The VitreJect Syringe is intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body. The VitreJect Syringe is indicated for intracameral and intravitreal use.
Device Story
VitreJect Syringe is a manual, single-use, luer-tip piston syringe (1 mL) for fluid injection/aspiration in ophthalmic procedures. Device consists of a hollow barrel with gradient markings and a plunger with an integrated stopper. Available in luer-slip or luer-lock configurations and standard or low dead space (LDS) plunger types. Operated manually by clinicians in clinical settings. Device facilitates precise dosing for intracameral and intravitreal administration. Benefits include accurate fluid delivery and aspiration with biocompatible materials. Sterilized by ethylene oxide.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by bench testing: ISO 7886-1 (performance, graduation, dead space, leakage, operational force), ISO 80369-7 (luer connector), USP <788>/<789> (particulate matter), and ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility including cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, ocular/intravitreal/intraocular irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, and hemolysis). Chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment confirmed biocompatibility.
Technological Characteristics
Piston syringe; 1 mL barrel (polypropylene); plunger (polyethylene/polyisoprene); lubricant (non-silicone oleamide slip agent); luer-slip or luer-lock tip; manual operation; EO sterilized; 5-year shelf life. Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 80369-7, ISO 10993 series, USP <788>, USP <789>, ASTM F756.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intracameral and intravitreal fluid injection or withdrawal in adults (>21 years) by clinicians in clinical settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
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September 8, 2023
OcuJect, LLC % Heidi Busz Senior Regulatory Consultant Namsa 400 Highway 169 South, Ste 500 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426
Re: K230372
Trade/Device Name: VitreJect Syringe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QLY, FMF, QNQ Dated: August 10, 2023 Received: August 11, 2023
Dear Heidi Busz:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K230372
Device Name VitreJect Syringe
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The VitreJect Syringe is intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body. The VitreJect Syringe is indicated for intracameral and intravitreal use.
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## 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
OcuJect, LLC 1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 204 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 721.6716 Email: llerner@ocuject.com Primary Contact: Leonid Lerner, MD, PhD Date prepared: September 8, 2023
#### II. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | VitreJect® Syringe |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Syringe, Piston |
| Classification Name: | Piston Syringe (21 CFR 880.5860) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | QLY |
| Subsequent Code(s): | FMF, QNQ |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE III.
StaClear Syringe, K200242 This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### IV. REFERENCE DEVICE
MiniLoad® Syringe, K212544
### V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Vitrelect Syringe is designed to provide a means of fluid injection and aspiration. It is a luertip piston syringe consisting of a 1 mL hollow barrel with gradient markings and a plunger with an incorporated plunger stopper. The VitreJect Syringe barrel component is available in two configurations, a luer-slip or luer-lock tip, for the fitting of a compatible hypodermic needle. The VitreJect Syringe plunger is available in two configurations: standard dead space or low dead space. It is intended for manual use by health care professionals. The VitreJect Syringe is single use only, non-toxic, non-pyrogenic, and sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The VitreJect Syringe is suitable for ophthalmic use.
#### INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS FOR USE VI.
The VitreJect Syringe is intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.
The VitreJect Syringe is indicated for intracameral and intravitreal use.
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#### WITH VII. OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS THE COMPARISON PREDICATE DEVICE
The technological characteristics of the VitreJect® Syringe are substantially equivalent to the predicate StaClear Syringe (K200242). The intended use of the subject device is identical to the predicate device; both are designed and intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body. Both the Vitrelect® Syringe and the StaClear Syringe are indicated by intravitreal use, whereas the subject device is additionally indicated for intracameral use. The subject device and the predicate device have minor technological differences in device materials, dimensional specifications, connection type, and plunger type/specification. The subject device has the identical design, material, manufacturing process, sterilization method, and packaging configuration of the MiniLoad® Syringe (K212544). Further, the plunger/syringe interface of the VitreJect Syringe is identical to the MiniLoad® Syringe and the dead space specification of ≤ 0.023 mL with 95% confidence/95% reliability is in alignment with the specification established in the legally marketed MiniLoad® Syringe (K212544).
