Unifine SafeControl 5mm x 30G, Unifine SafeControl 8mm x 30G
Applicant
Owen Mumford, Ltd.
Product Code
FMI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jul 11, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Unifine SafeControl™ range of pen needles are intended for use with multi-dose injection devices for the subcutaneous injection of FDA approved drugs, including insulin.
Device Story
Unifine SafeControl is a sterile, single-use, 30-gauge safety pen needle (5mm-8mm lengths) for subcutaneous drug delivery. It attaches to multi-dose injection pens. The device features an integrated safety guard that covers the needle after use to prevent sharps injuries. Operation is manual; the user attaches the needle to the pen, performs the injection, and the safety mechanism engages. It is used in clinical or home settings by patients, caregivers, or clinicians. The device provides a physical barrier to reduce accidental needlestick risks. It is supplied sterile via gamma radiation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via ISO 11608-2 (torque, dose accuracy, flow rate, needle retention/dislocation) and ISO 23908 (sharps injury prevention). Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemocompatibility, pyrogenicity).
Technological Characteristics
30G stainless steel (AISI 304) cannula with silicone coating. Hub/carrier: polypropylene. Safety guard: polystyrol. Adhesive: Dymax 1180-M-SV04. Sterilization: Gamma radiation (20-40kGy, SAL 10^-6). Complies with ISO 11608-2, ISO 11607-1, ISO 23908, and ASTM F1140-07.
Indications for Use
Indicated for subcutaneous injection of FDA-approved drugs (including insulin) using multi-dose injection devices. Intended for use by self-administering patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
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.
Predicate Devices
Unifine Pentips and Unifine Pentips Plus (K152339)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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July 11, 2018
Owen Mumford Ltd % Patty Cronan Quality Manager Owen Mumford USA Inc 1755 West Oak Commons CT Marietta, Georgia 30062
Re: K173881
Trade/Device Name: Unifine SafeControl Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: May 24, 2018 Received: May 25, 2018
Dear Patty Cronan:
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K173881
Device Name Unifine SafeControl™M
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Unifine SafeControl™ range of pen needles are intended for use with multi-dose injection devices for the subcutaneous injection of FDA approved drugs, including insulin.
| Type of Use ( <i>Select one or both, as applicable</i> ) | <span> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☑</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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# SECTION 5.0
# 510(k) SUMMARY
## 1.Submitter
| Prepared by: | Watheq Al-Hakam<br>Regulatory Affairs Officer - Projects<br>Owen Mumford Ltd.<br>Tel: +44(0)1993 812021<br>Fax: +44(0)1993 813466 |
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| Prepared for: | Owner/ Operator<br>Owen Mumford Ltd<br>Brook Hill<br>Woodstock<br>Oxfordshire<br>OX20 1TU<br>United Kingdom<br>Establishment Registration Number: 3003348846 |
| Contact Person: | Darren Mansell<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Owen Mumford Ltd,<br>Tel: +44(0)1993 812021<br>Fax: +44(0)1993 813466<br>Email: darren.mansell@owenmumford.com |
| Contact Person: | Paul Smith<br>Head of Quality<br>Owen Mumford Ltd,<br>Tel: +44(0)1993 812021<br>Fax: +44(0)1993 813466<br>Email: paul.smith@owenmumford.com |
| Contact Person: | Watheq Al-Hakam<br>Regulatory Affairs Officer - Projects<br>Owen Mumford Ltd,<br>Tel: +44(0)1993 812021<br>Fax: +44(0)1993 813466<br>Email: watheq.al-hakam@owenmumford.com |
| Date Prepared: | 15 DECEMBER 2017 |
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## 2.Device
Name of Device: Unifine SafeControl™ Common Name: Pen Needles Classification Name: Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen (21 CFR 880.5570) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FMI
## 3.Predicate Devices
Predicate Device Name: Unifine Pentips and Unifine Pentips Plus, 510k number K152339
### 4.Description of The Device
The Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needle is a sterile, single-use, disposable device intended for use with multi-dose Injector devices for the subcutaneous injection of FDA approved drugs, including insulin. The device is designed for prescription and over-the-counter use and to be used by self-administering patients, care-givers and healthcare professionals. The safety pen needle is a 30-gauge needle available in sizes between 5mm and 8mm lengths.
The target population includes male and female right or left-handed self-administering patients, care givers and healthcare professionals. The frequency of use and intended patient population is dependent on given treatment regime.
The pen needle assembly consists of a cannula attached to a needle carrier assembled into a plastic moulded needle hub and safety guard, a primary container that houses the entire assembly and a sterility seal that covers the assembly inside the primary container. The entire device is packaged and labeled as a sterile single-use device.
