The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The trays must be wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems prior to placing in the Sterilizer. The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is not intended to maintain sterility; it is intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
Device Story
V-PRO Sterilization Tray is a rigid container system designed to hold medical instruments during low-temperature sterilization cycles. The tray features a lid with clamping mechanisms and numerous holes to facilitate sterilant penetration. Optional accessories include polypropylene instrument organizers for stabilizing cylindrical devices and USP grade VI silicone mats for cushioning. The device is used in clinical settings by healthcare personnel. The tray is placed inside a legally marketed sterilization wrap before being loaded into the V-PRO sterilizer. The system ensures effective sterilant exposure to the enclosed instruments while protecting them from damage during processing and storage. It does not maintain sterility independently; it relies on the external sterilization wrap. The primary benefit is the safe, effective sterilization of heat-sensitive medical devices, including complex endoscopes and hinged instruments, within the V-PRO system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included verification of effective sterilant penetration under worst-case conditions, biocompatibility assessment of materials after exposure to V-PRO 60 cycles, and functional testing of trays and accessories after multiple sterilization cycles. All tests met established acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene, Noryl, stainless steel (trays/organizers); USP grade VI silicone (mats). Design: Rigid tray with lid, clamping mechanisms, and vent holes. Vent-to-volume ratio: 0.137 in-1. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Compatible with VHP sterilization. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for containing medical devices during sterilization in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Patient population includes those undergoing procedures requiring sterilized rigid/semi-rigid endoscopes (single/dual/triple lumen), flexible endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces (e.g., hinged forceps/scissors).
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.
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JUL 2 5 2014
# 510(k) Summary For V-PRO Sterilization Tray
K140494
# Sponsor Facility
STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 354-2600 Fax No: (440) 357-9198
# Repackager/Relabeler Facility
STERIS Corporation 9325 Pinecone Drive Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 392-7800 Fax No: (440) 392-7896
Tony Piotrkowski Contact: Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Telephone: (440) 392-7437 Fax No: (440) 357-9198 e-mail: tpiotrko@steris.com
Summary Date: July 25, 2014
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600 T
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#### Device Name 1.
| Trade Name: | V-PRO Sterilization Trays |
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| Common/usual Name: | Sterilization Trays, cassettes and other accessories |
| Classification Name: | Sterilization Wrap<br>21 CFR 880.6850<br>Class II<br>Product Code KCT |
### 2. Predicate Device
VHP® 136 Tray (renamed V-PRO Sterilization Tray) K070769 Sterilization Mat K103226
### 3. Description of Device
The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is available in various sizes, 10"x 10" x 27" to accommodate the loads to be processed. The tray contains two handles that remain internalized during wrapping/processing and a lid with clamping mechanisms for securing to the trav. There are numerous holes in the tray and larger holes in the lids for sterilant penetration. The purpose of this premarket submission is to modify the trays by adding a longer tray to the existing product line (10' x 27"), to increase the vent area of the tray lid, and to extend indications for use of the tray to include the V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System.
Optional instrument organizers are provided as accessories to the tray and are intended to allow stabilization of various cylindrical medical devices during processing. Each organizer consists of a device holding element and lock base that attaches to the V-PRO Sterilization Trav. The sizes for the device holding element range from a 5 mm diameter and 6 mm stem height to a 19 mm diameter and 25 mm stem height. For attachment to the tray, each device holding element is positioned over one of the numerous holes at the inner tray surface and pushed into a lock base located at the respective tray hole on the outer tray surface. A minimum of two, aligned organizers should be used for each device that requires stabilization. Once the device is placed into the organizers, it is secured by each organizer's twist lock. The organizers are identical to those previously cleared under K070769.
Sterilization mats are provided as optional accessories to the trav and are identical to those previously cleared under K103226 for use in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilizers' Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles. A larger mat sized to fit into the new 10" x 27" tray has been added to the existing product line. The sterilization mats are intended to cushion and stabilize devices placed into the V-PRO.
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Sterilization Trays. The mats are available in sizes to fit the five V-PRO Sterilization Trays. The mats are a diamond grid design with fingers that extend from each corner of the diamond and at the midpoint of each diamond side. The fingers cushion and stabilize instruments, helping to prevent the instruments from freely moving in the tray during packaging, sterilization and storage. The cushioning and stabilization qualities help protect delicate instruments placed into the V-PRO Sterilization Trays.
