← Product Code [FMJ](/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FMJ) · K963570 # SIMS ADULT LUMBAR PUNCTURE KIT (4800-20,4801-20,4806-22,4807-22) (K963570) _Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc. · FMJ · Oct 18, 1996 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FMJ/K963570 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FMJ](/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FMJ.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 18, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.2500 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital - **Attributes:** Therapeutic, Pediatric ## Indications for Use The SIMS LP Kits are intended to be used when Lumbar Puncture is performed to obtain a CSF specimen for diagnostic study when possible CNS infection is suspected, such as sepsis and/or meningitis. The procedure can also be used to measure increased intracranial pressure which can result from infection, tumor, hemorrhage or edema. This technique is also used to lower intracranial pressure by CSF drainage. CSF pressure is measured prior to CSF sampling using a manometer. ## Device Story SIMS Lumbar Puncture (LP) Kit provides preparatory and procedural components for performing lumbar punctures. Kit includes standard procedural items plus a two-part manometer, 3-way stopcock, and small-bore extension tubing for measuring intracranial CSF pressure. Used by clinicians in clinical settings to obtain CSF specimens for diagnostic study or to drain CSF to lower intracranial pressure. Manometer measures pressure in cm H2O prior to sampling. Device facilitates diagnosis of CNS conditions and management of intracranial pressure. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical or nonclinical tests were performed. Substantial equivalence is based on design similarity and bench performance testing of the manometer component compared to the predicate. ## Technological Characteristics Kit contains standard procedural components used in spinal/epidural anesthesia systems (K851134). Manometer constructed of biocompatible plastic. Extension set utilizes materials from existing blood pressure monitoring tubing (K833171). Manometer consists of two calibrated tubing sections with a welded connector. ## Regulatory Identification A spinal fluid manometer is a device used to measure spinal fluid pressure. The device uses a hollow needle, which is inserted into the spinal column fluid space, to connect the spinal fluid to a graduated column so that the pressure can be measured by reading the height of the fluid. ## Predicate Devices - American Pharmaseal® Company’s Pediatric/Infant Lumbar Puncture Tray - Abbott Laboratories’ Lumbar Puncture, Child, 22-G x 3 1/2”, Double-Decker Tray with Lidocaine Hydrochloride - Abbott Laboratories’ Lumbar Puncture, Adult, 20 -G x 3 1/2”, Double-Decker Tray with Lidocaine Hydrochloride ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} SMITHS INDUSTRIES Medical Systems K96 3570 OCT 18 1996 SIMS Inc. 15 Kit Street Keene, NH 03431 Telephone: (603) 352-3812 Fax: (603) 352-3703 # H: 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS ## 510(K) SUMMARY ### COMPANY INFORMATION Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc. 15 Kit Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-3812 x457 (603) 357-5038 Timothy J. Talcott Manager of Regulatory Affairs ### PREPARATION DATE OF SUMMARY September 4, 1996 ### TRADE NAME SIMS Adult (Pediatric) Lumbar Puncture Kit SIMS Adult (Pediatric) Lumbar Puncture Kit with Manometer ### COMMON NAME Adult (Pediatric) Lumbar Puncture Kit Adult (Pediatric) Lumbar Puncture Kit with Manometer ### CLASSIFICATION NAME Class II, 80 FMJ, 21 CFR 880.2500 ### PREDICATE DEVICE American Pharmaseal® Company’s Pediatric/Infant Lumbar Puncture Tray Abbott Laboratories’ Lumbar Puncture, Child, 22-G x 3 1/2”, Double-Decker Tray with Lidocaine Hydrochloride Abbott Laboratories’ Lumbar Puncture, Adult, 20 -G x 3 1/2”, Double-Decker Tray with Lidocaine Hydrochloride Page 20 of 22 {1} Page 21 of 22 # DESCRIPTION The SIMS Lumbar Puncture (LP) Kit is available in adult or pediatric configurations. The kit includes the preparatory and procedural components to perform Lumbar Puncture. A manometer may be included with the kit, depending upon the kit selected. The SIMS LP Kits with a manometer are used to measure cerebrospinal fluid pressure in centimeters of water (cm of H2O). The manometer consists of two calibrated sections of tubing with a connector welded to the upper portion of the tubing. The SIMS LP Kits are intended to be used when Lumbar Puncture is performed to obtain a CSF specimen for diagnostic study when possible CNS infection is suspected, such as sepsis and/or meningitis. The procedure can also be used to measure increased intracranial pressure which can result from infection, tumor, hemorrhage or edema. This technique is also used to lower intracranial pressure by CSF drainage. CSF pressure is measured prior to CSF sampling using a manometer. Lumbar puncture is performed with standard prep and procedural componentry, similar to those used in spinal anesthesia kits, with the addition of a two part manometer, a 3-way stopcock and 5 inches of small bore extension tubing for the measurement of intracranial CSF pressure. # INDICATIONS FOR USE The SIMS Lumbar Puncture (LP) Kit is indicated for sampling of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and the measurement of CSF pressure as indicated in standard textbooks$^{1,2,3}$. The SIMS LP Kits are intended to be used when Lumbar Puncture is performed to obtain a CSF specimen for diagnostic study when possible CNS infection is suspected, such as sepsis and/or meningitis. The procedure can also be used to measure increased intracranial pressure which can result from infection, tumor, hemorrhage or edema. This technique is also used to lower intracranial pressure by CSF drainage. CSF pressure is measured prior to CSF sampling using a manometer. ## References: 1. Isselbacher KJ, Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 10th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1994; New York. 2. Adams RD, Victor M., Principles of Neurology, 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993; New York. 3. Wyngaarden JB, Cecil, Textbook of Medicine, 19th Ed., W.B. Saunders, 1992; Philadelphia. # TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS All components for the proposed LP kits, except the manometer and extension set, are legally marketed devices, marketed separately and/or contained in legally marketed devices for Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Systems, Spinal Anesthesia Systems, or Epidural Anesthesia Systems marketed under 510(k) K851134. The manometer is made of a biocompatible plastic used extensively in other medical devices. The extension set is made of materials used in our existing blood pressure monitoring tubing, K833171. # SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE DATA Performance testing of the proposed kits show the SIMS manometer performed equal to or better than the predicate manometer from Abbott, both for the range in accuracy and for the average variance in accuracy. # SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL AND CLINICAL TESTS There were no nonclinical or clinical tests performed with these kits. {2} # CONCLUSION OF NONCLINICAL AND CLINICAL TESTS There were no nonclinical or clinical tests performed with these kits. ## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION None Very truly yours, Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc. dba Concord/Portex ![img-0.jpeg](img-0.jpeg) Timothy J. 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