The SteriCap™ Mini Needle and standard needles are intended for use with a luer-tip syringe (e.g. luer-lock or slip-tip luer syringe) for the administration of drugs.
Device Story
SteriCap Mini Needle and standard needles serve as conduits for fluid injection/aspiration. SteriCap Mini features spring-actuated sliding cap for needle protection; standard needles use removable clear cap. Devices connect to luer-lock or slip-tip syringes. Used by healthcare providers for drug administration. Output is delivery of medication to patient. Benefits include contamination prevention via cap feature and varied needle lengths/gauges for clinical flexibility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via dimensional/physical properties testing (ISO 9626, ISO 7864), color coding (ISO 6009), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterility (ISO 11135), and shelf-life/packaging integrity (ASTM F1980, ASTM D4169, ASTM F2096, ASTM F88).
Technological Characteristics
Single lumen hypodermic needle. Materials: stainless steel cannula/spring, polypropylene hub/cap, silicone lubricant, polyacrylate adhesive. Gauges: 23G-33G. Lengths: 4mm-13mm. Lancet bevel tip. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Standards: ISO 9626:2016, ISO 7864:2016, ISO 6009:2016, ISO 10993-1, ISO 11135:2014, ASTM F1980-16, ASTM D4169-16, ASTM F2096-11, ASTM F88/F88M-15.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with luer-tip syringes for drug administration. No specific patient population, age, or gender restrictions provided.
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.
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September 30, 2021
OcuJect, LLC Rebecca Pine Official Correspondent 1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 204 Newport Beach, California 92660
Re: K212805
Trade/Device Name: SteriCapTM Mini Needle and Standard Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: August 31, 2021 Received: September 2, 2021
Dear Rebecca Pine:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212805
Device Name SteriCap™ Mini Needle and standard needles
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SteriCap™ Mini Needle and standard needles are intended for use with a luer-tip syringe (e.g. luer-lock or slip-ip luer syringe) for the administration of drugs.
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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# K212805 510(k) Summary
DATE 9/30/2021
#### I. SUBMITTER
OcuJect, LLC 1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 204 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact person: Rebecca K Pine Phone: (760) 809-5178 Fax: (760) 290.3216 Email: beky@cox.net
#### II. DEVICE
Name of the device: SteriCap Mini Needle and Needles Common of usual name: Needle Classification name: Single lumen hypodermic needle Regulatory Class: 2 Product Code: FMI Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5570
### III. PREDICATE DEVICE SteriCap Mini Needle (K183016)- primary predicate This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall
### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The SteriCap® Mini Needle ("SteriCap®") and Needles ("Needles") are devices intended to provide a means of fluid injection and aspiration to and from the body. The devices are a single lumen needle. For SteriCap® Mini Needle, the needle has a spring-actuated sliding cap, which protects the needle prior to use. For Needles, the needle is covered by a removable clear cap.
The additional gauges and lengths of the product family included in this submission are 30G/31G/33Gx 6mm and 31G / 33G x 4 mm. The additional gauges and lengths of the Needle included in this submission are 29G/30G/31G x 13 mm and 33G x 8 mm.
- V. INDICATIONS FOR USE The SteriCap Mini Needle and standard Needles are intended for use with a luertip syringe (e.g. luer- lock or slip-tip luer syringe) for the administration of drugs
- VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
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The technological characteristics of the modified SteriCap Mini Needle and Needles product family are highly analogous to the technological characteristics of the cleared SteriCap Mini Needle (K183016).
| Characteristics | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>K183016 | SteriCap Mini Needle and Needle<br>K212805 |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The SteriCap™ Mini Needle is a device intended for use with a luer-tip syringe (e.g. luer-lock or slip-tip syringe) for administration of drugs | The SteriCap Mini Needle and standard needles are intended for use with a luer-tip syringe (e.g. luer-lock or slip-tip luer syringe) for the administration of drugs. |
| Prescription Only or OTC | RX | RX |
The similarities and differences are illustrated in the tables below:
The indications for use statement for the subject device is identical to the predicate device.
| | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>(K183016) | SteriCap Mini<br>Needle and Needle<br>(subject device) | Similarities/<br>differences |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Functional<br>Construct | Single lumen needle | Single lumen needle | SAME |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Connects to a luer type<br>syringe to serve as a conduit<br>for the movement of fluid | Connects to a luer<br>type syringe to serve<br>as a conduit for the<br>movement of fluid | SAME |
| Design/ Const. | Needle Assembly (cannula,<br>needle hub, spring loaded<br>needle cap)<br>Designed to fit standard 6%<br>luer fittings | Needle Assembly<br>(cannula, needle hub,<br>spring loaded needle<br>cap)<br>Designed to fit<br>standard 6% luer<br>fittings | SAME |
| Materials | Cannula- Stainless steel<br>Lubricant- Silicone<br>Adhesive- polyacrylate<br>Hub- polypropylene<br>Needle Cap- polypropylene<br>Spring- stainless steel | Cannula- Stainless<br>steel<br>Lubricant- Silicone<br>Adhesive-<br>polyacrylate<br>Hub- polypropylene<br>Needle Cap-<br>polypropylene<br>Spring- stainless steel<br>(Mini Needle only) | SAME |
| Needle Taper | None | None | SAME |
| | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>(K183016) | SteriCap Mini<br>Needle and Needle<br>(subject device) | Similarities/<br>differences |
| Needle Length-<br>total | 20 mm | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>19.5mm<br>20 mm<br>21.5mm<br>Needle<br>16mm<br>20.5mm | Different (see<br>Comment 1) |
| Needle Length-<br>Exposed | 5.5mm | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>5.5mm<br>6 mm<br>4 mm<br><br>Needle<br>13 mm<br>8 mm | Different (see<br>Comment 1) |
| Needle Gauge | 33G<br>32G<br>30G<br>29G<br>27G<br>25G<br>23G | SteriCap Mini Needle<br>33G x 5.5mm<br>32G x 5.5mm<br>30G x 5.5mm<br>29G x 5.5mm<br>27G x 5.5mm<br>25G x 5.5mm<br>23G x 5.5mm<br>30G x 6mm<br>31G x 6mm<br>33G x 6mm<br>31G x 4mm<br>33G x 4mm<br><br>Needle<br>29G x 13mm<br>30G x 13mm<br>31G x 13mm<br>33G x 8mm | Different (see<br>Comment 2) |
| Tip<br>Configuration | Lancet Bevel | Lancet Bevel | SAME |
| Wall Type | Std wall | Std wall | SAME |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide | Ethylene oxide | SAME |
| How provided | Sterile, single use | Sterile, single use | SAME |
| Sterile barrier | Blister pouch | Blister pouch | SAME |
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Comment 1: The additional exposed needle lengths for the product family, namely 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 13mm are consistent with other commercially available hypodermic needles. The 4mm and 6mm lengths are highly similar to the existing Mini Needle length (e.g. 5.5mm). The 8mm and 13mm lengths are highly similar to other standard hypodermic needle lengths. The overall length of the needle have been modified based on the new exposed lengths. In the case of the 19.5mm and 21.5mm
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overall lengths, these lengths are highly similar to the existing Mini Needle overall length of 20mm. The addition of the 16mm and 20.5mm are highly similar to other standard hypodermic needle lengths. Performance testing per ISO 9626:2016, ISO 7864:2016 verified the substantial equivalence of the new lengths.
Comment 2: The new needle gauges, specifically the 31G is within the established needle gauge range (23G-33G) for the Mini Needle product family. Performance testing per ISO 9626:2016, ISO 7864:2016, ISO 6009:2016 verified the substantial equivalence of the new gauges.
The performance test data demonstrating compliance with ISO 9626:2016- Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices – Requirements and test methods. ISO 7864:2016- Sterile hypodermic needles for single use- Requirements and test methods and ISO 6009:2016- Hypodermic needles for single use- color coding for identification demonstrate that the additional needle configurations have no adverse effect on the established safety and performance characteristics of the device and demonstrate substantial equivalence.
The technological characteristics of the modified SteriCap Mini Needle and Needles are similar to the technological characteristics of the SteriCap Mini Needle previously cleared (K183016) version of the device. The fundamental difference is the additional needle lengths.
At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- . all intended for use with a luer-tip syringe for the administration of drugs into the body
- All are fabricated from the same materials
- all have a lancet bevel tip configuration ●
- all SteriCap Mini Needles have a cap feature which functions as a . contamination prevention feature from surrounding hairs/tissue during injection
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
Additional needle lengths have been incorporated into the product family, namely 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 13mm
An additional needle gauge has been incorporated into the product family, namely 31G
### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA The following performance data are available in support of the substantial equivalence.
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- Dimensional and Physical Properties Verification (ISO 9626:2016, ISO l 7864:2016)
- Needle quality (ISO 9626:2016, ISO 7864:2016)
- Color coding (ISO 6009:2016, ISO 7864:2016)
## Biocompatibility
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the needle is classified as: Externally communicating Device, Blood Path Indirect, Limited contact (<24 hours). The previous testing performed, namely cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity and materials mediated pyrogenicity remains applicable to the product family.
## Sterility/Shipping and Shelf-life
The Mini Needle and Needles are sterilized using ethylene oxide. The sterilization cycle was validated based on the principles of ISO 11135:2014. The residual levels meet the requirements of ISO 10993-7 with EO < 4mg and ECH < 9mg. LAL testing for each lot of devices ensures the devices meet the acceptance criteria of < 20 EU/device.
The shelf-life was validated using industry-standard accelerated aging techniques (ASTM F1980-16), and assured functional performance of the device as well as packaging and sterile barrier integrity. The shelf-life validation included anticipated stress associated with transportation and handling, per ASTM D4169-16. Packaging integrity was validated using the bubble leak test method (ASTM F2096-11). The seal strength was verified per ASTM F88/F88M-15.
### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The subject device met all specified criteria and did not raise new safety or performance questions. Based on the performance testing the additions to the SteriCap® Mini Needle and Needles were found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
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