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Low Dead Space Needle, Single Lumen, Hypodermic

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Product Code
Definition
A low dead space single lumen hypodermic needle is a device designed to reduce medication waste. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to connector designed to mate with a piston syringe. It may or may not have needle safety features. The device can be used by health care professions or for self-injection by the patient.
Physical State
A low dead space needle consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub). The needle hub or connector of the needle is designed to reduce medication waste.
Technical Method
Low dead space needles are operated manually by attaching it to a piston syringe.
Target Area
Target injection sites may include subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravascular, intradermal, ophthalmic.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5570
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle

§ 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle.

(a) Identification. A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.

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

Low Dead Space Needle, Single Lumen, Hypodermic

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A low dead space single lumen hypodermic needle is a device designed to reduce medication waste. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to connector designed to mate with a piston syringe. It may or may not have needle safety features. The device can be used by health care professions or for self-injection by the patient.
Physical State
A low dead space needle consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub). The needle hub or connector of the needle is designed to reduce medication waste.
Technical Method
Low dead space needles are operated manually by attaching it to a piston syringe.
Target Area
Target injection sites may include subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravascular, intradermal, ophthalmic.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.5570
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle

§ 880.5570 Hypodermic single lumen needle.

(a) Identification. A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.

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