Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use
K211564 · Shenzhen Boon Medical Supply Co., Ltd. · DXT · Oct 19, 2021 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K211564
Device Name
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use
Applicant
Shenzhen Boon Medical Supply Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DXT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 19, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use are intended for the injection of contrast media or saline; they shall be used with US legally marketed angiographic injectors.
Device Story
Disposable sterile high-pressure angiographic syringes, connection tubes, J-shape tubes, and spikes; used with power-driven angiographic injectors to deliver contrast media or saline. Device components connect to injectors and catheters to facilitate fluid delivery during angiography. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. Output is controlled fluid injection; clinical decision-making relies on resulting diagnostic images. Benefits include reliable, sterile, high-pressure fluid delivery for imaging procedures. Subject device is identical to predicate K192657, with updated labeling to include pediatric patients (≥10kg) and validated EO/ECH residuals for this population.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), sterilization residuals (ISO 10993-7), seal strength (ASTM F88), leak detection (ASTM F1929), and mechanical compatibility with various angiographic injectors.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PP/PET (syringe barrel), polyisoprene (piston), polydimethylsiloxane (lubricant), PVC/PU (tubing), PC (connectors), ABS (spike). Standards: ISO 7886-1/2, ISO 594-1/2, ISO 10993, ASTM F88, ASTM F1929, USP <85>, <788>. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO). Connectivity: Mechanical Luer lock. Form factor: Disposable syringe/tube/spike sets.
Indications for Use
Indicated for injection of contrast media or saline using US legally marketed angiographic injectors. Intended for use in patients including pediatric populations (≥10kg), excluding infants and neonates.
Regulatory Classification
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a non-patient contacting balloon inflation syringe intended only to inflate/deflate balloon catheters and monitor pressure within the balloon, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
Predicate Devices
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use (K192657)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 19, 2021
Shenzhen Boon Medical Supply Co., Ltd Baihan Feng Regulatory Affair Manager No.18 Jirong Road, Shenkeng, Henggang Street, Longgang District Shenzhen, Guangdong 518173 China
Re: K211564
Trade/Device Name: Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1650 Regulation Name: Angiographic injector and syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXT Dated: August 13, 2021 Received: August 23, 2021
Dear Baihan Feng:
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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For CAPT Alan Stevens 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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211564
Device Name
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use are intended for the injection of contrast media or saline: they shall be used with US legally marketed angiographic injectors.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K211564 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR
- Date of Preparation: 10/19/2021 1.
- Sponsor Identification 2.
# Shenzhen Boon Medical Supply Co., Ltd.
No.18 Jirong Road, Shenkeng, Henggang Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 518173, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3012395857
Contact Person: Baihan Feng Position: Regulatory Affair Manager Tel: +86-755-28638515 Fax: +86-755-28638033 Email: faguibu-feng@szboon.com
- 3. Identification of Subject Device
Trade Name: Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use;
Common Name: Disposable angiographic syringe
| Product Name | Models |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Syringe | 100101, 100103, 100113, 200101, 200102, 300101,<br>300105, 100104, 100114, 200103, 300103,100111,<br>100121, 100124, 200104, 100108, 100118, 100129,<br>100130,100109, 100119, 200107, 300102, 300108,<br>300110, 300111, 300112 |
| Connection Tube | 400101, 400102, 400103, 600101, 600102, 500105,<br>500106, 500107, 500108, 400201, 400202, 400203,<br>600201, 600202, 500101, 500102, 500103, 500104,<br>500201, 500202, 500203, 500204, 500205, 500206,<br>500207, 500208 |
| J shape tube | 700103 |
| Spike | 700101, 700102, 700104-1, 700104-2, 700105-1, 700105-<br>2, 700106, 700107-1, 700107-2 |
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### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Angiographic injector and syringe Classification: II Product Code: DXT; Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1650; Review Panel: Cardiovascular;
Indications for Use:
Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use are intended for the injection of contrast media or saline; they shall be used with US legally marketed angiographic injectors.
