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# TUTODROP 1 AND TUTODROP 2 (K982098)

_Myco Medical Supplies, Inc. · FPA · Mar 1, 1999 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Myco Medical Supplies, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [FPA](/submissions/HO/subpart-f%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-therapeutic-devices/FPA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Mar 1, 1999
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.5440
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

Used to control flow rate of IV Solution or medication to patient.

## Device Story

Tutodrop 1 and Tutodrop 2 are flow control devices for intravenous (IV) administration. They function as manual flow regulators to manage the rate of IV solution or medication delivery to a patient. Used in clinical settings, these devices are operated by healthcare professionals to ensure accurate dosing and infusion rates. By providing a mechanism to adjust fluid flow, they assist in maintaining therapeutic infusion levels, thereby supporting patient safety and treatment efficacy during IV therapy.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Manual IV flow control mechanism. Device is a mechanical flow regulator designed for integration into IV administration sets. No software, electronics, or energy source required.

## Regulatory 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.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR - 1 1999

Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Myco Medical Supplies, Incorporated 101 Rose Valley Woods Drive Carv, North Carolina 27513

K982098 Re : "TUTODROP 1″ and "TUTODROP 2″ Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FPA Dated: November 30, 1998 December 4, 1998 Received:

Dear Mr. Kumar

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 Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act 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 (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಗಿ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation 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

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the Act for devices under the Electronic Product 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 vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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 (800) 638-4041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510 (k) Number (if known): _ K982098

"Tutodrop 1" and "Tutodrop 2" Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indication For Use:

Used to control flow rate of IV Solution or medication to patient.

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Patucce Crescenti

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices

510(k) Number K982098

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Over-The-Counter Use__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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