K220653 · Biofilm, Inc. · NUC · May 6, 2022 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K220653
Device Name
Astroglide Glycerin & Paraben Free
Applicant
Biofilm, Inc.
Product Code
NUC · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
May 6, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.5300
Device Class
Class 2
Intended Use
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is a personal lubricant for penile, vaginal, and/or anal application intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
Device Story
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is a water-based, non-sterile personal lubricant. It is applied topically to penile, vaginal, or anal areas to provide moisture and lubrication during sexual activity. The device is sold over-the-counter in a 2.5 oz. PETE bottle with a polypropylene flip-top cap. It is intended for consumer self-use. The lubricant supplements natural body secretions to improve comfort. It is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms but incompatible with polyurethane condoms. The product is not a contraceptive or spermicide.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including biocompatibility (cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5, HRIPT per ASTM D6355, systemic toxicity per ISO 10993-11), shelf-life stability (accelerated aging per ASTM F1980-16), and condom compatibility (ASTM D7661-18).
Technological Characteristics
Water-based lubricant. Ingredients: water, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, xylitol, methyl gluceth-20, polyquaternium-7, hydroxyethyl cellulose, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid. Specifications: pH 3.5-5.5; viscosity 1000-2800 cP; osmolality 230-300 mOsm/kg. Packaging: 2.5 oz. PETE bottle with polypropylene cap. Testing standards: ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-11, ASTM D6355, ASTM F1980-16, ASTM D7661-18, USP <51>, <61>, <62>.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals requiring a personal lubricant for penile, vaginal, or anal application to moisturize, lubricate, and enhance comfort during intimate sexual activity. Compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms; contraindicated for use with polyurethane condoms.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A condom is a sheath which completely covers the penis with a closely fitting membrane. The condom is used for contraceptive and for prophylactic purposes (preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections). The device may also be used to collect semen to aid in the diagnosis of infertility.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for condoms made of materials other than natural rubber latex, including natural membrane (skin) or synthetic.(2) Class II (special controls) for natural rubber latex condoms. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Natural Rubber Latex Condoms Classified Under 21 CFR 884.5300” will serve as the special control. See § 884.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 6, 2022
BioFilm, Inc. Kevin Jamil Regulatory Affairs 3225 Executive Ridge Vista, CA 92081
Re: K220653
> Trade/Device Name: Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.5300 Regulation Name: Condom Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NUC Dated: February 27, 2022 Received: March 7, 2022
Dear Kevin Jamil:
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies.
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
Monica D. Garcia, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive. Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220653
Device Name Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is a personal lubricant for penile, and/or anal application intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) Summary - K220653 Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free
### l. General Information on Submitter
| Applicant: | BioFilm, Inc. |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3225 Executive Ridge<br>Vista, CA 92081 USA |
| Telephone: | 760-727-9030 |
| Fax: | 760-727-8080 |
| Contact Person: | Kevin Jamil |
| Contact Title: | Regulatory Affairs |
| Email: | kevin@biofilm.com |
| Date Prepared: | May 6, 2022 |
### II. General Information on Device
| Proprietary Name: | Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Personal Lubricant |
| Regulation Name: | Condom |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 884.5300 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | NUC (Lubricant, Personal) |
### lll. Predicate Device
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number |
|-------------------------------------|---------------|
| Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free | K072647 |
This predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
### IV. Description of Device
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is a non-sterile, water-based liquid personal lubricant for penile, anal, and/or vaginal application. This product is not a spermicide or contraceptive. It is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. It is not compatible with polyurethane condoms. The subject device is sold as an overthe-counter (OTC) product in a 2.5 oz. clear PETE bottle with a screw on polypropylene flip-top cap. The bottle is labeled front and back and then packaged in a cardboard carton which constitutes the final packaging.
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This device is composed of water, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, xylitol, methyl gluceth-20, polyquarternium-7, hydroxyethyl cellulose, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid.
