K103841 · Sauter AG · FLE · Mar 15, 2011 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K103841
Device Name
BELIMED STEAM STERILIZER MST-V
Applicant
Sauter AG
Product Code
FLE · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6880
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are designed for sterilization of non-porous and porous heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
Device Story
Steam sterilizer for hospital/healthcare facility use; processes porous and non-porous heat/moisture-stable materials. Inputs: user-selected sterilization cycles (PreVac, Gravity, Flash, Bowie-Dick, Leak Test). Operation: microprocessor-controlled steam sterilization; utilizes vacuum pulses and steam pulses to achieve thermal conditions for sterility assurance (SAL 10^-6). Outputs: sterilized instruments/fabrics; cycle status/alerts via operating panel (MMI). Healthcare providers load materials, select cycles, and monitor via biological/chemical indicators. Device includes safety safeguards to abort cycles upon malfunction. Benefits: ensures sterility of medical devices to prevent cross-contamination/infection.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Bench testing performed per ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008. Validated using biological indicators to achieve SAL 10^-6. Testing included empty chamber, fabric test packs, and full load instrument trays. Results confirmed steady-state thermal conditions, moisture retention <3% (fabrics) or <20% (towels), and no wet spots. Bowie-Dick test demonstrated uniform color change.
Technological Characteristics
Steam sterilizer; microprocessor-controlled. Chamber volumes: 305L, 440L, 595L. Configurations: single/double door. Connectivity: PLC-based control system with MMI panel. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008, ST79:2006+A1:2008, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1-2, UL 61010-1, ASME Section VIII Div 1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization of non-porous and porous heat and moisture-stable materials in healthcare facilities. Applicable to wrapped/unwrapped instrument trays and fabric packs.
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.
Predicate Devices
Belimed Steam Sterilizer TOP 5000 Series 4-8 (K033538)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510(k) Summary
| Date: | February 21, 2011 | MAR 15 2011 | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------|
| Submitter's Name / Address: | Belimed Sauter AG<br>Zelgstrasse 8<br>CH- 8583 Sulgen / Switzerland | | K103841 |
| Contact Person: | Hans Stadler, Head of R&D<br>Email: hans.stadler@belimed-sauter.ch<br>Phone: +41 71 644 85 97<br>Fax: +41 71 644 85 11 | | |
| Trade Name: | Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V | | |
| Models: | 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 | | |
| Classification: | Steam Sterilizer – Class II, as listed per 21 CFR<br>880.6880<br>Product Code 80 FLE | | |
| Predicate Device: | Belimed Steam Sterilizer TOP 5000<br>Series 4-8 (K033538) | | |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are intended for use in hospital and health care facilities and are intended to be used in an identical manner as the Belimed Steam Sterilizers Series 4-8.
### NONCLINICAL COMPARISON TO THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are very similar to the predicate device.
Modifications made from the predicate device include:
- · Additional Gravity cycles
- · Increase of recommended load capacity.
- · New version of Programmable Logic control (PLC) and new operating panel (MMI)
#### CLINICAL DATA:
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No clinical data is required for this device classification submission.
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, and 6-0-12 are designed for sterilization of non-porous and porous heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are equipped with the following factory-programmed Sterilization cycles and cycle values (Table 1).
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The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are available as a single door prevacuum/gravity or double door prevacuum/gravity version.
| CYCLE | PRE-TREATMENT | STERILIZE<br>TEMP /<br>PRESSURE | STERILIZE<br>TIME | DRY<br>TIME 1) | RECOMMENDED LOAD<br>3) |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PreVac 270<br>4S / 30Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 30 min | Double wrapped instrument trays,<br>max. weight of 25 lbs per tray<br>Fabric packs 2) |
| PreVac 270<br>4S / 5Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 5 min | Fabric packs 2) |
| PreVac Flash<br>270 3S / 1Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 3 min | 1 min | Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument or<br>unwrapped non-porous instrument<br>trays, max. weight of 25 lbs per tray |
| PreVac Flash<br>270 4S / 1Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 1 min | Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument or<br>unwrapped mixed porous and non-<br>porous instrument trays, max. weight<br>of 25 lbs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>15S / 30Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 15 min | 30 min | Wrapped instrument trays, max.<br>weight of 25 lbs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>3S / 1Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 3 min | 1 min | Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument<br>or unwrapped non-porous<br>instrument trays, max. weight of 25<br>lbs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>10S / 1Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 10 min | 1 min | Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument or<br>unwrapped mixed porous and non-<br>porous instrument trays, max. weight<br>of 25 lbs per tray |
| Bowie-Dick<br>Test | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 273 °F<br>3030mbar | 3.5 min | 1 min | One DART or Bowie-Dick-Test-Pack |
| Leak Test | Vacuum: 65mbar<br>Test time: 15 min | | | | Empty chamber |
| Warm up &<br>leak test | Vacuum: 65mbar<br>Test time: 15 min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 3 min | 3 min | Empty chamber |
Table 1: Factory programmed Sterilization cycles
Notes on Table 1:
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r. Factory set ury time is recommended. Extenced ary time may on required depending on local conations and wraps.
