Regulatory dossier

FDA Clearance & Sterility – Clenivax™ CHG/IPA Applicator

Comprehensive regulatory summary covering U.S. Food & Drug Administration classification, 510(k) clearance pathway, sterilization validation, quality system compliance, and supporting technical files for the Clenivax™ preoperative skin antisepsis applicator portfolio.

1. Device Identification

Regulatory Listing

  • Classification: Class II Medical Device (21 CFR 880.6850 – Liquid Bandage/Skin Protectant)
  • Product Codes: KZG (Topical Antiseptic), FSH (Sterile Applicator)
  • 510(k) Number: K230418 (substantial equivalence to predicate K201255)
  • Intended Use: Rapid microbial reduction on intact skin prior to invasive procedures.

UDI & Labeling

  • GS1-compliant Device Identifier (DI) for each applicator SKU
  • Production Identifier (PI): Lot #, expiration, manufacturing date
  • Labeling follows 21 CFR 801, 21 CFR 830 UDI, IFU accessible via eIFU portal

2. Quality System Compliance

RequirementRegulationClenivax™ Program
Quality Management System21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485:2016Certified ISO 13485 facility; annual FDA QSIT audits with zero major observations.
Risk ManagementISO 14971:2019Product Risk Management File with residual risk evaluation < ALARP; FMEA updated Q1 2026.
Process Validation21 CFR 820.75Validated EO sterilization, filling, and assembly processes; PQ annually.
Document Control21 CFR 820.40Electronic QMS with revision-controlled IFUs, SOPs, DMR, DHR.
Full Quality System documentation (DMR, DHR, CAPA logs) furnished upon execution of mutual NDA and supplier quality agreement.

3. Sterilization & Biocompatibility

EO Sterilization

  • Validated per ISO 11135:2014 – Overkill method
  • SAL 10⁻⁶ achieved; biological indicators (Bacillus atrophaeus) used each cycle
  • EO residuals monitored per ISO 10993-7; limits < permitted daily exposure
  • Routine dose audits quarterly, requalification annually

Biocompatibility

  • ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity (MEM Elution) – Pass
  • ISO 10993-10 Sensitization & Irritation – Pass
  • ISO 10993-11 Systemic Toxicity (acute) – Pass
  • ISO 10993-6 Implantation (limited exposure) – Pass

Packaging Validation

  • ISO 11607-1/-2 transit & distribution testing (ISTA 3A)
  • Real-time and accelerated aging (ASTM F1980) support 36-month shelf life
  • Seal integrity per ASTM F1929 / burst ASTM F1140

4. Chemistry & Microbiology

5. Post-Market Surveillance

Clenivax™ maintains a proactive PMS program compliant with FDA requirements and international vigilance obligations.

6. Available Technical Files

Regulatory

  • 510(k) Summary (Public)
  • Letter-to-File for annual design updates
  • FDA Establishment Registration & Listing certificates

Sterility & Quality

  • Sterilization Validation Report (VAL-EO-CLX-2025)
  • Certificate of Analysis per lot (COA-####)
  • Environmental monitoring trending (ISO Class 7 cleanroom)

Clinical & Usability

  • Summative usability study report (IEC 62366)
  • Human factors validation of applicator grip and flow control
  • Clinical literature dossier (60+ peer-reviewed studies)
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References

  1. FDA. Guidance for Industry: Content of Premarket Notifications for Topical Antiseptic Drug Products. 2020.
  2. ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health-care products—Ethylene oxide.
  3. ISO 10993 series – Biological evaluation of medical devices.
  4. USP 43-NF 38. General Chapters <61>, <62>, <71>.