The purpose of this 510(k) Premarket Notification is to obtain a Prescription Use and Over-The-Counter Use clearance for the Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needle device. The intended use for the Unifine SafeControl™ remains the same as the predicate device.
Figure 5.1: Exploded view of the Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needle assembly
Image /page/4/Figure/10 description: The image shows an exploded view of a medical device, likely a needle or syringe, and its packaging. The components are arranged in a line, starting with the primary container or packaging on the left, followed by a safety guard, a needle carrier with cannula, a hub, and finally, a sterility seal or packaging on the right. The labels indicate the function of each component, emphasizing the packaging and safety features of the device.
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| Component | Base Material | Patient Contact | Duration |
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| Hub | Polypropylene | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Safety Guard | Polystyrol | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Needle Carrier | Polypropylene | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Cannula 30G | STAINLESS STEEL -<br>AISI 304 coated with<br>silicone | Externally<br>Communicating<br>(Bloodpath Indirect) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Adhesive (Glue) | DYMAX 1180-M-SV04 | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Primary Packaging | | | |
| Primary Container<br>(Packaging) | Polypropylene | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
| Foil seal (Packaging) | Paper Laminate | Surface (Intact Skin) | A - Limited (≤24 hour) |
## Table 5.1: Biocompatibility Device Categorization for Submission Device Components
## 5.Indications for Use
The Unifine SafeControl™range of pen needles are intended for use with multi-dose injection devices for the subcutaneous injection of FDA approved drugs, including insulin.
## 6. Technological Characteristics
The Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needles are substantially equivalent to the predicate device with an additional safety feature allowing the exposed needle to be covered after use.
A comparison of the intended use and technological characteristics is summarized in the table below.
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Table 5.2: Comparison of Device Characteristics between Submission Devices and Predicate Device
| Device Characteristic | Predicate Device: Unifine Pentips &<br>Unifine Pentips Plus - K152339 | Submission Device - Unifine<br>SafeControl™ |
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| Intended Use | The Unifine Pentips range of pen<br>needles are intended for use with<br>multi-dose injection devices for the<br>subcutaneous injection of FDA<br>approved drugs, including insulin | Unchanged from the predicate<br>device |
| Operating principle | Manual | Manual with an additional safety<br>feature allowing the exposed<br>needle to be covered after use. |
| Design/ construction | Needle assembly (cannula, needle<br>hub packaged in a needle shield and<br>primary container) | Device unchanged from the<br>predicate device with the<br>exception of an addition of a<br>safety feature (safety guard)<br>integrated in the device. The<br>needle carrier was integrated in<br>the needle hub in the predicate<br>device. |
| Components and Materials | Unifine Pentips by Owen Mumford:<br>Device:<br>• Cannula - Stainless Steel<br>• Lubricant - Silicone<br>• Adhesive – Medical Grade Adhesive<br>• Needle Hub – Polypropylene<br>Packaging:<br>• Needle Shield - High Density<br>Polyethylene<br>• Outer Container - High Density<br>Polyethylene<br>• Sterility Seal - Paper Laminate<br>Unifine Pentips Plus by Owen<br>Mumford:<br>Device:<br>• Cannula - Stainless Steel<br>• Lubricant - Silicone<br>• Adhesive – Medical Grade Adhesive<br>• Needle Hub – Polypropylene<br>Packaging:<br>• Needle Shield - High Density<br>Polyethylene<br>• Primary Container - Polypropylene<br>• Sterility Seal - Paper Laminate | Unchanged from the predicate<br>device with the exception of a<br>safety feature (safety guard)<br>component:<br>• Safety guard -<br>Polystyrol<br>The needle carrier was<br>integrated in the needle hub in<br>the predicate device, the colour<br>additive is changed. |
| Package | • Plastic outer container<br>• Sterility Seal<br>• Shelf box | Unchanged from the predicate<br>device |
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| Needle<br>Specification | | Needle Length | Unifine Pentips by Owen Mumford:<br>4mm for 32G; 5mm, 6mm and 8mm<br>for 31G; 12mm for 29G<br>Unifine Pentips Plus by Owen<br>Mumford: 4mm for 32G; 5mm, 6mm<br>and 8mm for 31G; 12mm for 29G | 5mm for 30G<br>8mm for 30G |
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| | | Effective Gauge | 29G, 31G and 32G | 30G |
| | | Tip<br>Configuration | Patient-side: Tri-bevel (3) | Unchanged from the predicate<br>device |
| Sterilization | | | Unifine Pentips by Owen Mumford:<br>Gamma Radiation (validated to<br>achieve SAL 10-6) | Unchanged from the predicate<br>device, Gamma Radiation<br>(validated to achieve SAL 10-6). |
| | | | Unifine Pentips Plus by Owen<br>Mumford: Gamma Radiation (validated<br>to achieve SAL 10-6) | |
## 7.Performance Data
## Non-clinical performance data:
To support this submission, design verification testing was performed to demonstrate that the device operates safely and effectively. The following table shows a summary of the performance tests to standards.
