The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device is for use with medication vials and mating luer access devices for withdrawal and/or injection of fluid.
Device Story
Standalone, single-vial use, disposable vial access device; facilitates needle-free medication preparation. Device features a piercing spike (single lumen) and a female luer connector; available in 13mm and 20mm configurations. Operates by snapping onto a medication vial; allows withdrawal or injection of fluids via mating luer access devices. Used by clinicians in healthcare settings during drug preparation; not for patient use. Output is fluid access for medication transfer. Benefits include needle-free access, reducing needlestick risk during preparation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated through non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), particulate testing (USP <788>), microbial ingress testing, and mechanical performance testing per ISO 594-1, ISO 594-2, ISO 80369-7, and ISO 22413.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polycarbonate (Makrolon RX2530) body/spike, Polyurethane (Isoplast 2530) female luer, Silicone (Elastosil LR3003/80) piston, Fluorosilicone lubricant. Single lumen piercing spike. Snap-fit mechanism. Sterilization: Radiation (SAL 10^-6). Complies with ISO 594-1, ISO 594-2, ISO 80369-7, ISO 22413, ISO 11137, ISO 11737, ISO 11607, and ASTM F2096.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a standalone, single-vial use, disposable device to provide access to a medication vial without the use of a needle during medication preparation. Not intended for use on a patient.
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.
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March 6, 2024
CareFusion Stefanee Smith Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California 92121
Re: K233021
Trade/Device Name: BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial Access Device; BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial Access Device
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LHI Dated: February 5, 2024 Received: February 5, 2024
Dear Stefanee Smith:
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 (the 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 available 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.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely.
Porsche Bennett
Porsche Bennett For David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn,
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233021
#### Device Name
BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial Access Device; BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial Access Device
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Vial access devices with SmartSite™ are standalone, single-vial use, disposable devices which provide access to a medication vial without the use of a needle during medication preparation. BD standalone vial access devices are not intended to be used on a patient.
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# K233021-510(k) Summary
## Submitter Information
#### Submitter:
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CareFusion 10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121, USA Stefanee Smith 717-330-6037 stefanee smith@bd.com March 6, 2024
## Subject Device Identification
| Trade Name: | BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial Access Device |
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| | BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial Access Device |
| Common Name: | IV Fluid Transfer Set |
| Regulation Name: | Intravascular Administration Set |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LHI |
# Predicate Device Identification
| Trade Name: | SmartSite Access Pin |
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| Common Name | IV Fluid Transfer Set |
| Regulation Name: | Intravascular Administration Set |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5440 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LHI and FPA |
| Manufacturer: | IVAC Holdings, Incorporated (Now BD) |
| 510k Number: | K970485 |
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# Device Description
Vial access devices with SmartSite™ are standalone, single-vial use, disposable devices which permit access to a medication vial without the use of a needle during medication preparation. Vial access devices with needle-free connectors are available in two configurations: 13 mm or 20 mm.
### Intended Use
The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device is for use with medication vials and mating luer access devices for withdrawal and/or injection of fluid.
### Indications for Use
Vial access devices with SmartSite™ are standalone, single-vial use, disposable devices which provide access to a medication vial without the use of a needle during medication preparation. BD standalone vial access devices are not intended to be used on a patient.
## Technological Characteristics
The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device was shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device cleared under K970485. Differences in technological characteristics such as the material were addressed through biocompatibility and performance testing. The following table presents an overview of comparisons between the subject and predicate device.
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# Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence
The following table provides an overview of comparisons between the subject and the predicate device.