2. Fabric load should be preconditioned between 68°F and at a relative humidity of at least 35% to 60% for at least 2 hours.
3. Recommended load: Refer to table 3 and 4.
The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V is offered in the following configurations:
#### Table 2: Dimensions
| Model<br>single door<br>double door | Configuration | Chamber size<br>(Volume)<br>(L) | Chamber size<br>(H x W x D)<br>(inch) | Chamber size<br>(H x W x D)<br>(mm) | Overall Dimensions<br>(H x W x D)<br>(inch) | Overall Dimensions<br>(H x W x D)<br>(mm) |
|-------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 6-0-6 VS1 | 1 door | 305 | 26"x 26"x<br>27.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 700 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>43" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1095 |
| 6-0-6 VS2 | 2 door | 305 | 26"x 26"x<br>27.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 700 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>44" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1120 |
| 6-0-9 VS1 | 1 door | 440 | 26"x 26"x<br>39.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 1000 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>55" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1395 |
| 6-0-9 VS2 | 2 door | 440 | 26"x 26"x<br>39.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 1000 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>56" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1420 |
| 6-0-12 VS1 | 1 door | 595 | 26"x 26"x 53" | 660 x<br>660 x 1350 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>69" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1750 |
| 6-0-12 VS2 | 2 door | 595 | 26"x 26"x 53" | 660 x<br>660 x 1350 | 77.5"x 39"x<br>70" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1775 |
The following table (Table 3) is Belimed Sauter AG's guidelines for recommended loads for the Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V:
Table 3: Recommended Loads
| Model<br>single door<br>double door | Wrapped<br>instrument trays,<br>max. 25 lbs each | Unwrapped tray<br>with single<br>instrument | Unwrapped<br>instrument tray,<br>max. 25 lbs each | Fabric Packs,<br>max. 6.6 lbs each | Fabric Packs,<br>max. 9 lbs each |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 6-0-6 VS1<br>6-0-6 VS2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| 6-0-9 VS1<br>6-0-9 VS2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
| 6-0-12 VS1<br>6-0-12 VS2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 16 |
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The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are designed to be used for the terminal sterilization of porous and non-porous, heat and moisture stabile materials in the healthcare facilities.
Depending of the chosen cycle materials as different as textiles, unwrapped or wrapped instrument trays with single or multiple instruments may be sterilized.
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are factory equipped with cycles which have been tested in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008 under defined load conditions. The predicate devices with a chamber volume of 305 l, 440 l, and 595 l have been validated previously.
#### EFFECTIVENESS:
Efficacy of sterilizer function and exposure time recommendations are ultimately shown by complete kill of biological indicators and verifying an appropriate safety factor or sterility assurance level (SAL) of at least 106 reduction. Belimed Sauter AG validates its sterilization cycles by recommended practices, standards and guidelines developed by various independent organizations such as the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Prior to release, Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 were validated to meet the requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008.
The results of the Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 verification studies demonstrate that the sterilizers perform as intended and are summarized as follows:
- . Empty chamber testing performed as described in Section 5.4.2.5 of ANSI/AMMI ST8:2008, for the Prevac, Prevac Flash and Gravity cycles. These cycles demonstrated the sterilizer's capability to provide steady state thermal conditions within the chamber that are corresponding with the predicted sterility assurance level (SAL) in the load. The sterilizer meets the requirements of Section 4.4.2.2 and 4.4.2.5 of ANSI/AAMI ST8.
- All Prevac cycles verified using the fabric test pack, as described in Section 5.5.2 . ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008 were qualified according to section 5.5.2.5 ANSI/AAMI ST8. These cycles demonstrated a sterility assurance level of at least 10° through achievement of a time-at-temperature sufficient to produce an Fo of at least 12 minutes by half cycle, moisture retention of less than 3 % increase in pre-sterilization test pack weight, and exhibited no wet spots.
