Ems I.V. Start Kit
by Emergency Medical Supply, Inc.
510(k) K951167
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
Trust
Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SN | NumberK951167 | Date16 May 1995 | StatusActive |
Recalls
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- LRS
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 880.5200
- Advisory Committee
- General Hospital
- FDA Decision
- SN
Overview
AI-generated summary, 1 Oct 2026
An I.V. Start Kit is a device used to initiate intravenous access. It includes components such as an IV extension set, prefilled saline flush syringe, and 8-ply gauze sponges necessary for safe and effective IV insertion.
The kit is supplied as a ready-to-use package for emergency medical service professionals. It is intended for use in general hospital settings and is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation number 880.5200 with product code LRS. The device received FDA 510(k) clearance (K951167) on May 16, 1995, and is substantially equivalent for some indications.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 1 Oct 2026
What is the EMS I.V. START KIT used for?
The EMS I.V. START KIT is used to initiate intravenous access. It contains components necessary for safe and effective IV insertion, including an IV extension set, prefilled saline flush syringe, and 8-ply gauze sponges, and is intended for use in general hospital settings by emergency medical service professionals.
How is the EMS I.V. START KIT supplied and is it ready to use?
The EMS I.V. START KIT is supplied as a ready-to-use package, meaning all necessary components are pre-assembled and included in the kit for immediate use by emergency medical service professionals without additional preparation.
What components are included in the EMS I.V. START KIT?
The EMS I.V. START KIT includes an IV extension set, a prefilled saline flush syringe, and 8-ply gauze sponges, which are the necessary components for safe and effective intravenous access initiation as described in the device description.
Is the EMS I.V. START KIT intended for single-use or reuse?
Although the device data does not explicitly state single-use or reuse, the kit is supplied as a ready-to-use package for emergency medical service professionals and contains sterile components like a prefilled saline flush syringe and gauze sponges, which are typically intended for single-use in IV insertion procedures to maintain sterility and prevent cross-contamination.
What regulatory pathway was used for the EMS I.V. START KIT and what is its classification?
The EMS I.V. START KIT received FDA 510(k) clearance (K951167) on May 16, 1995, and is classified as a Class II medical device under regulation number 880.5200 with product code LRS, indicating it went through the traditional 510(k) pathway for market authorization.