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Injector, Pen

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A pen injector is a device that provides a nonelectrically-powered, mechanically-operated method of accurately injecting a dose of medicinal product from a medicinal cartridge, reservoir, or syringe through a manually-inserted single lumen hypodermic needle. The device can be used by health professionals or for self-injection by the patient.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5860 Piston syringe

§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a) Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

Injector, Pen

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A pen injector is a device that provides a nonelectrically-powered, mechanically-operated method of accurately injecting a dose of medicinal product from a medicinal cartridge, reservoir, or syringe through a manually-inserted single lumen hypodermic needle. The device can be used by health professionals or for self-injection by the patient.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5860 Piston syringe

§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.

(a) Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).