← Product Code [MQH](/submissions/OB/subpart-g%E2%80%94assisted-reproduction-devices/MQH) · K192146 # V-DENUPET (K192146) _Vitromed GmbH · MQH · Jan 28, 2020 · Obstetrics/Gynecology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OB/subpart-g%E2%80%94assisted-reproduction-devices/MQH/K192146 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Vitromed GmbH - **Product Code:** [MQH](/submissions/OB/subpart-g%E2%80%94assisted-reproduction-devices/MQH.md) - **Decision Date:** Jan 28, 2020 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 884.6130 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Obstetrics/Gynecology ## Indications for Use V-DENUPET is used for the removal of cumulus oocyte complexes (COC) from an oocyte prior to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as well as for the handling of oocytes and embryos during assisted reproductive techniques (ART). V-DENUPET is not intended for biopsy of cells from oocytes or embryos. ## Device Story V-DENUPET is a single-use, polycarbonate micropipette used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratories. The device functions as a manual tool for the aspiration and transfer of oocytes and embryos. It features a 90 mm length and a 900 µm proximal outer diameter designed to connect to an external aspiration device. The distal end is available in various inner diameters (125–600 µm) to accommodate specific denudation or handling tasks. Clinicians operate the device manually to manipulate gametes and embryos under a microscope. By facilitating precise handling and cumulus removal, the device supports the preparation of oocytes for fertilization procedures. It is provided sterile via gamma irradiation. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Performance validated via sterilization validation (ISO 11137), package integrity (ASTM F88, ASTM F2054, ASTM F1929), and 36-month shelf-life testing. Biological safety confirmed via Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) (≥80% hatched blastocysts at 96h) and endotoxin testing (<0.05 EU/device). ## Technological Characteristics Polycarbonate micropipette; 90 mm length; 900 µm proximal outer diameter; distal inner diameters 125–600 µm. Manual operation via external aspiration. Sterile (10^-6) via gamma irradiation. Single-use. Complies with ISO 11137-1/2, ASTM F88, ASTM F2054, ASTM F1929, and USP <85>. ## Regulatory Identification Assisted reproduction microtools are pipettes or other devices used in the laboratory to denude, micromanipulate, hold, or transfer human gametes or embryos for assisted hatching, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), or other assisted reproduction methods. ## Special Controls *Classification.* Class II (special controls) (mouse embryo assay information, endotoxin testing, sterilization validation, design specifications, labeling requirements, and clinical testing). The device, when the assisted reproduction microtools (pipettes) are manufactured from glass, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9. ## Predicate Devices - EZ-Tip Vial of 20 ([K161275](/device/K161275.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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January 28, 2020 VITROMED GmbH % Robyn Scopis CEO Regulatory Specialists, Inc. 628 El Mirador Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 Re: K192146 Trade/Device Name: V-DENUPET Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.6130 Regulation Name: Assisted Reproduction Microtools Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQH Dated: December 16, 2019 Received: December 30, 2019 Dear Robyn Scopis: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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Garcia, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K192146 Device Name V-DENUPET #### Indications for Use (Describe) V-DENUPET is used for the removal of cumulus oocyte complexes (COC) from an oocyte prior to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as well as for the handling of oocytes and embryos during assisted reproductive techniques (ART). V-DENUPET is not intended for biopsy of cells from oocytes or embryos. | Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Hans-Knöll-Str. 6
07745 Jena
Germany
Franziska Buch
Phone: +49 36 41 5 39 19 76
Facsimile: +49 36 41 5 39 19 77
Email: qm@vitromed.com | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Contact person | Robyn Scopis
Regulatory Specialists, Inc.
628 El Mirador Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone: 949.262.0411
Fax: 949.552.2821
Email: robyn@regulatoryspecialists.com | | Date Prepared | January 27, 2020 | | Product Information | V-DENUPET
Assisted reproduction micropipette
Assisted Reproduction Microtools
884.6130
Class II
MQH - Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (Pipettes) | | Trade Name | | | Common Name | | | Regulation Name | | | Regulation Number | | | Regulatory Class | | | Product Code | | | Predicate | Research Instruments Ltd.