## Bench Testing:
Table 5.3: Summary of the performance tests to standards:
| Test | Standard/ Requirement | Results |
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| Visual Inspection | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 12.2.2 | Meets standard |
| Torque to attach to pen | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 11.4.1.5 | Meets standard |
| Torque to remove from pen | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 11.4.3 | Meets standard |
| Dose accuracy | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 11.4.2 | Meets standard |
| Flow Rate | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 4.3 | Meets standard |
| Force to over-ride safety feature | ISO 11608-5:2012 Section 5.1.11.2 | Meets standard |
| Needle Retention | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 9 | Meets standard |
| Needle Dislocation | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 4.8 | Meets standard |
| Sterility - Seal integrity | ISO 11607-1:2007 Section 6.3 | Meets standard |
| Internal pressure test (Burst<br>Testing) | ASTM-F-1140-07:2007<br>ASTM 4169 2016 Section 16.2 | Meets standard |
| NIS Compatibility | ISO 11608-2:2012 Section 4.9 | Meets standard |
| Simulated Clinical use<br>testing (sharps safety<br>testing) | ISO 23908:2011 &<br>Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff-<br>Medical Devices with Sharps<br>Injury Prevention Features | Meets standard |
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The objective of all the bench testing conducted was to verify that the submission device met the pre-determined specifications, in order to support the conclusion that it is fit for purpose and is substantially equivalent. Where applicable, the testing for the submission device was conducted in accordance with ISO 11608-2:2012 Needle-based injection systems for medical use – Requirements and test methods – Part 2: Needles. Written protocols specified the scope, objectives, specifications, test equipment, test methods and acceptance criteria. Additional design verification testing was performed that was not required by ISO 11608- 2:2012. The type of Bench testing are summarized below.
The following are the tests conducted:
- Visual Inspection
- Torque to attach to pen
- Torque to remove from pen
- Dose accuracy
- Glide Force
- Penetration Force
- · Force to remove foil
- · Flow Rate
- · Force to activate safety feature
- · Force to over-ride safety feature
- Needle Retention
- · Needle Dislocation
- · Sterility Seal integrity
- · Internal pressure test
- · Force to remove from Primary Container
- Torque to Break Thread Bond
#### Biocompatibility:
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needle is classified as: Externally Communicating Device, Blood Path Indirect, Limited (≤24 hour) use. The biocompatibility evaluation for finished devices' blood/body contacting parts were conducted in accordance with the FDA quidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The tests used for the biocompatibility evaluation of the contact materials are as follows:
- Cytotoxicity
- . Sensitization
- Irritation ●
- Systemic Toxicity
- Hemocompatibility ●
- Pyrogenicity ●
In addition to the tests set out in ISO 10993-1; the submission included evaluation of Pyrogenicity (ISO 10993-11 Annex F) and the whole device evaluation (ISO 10993-1 section 7). Pyrogenicity testing shall be considered for any components which come into internal contact with the user, classed as externally communicating. Full device evaluation includes a review of all the materials, consumables, manufacturing processes and environments by an expert toxicologist to ensure the device in its final form is biocompatible.
Results of the testing demonstrate the materials are biocompatible.
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## Sterilization:
Unifine SafeControl™ safety pen needles manufactured by Owen Mumford in the UK are sterilized by gamma radiation. A summary of sterilization and shelf life details for all variants of device are as follows:
#### Sterilization Method: Gamma radiation
#### Radiation dose range: 20-40kGy
#### Description of the method used to validate the sterilization cycle:
Sterilization validation (Dose mapping) was conducted in accordance with Section 9 of ISO 11137: "Sterilization of Healthcare Products - Radiation - Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices."
#### Shelf life
Shelf life studies were conducted per ISO 11608-2, ISO 23908, and ASTM F1980-16 to support an initial 2-year shelf life, and protocols were submitted to support an increase to a 5-year shelf life upon successful completion of studies.
### 8.Conclusion
In summary, the differences between the Unifine SafeControl™ and the predicates do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and the performance data shows that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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