| Attributes | Subject Device:<br>BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial<br>Access Device;<br>BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial<br>Access Device | Predicate Device:<br>SmartSite Access Pin | Equivalence Discussion |
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| 510(k) Status | K233021 | K970485<br>Clearance date April 21, 1997 | N/A |
| Applicant | CareFusion (Now BD) | IVAC Holdings, Incorporated<br>(Now BD) | N/A |
| Model<br>Number(s) | 2203E and 2205E | 2202E | N/A |
| Indications for<br>use | Vial Access devices with<br>Smartsite™ are standalone,<br>single-vial use, disposable<br>devices which provide access<br>to a medication vial without<br>the use of a needle during<br>medication preparation. BD<br>standalone vial access<br>devices are not intended to<br>be used on a patient. | The SmartSite Access Pin is<br>intended to be used for<br>intravenous administration of<br>drugs and fluids (e.g., blood,<br>lipids, saline, and dextrose). | Similar – The exception being the subject<br>device is only used for medication<br>preparation and not intended to be used<br>on a patient. The difference does not<br>raise different questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Attributes | Subject Device:<br>BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial<br>Access Device;<br>BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial<br>Access Device | Predicate Device:<br>SmartSite Access Pin | Equivalence Discussion |
| Device<br>Components /<br>Materials | Vial Adaptor Body & Spike:<br>Makrolon (Polycarbonate<br>RX2530- 451118) | Access Pin Body:<br>Makrolon (Polycarbonate<br>RX2530- 451118) | Biocompatibility results on the subject<br>devices show that the materials are safe<br>per the intended use. |
| | SmartSite Female<br>Luer: Isoplast (2530<br>Polyeurethane) | SmartSite Female<br>Luer: Isoplast (2530<br>Polyeurethane) | |
| | Piston: Silicone (Elastosil<br>LR3003/80) with 3% DOW<br>Corning 550 Fluid | Piston: Silicone (Elastosil<br>LR3003/80) | |
| | Lubricant (piston opening):<br>Silicone fluid (FS-1265<br>Fluorosilicone Fluid) | Spike Plastic: Valox<br>(Polybutylene Terephthalate<br>HX420HP-1H1001) | |
| | | Lubricant (piston opening):<br>Silicone fluid (FS-1265<br>Fluorosilicone Fluid) | |
| | | Lubricant: Silicone fluid (550<br>Silicone Fluid) | |
| Piercing Spike | Single Lumen | Single Lumen | Same |
| Vial Adapter Fit | Snap Fit to Vial | Spring Clip | Different-There is a difference in vial<br>adapter fit for the two devices. The<br>subject device has 4 tabs on the vial<br>adapter body and the predicate device<br>has 2 tabs on the access pin body to<br>secure the device to the vial. The 4 tabs |
| Attributes | Subject Device:<br>BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial<br>Access Device;<br>BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial<br>Access Device | Predicate Device:<br>SmartSite Access Pin | Equivalence Discussion |
| | | | facilitate a more secure connection with<br>the vial due to the higher surface area of<br>Performance bench testing demonstrates<br>the difference does not raise different<br>questions of safety and effectiveness. |
| Compatible vial<br>size | 13mm and 20mm | Variable | Different - The predicate device is a<br>universal adapter designed to fit different<br>vial sizes. The subject device is designed<br>to fit a 13mm or 20mm vial size.<br>Performance bench testing demonstrates<br>the difference does not raise different<br>questions of safety and effectiveness. |
| Prescription Use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Packaging<br>Configuration | Each device is individually<br>packaged in pouches. Fifty<br>(50) pouches and one<br>(1) Directions for Use per<br>dispenser box. Two (2)<br>dispenser boxes per<br>shipper box. | Each device is individually<br>packaged in pouches. Fifty<br>(50) pouches and one<br>(1) Directions for Use per<br>dispenser box. Two (2)<br>dispenser boxes per shipper<br>box. | Same |
| Packaging Type | Peelable Tyvek/Film Pouch | Peelable Tyvek/Film Pouch | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Radiation (SAL 10-6) | Radiation (SAL 10-6) | Same |
| Non-Pyrogenic | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Attributes | Subject Device:<br>BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial<br>Access Device;<br>BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial<br>Access Device | Predicate Device:<br>SmartSite Access Pin | Equivalence Discussion |
| Residual Volume | 0.07 mL | Unknown | Residual volume has no impact on the<br>safety and effectiveness of the device. It is<br>provided as an additional input for the end<br>user to inform the amount of drug volume<br>that could be potentially left in the subject<br>device. |
| Method of<br>Disinfection | Prior to every access, swab<br>top of NFC access surface<br>for 2 - 5 seconds with<br>70% isopropyl alcohol and<br>allow to dry | Prior to every access, swab<br>top of Needle-Free Valve port<br>with 70% isopropyl alcohol<br>(1 - 2 seconds) and<br>allow to dry (approximately 30<br>seconds) | Different - the longer swab time does not<br>raise new or different questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. |
| Use | Single Vial Use | Single Vial Use | Same |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 3 years | Same |
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# Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
Design verification testing was performed to demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. All test results met their acceptance criteria and support that the BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device is substantially equivalent to the predicate SmartSite Access Pin. The subject device and the predicate have equivalent indications for use and intended use. Both devices are sterilized via irradiation and are single vial use devices.
