Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container
by Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.
510(k) K041038
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK041038 | Date21 Dec 2004 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- KPE
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 880.5025
- Advisory Committee
- General Hospital
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 21 Sep 2026
This device is a Container, I.V., as defined in the nomenclature authority. It is a dual chamber empty container designed for intravenous use.
It was cleared via the FDA 510(k) process under K041038 and is classified as a Class II device. The container is supplied non-sterile and intended for single-use in general hospital settings.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 21 Sep 2026
What is the Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container used for?
This device is a dual chamber empty container designed for intravenous use, as defined in the nomenclature authority for IV containers. It is intended to hold fluids or medications for IV administration in general hospital settings, providing a dual-chamber design for separating components until use.
Is the Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container sterile or non-sterile when supplied?
The container is supplied non-sterile, as stated in the device specifications. This means it requires sterilization by the user before use in clinical applications, consistent with its intended single-use design in general hospital environments.
Can the Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container be reused after initial use?
No, the device is intended for single-use only. Reuse is not recommended or supported by its design or labeling, as it is cleared as a single-use container to prevent contamination, ensure patient safety, and maintain integrity of the dual-chamber system.
What regulatory pathway was used to clear the Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container?
The device was cleared via the FDA 510(k) process under submission number K041038, which determined it to be substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device. This is indicated by the decision code SESE and decision description 'Substantially Equivalent' in the authorization data.
What class is the Churchill Medical Dual Chamber Empty Container classified as, and what does this imply about its risk level?
The device is classified as a Class II medical device, as indicated by the device_class=2 field in the openfda data. Class II devices are subject to special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, reflecting a moderate risk level that requires more regulatory oversight than Class I but less than Class III devices.