MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device

K250813 · Ascensia Diabetes Care U.S., Inc. · QRL · May 14, 2025 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K250813
• Device Name: MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device
• Applicant: Ascensia Diabetes Care U.S., Inc.
• Product Code: QRL · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: May 14, 2025
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4850
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device is used with the disposable MICROLET®NEXT Lancet to obtain capillary blood samples.

Device Story

Pen-like lancing device; used with compatible 28G disposable lancets; enables controlled skin puncture to obtain capillary blood droplets for glucose testing. Operated by patients (self-use) in home or clinical settings. User adjusts penetration depth; device triggers lancet to puncture skin. Output is a blood sample for blood glucose monitoring systems. Benefits include simplified, controlled blood sampling for routine diabetes management. Device is reusable; requires disinfection between uses.

Clinical Evidence

Prospective clinical study; 120 lay persons with type 1 or type 2 diabetes (age 18+). Subjects were new users of the device. Primary endpoint: ability to obtain adequate blood volume from fingertip and palm for blood glucose monitoring after reading IFU. Results: 100% success in obtaining adequate samples; zero adverse events reported. Study confirms device is as safe and effective as the predicate.

Technological Characteristics

Manual, pen-like lancing device. Materials: unspecified plastics. Sensing/Actuation: spring-loaded mechanical mechanism for lancet deployment. Dimensions: handheld. Penetration depth: 1.9-3.0 mm. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: device is reusable and designed for disinfection between uses. Software: none.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by individuals with diabetes to obtain capillary blood samples from the fingertip or palm for blood glucose monitoring. Suitable for adult patients (18+ years) with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Contraindicated for individuals with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, or those with physical, visual, or neurological impairments preventing safe device operation.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

The regulation covers four types of blood lancets: (a) Single use only blood lancet with an integral sharps injury prevention feature; (b) Single use only blood lancet without an integral sharps injury prevention feature; (c) Multiple use blood lancet for single patient use only; and (d) Multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use. All are defined as disposable or reusable devices comprised of a blade attached to a base used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and must include a sharps injury prevention feature. (ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use and that the integral sharps injury prevention feature will irreversibly disable the device after one use. (iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin ( *e.g.,* blade).(v) Labeling must include: (A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device and its sharps injury prevention feature. (B) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device. (C) Instructions on preparation ( *e.g.,* cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(D) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device. (E) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment. ( *1* ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.( *2* ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vi) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed: (A) “For use only on a single patient. Discard the entire device after use.” (B) “Warning: Not intended for more than one use. Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested.” (b) *Single use only blood lancet without an integral sharps injury prevention feature* —(1)*Identification.* A disposable blood lancet intended for a single use that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, non-reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2) *Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and address the risk of sharp object injuries and bloodborne pathogen transmissions. (ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use. (iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin ( *e.g.,* blade).(v) Labeling must include: (A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device. (B) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device. (C) Instructions on preparation ( *e.g.,* cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(D) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device. (E) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment. ( *1* ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.( *2* ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vi) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed: (A) “For use only on a single patient. Discard the entire device after use.” (B) “Warning: Not intended for more than one use. Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested.” (c) *Multiple use blood lancet for single patient use only* —(1)*Identification.* A multiple use capable blood lancet intended for use on a single patient that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2) *Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that: (A) The lancet blade can be changed with every use, either manually or by triggering a blade storage unit to discard the used blade and reload an unused blade into the reusable base; and (B) The structure and material composition are consistent with the intended use and address the risk of sharp object injuries and bloodborne pathogen transmissions and allow for validated cleaning and disinfection. (ii) Mechanical performance testing must demonstrate that the device will withstand forces encountered during use. (iii) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. (iv) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of any device component that breaches the skin ( *e.g.,* blade).(v) Validation testing must demonstrate that the cleaning and disinfection instructions are adequate to ensure that the reusable lancet base can be cleaned and low level disinfected. (vi) Labeling must include: (A) Detailed descriptions, with illustrations, of the proper use of the device. (B) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant's contact time for disinfectant use. (C) Handwashing instructions for the user before and after use of the device. (D) Instructions on preparation ( *e.g.,* cleaning, disinfection) of the skin to be pierced.(E) Instructions on the cleaning and disinfection of the device. (F) Instructions for the safe disposal of the device. (G) Instructions for use must address the safe storage of the reusable blood lancet base between uses to minimize contamination or damage and the safe storage and disposal of the refill lancet blades. (H) Labeling must be appropriate for the intended use environment. ( *1* ) For those devices intended for health care settings, labeling must address the health care facility use of these devices, including how these lancets are to be used with personal protective equipment, such as gloves.( *2* ) For those devices intended for use in the home, labeling must be written so that it is understandable to lay users.(vii) Labeling must also include the following statements, prominently placed: (A) “For use only on a single patient. Disinfect reusable components according to manufacturer's instructions between each use.” (B) “Used lancet blades must be safely discarded after a single use.” (C) “Warning: Do not use on more than one patient. Improper use of blood lancets can increase the risk of inadvertent transmission of bloodborne pathogens, particularly in settings where multiple patients are tested. The cleaning and disinfection instructions for this device are intended only to reduce the risk of local use site infection; they cannot render this device safe for use for more than one patient.” (d) *Multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use* —(1)*Identification.* A multiple use capable blood lancet intended for use on multiple patients that is comprised of a single use blade attached to a solid, reusable base that is used to puncture the skin to obtain a drop of blood for diagnostic purposes.(2) *Classification.* Class III (premarket approval).(3) *Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required:* A PMA or a notice of completion of a PDP is required to be filed with the Food and Drug Administration on or before May 22, 2024, for any multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or that has, on or before May 22, 2024, been found to be substantially equivalent to a multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976. Any other multiple use blood lancet for multiple patient use shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.