### 4. Intended Use
The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The trays must be wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems prior to placing in the Sterilizer. The V-PRO sterilization Tray is not intended to maintain sterility; it is intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDAcleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
| Proposed<br>Tray<br>Model | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| VP0040<br>VP0041<br>VP0042<br>VP0043<br>VP0044 | V-PRO 60<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-<br>rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled<br>rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following<br>configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices<br>■ 0.77 mm ID and 410 mm in length<br>o triple lumen devices<br>■ 1.2 mm ID and 275 mm in length<br>■ 1.8 mm ID and 310 mm in length<br>or<br>■ 2.8 mm ID and 317 mm in length |
| | V-PRO 60<br>Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and<br>flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel<br>or titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion<br>of forceps and scissors. |
| | V-PRO 60<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | • One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light<br>cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any<br>additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a:<br>o single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID<br>and < 990 mm in length |
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| Proposed<br>Tray<br>Model | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus & max<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-<br>rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled<br>rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following<br>configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices 0.77 mm ID and 527 mm in length o triple lumen devices 1.2 mm ID and 275 mm in length 1.8 mm ID and 310 mm in length or 2.8 mm ID and 317 mm in length |
| VP0040<br>VP0041<br>VP0042<br>VP0043<br>VP0044 | V-PRO 1<br>Plus & max<br>Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and<br>flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors. |
| | V-PRO max<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such<br>as those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and<br>bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and<br>mat with no additional load.<br>The flexible endoscopes may contain either: a single lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm in length or two lumens with: one lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length and the other lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with<br>diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or<br>scissors. |
Optional instrument organizers are accessories to the trays and are intended to allow stabilization of various cylindrical medical devices during processing. The instrument organizers attach to the V-PRO Sterilization Tray base and stabilize cylindrical medical instruments.
Optional sterilization mats are accessories to the trays and are intended to be used in conjunction with the V-PRO Sterilization Trays to cushion and stabilize instruments within the trays..
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The sterilization trays, sterilization mats and instrument organizers are identical in composition to the claimed predicate devices. The technical characteristics are summarized in Tables 5-1 and 5-2 below.
| Feature | V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray (proposed) | V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray (K070769) | Comparison |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray is used to contain<br>medical devices for<br>sterilization in the Lumen,<br>Non Lumen and Flexible<br>Cycles of the V-PRO Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>Systems and to maintain<br>sterility of properly<br>processed medical devices<br>during normal handling<br>and storage until they are<br>removed for use. The trays<br>must be wrapped with a<br>legally marketed<br>sterilization wrap for use<br>in the V-PRO Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>Systems prior to placing in<br>the Sterilizer.<br><br>Optional instrument<br>organizers are accessories<br>to the tray and are<br>intended to allow<br>stabilization of various<br>cylindrical medical<br>devices during processing.<br>The instrument organizers<br>attach to the V-PRO<br>Sterilization Tray base and<br>stabilize cylindrical<br>medical instruments. | The V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray is used to contain<br>devices for sterilization in<br>the Amsco V-PRO 1 Low<br>Temperature Sterilizer and<br>to maintain sterility of<br>properly processed<br>medical devices during<br>normal handling and<br>storage until they are<br>removed for use. The trays<br>must be wrapped with a<br>legally marketed, FDA<br>cleared sterilization wrap<br>for use in the V-PRO 1<br>Low Temperature<br>Sterilizer prior to<br>placement in the Sterilizer.<br><br>The V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray can be used with V-<br>PRO Instrument<br>Organizers to allow<br>stabilization of various<br>cylindrical medical<br>devices during processing.<br>The Instrument Organizers<br>attach to the V-PRO<br>Sterilization Tray bottom<br>and stabilize cylindrical<br>medical instruments. | Data is presented in this<br>submission to demonstrate<br>safety and effectiveness in<br>the V-PRO 60 Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>System. |
