HARVEY PV DRY STERILIZER, MODEL # ST127325; ST127320; ST127320-33
K014174 · Barnstead/Thermolyne Corp. · FLE · Feb 22, 2002 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K014174
Device Name
HARVEY PV DRY STERILIZER, MODEL # ST127325; ST127320; ST127320-33
Applicant
Barnstead/Thermolyne Corp.
Product Code
FLE · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 22, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6880
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Harvey® PV Dry is a prevacuum and post vacuum drying sterilizer intended to provide sterilization of wrapped or unwrapped medical instruments, surgical devices and other heat stable devices in pouches, surgical packs, dental handpieces, and linen packs. Water is required for operation of the Harvey® PV Dry. The sterilizer has four standard cycles: Unwrapped Instruments (135C for 3 minutes); Wrapped Instruments (121C for 30 minutes); Special, for dental handpieces (135C for 5 minutes); and a test cycle for routine testing of the steam penetration capability into packs. The parameters are fixed for each cycle.
Device Story
Harvey® PV Dry is a tabletop pre/post-vacuum steam sterilizer; used in offices, hospitals, and clinics for sterilization of wrapped/unwrapped instruments, dental handpieces, and linen packs. Device features stainless steel chamber; door interlock prevents opening until pressure decreases. User interface includes indicator lights for waste tank/water supply status and cycle parameter display. Device performs four fixed-parameter cycles: Unwrapped (135C/3min), Wrapped (121C/30min), Special/Handpieces (135C/5min), and steam penetration test. Sterile vacuum drying eliminates need for non-sterile air drying; benefits include rapid, effective sterilization and dry, ready-to-use instruments. Operated by clinical staff.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation studies conducted per ANSI/AAMI ST55 and ST37 standards. Additional handpiece cycle validation performed per FDA Draft Guidance on Dental Handpieces (1995). Successful sterilization achieved in all validations.
Technological Characteristics
Tabletop autoclave; stainless steel chamber; ASME Pressure Vessel Code compliant. Pre/post-vacuum steam sterilization. Features door interlock, waste/water level indicators, and cycle parameter display. Fixed-parameter cycles. Standalone operation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization of wrapped or unwrapped medical instruments, surgical devices, heat-stable devices in pouches, surgical packs, dental handpieces, and linen packs in offices, hospitals, and clinics.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A steam sterilizer (autoclave) is a device that is intended for use by a health care provider to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam.
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
K014174
of the roll and be A. Submitter's Name and Address Barnstead/Thermolyne Corp. P.O. Box 797 Dubuque, IA 52004
FEB 2 2 2002
- B. Contact Person Mia M. Ware Regulatory Affairs Specialist 563-556-2241 Ext. 485 Fax: 563-557-0612
C. Establishment Registration Number of Submitter
1950043
Hoch Warry Con
- D. Contract Manufacturing Facility
Not Applicable
- E. Device Name
Proprietary Name: Harvey® PV Dry Common Name: Steam Sterilizer Classification Name: Steam Sterilizer
- F. Device Classification
Class II §880.6880
- G. Action Taken to Comply with Section 514 of the Act
The Agency has recognized the ANSVAAMI ST55, Tabletop Steam Sterilizers, and the FDA Guidance on Premarket Notification Submissions for Sterilizers Intended for Use in Health Care Facilities, March 1993, and its addendum, dated September, 1995. Conformance or variance with these standards is described on the following pages.
- H. Reason for 510(k) Submission
- Initial Product Introduction
- New Model for Product-line Extension
Initial Import into the USA
- Other (Include in Part IV an explanation referenced to Part I. H.)
- Predicate Device: Harvey® MC10 Steam Sterilizer, K924955 ﻟﺴﻨﺔ
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ANAMALA DE or with the Describe Description of the Device: The Harvey® PV Dry is a pre/post-vacuum table top steam sterilizer. Its enclosure Description of the Device. The Harvey - 1 - Dis of pastic. The outside dimensions are 15.5"Hx19"Wx23"D, it weighs 115lbs and the chamber is 10" in diameter. The chamber is made from stainless steel at 45 it weighs 11910s and the enamour is 10 - an Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pressure Vessel Code.
> Intended Use of the Device: The Harvey® PV Dry is a pre/post-vacuum table top steam sterilizer that is micined Ose of the Device. The Harry offices, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities where a variety of designed for use in mealed for sterilization of wrapped or unwrapped instruments, dental handpieces, and linen packs.
Technological Characteristics: The Harvey® PV Dry has very similar technological characteristics as the recimented characteriation . In Steam Sterilizer. The Harvey® PV Dry is a table-top autoclave steam predicate uction for the roy - Norto over and sterile post-vacuum drying, similar to larger hospital type units.
The Harvey® PV Dry provides superior performance for dental handpieces and difficult to penetrate fabric packs and superior and rand drying for all loads. With sterile vacuum drying, the Harvey® PV Dry is packs and superfor and rapid of the surfere packs, bagged instruments, and wrapped instrument sets, such as surgical kits are stored for later usage. The integral sterile drying in a 30-40 minute cycle, gives sam as salged this and tions of the instruments at the time of delivery to the operatory. Sterile vacuum drying eliminates the need for extended drying cycles using non-sterile air.
Some features unique to the Harvey® PV Dry also demonstrate safety as well as the efficiency of the unit. The interlocking device on the door prevents manual opening until the chamber pressure decreases to near I he more corroo on the econologies which help in the convenience and ease of operation of the Harvey® PV Dry include indicator lights to tell the user when the waste tank needs to be emptied, and controls preventing the running of a cycle until it is drained, indicator lights telling the user when the water supply needs to be replenished, and cycle parameter display. In the predicate device comparison matrix in Section II, there are detailed differences and similarities between the Harvey® PV Dry and its predicate device, Harvey MC10 Steam Sterilizer.
Non-clinical Testing: Validation studies were conducted by SPS Medical Supply Corporation located at 6789 West Henrietta Road, Rush, NY 14543. Validation testing is in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST55, ANSVAAMI ST37. Since neither standard specifically addresses handpiece cycle validation, additional handpiece cycle validation testing was performed with the protocol being written in accordance with FDA Draft Guidance Document on Dental Handpieces, 1995, and the Guidance on Premarket Notification Submissions for Sterilizers Intended for Use in Health Care Facilities, 1993. Successful sterilization was achieved in all three validations and the declarations of conformity to the consensus standards are located in Section III. Testing results and raw data are contained in the product's device master record.
Conclusion: It is Barnstead/Thermolyne's conclusion that the Harvey® PV Dry is substantially equivalent to its predicate device, the Harvey® MC10 Steam Sterilizer. Based on the validation results and information submitted, the Harvey® PV Dry provides effective sterilization of the indicated medical materials.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 2 2002
Barnstead/Thermolyne Corporation C/O Mr. Reiner Krumme Responsible Third Party TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc 12 Commerce Road Newton, Connecticut 06470
Re: K014174
Trade/Device Name: Harvey PV Dry Sterilizer, Model # ST127325; ST127320 Regulation Number: 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: February 12, 2002 Received: February 13, 2002
Dear Ms. Krumme:
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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting (1 vir 1) it incan be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section This letter will anow you to began marketing your substantial equivalence of your device to 310(k) premailed nourvailed with a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 II you desire specific ad not 10. your for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the and additionally 21 OF IC F 21 S 1 4 CL 1 S 94-4618. Additionally, for questions on the FR 1 6 Complia Office of Comphance are, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. advertising or your are in " Anotification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and the Act may be obtained from and Brumber (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number : 014174
Device Name: Harvey® PV Dry
## Indications for Use:
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