K090265 · Scican , Ltd. · FLE · May 15, 2009 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K090265
Device Name
BRAVO AUTOCLAVE, MODELS 17, 17V AND 21V
Applicant
Scican , Ltd.
Product Code
FLE · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 15, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6880
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The BRAVO Autoclaves are intended to be used in medical and dental practices, hospitals, clinics and other associated facilities to sterilize re-usable medical and dental instruments (including dental handpieces) and medical materials that are heat and moisture resistant and compatible with the steam sterilization process. Typical users of this system are trained professionals including, but not limited to, dentists, nurses, doctors, infection control and re-processing personnel. The BRAVO autoclaves are not intended nor recommended for the sterilization of fluids, liquids, or pharmaceutical products.
Device Story
Table-top vacuum steam sterilizer; processes medical/dental instruments. User selects cycle; places instruments in chamber; unit performs automated cycle including pre-heating, vacuum air removal, steam sterilization, pressure/temperature stabilization, steam discharge, vacuum drying, and venting. Operates via saturated steam at high pressure/temperature to destroy infectious bio-organisms. Used in medical/dental clinics/hospitals by trained professionals (dentists, nurses, doctors, reprocessing staff). Provides automated sterilization; ensures thermodynamic parameters via control system. Benefits patient by ensuring sterile instruments for procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Table-top vacuum steam sterilizer; 17L or 21L chamber capacity. Uses saturated steam; vacuum system for air removal. Features ten programmed sterilization cycles. Includes chamber door locking mechanism, steam generator, and control system for thermodynamic parameter monitoring. Standalone unit.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization of heat/moisture-resistant re-usable medical and dental instruments, including handpieces, in clinical/hospital settings. Contraindicated for fluids, liquids, or pharmaceutical products.
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
| Submitted by: | SciCan Ltd.<br>1440 Don Mills Road<br>Toronto, Ontario Canada<br>M3B 3P9 |
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| Contact Person: | Brenda Murphy - Director of Regulatory Affairs<br>(416) 446-2797 |
| Date of Preparation: | January 30, 2009 |
| Name of Device: | BRAVO series Autoclaves (17, 17V, 21V) |
| Predicate Device: | M.O.C.O.M. Millennium series Autoclaves<br>510(k) K050263 |
#### Description of Device:
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An example of a standard program is the 134 POROUS/WRAPPED cycle. Once the materials have been arranged on a tray and placed into the sterilization chamber, the door is closed, the nave boon and the start key is depressed. This will activate the chamber door locking mechanism and the following sequence will then operate:
- Pre-heating of the steam generator and sterilization chamber; .
- Chamber air removal and steam penetration inside the load through a series of vacuum . stages and pressure phases;
- Pressure rise-up, with consequent steam temperature increasing up to the preset . sterilization conditions (for this example, 134℃ /273°F);
- Stabilization of the pressure and temperature conditions inside the sterilization chamber; .
- Running of the sterilization process for the preset time (for this example, 4 minutes); .
- Chamber pressure decreasing through steam discharge; .
- Vacuum drying phase; .
- Venting phase through sterile air; .
- Chamber pressure leveling up to atmospheric value. .
- Release of the door locking mechanism; .
- Opening of the door to allow load recovery from the sterilization chamber .
#### Intended use:
The BRAVO Autoclaves are intended to be used in medical and dental practices, hospitals, clinics and other associated facilities to sterilize re-usable medical and dental instruments (including dental handpieces) and medical materials that are heat and moisture resistant and compatible with the steam sterilization process.
Typical users of this system are trained professionals including, but not limited to, dentists, nurses, doctors, infection control and re-processing personnel.
The BRAVO autoclaves are مور intended nor recommended for the sterilization of fluids, liquids, or pharmaceutical products.
