K180843 · Repro-Med Systems, Inc. Dba Rms Medical Products · FPA · Apr 4, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K180843
Device Name
HIgH-Flo Super26 Subcutaneous Needle Sets
Applicant
Repro-Med Systems, Inc. Dba Rms Medical Products
Product Code
FPA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 4, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
RMS High-FLO Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets are indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medications in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling for the capacity for infusion of high flow rates including human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling for: Hizentra®, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); and Cuvitru™ Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire).
Device Story
Sterile, single-use subcutaneous administration set; 26-gauge stainless steel needle with 90-degree insertion; butterfly winged safety closure; luer lock connection to PVC tubing; includes slide clamp for flow control. Available in 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-needle configurations. Used in home, hospital, or ambulatory settings; operated by clinicians or patients. Connects to syringe pumps for infusion of immunoglobulins. Provides controlled subcutaneous delivery; enables high flow rate administration per drug labeling; improves patient convenience for home-based therapy.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via flow rate testing across various needle configurations and syringe driver settings to ensure compatibility with drug manufacturer flow rate limits. Biocompatibility verified via reference to predicate device data (ISO 10993).
Technological Characteristics
26-gauge stainless steel needle; 90-degree insertion; medical grade PVC tubing (0.033" diameter); luer lock connection; gamma sterilization (SAL 10-6); 3-year shelf life. Single-use. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medications, including human plasma-derived immunoglobulins (Hizentra, Cuvitru), in home, hospital, or ambulatory settings. For use with approved biologic/drug labeling.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.
Predicate Devices
Integrated Catch-up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System (K162613)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 4, 2019
Repro-Med Systems, Inc. dba RMS Medical Products Cynthia Lacatena Senior Regulatory Associate 24 Carpenter Road Chester, New York 10918
Re: K180843
Trade/Device Name: HIgH-Flo Super26 Subcutaneous Needle Sets Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular administration set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FPA Dated: February 28, 2019 Received: March 4, 2019
Dear Cynthia Lacatena:
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. 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 located 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, 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180843
Device Name
HIgH-Flo Super26TM Subcutaneous Needle Sets
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
RMS High-FLO Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets are indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medications in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling for the capacity for infusion of high flow rates including human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling for: Hizentra®, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); and Cuvitru™ Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <p>☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</p> |
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| <p>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</p> |
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Submitted By: Harry Shaffer Director, Regulatory and Quality Affairs Repro Med System, Inc., D/B/A RMS Medical Products 24 Carpenter Road Chester, NY 10918 Tel: 845-469-2042 Fax: 845-469-5518
Summary Prepared: April 2, 2019
- RMS HIgH-Flo Super26TM Subcutaneous Needle Set Device Name: Trade Name: Common Name: Intravascular Administration Set Classification: Class II device, 21 CFR §880.5440 Product Code: FPA
Legally marketed predicate device to which substantial equivalence is claimed: (K162613) Integrated Catch-up Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System
# Device Description:
The RMS HIgH-Flo Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets are sterile, non-pyrogenic, single use, Class II Subcutaneous Administration Set, per 21 CFR 880.5440, comprised of a Super 26-gauge needle assembly, combined with 24-gauge needle tubing and are intended for the delivery of medication to the subcutaneous tissue. Each set consists of a sterile infusion set and a commercially available adhesive dressing used to hold the device in place. The infusion set is a 90-degree, 26gauge stainless steel needle, mounted to a butterfly winged safety closure on one end which is used to close the set upon completion. The other end consists of a luer lock which connects to PVC medic al grade tubing (Figure I). Additionally, each tubing set is equipped with a slide clamp used to stop flow, immediately; as needed. RMS HigH-Flo Super 26TM Subcutaneous Needle Sets are available as a single-needle set, as well as 2-needle, 4- needle, 5-needle, 6-needle sets; through use of a Y-connector, 7-needle and 8-needle sets may also be assembled. The device is for single use only.
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#### Indications for Use:
RMS High-FLO Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets are indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medications in the home, hospital, or ambulatory settings, when administered according to the approved biologic or drug product labeling for the capacity for infusion of high flow rates including human plasma-derived immunoglobulins when used according to the FDA approved biologic labeling ; for: Hizentra®, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid (manufactured by CSL Behring); and Cuvitru™ Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) 20% (manufactured by Shire).
