravenous line; or samples taken via arterial line. It seals and protects the line when it is not activated. The NeutraClear™ needle-free connector may be used with low-pressure power injectors procedures to a maximum pressure of 325psi with a flow at 10mL per second

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## 510k Summary

#### I. Submitter's Identification

Submitter Name: Cair L.G.L Address : 1, Allée des Chevreuils, Parc Tertiaire de Bois Dieu- 69380 Lissieu, France Contact Person: Delphine Molinari Telephone number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Date of Preparation: August 29, 2017

#### II. Identification of the device

### Subject Device

Trade Name: Carefusion NeutraClear™ needle-free connector (EL-NC1000) Common Name: Bidirectional needleless injection valve Regulation Name: Intravascular administration set Product Code: FPA Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5440 Device Class: II 510k Number: K171117

### Predicate Device

Trade name: NeutraClear TM (EL200 transparent variance) Common Name: Bidirectional needleless injection valve Classification Name: Intravascular administration set Product Code: FPA Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5440 Device Class: II 510k Number: K133073

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#### III. Device Description

Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free connector is a sterile, non-pyrogenic bidirectional needleless injection valve intended for single patient use as an accessory to intravascular administration sets allowing infusions to be given or samples taken via an intravenous line or via arterial line without using a needle, thus eliminating the potential for needle-stick injuries during use. It seals and protects the line when it is not activated. This bidirectional needleless injection valve may be used with low-pressure power injectors to a maximum pressure of 325psi with a flow at 10mL per second. The Carefusion NeutraClear™ can be used for up to 200 activations or 7 days.

# IV. Indication for Use

Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free connector is a bidirectional valve allowing injections and infusions to be given or sample taken via an intravenous line; or samples taken via arterial line. It seals and protects the line when it is not activated. The Carefusion NeutraClear™ needle-free connector may be used with low-pressure power injectors procedures to a maximum pressure of 325psi with a flow at 10mL per second.

### V. Technological Characteristics

The subject device, Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle free connector and predicate device, NeutraClear EL200 are both bidirectional needleless injection valves for administration or withdrawal of fluids from a patient through a cannula placed in the vein or for withdraw of blood through the artery. The subject device may be used with low-pressure injectors with a maximum pressure of 325 psi and a flow rate of 10ml per second.

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Please see below for a comparison table of the Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle free connector to the predicate device.

| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Carefusion NeutraClear<br>TM Needle-free connector<br>EL-NC1000 | NeutraClear EL200 | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| Product<br>Description | Bidirectional needleless<br>valve with a permeable<br>protective cap in<br>Polyethylene | Bidirectional needleless<br>valve without a protective<br>cap | Different |
| Indications for<br>Use | Carefusion NeutraClear™<br>Needle-free connector is a<br>bidirectional valve allowing<br>injections and infusions to<br>be given or sample taken<br>via an intravenous line; or<br>samples taken via arterial<br>line. It seals and protects<br>the line when it is not<br>activated. The Carefusion<br>NeutraClear™ needle-free<br>connector may be used with<br>low-pressure power<br>injectors procedures to a<br>maximum pressure of<br>325psi with a flow at 10mL<br>per second. | NeutraClear™<br>bidirectional needleless<br>injection valve is a single<br>use, sterile, non-pyrogenic<br>device intended for use as<br>an accessory to<br>intravascular<br>administration sets for the<br>administration or<br>withdrawal of fluids from<br>a patient through a<br>cannula placed in the vein<br>or for withdraw of fluids<br>through the artery.<br>Bidirectional needleless<br>injection valve may be<br>used with low-pressure<br>power injectors with a<br>flow at 10ml/s, in state of<br>connection. | Different |
| Material | Housing: Polycarbonate<br>Seal: Silicone<br>Ring: Polyoxymethylene<br>Lubricant: Silicone | Housing: Polycarbonate<br>Seal: Silicone<br>Ring: Polyoxymethylene<br>Lubricant: Silicone | Equivalent |
| Material of<br>protective cap | Polyethylene | N/A | Different |
| Single-use | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Sterilization<br>method | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide | Equivalent |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | Equivalent |
| Environmental<br>of Use | General Hospital | General Hospital | Equivalent |