The specifications for Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free are described in Table 1.
| Parameter | Specification (Test Method) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Color | Clear to slight golden |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Odor | Slight sweet odor |
| Absence of particulate matter | Absent |
| Viscosity | 1000-2800 cP |
| pH | 3.5-5.5 |
| Osmolality | 230-300 mOsm/kg, 1:5 dilution factor |
| Total yeast/mold count (TYMC) | <10 cfu/mL (USP <61>) |
| Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) | <100 cfu/mL (USP <61>) |
| Presence of Pathogenic Organisms<br>(Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas<br>aeruginosa, and Candida albicans) | Absent (USP <62>) |
| Antimicrobial effectiveness | Meets USP <51> acceptance criteria<br>for Category 2 products. |
## Table 1. Device Specifications
### V. Indications for Use
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is a personal lubricant for penile, vaginal, and/or anal application intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
### VI. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the intended use and key technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device:
| Characteristic /<br>Feature | Astroglide® Glycerin &<br>Paraben Free (subject<br>device) | Astroglide® Glycerin &<br>Paraben Free Personal<br>Lubricant (predicate<br>device) — K072647 | Comparison |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for use | Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben<br>Free is a personal lubricant for<br>penile, vaginal, and/or anal<br>application intended to<br>moisturize and lubricate, to<br>enhance the ease and comfort<br>of intimate sexual activity and<br>supplement the body's natural<br>lubrication. This product is<br>compatible with natural rubber<br>latex and polyisoprene<br>condoms. This product is not<br>compatible with polyurethane<br>condoms. | Glycerin & Paraben Free<br>Astroglide® is a personal<br>lubricant for penile, anal or<br>vaginal application, intended to<br>moisturize and lubricate, to<br>enhance the ease and comfort<br>of intimate sexual activity and<br>supplement the body's natural<br>lubrication.<br>This product is compatible with<br>latex condoms. | Similar: The subject and<br>predicate devices have similar<br>indications for use, with the<br>exception of the condom<br>compatibility statement, and<br>they have the same intended<br>use. |
| | | | |
| Water-Based<br>Lubricant | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Over the Counter | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Odorless | No | No | same |
| Not a<br>contraceptive or<br>Spermicide | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Non-sterile | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Primary<br>Ingredients | Purified Water, Xylitol, Butylene<br>Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20,<br>Propylene Glycol,<br>Polyquaternium-7,<br>Hydroxyethylcellulose,<br>Potassium Sorbate, Sodium<br>Benzoate, Citric Acid | Not publicly available | Different: The ingredients of the<br>predicate device are different;<br>the ingredients do not raise<br>different questions of Safety &<br>Effectiveness (S & E) |
| Microbial Limits | Total mold/yeast count <10<br>cfu/mL<br>Total aerobic microbial count<br><100 cfu/mL<br>Absence of pathogens<br>(Candida albicans,<br>Pseudomonas aeruginosa,<br>Staphylococcus aureus) | Not publicly available | N/A |
| Viscosity | 1000-2800 cP | Not publicly available | N/A |
| Osmolality | 230-300 mOsm/kg,<br>1:5 dilution factor | Not publicly available | N/A |
| pH | 3.5-5.5 | Not publicly available | N/A |
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The subject and predicate devices have similar indications for use and have the same intended use – to provide lubrication during intimate sexual activity. The subject and predicate devices have different technological characteristics, including different
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formulations and device specifications. The different technological characteristics do not raise different types of safety and effectiveness questions.
### Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing VII.
## Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing on the subject lubricant was performed in accordance with the 2020 FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and ISO 10993-1:2009 as follows:
- Cytotoxicity (per ISO 10993-5:2009/(R)2014)
- Human Repeat Insult Patch Testing (HRIPT) per ASTM D6355 to address ● sensitization and irritation
- . Systemic Toxicity (per ISO 10993-11:2017)
The results of this testing demonstrate that the subject lubricant is non-cytotoxic, nonirritating, non-sensitizing, and not systemically toxic.
# Shelf Life
The subject device is a non-sterile personal lubricant packaged in a 2.5 oz. bottle with a 22-month shelf-life in accordance with the results of an accelerated aging study. conducted for 8 months at 40°C per ASTM F1980-16, Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices. The device specifications listed in Table 1 were tested across the device shelf-life and the subject device met the specifications at all time points.
# Condom Compatibility
Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free was tested for compatibility with natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms using ASTM D7661-18, Standard Test Method for Determining Compatibility of Personal Lubricants with Natural Rubber Latex Condoms. The results show that Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is not compatible with polvurethane condoms.
### VIII. Conclusion
The results of the testing described above demonstrate that the Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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