### Technological Characteristics Compared to the Predicate Device:
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The sterilization cycles with reference to established times, temperatures and indicated uses for the BRAVO autoclaves are as follows:
## TABLE OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS FOR
# BRAVO 17, BRAVO 17V, BRAVO 21V AUTOCLAVES
| CYCLE | TEMP. | STER.<br>TIME | DRY<br>TIME | MAX. LOAD (KG) | | INTENDED USE |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | | | 17/17V | 21V | |
| 134 POROUS/WRAPPED | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 16.5 min | 1.0<br>0.75<br>0.6<br>3.0<br>1.5 | 1.25<br>1.0<br>.075<br>4.0<br>2.0 | Unpackaged porous material<br>Porous material in single package<br>Porous material in double package<br>Solid material / handpieces in single package<br>Solid material / handpieces in double package |
| 121 POROUS/WRAPPED | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 16.5 min | 1.0<br>0.75<br>0.6<br>3.0<br>1.5 | 1.25<br>1.0<br>.075<br>4.0<br>2.0 | Unpackaged porous material<br>Porous material in single package<br>Porous material in double package<br>Solid material / handpieces in single package<br>Solid material / handpieces in double package |
| 134 HOLLOW/UNWRAP | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged handpieces |
| 121 HOLLOW/UNWRAP | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged handpieces |
| 134 SOLID/WRAPPED | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 16.5 min | 3.0 | 4.0 | Solid material in single package |
| 121 SOLID/WRAPPED | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 16.5 min | 3.0 | 4.0 | Solid material in single package |
| 134 SOLID/UNWRAP | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| 121 SOLID/UNWRAP | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| 134 EMERGENCY | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 3 min. | 7 min | 0.5 | 0.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| 134°C/121°C CUSTOM | 134°C<br>(273°F)<br>OR<br>121°C<br>(250°F) | >4 min.<br>OR<br>>20 min. | 16.5 min<br>OR<br>7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged solid material<br>(Note: the 134°C/121°C CUSTOM programs<br>have not been validated) |
| BOWIE-DICK TEST | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 3.5 min | 7 min | | | Test pack only (without any other load) |
| VACUUM | --- | --- | | | | Empty chamber |
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#### Public Health Service
15 2009 MAY
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Ms. Brenda Murphy Director of Regulatory Affairs SciCan Limited 1440 Don Mills Road Toronto, Ontario Canada M3B 3P9
Re: K090265
Trade/Device Name: BRAVO Autoclave Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 · Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: April 16, 2009 Received: April 17, 2009
Dear Ms. Murphy:
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 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please contact the CDRH/Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3464. For more information regarding the reporting of adverse events, please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/.
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,
Susan Ruane
. Susan Runner, D.D.S., MA Acting 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
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
BRAVO Autoclave
Indications for Use:
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Typical users of this system are trained professionals including, but not limited to, dentists, nurses, doctors, infection control and re-processing personnel.
The BRAVO series of Autoclaves are not intended nor recommended for the sterilization of fluids, liquids, or pharmaceutical products.
See the following page for the "Table of Available Programs" for the Bravo Autoclave units.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use _ ਮ (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Shila A Murphy, L.Q.
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Dev
510(k) Number: K090265
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
### TABLE OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS FOR
### BRAVO 17, BRAVO 17V, BRAVO 21V AUTOCLAVES
| CYCLE | TEMP. | STER.<br>TIME | DRY<br>TIME | MAX. LOAD (KG) | | INTENDED USE |
|--------------------|------------------|---------------|-------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 134 POROUS/WRAPPED | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 16.5 min | 1.0<br>0.75<br>0.6<br>3.0<br>1.5 | 1.25<br>1.0<br>.075<br>4.0<br>2.0 | Unpackaged porous material<br>Porous material in single package<br>Porous material in double package<br>Solid material / handpieces in single package<br>Solid material / handpieces in double package |
| 121 POROUS/WRAPPED | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 16.5 min | 1.0<br>0.75<br>0.6<br>3.0<br>1.5 | 1.25<br>1.0<br>.075<br>4.0<br>2.0 | Unpackaged porous material<br>Porous material in single package<br>Porous material in double package<br>Solid material / handpieces in single package<br>Solid material / handpieces in double package |
| 134 HOLLOW/UNWRAP | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged handpieces |
| 121 HOLLOW/UNWRAP | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged handpieces |
| 134 SOLID/WRAPPED | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 16.5 min | 3.0 | 4.0 | Solid material in single package |
| 121 SOLID/WRAPPED | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 16.5 min | 3.0 | 4.0 | Solid material in single package |
| 134 SOLID/UNWRAP | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 4 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| 121 SOLID/UNWRAP | 121°C<br>(250°F) | 20 min. | 7 min | 6.0 | 7.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| 134 EMERGENCY | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 3 min. | 7 min | 0.5 | 0.5 | Unpackaged solid material |
| BOWIE-DICK TEST | 134°C<br>(273°F) | 3.5 min | 7 min | | | Test pack only (without any other load) |
| VACUUM | --- | --- | --- | | | Empty chamber |
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Shila H. Murphy MD
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital
Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices
510(k) Number: K090265
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