EZ-Tip Vial of 20
K161275 | | | The predicate device has not been subject to a
design-related recall. | Device Description The V-DENUPET is a polycarbonate micropipette. All tips are 90 mm in length, and depending on the size of the tip have a volumetric capacity of 20-25 µl. All pipettes have an outer diameter of 900 µm at the proximal end that is connected to an aspiration device. The V-DENUPET is supplied in a range of inner diameter sizes at the distal end as shown below: - Sizes 125 µm, 135 µm, 140 µm, 150 µm, and 175 µm are suitable for oocyte . denudation. {4}------------------------------------------------ - Sizes 175 µm, 200 µm, 275 µm, 300 µm, and 600 µm are suitable for oocyte . and embryo handling. V-DENUPET micropipettes are radiation sterilized and provided in a sterile pouch containing a polypropylene vial containing 10 micropipettes. Each pipette is for single-use only. ### Indications for Use V-DENUPET is used for the removal of cumulus oocyte complexes (COC) from an oocyte prior to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as well as for the handling of oocytes and embryos during assisted reproductive techniques (ART). V-DENUPET is not intended for biopsy of cells from oocytes or embryos. # Technological Characteristics The table below provides a comparison of the indications for use and technological characteristics of the subject device and predicate device: | | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | V-DENUPET | EZ-Tip Vial of 20
K161275 | Comparison | | Indications
for Use | V-DENUPET is used for
the removal of cumulus
oocyte complexes (COC)
from an oocyte prior to
Intracytoplasmic Sperm
Injection (ICSI) and In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as
well as for the handling of
oocytes and embryos
during assisted
reproductive techniques
(ART). V-DENUPET is not
intended for biopsy of
cells from oocytes or
embryos. | EZ-Tip pipettes are for
denudation, i.e.
removing the cumulus
from an oocyte prior to
Intracytoplasmic Sperm
Injection (ICSI) and In
Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
and for handling
gametes, embryos and
biopsied cells (polar
bodies, blastomeres and
trophectoderm) during
assisted reproductive
techniques (ART). EZ-
Tips are not intended for
biopsy of cells from
oocytes or embryos. | Different
Both subject and
predicate devices are
intended for use in
oocyte denudation
procedures and
handling oocytes and
embryos; however, the
predicate can also be
used for handling
biopsied cells. This
difference does not
represent a different
intended use between
the subject and
predicate device. | | Materials | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Same | | Sterility | Sterile (10-6) Gamma
Irradiated | Sterile (10-6) Gamma
Irradiated | Same | | Proximal
Outer
Dimension | 900 µm | 900 µm | Same | | Distal Inner
Diameter | Size range
125 µm to 600 µm | Size range
75 µm to 600 µm | Different
The V-DENUPET is
within the cleared
range of the predicate
device. This difference
does not raise different
questions of safety or
effectiveness (S&E). | | Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | Same | | Mouse
Embryo
Assay
(MEA) | 1-Cell MEA
≥80% hatched blastocysts
at 96 h | 1-Cell MEA
≥80% hatched blastocysts
at 120 h | Different
The Mouse Embryo
Assay (MEA)
assessment time is
shorter for the V-
DENUPET, but is the
standard assessment
time for this assay.
Therefore, this
difference does not
raise different
questions of S&E. | | Endotoxin
(LAL) | <0.05 EU/device | <20 EU/device | Different
The endotoxin
specification for the
subject device is lower
than the predicate
device. This difference
does not raise different
questions of S&E. | | Usage | Single Use Only | Single Use Only | Same | {5}------------------------------------------------ As shown in the table above, the subject and predicate devices have different indications for use statements; however, the intended uses of the predicate and subject devices are the same (i.e., denudation of oocytes and handling of oocytes and embryos during assisted reproduction technology procedures). {6}------------------------------------------------ In regards to technological characteristics, the subject and predicate devices have similarities (e.g., material, length, diameter at the proximal end, sterilization method, etc.); however, as noted in the table above, technological differences were identified between the subject and predicate devices (e.g., distal end tip diameter and specifications for MEA and endotoxin testing). As stated in the table, the technological differences between the subject and predicate devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. ### Non-Clinical Performance Testing The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination: - 1. Sterilization Validation per ISO 11137-1:2006 and ISO 11137-2:2013 - 2. Package Integrity Testing: - a. Seal strength method equivalent to ASRM F88/F88M-15 - b. Burst Testing ASTM 2054-07 - c. Dye Penetration Testing ASTM F1929-98 - 3. Shelf Life testing assessing device function at Time 0 and at 36 months: - a. MEA testing 1-Cell MEA: ≥80% hatched blastocyst at 96h - b. Endotoxin (LAL, USP<85>) <0.05 EU/device - c. Device dimensions - d. Appearance/cleanliness # Conclusion The results of the testing described above demonstrate that the V-DENUPET is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OB/subpart-g%E2%80%94assisted-reproduction-devices/MQH/K192146](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OB/subpart-g%E2%80%94assisted-reproduction-devices/MQH/K192146) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com