| Material<br>Compatibility | Compatible with VHP<br>Sterilization. | Compatible with VHP<br>Sterilization. | Same materials of<br>composition |
Table 5-1 Summary of Tray Physical Description and Technological Properties
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| Feature | V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray (proposed) | V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray (K070769) | Comparison |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sterilant<br>Penetration | Effective penetration of<br>the VAPROX HC<br>Sterilant into double<br>wrapped trays under worst<br>case conditions during the<br>V-PRO 60 Sterilizer's<br>processing cycles was<br>demonstrated.<br>Verification of effective<br>penetration to sterilize<br>longest /narrowest<br>stainless steel lumen for<br>the V-PRO 1/1 Plus/maX<br>Lumen Cycle is also<br>provided. | Effective penetration of<br>the VAPROX HC<br>Sterilant into double<br>wrapped trays under worst<br>case conditions during the<br>V-PRO 1 Sterilizer's<br>processing cycle was<br>demonstrated. | Data is presented in this<br>submission to demonstrate<br>effective sterilant<br>penetration in the V-PRO 60<br>Low Temperature<br>Sterilization System. |
| Toxicological<br>Properties | Materials of construction<br>retain biocompatibility. | Materials of construction<br>retain biocompatibility | Same |
| Microbial<br>Barrier<br>Properties | To be used with legally<br>marketed sterilization<br>wrap. | To be used with legally<br>marketed sterilization<br>wrap. | Same |
| Vent to<br>Volume Ratio | All trays are the same:<br>0.137 in-1 | Minimum: 0.049 in-1<br>Maximum: 0.054 in-1 | Proposed device has a<br>higher vent to volume ratio<br>due to a modification of the<br>lid vent area, allowing easier<br>sterilant penetration than the<br>predicate. |
| Tray<br>Composition | Polypropylene, Noryl and<br>stainless steel | Polypropylene, Noryl and<br>stainless steel | Same |
| Organizer<br>Composition | Polypropylene | Polypropylene | Same |
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# Table 5-2 Summary of Mat Physical Description and Technological Properties
| Feature | Sterilization Mat<br>(proposed) | Sterilization Mat<br>(K103226) | Comparison |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The sterilization mats are<br>optional accessories<br>intended to be used<br>exclusively in V-PRO<br>Sterilization Trays to<br>cushion and stabilize<br>instruments during<br>sterilization in the Amsco<br>V-PRO Low Temperature<br>Sterilization Systems. | The sterilization mats are<br>intended to be used in<br>conjunction with the<br>V-PROTM Sterilization<br>Trays (K070769) to<br>cushion and stabilize<br>instruments during<br>sterilization in the Amsco®<br>V-PRO Low Temperature<br>Sterilization Systems. | New intended use point out<br>that the mats are optional<br>accessories to the V-PRO<br>Sterilization Tray |
| Composition | USP grade VI Silicone | USP grade VI Silicone | Same |
| Toxicological<br>Properties | Materials of construction<br>retain biocompatibility. | Materials of construction<br>retain biocompatibility | Same |
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| Feature | Sterilization Mat<br>(proposed) | Sterilization Mat<br>(K103226) | Comparison |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sterilant<br>Penetration | Effective penetration of<br>the VAPROX HC<br>Sterilant into double<br>wrapped trays under worst<br>case conditions during the<br>V-PRO 60 Sterilizer's<br>processing cycles was<br>demonstrated. | Effective penetration of<br>the VAPROX HC<br>Sterilant into double<br>wrapped trays under worst<br>case conditions during the<br>V-PRO 1 Sterilizer's<br>processing cycle was<br>demonstrated. | Data is presented in this<br>submission to demonstrate<br>effective sterilant<br>penetration in the V-PRO<br>Sterilization Tray with the<br>sterilization mat in the V-<br>PRO 60 Low Temperature<br>Sterilization System. |
| Material<br>Compatibility | Compatible with VHP<br>Sterilization. | Compatible with VHP<br>Sterilization. | Same materials of<br>composition |
Models and sizes of V-PRO Sterilization Trays, Sterilization Mats and Instrument Organizers are included in Table 5-3. The 10" x 27" sizes of trays and mats are new for this submission. All other sizes are identical to the predicates VHP® 136 Tray (K070769) and Sterilization Mat (K103226).
| Tray Product<br>Code | Tray Base<br>Size (inches)* | Mat Size<br>(inches)* | Mat Product<br>Code |
|----------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| VP0040 | 10 x 10 | 10 x 10 | VP0030 |
| VP0041 | 10 x 14 | 10 x 14 | VP0031 |
| VP0042 | 10 x 17 | 10 x 17 | VP0032 |
| VP0043 | 10 x 21 | 10 x 21 | VP0033 |
| <b>**VP0044</b> | 10 x 27 | 10 x 27 | VP0034 <b>**</b> |
Table 5-3. V-PRO Sterilization Tray and Mat Sizes
*Sizes are approximated for ease of reference.
** The 10" x 27" size is being added in this submission
Models and sizes of V-PRO Sterilization Tray Instrument Organizers are included in Table 5-4. The sizes and model numbers are identical to the predicate VHP® 136 Tray (K070769).