Both the subject and predicate devices have the same principle of operation. The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device contains minor differences in technological characteristics when compared to the predicate device, these differences do not change the intended use and do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness as supported by verification testing.
# Safety and Performance Testing
### Nonclinical Testing:
The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device was evaluated via non-clinical safety and performance testing to demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The bench and nonclinical testing on the BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device were conducted according to the following FDA recognized consensus standards listed below. The subject device met the applicable test specifications and acceptance criteria as described in the submission.
- ISO 594-1:1986, Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and . certain other medical equipment - Part 1: General requirements (FDA Recognition Number 6-11)
- ISO 594-2:1998, Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and . certain other medical equipment - Part 2: Lock fittings (FDA Recognition Number 6-129)
- . ISO 80369-7:2021, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare
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applications – Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications (FDA Recognition Number 5-133)
- ISO 22413:2021, Transfer sets for pharmaceutical preparations Requirements and . test methods
- ISO 11137-1:2006, Sterilization of health care products - Radiation - Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices [Including: Amendment 1 (2013) and Amendment 2 (2018)] (FDA Recognition Number 14-528)
- ISO 11137-2:2013, Sterilization of health care products Radiation Part 2: . Establishing the sterilization dose (FDA Recognition Number 14-409)
- ISO 11137-3:2017, Sterilization of health care products Radiation Part 3: . Guidance on dosimetric aspects (FDA Recognition Number 14-510)
- . ISO 11737-1:2018, Sterilization of health care products - Microbiological methods - Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on product [Including: Amendment 1 (2021)] (FDA Recognition Number 14-577)
- ISO 11737-2:2019 Sterilization of health care products - Part 2: Microbiological methods – Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilization process (FDA Recognition Number 14-540)
- . ISO 11607-1:2019, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems (FDA Recognition Number 14-530)
- . ISO 11607-2:2019, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices - Part 2: Validation Requirements for Forminq, Sealing and Assembly Processes (FDA Recognition Number 14-531)
- ASTM F2096 and ASTM F2096-11, Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks ● in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test) (FDA Recognition Number 14-359)
# Biocompatibility:
Biocompatibility tests for the subject device were performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process as recognized by the FDA. The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device is categorized as an externally communicating tissue contacting (indirect) prolonged (> 24 hours to 30 days) device in accordance with ISO 10993-1 and FDA Guidance, Use of
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International Standard 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process." The battery of tests included the following:
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009, FDA Recognition Number 2-245) .
- Genotoxicity (ISO 10993-3:2014, FDA Recognition Number 2-228) ●
- Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2021, FDA Recognition Number 2-296) ●
- Irritation / Intracutaneous Reactivity (ISO 10993-23:2021, FDA Recognition ● Number 2-291)
- Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2017, FDA Recognition Number 2-255) ●
- Sub-acute/ Sub-chronic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2017, FDA Recognition Number 2-● 255)
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity (ISO 10993-11:2017, FDA Recognition Number 2-● 255)
- Hemolysis Indirect (ISO 10993-4:2017, FDA Recognition Number 2-248)
- Chemical Requirements; Section 8 (ISO 8536-4:2019, FDA Recognition Number 6-447)
## Particulate Testing:
The BD SmartSite™ Vial Access Device was tested to demonstrate the product meets particulate requirements of United States Pharmacopeia, National Formulary (USP), General Chapter < 788>, Particulate Matter in Injections (Current Standard).
### Microbial Ingress Testing:
Microbial ingress was performed based on the following FDA quidance document:
- Guidance for Industry and FDA staff; Intravascular Administration Sets Premarket . Notification Submissions [510(k)], July 11, 2008
Additional evaluation was conducted to simulate use with fluids:
- Harsh Infusates testing .
### Clinical Data:
Not Applicable. Clinical data was not considered necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
### Conclusion:
The information provided in this submission, including the non-clinical safety and performance testing, adequately demonstrates substantial equivalence of the BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial Access Device; BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial Access Device to the predicate device, cleared under K970485. The BD SmartSite™ 13mm Vial Access Device; Page 9 of 10
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BD SmartSite™ 20mm Vial Access Device and the predicate device have similar indications for use, the same intended use, and similar technological characteristics. Any differences between the subject and predicate device do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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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.