## Comparison to Predicate Device:
The subject device utilizes the same fundamental scientific technology as the predicate device. The purpose for this submission is to introduce a design modification/combination of the needle gauge and tubing diameter. Bench testing has been conducted to verify that the product performance of the subject device and predicate device are substantially equivalent. The table below gives a comparison of both devices.
| Feature | Subject Device:<br>HlgH-FloSuper26™ Sub-Q Needle Sets | Predicate Device:<br>Integrated Freedom Syringe Driver Infusion System |
|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K180843 | K162613 |
| Manufacturer | Same as Predicate | Repro Med Systems, Inc.,<br>dba RMS Medical Products |
| Product Code | Same as Predicate | FPA |
| Regulation Number | Same as Predicate | 880.5440 |
| Regulation Name | Same as Predicate | Intravascular Administration Set |
| Intended Use | RMS High-FLO Super26™<br>Subcutaneous Needle Sets are<br>indicated for subcutaneous infusion<br>of medications in the home,<br>hospital, or ambulatory settings<br>when administered according to the<br>approved biologic or drug product<br>labeling for the capacity for<br>infusion of high flow rates<br>including human plasma-derived<br>immunoglobulins when used<br>according to the FDA approved<br>biologic labeling for: Hizentra®,<br>Immune Globulin Subcutaneous<br>(Human) 20% Liquid<br>(manufactured by CSL Behring);<br>and Cuvitru™ Immune Globulin<br>Infusion (Human) 20%<br>(manufactured by Shire). | The Integrated Catch-Up Freedom<br>Syringe Driver Infusion System<br>(ICFSDIS), which includes the<br>FREEDOM60® and FreedomEdge®<br>syringe pumps, is indicated for the<br>intravenous or subcutaneous infusion<br>of medications and fluids in the home,<br>hospital, or ambulatory settings when<br>administered according to the approved<br>biologic or drug product labeling. The<br>ICFSDIS is specifically indicated for<br>the subcutaneous infusion of the<br>following human plasma-derived<br>immunoglobulins when used according<br>to the FDA approved biologic labeling:<br>Hizentra, Immune Globulin<br>Subcutaneous (Human) 20% Liquid<br>(manufactured by CSL Behring);<br>Gammagard Liquid, Immune Globulin<br>Infusion (Human) 10% (manufactured<br>by Shire); and Cuvitru Immune<br>Globulin Infusion (Human) 20%<br>(manufactured by Shire). The ICFSDIS<br>is specifically indicated for the<br>intravenous infusion of the following |
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| | antibiotics when used according to the<br>FDA approved drug product labeling:<br>meropenem, ertapenem, oxacillin, and<br>tobramycin. |
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| System components | Syringe Infusion System plus Needle Set |
| Needle Insertion Method | Manual |
| Angle of Insertion | 90 degrees |
| Needle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Needle Gauge | 26 |
| Needle Length (mm) | 4, 6, 9, 12, 14 |
| Needle Usage | Single Use |
| Needle Set Configurations | Available as a single-needle set, as well as 2-needle, 3-needle, 4- needle sets; through use of a Y-connector, 7-needle and 8-needle sets may also be assembled. |
| Needle Safety Feature | Yes |
| Tubing Length (inches) | 20 |
| Tubing Diameter (inches) | 0.019 |
| Tubing Material | Medical Grade PVC Plastic |
| Tubing Connection Type | Luer Tip |
| Provided Sterile | Yes |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma SAL 10-6 |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Packaging | Sterile Tubing and Needle Set |
| Indications for Use | Delivery of medication to the subcutaneous tissue |
## Discussion of differences:
Tubing Diameter: the diameter of the tubing used in the subject device (HlgH-FloSuper26™ Sub-Q Needle Sets) with 26G needles is 0.033 inches, which is different from the predicate's 0.019 inches.
Needle Set Configurations: The subject device contains 5 and 6 needle sets used without the Y connector. These configurations are not available in the predicate.
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These differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness as compared to the predicate. Also, performance testing has been conducted to ensure these differences do not impact device safety and effectiveness and demonstrate the device performs as intended.