| Characteristic | Subject Device<br>VitreJect® Syringe | Predicate StaClear<br>(K200242) | Device<br>Syringe | Associated<br>Testing<br>Standard | |
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| Applicant | OcuJect, LLC | TriboFilm Research, Inc. | | | |
| Proprietary Name | VitreJect® | StaClear | | | |
| Device | Syringe, Piston | Identical | | | |
| Device Class | II | Identical | | | |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 880.5860 | Identical | | | |
| Product Code | QLY | Identical | | | |
| Subsequent Codes: | FMF<br><br>QNQ – low dead space<br>specification identical<br>to MiniLoad Syringe | Identical<br><br>FMI - permanently<br>attached needle | | | |
| Regulation Medical<br>Specialty | General Hospital | Identical | | | |
| Intended Use | Intended to inject<br>fluids into, or<br>withdraw fluids from,<br>the body. | Identical | | Supported by<br>referenced<br>performance and<br>biocompatibility<br>testing | |
| Indications | The VitreJect®<br>Syringe is intended to<br>inject fluids into, or<br>withdraw fluids from,<br>the body. | Equivalent, the predicate<br>device does not indicate<br>for intracameral use. | | ISO 10993-1,<br>ISO 10993-7,<br>ISO 10993-10,<br>USP <788>,<br>USP <789> | |
| Characteristic | Subject Device<br>VitreJect® Syringe | Predicate<br>StaClear<br>(K200242) | Device<br>Syringe | Associated<br>Standard | Testing |
| | The VitreJect®<br>Syringe is indicated for<br>intracameral and<br>intravitreal use. | The StaClear Syringe is<br>intended to inject fluids<br>into, or withdraw fluids<br>from, the body. The<br>StaClear Syringe is<br>indicated for intravitreal<br>use. | | | |
| Intended Use<br>Population, Users and<br>Environment | Adults Only (greater<br>than 21 years of age)<br>Clinicians in a clinical<br>setting. | Unknown<br>Identical | | | |
| Principle of Operation | Manual advancement<br>and withdrawal of the<br>plunger within the<br>barrel | Identical | | ISO 7886-1 | |
| Device Components | Barrel<br>Plunger | Identical syringe<br>components<br>StaClear Syringe has<br>permanently attached<br>needle whereas VitreJect<br>Syringe is a luer-tip<br>syringe. | | ISO 10993-1,<br>ISO 10993-2,<br>ISO 10993-4,<br>ISO 10993-5,<br>ISO 10993-7,<br>ISO 10993-10,<br>ISO 10993-11, | |
| Materials | Barrel | Polypropylene random<br>copolymer | Equivalent,<br>Polypropylene | ISO 10993-12,<br>ISO 10993-17, | |
| | Plunger | Polyethylene (HDPE)<br>– plunger and stopper<br>Blue Ink Titanium<br>Dioxide | Equivalent,<br>Polyethylene – plunger<br>Polyisoprene – plunger<br>stopper | ISO 10993-18,<br>ISO 10993-23,<br>ASTM F756<br>ISO 7886-1 | |
| | Lubricant | Non-silicone<br>(oleamide) slip agent<br>mixed into<br>Polypropylene barrel | Equivalent,<br>Silicone oil, cross-linked<br>with inert argon gas<br>plasma | | |
| | Barrel Volume | 1 mL | Equivalent,<br>0.25mL | | |
| | Barrel Length | Luer-Slip (LDS) –<br>84.7 mm<br>Luer Lock (LDS &<br>STD) - 86 mm | Equivalent,<br>StaClear Syringe<br>specification unknown. | | |
| | Barrel<br>Diameter | Outside<br>~ 6.4 mm | Equivalent,<br>StaClear Syringe<br>specification unknown. | | |
| Characteristic | Subject Device VitreJect® Syringe | Predicate StaClear (K200242) | Device Syringe | Associated Standard | Testing |
| Barrel Inside Diameter | ~ 4.6 mm | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | | |
| Barrel Color | Transparent and Clear | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | | |
| Barrel Printing | Black ink | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | | |
| Plunger Length | Luer-Slip (LDS) – 94.3 mm<br>Luer Lock (LDS) – 96.3 mm<br>Luer Lock (STD) – 85.3 mm | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | | |
| Plunger Color | Blue | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | | |
| Plunger Type | Low dead space (LDS)<br>Standard (STD) | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown. | | ISO 7886-1 | |
| Graduation | ISO 7886-1 compliant<br><br>Full scale capacity testing as well as 0.05 mL fill volume to support dosing accuracy for ophthalmic use. | Identical | | ISO 7886-1 | |
| Tip Type | Luer-slip<br>Luer-lock | Equivalent, Permanently attached needle | | ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 80369-7 | |
| Dead Space Specification | ≤ 0.023 mL with 95% confidence / 95% reliability | Equivalent, StaClear Syringe specification unknown | | ISO 7886-1 | |
| Sterilization and Shelf Life | Provided Sterile, Single-Use<br>100 individual blister packed devices packaged into shelf carton<br>Sterilization Method: EO | Equivalent, Provided Sterile, Single-Use<br>100 single-use syringes, EO sterile fluid path, in shelf carton<br>Sterilization Method: EO<br>SAL: 10-6 | | AAMI TIR28<br>ISO 11135-1<br>ISO 10993-7<br>USP <85><br>ANSI/AAMI ST72<br>ASTM F1980-16<br>ISO 7886-1 | |
| Characteristic | Subject Device<br>VitreJect® Syringe | Predicate<br>StaClear<br>(K200242) | Device<br>Syringe | Associated<br>Testing<br>Standard | |
| | SAL: 10-6<br>Shelf Life: 5 years | Shelf Life: 1 year | | ISO 80369-7<br>ISO 11607-1<br>ASTM F88/F88-15<br>ASTM F1929-15<br>ISTA 3A | |
| Biocompatibility<br>ISO 10993-1 | Non-cytotoxic | Identical | | ISO 10993-5 | |
| | Non-sensitizer | Identical | | ISO 10993-10 | |
| | Non-irritant,<br>Intracutaneous<br>Reactivity | Identical | | ISO 10993-23 | |
| | Non-irritant, Ocular | Identical | | ISO 10993-10 | |
| | Non-irritant,<br>Intravitreal Injection | Identical | | ISO 13485 | |