Device Description:
The subject devices are identical to all models of predicate devices of K192657. It includes disposable syringes, connection tube, J shape tube and spike. Labeling of subject device now includes pediatrics in the patient population.
- Syringe: the syringe is intended to be used with an U.S. legally marketed angiography injector. A Compatibility is shown in Table 1.
| Model<br>(Syringe) | Volume (ml) | Type | Resistant liquid<br>leak pressure<br>(psi) | Injector |
|--------------------|-------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 100101 | 200ml | Single Shot | 400 | MCT & MCT plus CT, K924116<br>Vistron CT, K991557<br>EnVision CT, K934086 |
| 100103 | 200ml | Single Shot | 400 | Stellant-S K182273 |
| 100113 | 200/200ml | Dual Shots | 400 | Stellant-D, K182273 |
| 200101 | 65/65ml | Dual Shots | 300 | Spectris, K935668 |
| 200102 | 65/115ml | Dual Shots | 300 | Solaris MRI, K033247 |
| 300101 | 150ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Mark V, K822536 |
| 300105 | 130ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Mark III & Mark IV, K822536 |
| 100104 | 200ml | Single Shot | 400 | CT 9000 & CT9000 ADV, K912944 |
| 100114 | 200/200ml | Dual Shots | 400 | CT 9000 & CT9000 ADV, K912944 |
| 200103 | 60/60ml | Dual Shots | 300 | Optistar LE, Elite, K073592 |
| 300103 | 150ml | Single Shot | 1200 | ILLUMENA, K963071 |
| 100111 | 200ml | Single Shot | 400 | Empower CT, K071378 |
| 100121 | 200/200ml | Dual Shots | 400 | Empower CT, K071378 |
Table 1 Compatibility between Syringe and Injectors
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| 100124 | 60/100ml | Dual Shots | 400 | Dual Shot, K052633 |
|--------|-----------|-------------|------|------------------------|
| 200104 | 60/60ml | Dual Shots | 300 | Sonic Shot, K091734 |
| 100108 | 200ml | Single Shot | 400 | Dual shot CT, K062168 |
| 100118 | 200/200ml | Dual Shots | 400 | Dual shot CT, K133189 |
| 100129 | 125ml | Single Shot | 400 | CT Optione, K152361 |
| 100130 | 125/125ml | Dual Shots | 400 | CT Optione, K152361 |
| 100109 | 100ml | Single Shot | 400 | Dual shot, K062168 |
| 100119 | 100/100ml | Dual Shots | 400 | Duat shot, K062168 |
| 200107 | 100/100ml | Dual Shots | 300 | EZEM Empower, K062449 |
| 300102 | 125ml | Single Shot | 1200 | 120S, K092896 |
| 300108 | 150ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Mark VII, K112086 |
| 300110 | 150ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Rempress, K092896 |
| 300111 | 150ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Angiomat 6000, K944875 |
| 300112 | 200ml | Single Shot | 1200 | Illumena K963071 |
- > Connection tube: used to connect the syringe and the catheter. The tubes are also available in various configurations, which are straight tube (used with single shot syringe), type Y and type T tube (used with dual shot syringe). The pressure specification for connection tube is provided in Table 2 Pressure Specifications for Connection Tube.
| Model | Maximum<br>Withstanding<br>Pressure (psi) | Type |
|--------|-------------------------------------------|----------|
| 400101 | 400 | Straight |
| 400102 | 400 | Type Y |
| 400103 | 400 | Type T |
| 600101 | 400 | Type T |
| 600102 | 400 | Type Y |
| 500105 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500106 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500107 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500108 | 1200 | Straight |
| 400201 | 400 | Straight |
| 400202 | 400 | Type Y |
| 400203 | 400 | Type T |
| 600201 | 400 | Type T |
| 600202 | 400 | Type Y |
| 500101 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500102 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500103 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500104 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500201 | 1200 | Straight |
Table 2 Pressure Specifications for Connection Tube
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| 500202 | 1200 | Straight |
|--------|------|----------|
| 500203 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500204 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500205 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500206 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500207 | 1200 | Straight |
| 500208 | 1200 | Straight |
- > J shape tube: used to draw contrast media/saline into the syringe barrel before the syringe installed.
