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On-Body Injector

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Product Code
Definition
An On-Body injector is a prescription device adhered to the body intended to inject single or multiple doses of medicinal product from a cartridge or reservoir in accordance with FDA approved labeling. The device can be used by health care professionals or for self-injection by the patient. It should not be used for the infusion of drugs.
Physical State
The On-body injector includes the delivery device and reservoir or cartridge, and may contain accessories needed to assist the user in filling the device with FDA approved drugs, or the device may be designed to accept prefilled drug containers that are intended for use with the device. The device is worn directly on the body. It is constructed of a variety of polymeric materials and may include software to activate and/or deliver the medication. It should not be used for the infusion of drugs.
Technical Method
While adhered to the body, the On-body injector injects a specific drug subcutaneously in accordance with FDA approved labeling.
Target Area
Subcutaneous tissue. The device is generally targeted for use on the abdomen, buttock, back of the arm or other location acceptable for the subcutaneous delivery of drugs and device placement in accordance with FDA approved labeling.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
Contact ODE
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
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).

On-Body Injector

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
An On-Body injector is a prescription device adhered to the body intended to inject single or multiple doses of medicinal product from a cartridge or reservoir in accordance with FDA approved labeling. The device can be used by health care professionals or for self-injection by the patient. It should not be used for the infusion of drugs.
Physical State
The On-body injector includes the delivery device and reservoir or cartridge, and may contain accessories needed to assist the user in filling the device with FDA approved drugs, or the device may be designed to accept prefilled drug containers that are intended for use with the device. The device is worn directly on the body. It is constructed of a variety of polymeric materials and may include software to activate and/or deliver the medication. It should not be used for the infusion of drugs.
Technical Method
While adhered to the body, the On-body injector injects a specific drug subcutaneously in accordance with FDA approved labeling.
Target Area
Subcutaneous tissue. The device is generally targeted for use on the abdomen, buttock, back of the arm or other location acceptable for the subcutaneous delivery of drugs and device placement in accordance with FDA approved labeling.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
Contact ODE
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5860
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
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).