| | Non-irritant,<br>Intraocular | Equivalent,<br>Test not applicable to<br>StaClear Syringe, which is<br>not indicated for<br>intracameral use. | | ISO 13485 | |
| | Non-pyrogenic | Identical | | ISO 10993-11,<br>USP <151> | |
| | Non-toxic | Identical | | ISO 10993-11 | |
| | Non-hemolytic | Identical | | ASTM F756, ISO<br>10993-4 | |
| Performance Data | Meets ISO 7886-1 | Identical | | ISO 7886-1 | |
| | Meets ISO 80369-7 | Equivalent,<br>Test not applicable to<br>StaClear Syringe, which<br>has a permanently<br>attached needle. | | ISO 80369-7 | |
| | Meets USP <788> | Identical | | USP <788> | |
| | Meets USP <789> | Identical | | USP <789> | |
A comparison of the technological characteristics between the subject and predicate device are illustrated in the table below:
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## VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following non-clinical testing was performed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of the VitreJect Syringe as compared to the predicate device. Performance testing was performed as per the design control system. The following tests were conducted:
- ISO 7886-1
- o Freedom from Extraneous Matter
- Lubricant Quantification o
- Tolerance on Graduations O
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- Plunger Stopper Detachment O
- Barrel Flange to Plunger Distance O
- Dead Space O
- Freedom from Leakage O
- Piston Operational Force O
- Plunger Fit о
- ISO 80369-7 ●
- o Luer Connector
- Particulate Testing
- o USP <788> Particulate Matter in Injections
- USP <789> Particulate Matter in Ophthalmic Solutions o
- Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1) ●
VitreJect Syringe is categorized as an externally communicating device with prolonged (>24 h to 30 d) tissue/blood path indirect contact (fluid path). OcuJect, LLC completed the following biological safety tests:
- o Chemical Characterization
- Cytotoxicity о
- Sensitization O
- Irritation, Intracutaneous Reactivity O
- Irritation, Ocular O
- Irritation, Intravitreal Injection O
- O Irritation, Intraocular
- Acute Systemic Toxicity O
- O Pyrogenicity
- o Hemolysis
The results of the in vitro and in vivo studies were acceptable. A chemical characterization study was performed to identify and quantitate the extractables and/or leachables that may be released from the test article. A toxicological risk assessment was then conducted on the chemical characterization testing data to address the biological endpoints of systemic toxicity (subacute/subchronic) and genotoxicity and summarize the biological safety of the VitreJect Syringe. The toxicological risk assessment demonstrated an acceptable level of risk of systemic exposure to the extractable compounds. Therefore, this biological safety testing demonstrates the subject device is biocompatible for its intended use.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IX.
The VitreJect Syringe is substantially equivalent to the predicate device when evaluating intended use and technological characteristics.
- The subject device has the identical intended use as the predicate device. ●
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- The subject device and the predicate device are indicated for intravitreal use. The subject ● device is additionally indicated for intracameral use. This additional indication was evaluated through intraocular injection irritation testing, demonstrating that the VitreJect Syringe is biocompatible for intracameral use. This difference in indication for use does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
- The subject device and predicate device are substantially equivalent with only minor technological differences in device materials, dimensional specifications, connection type, plunger type. OcuJect completed performance testing according to ISO 7886-1, ISO 80369-7, USP <788> and USP <789> and the VitreJect Syringe met the applicable requirements. The ISO 7886-1. USP <788> and USP <789> standards were also utilized by the StaClear Syringe to demonstrate performance. The VitreJect Syringe demonstrates its performance characteristics are substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference device.
- Biocompatibility testing demonstrates the subject device is as safe and effective as the ● legally marketed predicate device, and that minor differences in technological characteristics do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness compared to the predicate device.
The biocompatibility testing data and particulate test data in conjunction with the performance test data in compliance with ISO 7886-1 demonstrate that the VitreJect Syringe met the established safety and performance characteristics of the device and demonstrate substantial equivalence.
### X. CONCLUSIONS
The VitreJect Syringe met the established safety and performance characteristics for a piston syringe. Suitability of the subject device for the additional indication of intracameral and intravitreal use was evaluated through endotoxin, biocompatibility, and particulate testing. The additional indication for intracameral administration routes does not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. Testing demonstrates the VitreJect Syringe is as safe and effective as the predicate device and will perform as intended. The Vitrelect Syringe is substantially equivalent to the StaClear Syringe cleared under K200242.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
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.