BD PhaSeal Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device
K201099 · Becton, Dickinson and Company · ONB · Aug 12, 2020 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K201099
Device Name
BD PhaSeal Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device
Applicant
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Product Code
ONB · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 12, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system is an airtight and leakproof closed system drug transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols and spills. The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system also prevents microbial ingress for up to 168 hours.
Device Story
BD PhaSeal Optima Injector (N40-O) is a sterile, single-use closed system drug transfer device (CSTD) component. It facilitates the reconstitution and transfer of hazardous drugs (e.g., antineoplastics) in healthcare settings. The device utilizes a single-lumen cannula and a collet-style fitting with self-sealing elastomeric double membranes to create an airtight, leakproof connection. When the cannula is inserted, it perforates the membranes; upon retraction, the membranes reseal, preventing drug vapor escape and environmental contaminant ingress. The N40-O model incorporates a new ratchet mechanism in the needle hub/grip for secure connection and a needle hub cover to restrict access. It connects to external devices via Luer Lock. The device is operated by healthcare professionals. It benefits patients and staff by minimizing exposure to hazardous drug aerosols and spills and maintaining drug sterility for up to 168 hours.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included attachment/detachment force, fragmentation, and system flow rate. All tests met predetermined acceptance criteria.
Indicated for use as a closed system drug transfer device (CSTD) for the reconstitution and transfer of antineoplastic or other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings to minimize exposure to drug vapors, aerosols, and spills, and to prevent microbial ingress.
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
BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Transfer Device (K181221)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 12, 2020
Becton, Dickinson and Company Amy Honev Sr. Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 Becton Drive Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
Re: K201099
Trade/Device Name: BD PhaSeal Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device-Injector (N40-0) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ONB Dated: July 9, 2020 Received: July 13, 2020
Dear Amy Honey:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
for Payal Patel Acting Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices. and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201099
Device Name
BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device - Injector (N40-O)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system is an airtight and leakproof closed system drug transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental contaminants into the system and the escape of drug vapor concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols and spills. The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system also prevents microbial ingress for up to 168 hours.
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| <div> <span> <b> ☑ </b> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
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| <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## K201099
510(k) Summary (21 CFR §807.92)
BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device – Injector (N40-O)
| Submitter | Submitter Name: | Becton, Dickinson and Company |
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| Information | Submitter Address: | 1 Becton Drive<br>Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 |
| | Contact Person: | Amy Honey<br>Sr. Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| | Email Address: | amy.honey@bd.com |
| | Phone Number: | (801) 304-3908 |
| | Date of Preparation: | August 11, 2020 |
| Subject Device | Trade Name: | BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Device<br>- Injector (N40-O) |
| | Common Name: | Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §880.5440 |
| | Regulation Name: | Intravascular Administration Set |
| | Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| | Product Code: | ONB |
| | Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
| Predicate | Trade Name: | BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Transfer Device |
| Device | 510(k) Reference: | K181221 |
| | Common Name: | Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §880.5440 |
| | Regulation Name: | Intravascular Administration Set |
| | Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| | Product Code: | ONB |
| | Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
| Reason for<br>Submission | The reason for this submission is to introduce a new product offering-the subject BD<br>PhaSeal™ Optima Injector (N40-O)-to the BD PhaSeal™ Optima family of devices. | |
| Device<br>Description | BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System Drug Transfer Devices (CSTD) are sterile,<br>single use closed system drug transfer devices intended for the reconstitution and<br>transfer of antineoplastic or other hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting. The BD | |
| | PhaSeal™ Optima system is comprised of four devices—Protector, Injector,<br>Connector, and Infusion Adapter. | |
| | The closed transfer of liquid drugs takes place through a double membrane utilizing<br>self-sealing elastomeric membranes that are tightly fitted together through the collet-<br>style fitting on each of the BD PhaSeal™ Optima system devices. During use, the<br>single lumen cannula of the Injector perforates the double membranes for the transfer<br>of liquids. When the cannula is retracted the membranes seal off the transfer of<br>environmental contaminants into the system and/or escape of drug or vapor<br>concentrations outside the system, thereby minimizing the individual and<br>environmental exposure to drug vapor, aerosols, leaks and spills. The BD PhaSeal™<br>Optima system prevents microbial ingress for up to 168 hours. Performance of the<br>self-sealing membrane has been substantiated up to 10 penetrations. | |