Table 5-4. Instrument Organizers Available Sizes
| Stem Length<br>(mm) | Diameter*<br>(mm) | Part<br>Number | Stem Length<br>(mm) | Diameter*<br>(mm) | Part<br>Number |
|---------------------|-------------------|----------------|---------------------|-------------------|----------------|
| 6 | 5 | 99101 | 6 | 14 | 99110 |
| 13 | 5 | 99102 | 13 | 14 | 99111 |
| 25 | 5 | 99103 | 25 | 14 | 99112 |
| 6 | 9 | 99104 | 6 | 17 | 99113 |
| 13 | 9 | 99105 | 13 | 17 | 99114 |
| 25 | 9 | 99106 | 25 | 17 | 99115 |
| 6 | 11 | 99107 | 6 | 19 | 99116 |
| 13 | 11 | 99108 | 13 | 19 | 99117 |
| 25 | 11 | 99109 | 25 | 19 | 99118 |
| Lock Base | | 99120 | | | |
*Sizes are approximated for ease of reference.
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#### ર. Summary of Nonclinical Tests
The sterilization trays, sterilization mats and instrument organizers are identical in composition and have the same or similar intended use as compared to the predicate device. The only substantial difference is the claim of using the subject device with the V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System (subject of a separate, concurrent submission). Therefore, performance testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate has been completed and is summarized in Table 5-5 below.
| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Conclusion |
|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Demonstration of<br>Effective Sterilant<br>Penetration | Worst case test article packaged in the trays shall<br>be reproducibly sterilized under worst case ½ cycle<br>conditions. | PASS |
| Demonstration of<br>Biocompatibility | Component materials shall be non cytotoxic after<br>exposure to worst case V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Cycle<br>conditions.<br>Residual hydrogen peroxide levels shall be below<br>acceptable levels after exposure to worst case<br>V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Cycle conditions. | PASS |
| Demonstration of<br>Sterilant<br>Compatibility | After processing through multiple worst case<br>sterilization cycles, the trays and accessories shall<br>retain functionality. | PASS |
### Table 5-5. Instrument Organizers Available Sizes
#### 7. Conclusion
The V-PRO Sterilization Trays have been validated to meet the established performance criteria. The results of the verification studies demonstrate that the sterilization trays and accessories perform as intended and based on the nonclinical tests performed the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs at least as safely and effectively as the legally marketed predicate devices, Class II (21 CFR 880.6850, Product code KCT.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 25, 2014
STERIS Corporation Mr. Tony Piotrkowski Manager, Regulatory Affairs 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060
Re: K140494
Trade/Device Name: V-PRO Sterilization Tray Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes and other accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KCT Dated: June 20, 2014 Received: June 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Piotrkowski:
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.
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 Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. 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 go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit
Clinical Deputy Director
DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
Sincerely yours.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K140494
Device Name:
V-PRO Sterilization Tray
Indications For Use:
The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The trays must be wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems prior to placing in the Sterilizer. The V-PRO Sterilization Tray is not intended to maintain sterility; it is intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
| Proposed<br>Tray<br>Model | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| VP0040<br>VP0041<br>VP0042<br>VP0043<br>VP0044 | V-PRO 60<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-<br>rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled<br>rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following<br>configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices<br>• 0.77 mm ID and 410 mm in length<br>o triple lumen devices<br>• 1.2 mm ID and 275 mm in length<br>• 1.8 mm ID and 310 mm in length<br>or<br>• 2.8 mm ID and 317 mm in length |
| | V-PRO 60<br>Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and<br>flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel<br>or titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion<br>of forceps and scissors. |
| | V-PRO 60<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light cord<br>(if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any additional load.<br>The flexible endoscope may be a:<br>o single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID<br>and < 990 mm in length |
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| Proposed<br>Tray<br>Model | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-<br>rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled<br>rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following<br>configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices<br>• 0.77 mm ID and 527 mm in length<br>o triple lumen devices<br>• 1.2 mm ID and 275 mm in length<br>• 1.8 mm ID and 310 mm in length<br>or<br>• 2.8 mm ID and 317 mm in length |
| VP0040<br>VP0041<br>VP0042<br>VP0043<br>VP0044 | V-PRO 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and<br>flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors. |
| | V-PRO maX<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such<br>as those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and<br>bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and<br>mat with no additional load.<br>The flexible endoscopes may contain either:<br>• a single lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm in length<br>• or two lumens with:<br>• one lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length<br>• and the other lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in<br>length<br>Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with<br>diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or<br>scissors. |
Optional instrument organizers are accessories to the trays and are intended to allow stabilization of various cylindrical medical devices during processing. The instrument organizers attach to the V-PRO Sterilization Tray base and stabilize cylindrical medical instruments.
Optional sterilization mats are accessories to the trays and are intended to be used in conjunction with the V-PRO Sterilization Trays to cushion and stabilize instruments within the trays.
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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.