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Low Dead Space Piston Syringe

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Product Code
Definition
A low dead space syringe is a piston syringe designed to reduce medication waste. The device consists of a calibrated hollow barrel, a moveable plunger, and may include a needle. The device can be used by health care professions or for self-injection by the patient.
Physical State
A low dead space syringe consists of a syringe barrel, a plunger, and may include a needle. The plunger and barrel are typically made of a polymeric material whereas the needle is made from stainless steel. The syringe plunger, syringe nozzle and/or needle of the syringe is designed to reduce medication waste.
Technical Method
Low dead space syringes are operated manually by pushing or pulling the plunger to expel or withdraw a liquid.
Target Area
Target injection sites may include subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravascular, intradermal and intravitreal.
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
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).

Low Dead Space Piston Syringe

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A low dead space syringe is a piston syringe designed to reduce medication waste. The device consists of a calibrated hollow barrel, a moveable plunger, and may include a needle. The device can be used by health care professions or for self-injection by the patient.
Physical State
A low dead space syringe consists of a syringe barrel, a plunger, and may include a needle. The plunger and barrel are typically made of a polymeric material whereas the needle is made from stainless steel. The syringe plunger, syringe nozzle and/or needle of the syringe is designed to reduce medication waste.
Technical Method
Low dead space syringes are operated manually by pushing or pulling the plunger to expel or withdraw a liquid.
Target Area
Target injection sites may include subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravascular, intradermal and intravitreal.
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
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).