| | Device labeling includes the following statement: "The ability to prevent microbial<br>ingress for up to 7 days should not be interpreted as modifying, extending, or<br>superseding a manufacturer's labeling recommendations for the storage and<br>expiration dating of the drug vial. Refer to drug manufacturer's recommendations and<br>USP compounding guidelines for shelf life and sterility information." | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system is an airtight and leakproof closed system drug<br>transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically prohibits the transfer of environmental<br>contaminants into the system and the escape of drug vapor concentrations outside<br>the system, thereby minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapor,<br>aerosols and spills. The BD PhaSeal™ Optima system also prevents microbial<br>ingress for up to 168 hours. | |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Technological characteristics of the subject device are substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate device. The subject BD PhaSeal™ Optima Injector N40-O achieves its<br>intended use based on the same technology and principles of operation as the<br>predicate device. | |
| | The changes to the device include modifications to the needle hub and grip<br>components to incorporate a ratchet mechanism that locks when rotated during<br>clockwise rotation, and a new needle hub cover component has been added to<br>restrict access to the needle hub. These differences were assessed in the<br>performance tests that were carried out and there were no new questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. | |
| | In addition, there were changes to the colorants and silicone formulation used in the<br>subject device. The colorant used in the subject device is used in different<br>components of the predicate device; therefore, there were no new risks introduced.<br>The silicone lube material is unchanged; therefore, there are no new biocompatibility<br>risks introduced to the device. | |
| | A comparison of the subject and predicate device technological characteristics is<br>provided in the table below. | |
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| Attribute | SUBJECT<br>BD PhaSeal™™ Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device – Injector (N40-O) | PREDICATE (K181221)<br>BD PhaSeal™™ Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device (Injector [N35-O] device) |
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| Indications for<br>Use | The BD PhaSeal™™ Optima system is an<br>airtight and leakproof closed system drug<br>transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically<br>prohibits the transfer of environmental<br>contaminants into the system and the<br>escape of drug vapor concentrations outside<br>the system, thereby minimizing individual | The BD PhaSeal™™ Optima system is an<br>airtight and leakproof closed system drug<br>transfer device (CSTD) that mechanically<br>prohibits the transfer of environmental<br>contaminants into the system and the escape<br>of drug vapor concentrations outside the<br>system, thereby minimizing individual and |
| | SUBJECT | PREDICATE (K181221) |
| Attribute | BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device - Injector (N40-O) | BD PhaSeal™ Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device (Injector [N35-O] device) |
| | and environmental exposure to drug vapor,<br>aerosols and spills. The BD PhaSeal™<br>Optima system also prevents microbial<br>ingress for up to 168 hours | environmental exposure to drug vapor,<br>aerosols and spills. The BD PhaSeal™ Optima<br>system also prevents microbial ingress for up<br>to 168 hours |
| Devices of the<br>CSTD System | Protector, Injector, Connector, Infusion<br>Adapter | Protector, Injector, Connector, Infusion<br>Adapter |
| | Injector Membrane Lube<br>Silicone | Injector Membrane Lube<br>Silicone |
| | Membrane<br>Polyisoprene | Membrane<br>Polyisoprene |
| | Injector Grip 1<br>Polypropylene + white colorant | Injector Grip 1<br>Polypropylene + white colorant |
| | Injector Grip 2<br>Polypropylene + white colorant | Injector Grip 2<br>Polypropylene + white colorant |
| | Needle Hub<br>Polypropylene + white colorant | Needle Hub<br>Polypropylene + blue colorant |
| Device<br>Components/<br>Materials | <b>Needle Hub Cover</b><br>Polypropylene + white colorant | N/A - does not incorporate a Needle Hub<br>Cover |
| | <b>Cannula</b><br>Stainless Steel | <b>Cannula</b><br>Stainless Steel |
| | <b>Cannula Lube</b><br>Silicone | <b>Cannula Lube</b><br>Silicone |
| | <b>Cap</b><br>Polypropylene | <b>Cap</b><br>Polypropylene |
| | <b>Collet</b><br>Polyoxymethylene (POM) | <b>Collet</b><br>Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| | <b>Spring</b><br>Stainless Steel | <b>Spring</b><br>Stainless Steel |
| Mating Method<br>(action of device<br>connections) | Push on-Pull off | Push on-Pull off |
| Connection<br>between Devices<br>within the<br>System | Collet style fitting with elastomeric double<br>membranes | Collet style fitting with elastomeric double<br>membranes |
| Transfer<br>Mechanism<br>(responsible for<br>airtight & leak-<br>proof<br>connections) | Elastomeric double membrane | Elastomeric double membrane |
| Injector Needle<br>Safety<br>Mechanism | Collet style fitting | Collet style fitting |
| Attribute | SUBJECT<br>BD PhaSealTM Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device – Injector (N40-O) | PREDICATE (K181221)<br>BD PhaSealTM Optima Closed System<br>Transfer Device (Injector [N35-O] device) |
| Injector<br>Connection to<br>External Device<br>(e.g. syringe) | Luer Lock | Luer Lock |
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A risk analysis was performed for the modifications to the subject device in accordance with ISO 14971, Medical devices – Applications of risk management to medical devices, and possible risks were identified. Based on risk identification, verification and validation activities were carried out to ensure the risk acceptability criteria have been met and the risks have been mitigated.
| Performance Tests | Per the design control requirements specified in 21 CFR 820.30, and the risks identified, the following performance tests were conducted, and all predetermined acceptance criteria were met. | |
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| | Performance Test | Results |
| | Attachment/detachment force | PASS |
| | Fragmentation | PASS |
| | System flow rate | PASS |
| | Testing results demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. | |
| Summary of Substantial Equivalence | The subject device uses the same technology as the predicate device to meet its intended use of minimizing individual and environmental exposure to drug vapors, aerosols, leaks, and spills during fluid transfer when mated to other devices within the system. The indications for use, technological characteristics, and performance testing results demonstrate that the subject BD PhaSeal™ Optima Injector (N40-O) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. | |
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