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# PROCHEM EXT CHEMICAL INTEGRATOR (K062651)

_Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc. · JOJ · Mar 15, 2007 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [JOJ](/productcode/JOJ.md)
- **Decision Date:** Mar 15, 2007
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.2800
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital

## Indications for Use

ProChem EXT is an integrating indicator that changes color from green to black when exposed to the following conditions: 121ºC, 20 min., steam sterilizers 132ºC, 8.5 min., steam sterilizers 134°C, 7.5 min., steam sterilizers 135°C, 7 min., steam sterilizers

## Device Story

ProChem EXT is a physical/chemical sterilization process indicator strip (16 mm x 97 mm). It features a chemical indicator ink strip printed below a reference triangle. Upon exposure to critical steam sterilization parameters (specific temperature/time combinations), a chemical reaction causes the ink to transition from green to black. The color change provides a visual endpoint indicating whether sterilization conditions were met. Used by healthcare personnel to monitor steam sterilizer performance. The output allows clinicians to verify the efficacy of sterilization cycles, ensuring instruments are processed correctly before use, thereby reducing infection risk.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Performance evaluated in an AAMI-compliant steam resistometer using three production lots. Device met Class 5 indicator requirements per ANSI/AAMI ST60:1996 clauses 9.1 and 9.3.

## Technological Characteristics

Paper strip (16 mm x 97 mm) with chemical indicator ink. Principle: chemical reaction triggered by steam sterilization parameters (temperature/time). Meets ANSI/AAMI ST60:1996 Class 5 indicator standards.

## Regulatory Identification

Biological sterilization process indicator: A device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. The device consists of a known number of microorganisms, of known resistance to the mode of sterilization, in or on a carrier and enclosed in a protective package. Subsequent growth or failure of the microorganisms to grow under suitable conditions indicates the adequacy of sterilization. Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator: A device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor one or more parameters of the sterilization process. The adequacy of the sterilization conditions as measured by these parameters is indicated by a visible change in the device.

## Predicate Devices

- TST Control Integrator for Steam Autoclave ([K965154](/device/K965154.md), [K002937](/device/K002937.md), [K902958](/device/K902958.md))

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K062651

# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

## 510(k) Notification ProChem EXT - Chemical Integrator

| Submitted by:     | Raven Biological Laboratories<br>8607 Park Drive<br>Omaha, NE 68127                                                                                                       | MAR 15 200 |
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| Contact:          | Wendy Royalty-Hann<br>Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Manager<br><br>Or<br><br>Robert V. Dwyer, Jr.<br>President<br><br>Phone: (402) 593-0781<br>Fax: (402) 593-0921 |            |
| Prepared on:      | May 3, 2006                                                                                                                                                               |            |
| Device:           | Trade name: ProChem EXT Chemical Integrator<br>Common name: Physical/chemical sterilization<br>process indicator                                                          |            |
| Classification:   | Class II                                                                                                                                                                  |            |
| Predicate Device: | TST Control Integrator for Steam Autoclave<br>510(k) #K965154, K002937 & K902958                                                                                          |            |

## DEVICE DESCRIPTION

ProChem EXT is a 16 mm x 97 mm strip with a 2 mm x 77 mm chemical indicator ink strip printed below a reference triangle exhibiting the endpoint color.

#### INTENDED USE

ProChem EXT is an integrating indicator that changes color from green to black when exposed to the following conditions:

- 121ºC, 20 min., steam sterilizers �
- 132ºC, 8.5 min., steam sterilizers �
- 134°C, 7.5 min., steam sterilizers .
- 135°C, 7 min., steam sterilizers ●

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#### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ProChem EXT consists of a paper strip printed with a chemical indicator ink. A chemical reaction occurs changing the ink color from green to black when exposed to the critical parameters of a steam sterilization process.

#### PERFORMANCE TESTING AND SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

Performance testing was conducted in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST 60 - 1996 in an AAMI compliant steam resistometer using 3 separate production lots of chemical integrators. The performance of the ProChem EXT was equivalent to that of the predicate device and meets the requirements of Class 5 indicators as defined in clauses 9.1 and 9.3 of ANSI/AAMI ST60:1996.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR 1 5 2007

Ms. Wendy Royalty-Hann Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Manager Raven Biological Laboratories, Incorporated 8607 Park Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68127

Re: K062651

Trade/Device Name: ProChem EXT Chemical Integrator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2800 Regulation Name: Sterilization process Indicator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JOJ Dated: February 26, 2007 Received: February 27, 2007

Dear Ms. Royalty-Hann:

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.

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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 (240) 276-0115. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours.

Cuvls

Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use Statement

510(k) Number K062651

ProChem EXT Chemical Integrator Device Name

- Raven ProChem EXT chemical integrator is an integrating Indications for chemical indicator intended for monitoring the efficacy of steam sterilization cycles, gravity displacement at 121°C, 20 minutes and prevacuum cycles: 121℃, 20 minutes; 132℃, 8.5 minutes; 134℃, 7.5 minutes and 135℃, 7 minutes.
AND/OR Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use X (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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