- > Spike: used to draw contrast media/saline into the syringe barrel before the syringe installed. The pressure specification for spike is provided in Table 3 Pressure Specifications for Spike
| Table 3 Pressure Specifications for Spike | | |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | Maximum<br>Withstanding<br>Pressure (psi) | Type |
| 700101 | / | Long spike |
| 700102 | / | Short spike |
| 700104-<br>1 | 400 psi | Single Air Chamber<br>Transfer Set |
| 700104-<br>2 | 400 psi | Single Air Chamber<br>Transfer Set with<br>Extension Tube |
| 700105-<br>1 | 400 psi | Dual Air Chamber<br>Tranfer Set |
| 700105-<br>2 | 400 psi | Dual Air Chamber<br>Tranfer Set with<br>extension tube |
| 700106 | / | Transfer Set With C-<br>Clamp |
| 700107-<br>1 | / | Transfer set with Clave<br>connector |
| 700107-<br>2 | / | Clave connector Transfer<br>set with Check valve |
Table 3 Pressure Specifications for Spike
- 4. Identification of Predicate
Device 510k Number: K192657
Product Name: Sterile High-pressure Angiographic Syringes for Single-use; Manufacturer: Shenzhen Boon Medical Supply Co., Ltd.
- ર. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
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The non-clinical tests for the predicate device in K192657 are applicable for proposed device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- ISO 10993-7:2008 (AMD1:2019) Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 7: Ethylene oxide > sterilization residuals;
- ASTM F88/F88M-15 Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials; A
- ASTM F1929-15 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Package by A Dye Penetration:
- > USP 41-NF36 2018 <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Limit;
- > ISO 7886-1:2017 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use-Part 1: Syringes for manual use;
- ISO 7886-2:1996 Sterile hypodermic syringes for single use --Part 2: Syringes for use with power-> driven svringe pumps:
- > ISO594-1:1986 Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment -Part 1: General Requirements;
- > ISO594-2:1998 Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment -Part 2: Lock Fitting;
- > ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices --Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity;
- > ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization:
- > ISO 10993-4:2017, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device -Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood.
- > ASTM F756:2017, Standard Practice for Assessment of Hemolytic Properties of Materials
- > USP 41 NF 36<151> Pyrogen Test
- A ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health-care Products-Ethylene Oxide-Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- USP <788> Particular Matter in Injections >
- > Compatibility Test Report between injectors, syringe, connection tube and spike/J shape tube. The compatibility test demonstrated that each device meet performance under maximum sustained pressure specification.
- 6. Clinical Test Conclusion No clinical study is included in this submission.
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K192657 | |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code | DXT | DXT | |
| Regulation Number | CFR 870.1650 | CFR 870.1650 | |
| Indications for Use | Sterile High-pressure<br>Angiographic Syringes for | Sterile High-pressure<br>Angiographic Syringes for | |
| | | Single-use are intended for | Single-use are intended for |
| | | the injection of Contrast<br>media or saline; they shall be | the injection of Contrast<br>media or saline; they shall be |
| | | used with an US legally | used with an US legally |
| | | marketed angiographic<br>injectors. | angiographic<br>marketed injectors. |
| Mode of operation | | Power-driven operation,<br>single use | Power-driven operation,<br>single use |
| Configuration | | Angiographic Syringe | Angiographic Syringe |
| | | Connecting tube | Connecting tube |
| | | J shape tube/Spike | J shape tube/Spike |
| Sterility | | EO Sterilized | EO Sterilized |
