PROTEC-TOP, STERIDENT, BENTO

K031022 · Ronpak, Inc. · FRG · Apr 14, 2003 · General Hospital

Device Facts

Record IDK031022
Device NamePROTEC-TOP, STERIDENT, BENTO
ApplicantRonpak, Inc.
Product CodeFRG · General Hospital
Decision DateApr 14, 2003
DecisionSESE
Submission TypeSpecial
Regulation21 CFR 880.6850
Device ClassClass 2

Indications for Use

Ronclave® packaging is indicated for use by health care facilities for the packaging, sterilization (by steam, chemical vapor or dry heat) and for maintenance of sterility during storage of various medical items. The chemical indicator imprint is intended to allow the user to distinguish packages that have been processed from those that have not by changing its color from green to blue-gray.

Device Story

Ronclave® is a sterilization wrap used by healthcare facilities to package medical items for sterilization and subsequent sterile storage. The device incorporates a chemical indicator imprint that changes color from green to blue-gray upon exposure to sterilization processes (steam, chemical vapor, or dry heat). This visual change allows clinicians to differentiate between processed and unprocessed packages. The device is used in clinical settings to ensure the maintenance of sterility for medical instruments until the point of use.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Sterilization wrap material with a chemical indicator ink. The indicator functions via a colorimetric change (green to blue-gray) upon exposure to sterilization conditions (steam, chemical vapor, or dry heat).

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by health care facilities for packaging, sterilizing (steam, chemical vapor, or dry heat), and maintaining sterility of medical items during storage.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A sterilization wrap (pack, sterilization wrapper, bag, or accessories, is a device intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0}------------------------------------------------ Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 APR 1 4 2003 Ronpak, Incorporated Dr. Thomas A. Augurt 4301 New Brunswick Avenue P.O. Box 1005 South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Re: K031022 Trade/Device Name: Ronclave® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: March 25, 2003 Received: March 31, 2003 Dear Mr. Augurt: 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 your device can 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Augurt 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 of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours, Susan Runne Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Attachment 2 ## Indications for Use Statement 510(K) Number (if known) K 031022 Ronclave® Device Name Ronclave® packaging is indicated for use by health care facilities for Indications the packaging, sterilization (by steam, chemical vapor or dry heat) and for Use maintenance of sterility during storage of various medical items. The chemical indicator imprint is intended to allow the user to distinguish packages that have been processed from those that have not by changing its color from green to blue-gray. Qian S. Lin (Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control, Dental Devices 510(k) Number: K031022
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