EMBRYON INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION CATHETER, EMRYON SOFT INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION CATHETER, STYLET FOR EMBRYON INTRAUTER

K980061 · Rocket Medical Plc · MFD · Mar 2, 1998 · Obstetrics/Gynecology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K980061
• Device Name: EMBRYON INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION CATHETER, EMRYON SOFT INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION CATHETER, STYLET FOR EMBRYON INTRAUTER
• Applicant: Rocket Medical Plc
• Product Code: MFD · Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Decision Date: Mar 2, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 884.5250
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

EMBRYON® Intra-uterine Insemination Cathetors are purpose designed for the introduction of washed spermatazon into the uterus.

Device Story

EMBRYON® Intra-uterine Insemination Catheters are medical devices designed for the clinical procedure of intrauterine insemination. The device facilitates the delivery of washed spermatozoa into the uterine cavity. It is intended for use by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting. The device has been in commercial distribution for over six years prior to the submission. It is a mechanical catheter system used to assist in fertility treatments.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; device relies on design evaluation and history of commercial distribution for over six years in the UK and other countries.

Technological Characteristics

Intrauterine insemination catheter; mechanical device; design intended for delivery of washed spermatozoa into the uterus.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the introduction of washed spermatozoa into the uterus for intrauterine insemination.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A cervical cap is a flexible cuplike receptacle that fits over the cervix to collect menstrual flow or to aid artificial insemination. This generic type of device is not for contraceptive use.

Predicate Devices

• Insemination Cannula (Milex)
• KDF-2.3 Intrauterine catheter (Unimar) (K894264)
• Intrauterine Insemination catheter (Cook OB/GYN) (K870551)
• Insemi-cath™ Insemination Catheter (Cook OB/GYN) (K931630)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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### Summary of Safety and Effectiveness MAR - 2 1998

## EMBRYON® Intra-uterine Insemination Catheters

Rocket Medical devices. registered by (Establishment number: These are class II 8010022/9610632). These devices are substantially equivalent to a great many medical devices which are currently in commerce and have been submitted to the FDA. Such devices are the Insemination Cannula manufactured by Milex, the KDF-2.3 Intrauterine catheter manufactured by Unimar, D.C. #K894264, found substantially equivalent on August 15, 1989, the Intrauterine Insemination catheter manufactured by Cook OB/GYN, D.C. #K870551, found substantially equivalent on March 2, 1987 and the Cook OB/GYN, Insemi-cath™ Insemination Catheter, #K931630 found substantially equivalent on April 19, 1994.

The devices we believe are safe and effective for the application for which they are intended, intrauterine insemination, having been subjected to full design evaluation. They have been on sale and in commercial distribution within the UK and many other countries for more than 6 years.

Rocket Medical will continue to search all appropriate sources for information relating to safety and effectiveness and maintains an in-house reporting system to identify adverse safety and effectiveness information and as such, applicable data will be recorded for this product.

## CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this Summary of Safety and Effectiveness applies for the above indicated device.

19th December '97
Date

Date

Signature, Leslie Taylor

Signed by Leslie Todd Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager Rocket Medical plc Wear Industrial Estate, Washington Tyne & Wear, England. NE37 1NE

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR - 2 1998

Rocket Medical PLC c/o Richard Keen Compliance Consultants 1151 Hope Street Stamford, CT 06907

Re: K980061 Embryon® Intrauterine Insemination Devices and Stylet Dated: December 19, 1997 Received: January 7, 1998 Unclassified/Procode: 85 MFD

Dear Mr. Keen:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic OS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under Radiation Control provisions. or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in yitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for question and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

W. William Kim, Ph.D.

Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Rocket Mcdical - 510(k) Notification FMBRYON® Intra-utcrine Insemination Catheters

# 510(k) Number : K980061

#### EMBRYON® Intra-uterine Insemination Catheters Device Name:

# Indications for Use:

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EMBRYON® Intra-uterine Insemination Cathetors are purpose designed for the introduction of washed spermatazon into the uterus.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODF)

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510(k) Number K980061

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-the-Counter Use