## Biocompatibility Studies:
Biocompatibility testing had been conducted on the predicate device in accordance with ISO 10993 series standards. This testing included Modified ASTM Hemolysis (Direct Contact Method) testing was conducted, concluding that the difference between the hemolytic indexes of the test article, RMS Subcutaneous Needle Sets: 8-Needle Set Configuration [(2) 4-Needle Set Configuration connected via (1) RMS Y-Connector] and the negative control was 0.68 percent. This places the test article in a non-hemolytic range. The subject device and predicate device are manufactured utilizing identical materials and composition. Based on the identical materials and manufacturing processes between the predicate and subject device. RMS concludes that the performance test data on the predicate device demonstrates that HlgH-Flo Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Set meets the biocompatibility requirements of ISO 10993.
## Bench Performance Studies Included The Following Test Methods:
The subject device has the same technological characteristics as the predicate device which was cleared under K162613. The verification testing was limited to the following tests.
## Flow Rate Testing:
## Achievable Flow Rates with Super26™ and Specific Medications/Indications
NOTE: The tables below indicate the estimated maximum achievable flow rates with RMS HIgH-Flo Super26™ Subcutaneous Needle Sets when used in combination with RMS Precision Flow Rate TubingTM and RMS Freedom Syringe Drivers.
| Hizentra - FI With Super 20 - Max Flow Rate Per Site (ml/hr/site) | | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|-----|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|-------|-------|
| | F45 | F60 | F120 | F180 | F275 | F420 | F500 | F600 | F900 | F1200 | F2400 |
| 1 needle | 4.5 | 5.8 | 10.6 | 13.4 | 19.5 | | | | | | |
| 2 needles | 2.3 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 10.9 | 17.0 | 17.3 | 20.9 | | | |
| 3 needles | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 15.1 | 20.8 | | |
| 4 needles | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 16.5 | 22.5 | |
| 5 needles | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 13.7 | 18.9 | |
| 6 needles | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 16.3 | |
| 7 needles | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 14.3 | |
| 8 needles | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 9.1 | 12.8 | 23.5 |
Exceeds drug manufacturer's maximum indicated flow rate.
Subsequent infusions after 1st infusion only.
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| Hizentra® CIDP with Super26™ - Max Flow Rate Per Site (ml/hr/site) | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|-----|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|-------|-------|
| | F45 | F60 | F120 | F180 | F275 | F420 | F500 | F600 | F900 | F1200 | F2400 |
| 1 needle | 4.5 | 5.8 | 10.6 | 13.4 | 19.5 | 28.9 | 29.3 | 34.3 | 43.4 | | |
| 2 needles | 2.3 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 10.9 | 17.0 | 17.3 | 20.9 | 28.2 | 36.4 | |
| 3 needles | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 15.1 | 20.8 | 27.8 | 44.3 |
| 4 needles | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 16.5 | 22.5 | 37.6 |
| 5 needles | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 13.7 | 18.9 | 32.7 |
| 6 needles | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 16.3 | 28.9 |
| 7 needles | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 14.3 | 25.9 |
| 8 needles | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 6.3 | 9.1 | 12.8 | 23.5 |
#### .............................................................................................................................................................................. Site (ml/br/cito) OGTM NA
Exceeds drug manufacturer's maximum indicated flow rate.
Subsequent infusions after 1st infusion only.
## Cuvitru™ Pl with Super26™ - Max Flow Rate Per Site (ml/hr/site)
| | F45 | F60 | F120 | F180 | F275 | F420 | F500 | F600 | F900 | F1200 | F2400 |
|-----------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|-------|-------|
| 1 needle | 4.4* | 5.7* | 10.3 | 13.1 | 19.1 | 28.3 | 28.7 | 33.6 | 42.5 | 51.5 | |
| 2 needles | 2.2* | 2.9* | 5.5* | 7.1* | 10.7 | 16.7 | 17.0 | 20.5 | 27.6 | 35.6 | 52.8 |
| 3 needles | 1.5* | 2.0* | 3.7* | 4.8* | 7.4* | 11.8 | 12.0 | 14.8 | 20.4 | 27.2 | 43.4 |
| 4 needles | 1.1* | 1.5* | 2.8* | 3.7* | 5.7* | 9.2* | 9.3* | 11.5 | 16.2 | 22.0 | 36.9 |
Exceeds drug manufacturer's maximum indicated flow rate. Subsequent infusions after 1st two infusions only.
*Flow rate per site is lower then what is recommended on the biologic labe NOTE: Drug manufacturer indicates maximum of up to four infusion sites
## Conclusion:
The device performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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