- All Prevac, and Gravity cycles verified using full load instruments trays were qualified . according to section 5.5.4 of ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008. These cycles demonstrated a sterility assurance level of at least 10° through achievement of a time-at-temperature sufficient to produce an Fo of at least 12 minutes by half cycle, moisture retention of less than 20 % increase in pre-sterilization weight of the towel, and exhibited no wet spots on the outer wrapper.
- All Prevac Flash cycles verified using the unwrapped instrument trays were qualified . according to section 5,5,5,2 ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008. These cycles demonstrated a sterility assurance level of at least 10° through achievement of a time-at-temperature sufficient to produce an Fo of at least 12 minutes by half cycle.
- All Gravity cycles verified using the unwrapped instrument tray were qualified according . to section 5.5.5.1 ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008. These cycles demonstrated a sterility assurance level of at least 10° through achievement of a time at temperature sufficient to produce an Fo of at least 12 minutes by half cycle.
- . The Bowie Dick Test cycle was verified using the Bowie-Dick Test Pack was qualified according to section 5.6 of ANSI/AAMI ST8, and demonstrated a uniform color change
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througnout the test sneet and the load temperature devices attained the exposure temperature within 10 seconds of progressing into the exposure phase.
- The software validation for the cycle operation was performed according to FDA's . moderate level of concern recommendations provided in the document "Guidance for the Content for Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 2005)".
#### SAFETY:
Belimed Sauter AG's sterilizers including the Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 have been designed, constructed and tested to meet the safety and performance requirements of various national safety codes and standards. The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V complies with the following safety standards:
- ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008 1.
- 2. ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006+A1:2008 .
- 3. IEC EN 62304:2006
- 4. EN ISO 14971:2007
- 5. ISO 13485:2007 Medical Devices - Quality management systems. Requirements for regulatory purposes
- IEC EN 60601-1-2:2007 റ.
- 7. UL 61010-1:2004
- 8. IEC EN 61010-2-040:2005
- 9. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section VIII, Division 1 for unfired pressure vessels Ed. 2007+Addenda 2008)
#### HAZARDS-FAILURE OF PERFORMANCES
Failure of the sterilization process can lead to incidence of cross contamination, the transmission of potentially infectious organisms from one infected person to another who was not otherwise infected prior to the incident.
To avoid failure, the user must ensure the materials, instruments and devices to be sterilized are thoroughly cleaned, that the manufacturer's instructions for use are followed, that the cycle to be used for each type of sterilizer load has been validated, that the sterilizer has been maintained in accordance with the sterilizer's manufacturer's maintenance schedule and is operating properly, and that each sterilizer load is monitored with available and validated biological and chemical sterilization process indicators.
Today, there are many steam sterilizers in daily use in hospitals throughout the United States. The incident of sterilizer malfunction or sterilization process failure is relatively rare considering the wide spread use of steam sterilizers. Further, there are no known reports in the literature of patient infection that have resulted from steam sterilizer failure. The technology designed in Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V provides microprocessor controller safeguards that abort the cycle and give appropriate signals, alerts and warnings when required conditions have not been met or when a malfunction occurs.
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#### USER INFORMATION
Belimed Sauter AG provides information to the user that is intended to insure safe and effective use of steam sterilization in its detailed User's Manual and other labeling. Belimed Sauter AG also recommends the use and periodic review of the AAMI steam sterilization standards to ensure further assurance of the safe and effective use of steam sterilization equipment in health care facilities.
#### CONCLUSION
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, and 6-0-12 are substantially equivalent devices to that of the predicate device. There have been no substantial changes in technology and intended use to the predicate device series 4-8 (K033538). This steam sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 meet the applicable requirements of the applicable standards.
Based on the provided information in this premarket notification, it can be concluded that the subject device is substantial equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective when used as intended.
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Sauter AG C/O Mr. Olaf Teichert Responsible Third Party Official TÜV SUD America, Incorporated 1775 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-1891
MAR 15 201
Re: K103841
Trade/Device Name: Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, Models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, 6-0-12 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: February 25, 2011 Received: February 28, 2011
Dear Mr. Teichert:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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for
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. 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): K103841
#### Device Name: Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, 6-0-12
Indications for Use:
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are designed for sterilization of non-porous and porous heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are all equipped with the same factory-programmed Sterilization cycles and cycle parameters (Table 1).
The Belimed Steam Sterilizers MST-V, models 6-0-6, 6-0-9, and 6-0-12 are available as a single door (VS1) prevacuum/gravity or double door (VS2) prevacuum/gravity version.