| Single Use | | Yes | Yes |
| Model | | Same Models | |
| Maximum<br>withstanding<br>pressure | Syringe | 300psi, 400psi, 1200psi | 300psi, 400psi, 1200psi |
| | Connection tube | 300psi, 400psi, 1200psi | 300psi, 400psi, 1200psi |
| | J shape tube | NA | NA |
| | Spike | 400 psi | 400 psi |
| Specification | Syringe<br>(Volume, ml) | 200, 150, 125, 130, 100,<br>200/200, 60/100, 125/125,<br>100/100, 65/65, 65/115,<br>60/60, 50/50 | 200, 150, 125, 130, 100,<br>200/200, 60/100, 125/125,<br>100/100, 65/65, 65/115,<br>60/60, 50/50 |
| | Connection<br>tube (overall<br>Length, mm) | 200~2500, 1500~2500,<br>1500, 1800, 2000, 2500, 500,<br>750, 1000, 1200 | 200~2500, 1500~2500,<br>1500, 1800, 2000, 2500, 500,<br>750, 1000, 1200 |
| | J shape tube<br>(overall<br>Length, mm) | 240 | 240 |
| | Spike<br>(overall<br>Length, mm) | 58.8, 47.3, 1000, 2800, 1200,<br>2900, 180, 260, 340, 420,<br>500, 450, 550, 600 | 58.8, 47.3, 1000, 2800, 1200,<br>2900, 180, 260, 340, 420,<br>500, 450, 550, 600 |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Performance | | | |
| Syringe | | ISO 7886 | ISO 7886 |
| Luer connector | | ISO 594-1; ISO 594-2 | ISO 594-1; ISO 594-2 |
| Compatibility | | Pass | Pass |
| Patient-Contact Material | | | |
| Syringe | Barrel | PP (polypropylene) or PET<br>(Polyethylene terephthalate) | PP (polypropylene) or PET<br>(Polyethylene terephthalate) |
| | Piston | Polyisoprene rubber | Polyisoprene rubber |
| | Lubricant | Polydimethylsiloxane | Polydimethylsiloxane |
| | | | |
| Connection<br>tube | Tubing | PVC (Polyvinylchloride) or<br>PVC (Polyvinylchloride not<br>made with DEHP) or PU | PVC (Polyvinylchloride) or<br>PVC (Polyvinylchloride not<br>made with DEHP ) or PU |
| | | ( Polyurethane ) | ( Polyurethane ) |
| | Luer<br>connectors | PC (Polycarbonate) | PC (Polycarbonate) |
| | UV adhesive | Ultraviolet adhesive | Ultraviolet adhesive |
| Spike | Closure-<br>piercing<br>device | ABS (acrylonitrile-<br>butadiene-styrene) | ABS (acrylonitrile-<br>butadiene-styrene) |
| | Filter<br>membrane | PP (polypropylene) | PP (polypropylene) |
| | Tube | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| | Luer<br>Connector | Polycarbonate (PC) | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| | Protective cap | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-<br>styrene (ABS) | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-<br>styrene (ABS) |
| J shape tube | tube | PE (Polyethylene) | PE (Polyethylene) |
| Biocompatibility | | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity |
| | | No Irritation | No Irritation |
| | | No Sensitization | No Sensitization |
| | | No Pyrogen | No Pyrogen |
| | | No Acute Toxicity | No Acute Toxicity |
| | | No Hemolysis | No Hemolysis |
| Endotoxin Limit | | 20 EU per device | 20 EU per device |
| EO/ECH residue limit | | Limited Contact: ≤ 24h<br>EO: 0.6mg/ day<br>ECH: 1.28mg /day<br>For 10kg patient (Children)<br>as per ISO 10993-7 | Limited Contact: ≤ 24h<br>EO: 4 mg/day<br>ECH: 9 mg/day<br>For 70kg patient (Adult) ISO<br>10993-7 |
| Population | | Not intended for infant or<br>neonatal use | Not intended for pediatric or<br>neonatal use |
| Shelf life | | 5 years | 5 years |
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence Comparison
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The only difference between the subject and the predicate is that the labeling states " Not intended for infant or neonatal use" in the subject device, while predicate device states "Not intended for pediatric or neonatal use." For this modification, EO/ECH residual test has been conducted on the models in this submission and test results have demonstrated EO/ECH residue level meet the residue limit for 10kg children group as per ISO 10993-7. Therefore, this difference will not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device.
Substantial Equivalence (SE) Conclusion: 8.
The differences between the predicate and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. The subject device is Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.