Sofjec (Single use Needle); Sofjec (Single use Syringe with or without Needle); Sofjec (Membrane Filter Syringe)
K241856 · Hlb Lifescience Co., Ltd. · FMF · Dec 23, 2024 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K241856
Device Name
Sofjec (Single use Needle); Sofjec (Single use Syringe with or without Needle); Sofjec (Membrane Filter Syringe)
Applicant
Hlb Lifescience Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FMF · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5860
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Single use Needle is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration. Single use Syringe with or without Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The filter operates when injecting the human body to remove foreign substances from the drug solutions.
Device Story
Manual piston syringe system; includes barrel, plunger, gasket, and optional needle/cap. Used for fluid injection or aspiration. Membrane filter variant removes foreign substances from drug solutions during injection. Operated by clinicians or healthcare providers in clinical settings. Output is controlled delivery or withdrawal of fluids. Benefits include precise fluid management and filtration of particulates.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with ISO 7886-1 (Piston syringes), ISO 7864 (Sterile hypodermic needles), and ISO 9626 (Stainless steel needle tubing) demonstrated substantial equivalence.
Indicated for general purpose fluid injection or aspiration in patients requiring medical fluid administration or withdrawal.
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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December 23, 2024
HLB LifeScience Co., Ltd. % Yongjun Lee Consultant MEDIGUIDE Inc. #410, 17, Deogan-ro 104beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si Gyeonggi-do, 14353 Korea, South
Re: K241856
Trade/Device Name: Sofjec (Single use Needle); Sofjec (Single use Syringe with or without Needle); Sofjec (Membrane Filter Syringe) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF, FMF, FMI Dated: June 27, 2024 Received: December 3, 2024
Dear Yongjun Lee:
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.
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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.
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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.
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# Sincerely, Shruti N. Mistry -S
Shruti Mistry 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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known)
K241856
Device Name
Sofjec (Single use Needle);
Sofjec (Single use Syringe with or without Needle);
Sofjec (Membrane Filter Syringe)
ndications for Use (Describe)
Single use Needle(108 model codes including Sofjec-16-13) Single use Needle is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
Single use Syringe with or without Needle (2186 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13) Single use Syringe with or without Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.
Membrane Filter Syringe (16 model codes including HJM-18-1)
Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The filter operates when injecting the human body to remove foreign substances from the drug solutions.
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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# 510(k) Summary
Date of Preparation: December 23, 2024
Subject: "Special 510(k) Premarket Notification" for Sofjec - Device Modification.
Model: Single use Syringe with or without Needle (2186 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13)
#### Applicant Information:
- . Manufacturer: HLB Life Science Co., Ltd.
- Address: 122-39, Gieopdanji-ro, Gongdo-eup, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- . Tel: +82 (41) 554 6181
- . Fax: +82 (41) 554 7178
- . Manufacturer Contact: JiWon Han (hlblsra@hlb-ls.com)
#### 510(k) Correspondent:
Yongjun Lee, Consultant of MEDIGUIDE Inc. guide33@medi-guide.com / Tel: +82 (70) 5057 6201
#### Identification of Predicate Device
| Trade Name | Subject Device Special 510(k) No. | Predicate Device 510(k) No. |
|------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Sofjec | K241856 | K212635 |
#### Device name and Classification name
- Trade Name: Sofjec (Single use Needle); Sofjec (Single use Syringe with or without Needle); Sofjec (Membrane Filter Syringe)
- . Model:
- (1) Single use Needle(108 model codes including Sofjec-16-13)
- (2) Single use Syringe with or without Needle (2186 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13)
- (3) Membrane Filter Syringe (16 model codes including HJM-18-1)
| Classification Description | 21 CFR Section | Product Code | Class |
|----------------------------------|----------------|--------------|-------|
| Syringe, Piston | 880.5860 | FMF | II |
| Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen | 880.5570 | FMI | II |
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#### Reason for Submission
HLB Life Science Co., Ltd. hereby submits this Special 510(k) to provide notification of modification to:
- . Hwajin Medical Co., Ltd., Sofjec Piston Syringe K212635
This Special 510(k) has been submitted to change the "Single use Syringe with Needle (1734 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13) in primary predicate device (K212635) to "Single use Syringe with or without Needle (2186 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13).
Modification to this piston syringe includes:
- . Basic Change: Additional Syringe model with 60 (mL) to existing HJ/HJL series of 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 (mL)
- . Additional Change: Additional Syringe model without Needle for HJ/HJL-x WO series to existing HJK/HJKL-x series.
#### Indication for Use
- (1) Single use Needle (108 model codes including Sofjec-16-13) Single use Needle is intended for use with syringes and injection devices for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration.
- (2) Single use Syringe with or without Needle (2186 model codes including HJ-1-16G-13) Single use Syringe with or without Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body.
- (3) Membrane Filter Syringe (16 model codes including HJM-18-1) Membrane Filter Syringe is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. The filter operates when injecting the drug into the human body to remove foreign substances from the drug solutions.
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#### Device Description
#### Single use Syringe with or without Needle
Single use Syringe with or without Needle consist of Syringe, Cap, Needle and Hub and Blister paper. Blister paper function to sustain sterilization of the product. The Cap function to protect the needle. This device is single use. This device is provided EO Sterilization, and the syringes of Luer Slip and Luer Lock.
These devices are injecting the medicine with syringes. Biocompatibility testing and performance testing has been completed to support the substantial equivalence of the device.