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| CYCLE | PRE-TREATMENT | STERILIZE | STERILIZE | DRY | RECOMMENDED LOAD |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | TEMP /<br>PRESSURE | TIME | TIME 1) | 3) |
| PreVac 270<br>4S / 30Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 30 min | Double wrapped instrument trays,<br>max. weight of 25 lbs per tray<br>Fabric packs 2) |
| PreVac 270<br>4S / 5Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 5 min | Fabric packs 2) |
| PreVac Flash<br>270 3S / 1Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 3 min | 1 min | Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument or<br>unwrapped non-porous instrument<br>trays, max. weight of 25 Ibs per tray |
| PreVac Flash<br>270 4S / 1Dry | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 4 min | 1 min | Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument or<br>unwrapped mixed porous and non-<br>porous instrument trays, max. weight<br>of 25 lbs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>15S / 30Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 15 min | 30 min | Wrapped instrument trays, max.<br>weight of 25 Ibs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>3S / 1Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 3 min | 1 min | Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument<br>or unwrapped non-porous<br>instrument trays, max. weight of 25<br>lbs per tray |
| Gravity 270<br>10S / 1Dry | Purge time 4min | 270 °F<br>2880mbar | 10 min | 1 min | Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument or<br>unwrapped mixed porous and non-<br>porous instrument trays, max. weight<br>of 25 lbs per tray |
| Bowie-Dick<br>Test | 3 vacuum pulses:<br>80/100/100mbar<br>2 steam pulses:<br>1500/1500mbar | 273 °F<br>3030mbar | 3.5 min | 1 min | One DART or Bowie-Dick-Test-Pack |
| Leak Test | Vacuum: 65mbar<br>Test time: 15 min | | | | Empty chamber |
| Warm up & | Vacuum: 65mbar | 270 °F | 3 min | 3 min | Empty chamber |
| CYCLE | PRE-TREATMENT | STERILIZE TEMP/<br>PRESSURE | STERILIZE TIME | DRY TIME 1) | RECOMMENDED LOAD 3) |
| leak test | Test time: 15 min | 2880mbar | | | |
Table 1: Factory programmed Sterilization cycles
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Notes on Table 1:
1. Factory set dry time is recommended. Extended dry time may be required depending on local conditions and wraps.
2. Fabric load should be preconditioned between 68°F and at a relative humidity of at least 35% to 60% for at least 2 hours.
3. Recommended load: Refer to table 3 and 4.
The Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V is offered in the following configurations:
Table 2: Dimensions
| Model | Configuration | Chamber size | Chamber size | | Overall Dimensions | |
|----------------------------|---------------|-----------------|-----------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|
| single door<br>double door | | (Volume)<br>(L) | (H x W x D)<br>(inch) | (mm) | (H x W x D)<br>(inch) | (mm) |
| 6-0-6 VS1 | 1 door | 305 | 26"x 26"x 27.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 700 | 77.5"x 39"x 43" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1095 |
| 6-0-6 VS2 | 2 door | 305 | 26"x 26"x 27.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 700 | 77.5"x 39"x 44" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1120 |
| 6-0-9 VS1 | 1 door | 440 | 26"x 26"x 39.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 1000 | 77.5"x 39"x 55" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1395 |
| 6-0-9 VS2 | 2 door | 440 | 26"x 26"x 39.5" | 660 x<br>660 x 1000 | 77.5"x 39"x 56" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1420 |
| 6-0-12 VS1 | 1 door | 595 | 26"x 26"x 53" | 660 x<br>660 x 1350 | 77.5"x 39"x 69" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1750 |
| 6-0-12 VS2 | 2 door | 595 | 26"x 26"x 53" | 660 x<br>660 x 1350 | 77.5"x 39"x 70" | 1970 x<br>990 x 1775 |
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The following table (Table 3) is Belimed Sauter AG's guidelines for recommended loads for the Belimed Steam Sterilizer MST-V:
| Model<br>single door<br>double door | Wrapped<br>instrument trays,<br>max. 25 lbs each | Unwrapped tray<br>with single<br>instrument | Unwrapped<br>instrument tray,<br>max. 25 lbs each | Fabric Packs,<br>max. 6.6 lbs<br>each | Fabric Packs,<br>max. 9 lbs each |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 6-0-6 VS1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| 6-0-6 VS2 | | | | | |
| 6-0-9 VS1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
| 6-0-9 VS2 | | | | | |
| 6-0-12 VS1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 16 |
| 6-0-12 VS2 | | | | | |
### Table 3: Recommended Loads
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Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.