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| | Subject Device | | Predicate Device | | |
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| Technological<br>Characteristics | Carefusion NeutraClearTM Needle-free connector<br>EL-NC1000 | | NeutraClear EL200 | | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
| Technology and<br>design | When activated by a male<br>Luer, a pre slit elastomeric<br>sleeve advances over an<br>internal post, opening a<br>fluid pathway that connects<br>the female and male ends of<br>the device. | | When activated by a male<br>Luer, a pre slit<br>elastomeric sleeve<br>advances over an internal<br>post, opening a fluid<br>pathway that connects the<br>female and male ends of<br>the device. | | Equivalent |
| Compatibility<br>with<br>Chlorhexidine | Yes | | No | | Different |
| Flush Volume | 2.5 ml | | 10 ml | | Different |
| Maximum<br>injection<br>pressure | 325psi | | 7 bars | | Different |
| Priming Volume<br>(Dead Volume) | 0.049ml | | 0.05ml | | Equivalent |
| Duration of use | 7 days<br>200 activations | | 7 days<br>400 activations | | Different |

Explanation of Similarities and Differences Technological Characteristics compared to Predicate Device

The Subject device, Carefusion NeutraClear™ Needle-free connector have the following similarities to the predicate device:

- Principle of operation
- Same technology and design ●
- Same configuration
- Same materials used
- Same sterilization method
- Same performance specifications

The following are technical characteristics differences between the subject and predicate devices.

These additional characteristics are verified and validated by testing to demonstrate the subject device is sufficient for its intended use and therefore substantially equivalent to the

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predicate device. The additional characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.

- . A permeable protective cap is added to the predicate device. The cap is made of Polyethylene and will not contact the fluid path of the device.
- Compatibility with Chlorhexidine
- Increase maximum injection pressure rate to 325 psi for use with power injector ●
- Flush Volume: clears fluid path with 2.5ml of saline ●
- Duration for Use up to 7 days or 200 activations ●
- New Indication for Use introduced to the subject device for using with a low-● pressure power injectors procedures to a maximum pressure of 325 psi with a flow at 10 ml per second.

#### VI. Performance Data

The following FDA recognized performance standards and guidance were performed in evaluating the functionality of Carefusion NeutraClear™ needle-free connector EL-NC1000:

- ISO 8536-4:2013 Infusion equipment for medical use- Part 4: Infusion sets for single use, gravity feed
- . ISO594-2:1998 Conical fittings with 6%(luer) taper for syringes, needles, and certain other medical equipment - part 2 Locking fittings
- . ISO8536-10:2015 applies to sterilized infusion sets for single use for use with pressure infusion equipment up to maximum of 200kPa (2 bar)
- ISO14971:2013 Medical devices- Quality management systems- Requirements for regulatory purposes
- . ISO 10993-1:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- ISO 11135:2007 : "Sterilization of Healthcare Products - Ethylene Oxide" : validation of the sterilization process with ethylene oxide according to the half-cycle method
- . ISO 11607 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices -- Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems -- Part2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
- ISO 10993-4 Hemolysis Testing: Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 4 Selection of tests for interactions with blood

The following additional functional performance testing has been carried out to demonstrate that the device performs as intended based on internal specification and test methods.

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- Liquid leak-open/closed position (Internal Test Method) ●
- Vacuum leak- open/closed position (Internal Test Method)
- . Microbial Ingress testing
- Pressure Resistance Testing (Internal Test Method)
- Flushing Volume (Internal Test Method)
- Compatibility with Chlorhexidine (Internal Test Method)

#### VII. Conclusions

The results of the non-clinical testing and risk analysis assessment exhibited that no new questions of safety and efficacy are raised with the proposed introduction of Carefusion NeutraClear™ EL-NC1000. The device met the acceptance criteria for all functional, microbial ingress, sterility, biocompatibility and other performance criteria, which verify it to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.