The SMARTeZ Pump (Long infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including pain management. Routes of administration: intravenous and subcutaneous. The SMARTeZ Pump (Short infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery. Route of administration: intravenous. The SMARTeZ Pump (Chemotherapy article) is intended for continuous infusion of chemotherapy medications. Routes of administration: intravenous and intra-arterial.
Device Story
SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump is a sterile, single-use, mechanical device for continuous medication infusion. It utilizes an elastomeric fluid reservoir as an energy source; fluid is driven through administration tubing and a flow restrictor into the patient. Operation follows Hagen-Poiseuille law. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals for pain management, antibiotic delivery, and chemotherapy. The device is non-electric and non-electronic. It provides a fixed flow rate for infusion therapy; it is not intended for fluid storage. The subject device features a detachable administration tube packed with the pump, requiring assembly by the clinician. Output is a continuous, controlled infusion of parenteral drugs, which assists clinicians in delivering precise therapy over extended periods, potentially improving patient convenience and compliance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified against ISO 28620:2020 (flow rate, leak-proof, pressure resistance, traction, refrigeration) and ISO 80369-7:2021 (luer connection integrity). Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993 series (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, hemolysis, chemical characterization). Sterility and shelf-life validated per ISO 11135:2014 and ASTM F1980-21.
Technological Characteristics
Mechanical, non-electric elastomeric infusion pump. Materials: plastics and elastomer. Energy source: elastomeric membrane constriction. Components: fluid reservoir, administration tube, flow restrictor (micro-bore/capillary), distal connector. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 28620:2020, ISO 80369-7:2021, ISO 10993, ASTM F1980-21.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous infusion of medications (pain management, antibiotics, chemotherapy) via intravenous, subcutaneous, or intra-arterial routes in clinical settings by trained healthcare professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
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October 7, 2024
Epic Medical Pte. Ltd. Freddie Lee CEO/MD 105 Cecil Street #20-04, The Octagon Singapore. SG 069534 Singapore
Re: K242152
Trade/Device Name: SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump (498111, 498131, 498141) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MEB Dated: September 9, 2024 Received: September 9, 2024
Dear Freddie 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.
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.
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Sincerely,
# Juliane C. Lessard -S
Juliane C. Lessard, Ph.D. 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)
K242152
Device Name
SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump (498111, 498121, 498131, 498141)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SMARTeZ Pump (Long infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including pain management.
· Routes of administration: intravenous and subcutaneous.
The SMARTeZ Pump (Short infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery.
· Route of administration: intravenous.
The SMARTeZ Pump (Chemotherapy article) is intended for continuous infusion of chemotherapy medications.
· Routes of administration: intravenous and intra-arterial.
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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#### K242152 – 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
Epic Medical Pte. Ltd. 105 Cecil Street #20-04, The Octagon, Singapore 069534. Phone: +65 9635 2618 / +66 81 761 5292 Contact Person: Mr. Freddie LEE, Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director Date Prepared: September 9, 2024 Content and Format: Prepared in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 Type of Submission: Special
#### II. Subject Device
| 510(k) Number: | K242152 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Trade/ Device Name: | SMARTEzTM Elastomeric Infusion Pump |
| Common/ Usual Name: | Pump, Infusion, Elastomeric |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5725 |
| Regulation Name: | Infusion Pump |
| Regulatory Class: | Class: II |
| Product Code: | MEB |
#### III. Predicate
| 510(k) Number: | K151650 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Trade/ Device Name: | SMARTeZTM Elastomeric Infusion Pump |
| Common/ Usual Name: | Pump, Infusion, Elastomeric |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5725 |
| Regulation Name: | Infusion Pump |
| Regulatory Class: | Class: II |
| Product Code: | MEB |
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#### IV. Purpose of Submission and Device Description
The SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump (SMARTeZ™ Pump) is a sterile, single-use, mechanical (non-electric, non-electronic) infusion pump that consists of an elastomeric fluid reservoir as an energy source and an administration line. The constriction of the elastomeric fluid reservoir drives the fluid through the administration tubing and eventually through a flow restrictor, into the patient connection.
The SMARTeZ™ Pump is intended to administer infusion therapies only, and not for fluid storage.
This Special 510(k) Submission is to inform FDA of the addition to the thirty-nine (39) existing SMARTeZ™ Pump offerings, four (4) new models of different nominal volumes, flow rates and time: 498111: 100 ml, 0.5 ml/h, 200 h; 498121: 100 ml, 1 ml/h, 100 h: 498131: 50 ml, 0.5 ml/h, 100 h: 498141: 50 ml. 1 ml/h, 50 h. with KVO (Keep Vein Open) infusion pump labeling.
#### V. Indications for Use Statement
The SMARTeZ Pump (Long infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including pain management.
- Routes of administration: intravenous and subcutaneous. .
The SMARTeZ Pump (Short infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery.