Predicate Devices

• STERILANCE LANCING DEVICE (K221970)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

May 14, 2025

Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc
Sangram Yadav
Regulatory Affairs Manager, US
5 Wood Hollow Rd
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

Re: K250813
Trade/Device Name: MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4850
Regulation Name: Blood Lancets
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QRL
Dated: March 17, 2025
Received: March 17, 2025

Dear Sangram Yadav:

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.

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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" (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 QS 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 (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-reporting-combination-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.

All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.

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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/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-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-

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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email ([e-mail]) or phone [phone] or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

James H. Jang -S
Digitally signed by
James H. Jang -S
Date: 2025.05.14
14:33:25 -04'00'

James Jang, Ph.D.
Acting Assistant Director
DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices
OHT4: Office of Surgical and
Infection Control Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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| Indications for Use | | |
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| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K250813 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
| MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device | | |
| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| The MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device is used with the disposable MICROLET®NEXT Lancet to obtain capillary blood samples. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (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) #: K250813 | 510(k) Summary | Prepared on: 2025-05-08 |
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| Contact Details | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1) |
| Applicant Name | ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE US INC | |
| Applicant Address | 5 WOOD HOLLOW RD Parsippany NJ 07054 United States | |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | 2019368856 | |
| Applicant Contact | Mr. SANGRAM YADAV | |
| Applicant Contact Email | [e-mail] | |
| Device Name | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2) |
| Device Trade Name | MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device | |
| Common Name | Blood lancets | |
| Classification Name | Multiple Use Blood Lancet For Single Patient Use Only | |
| Regulation Number | 878.4850 | |
| Product Code(s) | QRL | |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) |
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | Product Code |
| K221970 | STERILANCE LANCING DEVICE | QRL |
| Device Description Summary | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) |
| The proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device falls under multiple Use Blood Lancet for Single Patient Use Only category. The proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device is a pen-like instruments to be used with the compatible MICROLET® NEXT Lancets (28 G) for the controlled puncture of the skin to obtain the capillary blood droplet sample for testing. Please refer to the attachments for more detail device description, pictures and packaging. | | |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5) |
| The MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device is used with the disposable MICROLET®NEXT Lancet to obtain capillary blood samples. | | |
| Indications for Use Comparison | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5) |
| The proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device has same indication for use as the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device(Class II, Product Code : QRL 510(k) K221970). | | |
| Technological Comparison | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(6) |
| The proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device has the same contract manufacture and same fundamental technological characteristics as the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970), except for the changes requested by ADC as the spec developer. These differences are identified in the comparison table in the substantial equivalence section.
The primary difference is proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device can be disinfected after each use and therefore has a different use | | |

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life (3 years) compared to predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970) which is disinfected once a week and has use life of 5 years.

Also, the proposed MICROLET® NEXT Lancing Device has different Colors (Gray, Black, White) and AST penetration depth $2.45 \pm 0.55$ (1.9-3.0 mm) which is tighter in specifications, as compared to predicate Sterilance Lancing Device Colors (Gray, White, Orange) and wider AST penetration depth $\geq 1.1$ i.e. (1.1 - 3.0 mm).

Differences such as Color, tighter AST penetration depths, different use life's and different frequencies of disinfection between the proposed MICROLET® NEXT 2 lancing device and the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970), are supported by bio compatibility, reprocessing validation, performance tests, usability testing and clinical study.

## Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)

Performance testing and clinical study are included in this premarket notification to verify that any differences in technological characteristics of the proposed MICROLET® NEXT 2 Lancing Device and the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970) do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.

Summary of Clinical Testing:

A total of 131 lay persons with diabetes, who had never used the proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device previously, were enrolled into the study at a single clinical site, and 120 completed the study.

The demographics for all subjects enrolled in the study included the following:

- 61.7% of subjects who were < 65 years old.

Below is the demographic information for subjects:

Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino 16 (13.33%); non-Hispanic 104 (86.67%).

Race: Asian 5 (4.17%), African American 36 (30.0%), Caucasian 81 (67.50%), American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 (2.5%), Wish to not report 1 (0.83%).

Gender: Female: 58(48.33%)

Male: 62 (51.67%).

Following were the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the clinical study:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females, 18 years of age and older
- People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Persons who are currently or have previously used proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device to perform, self-testing as part of routine blood glucose monitoring.
- Able to speak, read and understand English (subjects must demonstrate ability to read a paragraph from the first page of the Informed Consent document to qualify for the study)
- Willing to complete all study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Hemophilia or any other bleeding disorder
- Pregnancy
- Physical, visual or neurological impairments that would make the person unable to perform testing.
- Significant skin impairments/scarring that would interfere with lancing in the opinion of the investigator or designee.
- Subjects who have used the proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device in a previous clinical evaluation.
- A condition, which in the opinion of the investigator or designee, would put the person or study conduct at risk.
- Working for a competitive medical device company, or having an immediate family member or someone who is not a family member but is living within the household of someone who works for such a company

Clinical Testing Adverse Events: No adverse events were reported

Clinical Testing Results:

Subjects demonstrated that they could use the proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device to obtain adequate blood volume from fingertip and palm lancing to obtain a numerical or non-numerical result on the BGMS(Blood Glucose Monitoring System), after reading the IFU to learn the basic operation of the system.

It is concluded that nonclinical and clinical tests demonstrate that the MICROLET® NEXT 2 Lancing Device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970).

It is concluded that the information provided in this discussion supports substantial equivalence for the proposed MICROLET®NEXT 2 Lancing Device and the predicate Sterilance Lancing Device (Class II, Product Code: QRL 510(k) K221970).

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