#### Additional Model List for the subject Special 510(k)
In this special 510(k) submission, a new volume (60mL) of syringe luer slip/luer lock with or without needle is covered. The intended use, raw material, manufacturing site, sterilization method, sterilization site, packaging material is the same as the devices cleared in K212635. The table below describes the additional model for this Special 510(k) submission.
| Syringe<br>Volume | Gauge | Length | Luer Type | Approval No. |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------------------|
| 1 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | |
| 1 mL | | | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 2 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 2 mL | Without Needle | | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 2.5 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 2.5 mL | Without Needle | | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 3 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 3 mL | Without Needle | | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| | | | Luer Lock | |
| 5 mL | | | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| Syringe<br>Volume | Gauge | Length | Luer Type | Approval No. |
| | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Lock | |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| 10 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | |
| 20 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | Current<br>Submission |
| 30 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | Current<br>Submission |
| 50 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | K212635 |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | Current<br>Submission |
| 60 mL | 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19,<br>25, 32, 38 (mm) | Luer Slip | Current<br>Submission |
| | Without Needle | | Luer Lock | Current<br>Submission |
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#### Comparison table of Modified Device and Predicate Device
| Item | Modified Device<br>Single use Syringe with or without Needle | Primary Predicate Device<br>Single use Syringe with Needle<br>(K212635) | SE<br>decision |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Indications for<br>Use | Single use Syringe with or without Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. | Single use Syringe with Needle is intended to be used for medical purposes to inject fluid into or withdraw fluid from body. | Difference |
#### Difference
Additional syringe model with 60 (mL) to existing HJ/HJL series of 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 (mL) The dimension of the 60mL syringe is identical with 50mL syringe in K212635. The only difference between 60mL syringe (modified device) and 50mL syringe (predicate device) is scale depicted on the barrel of the syringe. The performance tests covered the 50ml syringe in the cleared K212635 can be leveraged for the proposed 60ml syringe.
Addition of single use syringe without needle
The model of single use syringe without needle [HJ/HJL-x WO of 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 (mL)] are added in the existing HJK/HJKL-x series of the Single use Syringe with Needle (K212635). The dimension, raw material, technological characteristics of the additional models are same with the Single use Syringe with needle.
| Operation<br>Mode | | For manual use only | For manual use only<br>Luer slip | | Same |
|---------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Configuration | | Piston, Plunger, Barrel, (Needle) | Piston, Plunger, Barrel, (Needle) 10, 20,<br>30, 50 (ml) | | Same |
| Tip type | | Luer Slip, Luer Lock | Luer Slip, Luer Lock | | Same |
| Principle of<br>operation | | Normal | Normal<br>Needle gauge<br>16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | | Same |
| Volume/Sizes | Luer slip | | Luer Lock | | Difference |
| | | Syringe Volume<br>1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20,<br>30, 50, 60 (ml)<br>Needle gauge<br>16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31 (G) | | Syringe Volume<br>1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20,<br>1G, 1W, 1B (ml)<br>Needle gauge<br>16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31(G) | |
| | Luer Lock | | | | |
| | | Syringe Volume<br>1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 10, 20,<br>30, 50, 60, 1G, 1W,<br>1B (ml) | | | |
| | | Needle gauge<br>16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,<br>22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br>28, 29, 30, 31(G) | | | |
#### Different- Syringe Volume
The Syringe volume of modified device is different from the primary predicate devices(K212635). However, this difference is just in volume. The physical dimension of the 60mL syringe is the 50mL syringe. The scale depicted on the barrel of the syringe is difference does not affect the devices intended use. Successful performance testing has been completed using FDA recognized standards to support that this difference in syringe volume does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness when compared to the predicate device.
| Needle<br>Lengths | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, 38 (mm) | 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, 38 (mm) | Same |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------|
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------|
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| Item | Modified Device | | Primary Predicate Device | SE decision | |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|------|
| | Single use Syringe with or without Needle | | Single use Syringe with Needle (K212635) | | |
| | Single use Syringe with or without Needle | | Single use Syringe with Needle | | |
| | Part | Raw material | Part | Raw material | |
| Materials | Barrel | Polypropylene (PP) | Barrel | Polypropylene (PP) | Same |
| | Gasket | Thermoplastic elastomer | Gasket | Thermoplastic elastomer | |
| | Plunger | Polypropylene (PP) | Plunger | Polypropylene (PP) | |
| | | Pigment | | Pigment | |
| | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | |
| | Adhesives | Epoxy Resin | Adhesives | Epoxy Resin | |
| | Protective cap | PP | Protective cap | PP | |
| | Hub | PP | Hub | PP | |
| | | Pigment | | Pigment | |
| | Needle | Stainless Steel (SUS 304L) | Needle | Stainless Steel (SUS 304L) | |
| | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | Silicone | Polydimethylsiloxane | |
| Sterilization method and SAL | Sterilized by ethylene oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | Sterilized by ethylene oxide gas SAL = 10-6 | | Same |
| Product performance | Complied with<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | | Complied with<br>ISO 7886-1<br>ISO 7864<br>ISO 9626 | | Same |
122-39, Gieopdanji-ro, Gongdo-eup, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
#### Conclusion
The difference between the cleared (predicate) and the modified device do not raise any new or different questions of safety and effectiveness since the modified devices are tested in accordance with the ISO 7886 -1 standard. The subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with respect to the indications for use, target populations, treatment method, and technological characteristics.
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At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
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.