- . Route of administration: intravenous.
The SMARTeZ Pump (Chemotherapy article) is intended for continuous infusion of chemotherapy medications.
- . Routes of administration: intravenous and intra-arterial.
#### VI. Comparison of Intended Use & Technological Characteristics
The Subject device and the Predicate device share the following characteristics:
### Intended Use comparison
- 1) Indications for use statements
- 2) Primary product code and regulation number
- 3) Intended user population/ intended use environment
- 6) Routes of the infusion
- 7) Medical delivery method
- 8) Single use or reusable
- 9) Prescription use or over-the-counter use
- 10)Labeling specifications
- 4) Intended drug type
- 5) Type of infusion
### Technological characteristics comparison
### Equivalencies - Technology & Design
The Subject device and the Predicate device share the following design characteristics, and from the evaluation in the comparison table, there was no substantial difference from the Predicate device identified, that would raise a safety or performance issue/ concern:
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- 1) Principles of operation
- 2) Energy source
- 3) Device construction (major components, construction of materials, fill port, fluid reservoir, administration tubing, outer shell, flow restrictor)
- 4) Performance specification
- 5) Sterile barrier packaging
- 6) Sterilization process
- 7) Shelf-life
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An overview table summarizing the comparison between the Subject and the Subject and the Predicate device is provided hereunder.
| Characteristic<br>compared | Predicate Device (K151650)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Subject Device (K242152)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Comment/<br>Discussion | |
|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Intended use<br>and<br>Indications for Use<br>statement | "The SMARTeZ Pump (Long infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including pain management.<br>• Routes of administration: intravenous and subcutaneous.<br><br>"The SMARTeZ Pump (Short infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery.<br>• Route of administration: intravenous.<br><br>"The SMARTeZ Pump (Chemotherapy article) is intended for continuous infusion of chemotherapy medications.<br>• Routes of administration: intravenous and intra-arterial." | "The SMARTeZ Pump (Long infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including pain management.<br>• Routes of administration: intravenous and subcutaneous.<br><br>"The SMARTeZ Pump (Short infusion time article) is intended for continuous infusion of medications for general infusion use, including antibiotic delivery.<br>• Route of administration: intravenous.<br><br>"The SMARTeZ Pump (Chemotherapy article) is intended for continuous infusion of chemotherapy medications.<br>• Routes of administration: intravenous and intra-arterial." | Same | |
| Primary product code<br>and regulation number | MEB<br>21 CFR 880.5725 | MEB<br>21 CFR 880.5725 | Same | |
| Intended user<br>population/ intended<br>use environment | Adequately trained<br>health care professionals/<br>clinical setting | Adequately trained<br>health care professionals/<br>clinical setting | Same | |
| Intended drug type | Parenteral drugs | Parenteral drugs | Same | |
| Characteristic<br>compared | Predicate Device (K151650)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Subject Device (K242152)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Comment/<br>Discussion | |
| Type of infusion | General infusion | General infusion | Same | |
| Routes of infusion | Through clinically accepted routes | Through clinically accepted routes | Same | |
| Medical delivery<br>method | Continuous fixed flow rate | Continuous fixed flow rate | Same | |
| Single use or reusable | Single use only | Single use only | Same | |
| Prescription use or<br>over-the-counter use | R only | R only | Same | |
| Labeling specifications | Meets the requirements<br>specified in 21 CFR 801 | Meets the requirements<br>specified in 21 CFR 801 | Same | |
| Principles of operation | Hagen-Poiseuille law | Hagen-Poiseuille law | Same | |
| Energy source | Constriction of elastomeric membrane of fluid<br>reservoir | Constriction of elastomeric membrane of fluid<br>reservoir | Same | |
| Device construction | Major components | Fluid reservoir, administration tube, flow<br>restrictor, distal connector | Fluid reservoir, administration tube, flow<br>restrictor, distal connector | Same |
| | Construction of<br>materials | Plastics and elastomer | Same plastics and elastomer | Same |
| | Fill port | Check valve, female Luer lock | Check valve, female Luer lock | Same |
| | Fluid reservoir | Multi-layer elastomer membrane | Multi-layer elastomer membrane | Same |
| | Administration<br>tubing | Included in the device,<br>together with air and particulate filter | Included in the device,<br>together with air and particulate filter | Same |
| | Outer shell | Soft flexible outer shell | Soft flexible outer shell | Same |
| Characteristic<br>compared | | Predicate Device (K151650)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Subject Device (K242152)<br>SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump | Comment/<br>Discussion |
| Flow restrictor | | Plastic micro bore tube<br>and plastic capillary tube | Plastic micro bore tube<br>and plastic capillary tube | Same |
| Performance<br>specifications | | ISO 28620:2020, Medical devices – Non-<br>electrically driven portable infusion devices | ISO 28620:2020, Medical devices – Non-<br>electrically driven portable infusion devices | Same |
| Detachable/bonded<br>administration tube | | Administrated tube bonded to pump | Detachable administration tube, packed in<br>the same unit packaging as the pump | Different, see<br>Comment #1 |
| Sterile barrier packaging | | Medical grade paper and<br>medical plastic film, heat sealed | Medical grade paper and<br>medical plastic film, heat sealed | Same |
| Sterilization process | | Ethylene Oxide (EO), SAL 10-6 | Ethylene Oxide (EO), SAL 10-6 | Same |
| Shelf-life validation | | 3 years (36 months) | 3 years (36 months) | Same |
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## Discussion of difference in technological characteristics
## Comment #1
The administration tube, which is presented in the same unit package, is to be attached by the health care professional, The Subject device with the change was subjected to testing to ISO 28620:2020 - with the administration tube portion attached to the pump portion - and the new Luer connectors, to ISO 80369-7:2021. Testing confirmed the device was safe and effective. The Subject device and Predicate (existing) device different questions of safety and effectiveness. Its testing summary is provided in VII.A, hereunder.
