K170672 · International Medical Industries, Inc. · PNR · Oct 6, 2017 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K170672
Device Name
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit Syringes
Applicant
International Medical Industries, Inc.
Product Code
PNR · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Oct 6, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is indicated for use to prevent fluid loss and contamination of syringe contents until ready for use with evidence of access.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use disposable closure cap for ENFit® enteral syringes; prevents fluid loss and contamination; features restrictive sleeve providing visual evidence of access (tampering); removal of sleeve indicates potential access; injection-molded assembly; polystyrene outer sleeve/bottom cover; acrylic syringe tip cap; used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare providers; provides physical barrier and visual indicator; ensures integrity of syringe contents until administration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with AAMI/ISO 80369-3 (liquid leakage, stress cracking, axial load, unscrewing, overriding, disconnection). Additional internal testing: visual tamper indication, durability, compatibility, human factors, and dose accuracy. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, pyrogenicity, systemic toxicity) for prolonged mucosal membrane contact.
Technological Characteristics
Injection-molded assembly; polystyrene outer sleeve/bottom cover; acrylic syringe tip cap; male ENFit® connector; ethylene oxide sterilization; single-use; biocompatible per ISO 10993-1 for prolonged mucosal contact; mechanical closure mechanism.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with ENFit® enteral syringes to prevent fluid loss and contamination of contents while providing visual evidence of access.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
NeoMed NeoConnect™ Enteral Syringes with ENFit™ Connector and compatible NeoSecure™ Tip Caps (K152857)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 6, 2017
International Medical Industries, Inc. Brandon Hunt Vice President Operations 2981 Gateway Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Re: K170672
> Trade/Device Name: Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PNR Dated: October 2, 2017 Received: October 3, 2017
Dear Brandon Hunt:
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 (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. 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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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.
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Sincerely,
# Benjamin R. Fisher -S
Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170672
Device Name
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes
Indications for Use (Describe)
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is indicated for use to prevent fluid loss and contamination of syringe contents until ready for use with evidence of access.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable):
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | October 5, 2017 |
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| Company: | International Medical Industries, Inc. |
| Contact: | Brandon Hunt<br>Vice President Operations<br>International Medical Industries, Inc.<br>2981 Gateway Drive<br>Pompano Beach, Florida 33069<br>Phone 954.917.9570 Ext. 229<br>Fax 954.917.9244 |
| Trade Name: | Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes |
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| Device Common Name: | ENFit Syringe Cap |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5980 |
| Classification Name: | Gastrointestinal Tube and accessories |
| Class: | II |
| Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Product Code: | PNR |
| Predicate Device: | International Medical Industries, Inc. Tamper Proof Cap with Luer Lock (K861276) |
| Reference Device: | NeoMed NeoConnect™ Enteral Syringes with ENFit™ Connector and compatible NeoSecure™ Tip Caps (K152857) |
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# 5.1 Device Description
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is a sterile, single use disposable device for use as a closure cap with evidence of access for Enteral Syringes with ENFit™ Connectors. Removal of the cap is achieved by removing a restrictive sleeve covering the ENFit™ Lock Cap. A damaged or missing restrictive sleeve indicates potential tampering. A non-sterile version of the device is also offered.
# 5.2 Indications for use
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is indicated for use to prevent fluid loss and contamination of syringe contents until ready for use with evidence of access.
# 5.3 Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is an assembly of injection molded components with a polystyrene outer sleeve and bottom cover and acrylic Syringe Tip Cap. The intended use and function of the proposed Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is identical to the predicate device in design and operation. The primary difference between the proposed device and the predicate device is that the predicate device contains a female Luer lock with tamper evident features on the outer sleeve, whereas the proposed device contains a male ENFit® connector for use with a ENFit® syringe, with tamper evident features integrated into the cap.
The intended use and function of the proposed Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is identical to the reference device in design and operation. The primary difference between the proposed device and the reference device is that the proposed product contains evidence of access features also known as Tamper Evidence.
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| Parameter | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
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| Image | Image: Purple cap (Multiple Colors) | Image: Red cap | Image: Purple cap |
| Proprietary Device<br>Name | Tamper Evident Cap For use<br>with ENFit® Syringes | Tamper Proof Cap with Luer<br>Lock | NeoMed NeoConnect™<br>Enteral Syringes with ENFit™<br>Connector and compatible<br>NeoSecure™ Tip Caps |
| Company Name | International Medical<br>Industries, Inc. | International Medical<br>Industries, Inc. | NeoMed, Inc. |
| 510(k) # | K170672 | K861276 | K152857 |
| Indications For<br>Use | Tamper Evident Cap For use<br>with ENFit® Syringes is<br>indicated for use to prevent<br>fluid loss and contamination<br>of syringe contents until<br>ready for use with evidence<br>of access. | Tamper Proof Caps provide<br>Evidence of Use and Positive<br>Closure for Luer Lock<br>Syringes | A NeoConnect TM Enteral<br>Syringe Accessory used to<br>prevent fluid loss and<br>contamination of syringe<br>contents until ready for use |
| Product Code | PNR | FMF | PNR |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 876.5980 | 21 CFR 880.5860 | 21 CFR 876.5980 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene Oxide (for sterile<br>versions) | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide |
| Number of Uses | Single Use, RX Only | Single Use, RX Only | Single Use, RX Only |
| Closure Cap<br>Material | Acrylic | Polypropylene | Polypropylene |
| Biocompatibility | Per ISO 10993-1 for<br>prolonged duration, surface<br>device, mucosal membrane | Unknown | Unknown |
| Connection | Male ENFit | Female Luer Lock | Male ENFit |
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### 5.4 Performance Data
The Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes meets the bench testing requirements per "AAMI/ISO 80369-3: Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications - Part 3: Connectors for enteral applications" for the following tests:
- Liquid Leakage
- Stress Cracking
- Resistance to Separation from Axial Load ●
- Resistance to Separation from Unscrewing ●
- Resistance to Overriding ●
- . Disconnection by Unscrewing
Additional performance bench tests were performed to verify that the Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes meets internal specifications. The main performance data provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination included:
- Visual Indication of Tamper Evidence during Simulated Misuse Conditions
- Durability and Performance of Tamper Evidence during Installation and Removal ●
- Durability and Performance of Tamper Evidence during Simulated Misuse Conditions ●
- Compatibility with Use Environments during Simulated Installation and Removal
- Ease of Use / Human Factors of Tamper Evident Caps ●
- Impact on Dose Accuracy of Syringe
Compliance to AAMI/ISO 80369-3 and additional internal specifications, demonstrates that the proposed cap device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### 5.5 Biocompatibility Testing
The device, Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes, passed all biocompatibility tests. In accordance to Guidance Document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff." June 16, 2016, the following biocompatibility tests were performed: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation or Intracutaneous Reactivity, Material-Mediated Pyrogen Testing, and Acute/Subacute Systemic ToxicityThe device is considered a device with mucosal membrane contact of prolonged duration.
### 5.6 Conclusions:
Tamper Evident Cap For use with ENFit® Syringes is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (Tamper Proof Cap, K861276). The devices have intended use, the sterilized versions are sterilized with acceptable methods, and the performance testing supports substantial equivalence in device performance.
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