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#### Performance Data Supporting Substantial Equivalence VII.
### A. Functional Performance
The Subject device in this Summary was evaluated to be in conformance with the following ISO standards document:
- ISO 28620:2020, Medical devices Non-electrically driven portable infusion devices ●
- ISO 80369-7 Second edition 2021-05 Small-bore connectors for liguids and gases in ● healthcare applications - Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
Bench performance verifications and validations performed on the Subject device (pump and administration tubing connected) and referred-to existing devices (K151650):
- . Flow rate test under these conditions - nominal (on Subject device), various ambient temperature, various solution viscosity, after resistance to pressure (on Subject device), after resistance to traction test (on Subject device), after refrigeration, under nonambient pressure (simulating influences of routes of administration); to ISO 28620:2020, subclause 6.2 & 6.6, all under K151650 and where indicated, on the Subject device as well
- Leak-proof test under these conditions resistance to pressure (on Subject device), after . drop test, after resistance to traction test (on Subject device), after refrigeration; to ISO 28620:2020, subclause 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 & 6.6, All under K151650 and where indicated, on the Subject device as well
- Retrograde flow of infusate test, under K151650 .
- Luer lock connection tests on the new Luer lock connectors positive pressure fluid . leakage test, sub-atmospheric pressure air leakage test, stress cracking test, resistance to separation from axial load test, resistance to separation from unscrewing test, resistance to overriding test, to ISO 80369-7:2021 performed on the Subject device
### B. Biocompatibility
In accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018, the Subject device just like the existing SMARTeZ™ Pump, is classified as: Externally Communicating Device, Blood Path Indirect, Prolonged Contact (>24hr to 30d). The following testing were performed on referred-to cleared devices, and conducted on the Subject device:
- Cytotoxicity to ISO 10993-5 under K151650 ●
- . Sensitization to ISO 10993-10 under K151650
- Intracutaneous Reactivity to ISO 10993-10 under K151650 .
- . Acute Systemic Toxicity to ISO 10993-11 under K151650
- In-vitro Hemolysis Assessment to ISO 10993-4 under K151650 ●
- Chemical Characterization and Toxicological Risk Assessment to ISO 10993-18 and ● ISO 10993-17, under K151650
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### C. Sterility, Shipping, and Shelf-Life
The Subject device, like the existing SMARTeZ™ Pump, complies with sterilization requirements of ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of Health Care Products - Ethylene Oxide -Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices and the following testing/ evaluations under K151650:
- Package Integrity Tests per ASTM F1980-21, Standard guide for accelerated aging of ● sterile barrier systems for medical devices and Sterile Barrier Packaging Testing performed on the proposed device: Seal strength - ASTM F88/F88M-21, Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials; Dye Penetration – ASTM F1929-23. Standard test method for detecting seal leaks in porous medical device packaging by dye penetration; EN 868-5:2009, Packaging materials and systems for medical devices which are to be sterilized – Part 5: Heat and self-sealable pouches and reels of paper and plastic film construction - Requirements and test methods
- Pyrogen Tests per ANSI/AAMI ST72/2019, Bacterial endotoxins Test methods, . routing monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing, USP 40 <151>, Pyrogen test (USP rabbit test), USP-NF <161>, Medical Devices-Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Tests, USP-NF <85>, Bacterial Endotoxins Test
- Shelf-life of 3 years has been validated using the FDA recognized standard, ASTM ● 1980-21,
Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices.
### VIII. Clinical Tests
Not applicable.
#### IX. Conclusion
The difference between the Predicate and the Subject device does not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. The Subject device – SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump (submitted under K242152) - is substantially equivalent to the Predicate device, and existing device, the SMARTeZ™ Elastomeric Infusion Pump (cleared under K151650) – with respect to its indications for use, principles of operation and technological characteristics.
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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.