K160912 · STERIS Corporation · KCT · Oct 7, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K160912
Device Name
Sterilization Tray
Applicant
STERIS Corporation
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 7, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be: - wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems or - placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
Device Story
Sterilization trays contain medical devices (endoscopes, forceps, scissors) for processing in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Trays feature base and lid with clamping mechanisms and perforations for sterilant penetration. Accessories include silicone instrument organizers and mats to cushion/stabilize devices. Used in clinical settings by healthcare staff. Trays must be enclosed in FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch; they do not maintain sterility independently. Output is a sterilized instrument load ready for storage/use. Benefits include protection of delicate instruments and validated sterilization of diffusion-restricted spaces (lumens/hinges).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies included effective sterilant penetration, drying/aeration (hydrogen peroxide residuals), cleaning efficacy, material compatibility, and biocompatibility (cytotoxicity) under worst-case sterilization cycle conditions. No clinical data.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Glass-filled polypropylene, stainless steel, and medical-grade silicone (USP grade VI). Design: Perforated base/lid with clamping mechanism. Dimensions: Various sizes (13x4.5x2.25 to 25x14x5 inches). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. No software/algorithm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for containing medical devices, including rigid/semi-rigid/flexible endoscopes, forceps, and scissors, during sterilization in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Patient population includes those undergoing procedures requiring sterilized surgical instruments; no specific age or gender restrictions.
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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October 7, 2016
STERIS Corporation Mr. Tony Piotrkowski Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060
Re: K160912
Trade/Device Name: Sterilization Tray Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: September 9, 2016 Received: September 12, 2016
Dear Mr. Tony 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.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
Sterilization Trays
K160912
# Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:
- wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems ● or
- placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems.
The Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
| Model Number (size<br>LxWxH in inches) | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| VP0045 (13x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0046 (19x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0047 (25x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0048 (13x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0049 (19x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0050 (27x7.75x4) | V-PRO 60<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following 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 flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel or titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. |
| VP0045 (13x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0046 (19x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0047 (25x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0048 (13x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0049 (19x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0050 (27x7.75x4) | V-PRO 60<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length |
| VP0051 (12x11.75x4)<br>VP0052 (25x11,75x4.5)<br>VP0053 (25x14x5) | V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following 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 |
| | V-PRO 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. |
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| Model Number (size<br>LxWxH in inches) | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| VP0045 (13x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0046 (19x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0047 (25x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0048 (13x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0049 (19x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0050 (27x7.75x4)<br>VP0051 (12x11.75x4)<br>VP0052 (25x11.75x4.5)<br>VP0053 (25x14x5) | V-PRO maX<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such as those used in<br>ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not<br>integral to endoscope) and 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 length<br><br>Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with diffusion-restricted<br>areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. |
Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Tall | VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Tall | VP0068 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Short |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall | VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Tall | VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description | Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|-------------|--------|-------------|--------|-------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 | VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 | VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 | VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 | VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 | VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 | VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# STERIS®
# 510(k) Summary For Sterilization Trays
# 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
Contact: Tony Piotrkowski Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Telephone: (440) 392-7437 Fax No: (440) 357-9198 e-mail: tpiotrko@steris.com
Submission Date: September 9, 2016
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600
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# K160912/S001 STERIS Response to 5/31/16 Request for Additional Information Sterilization Travs
### Device Name 1.
| Trade Name: | Sterilization Trays |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 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 |
### Predicate Device 2.
V-PRO Sterilization Tray K140494
### 3. Description of Device
The Sterilization Trays contain medical devices for sterilization in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems: V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 Plus, V-PRO maX and V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The trays are available in various sizes, outlined in Table 10-1, to accommodate the loads to be processed. The proposed trays are similar in design to the predicate V-PRO Sterilization Tray (K140494) and are composed of a base and a lid. The lid includes clamping mechanisms designed to secure the lid onto the base. There are numerous holes in the base and lid for sterilant penetration. The tray is categorized as a cassette and requires complete enclosure in a legally-marketed sterilization wrap or pouch to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|------------------|--------|------------------|
| VP0045 | 13 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0050 | 27 x 7.75 x 4 |
| VP0046 | 19 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0051 | 12 x 11.75 x 4 |
| VP0047 | 25 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0052 | 25 x 11.75 x 4.5 |
| VP0048 | 13 x 7.75 x 2.25 | VP0053 | 25 x 14 x 5 |
| VP0049 | 19 x 7.75 x 2.25 | | |
Table 10-1. External Dimensions of Tray Line
Optional instrument organizers are provided as accessories to the trays and allow stabilization of various cylindrical medical devices during processing. Table 10-2 lists the organizer sizes. The organizers are either "blank" and are used to partition the tray or have a device holding portion into which the devices are inserted. At the organizer base is a flapped groove that is used to position the organizer within a Sterilization Tray.
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| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7mm, Tall | VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11mm, Tall | VP0068 | 7 mm -11 mm, Short |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall | VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19mm, Tall | VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
# K160912/S001 STERIS Response to 5/31/16 Request for Additional Information Sterilization Travs
Optional sterilization mats are provided as accessories to the trays. The mats, which are used to cushion and stabilize devices placed into the trays, are available in sizes as shown in Table 10-3 to fit the nine 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 trays.
Table 10-3. Sterilization Tray Model Numbers
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|-------------|--------|-------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 | VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 | VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 | VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 | VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
| VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 | | |
### 4. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:
- . wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems or
- . placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems.
The Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
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# K160912/S001 STERIS Response to 5/31/16 Request for Additional Information Sterilization Trays
| Model Number (size<br>LxWxH in inches) | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 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 rigid<br>and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following 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 |
| VP0045 (13x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0046 (19x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0047 (25x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0048 (13x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0049 (19x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0050 (27x7.75x4)<br>VP0051 (12x11.75x4)<br>VP0052 (25x11,75x4.5)<br>VP0053 (25x14x5) | 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 or<br>titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of<br>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 single or dual lumen device with<br>lumens that are > 1 mm ID and < 990 mm in length |
| | 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 rigid<br>and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following 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 |
| | 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 and<br>scissors. |
| Model Number (size<br>LxWxH in inches) | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load |
| VP0045 (13x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0046 (19x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0047 (25x4.5x2.25)<br>VP0048 (13x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0049 (19x7.75x2.25)<br>VP0050 (27x7.75x4)<br>VP0051 (12x11.75x4)<br>VP0052 (25x11.75x4.5)<br>VP0053 (25x14x5) | V-PRO maX<br>Flexible<br>Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such as<br>those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and bronchoscopes<br>with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat with no<br>additional load.<br>The flexible endoscopes may contain either:<br>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. |
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# K160912/S001 STERIS Response to 5/31/16 Request for Additional Information Sterilization Trays
Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical medical instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7mm, Tall | VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11mm, Tall | VP0068 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Short |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall | VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19mm, Tall | VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description | Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|-------------|--------|-------------|--------|-------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 | VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 | VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 | VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 | VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 | VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 | VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
### ട്. Summary of Technical Characteristics
The sterilization trays, sterilization mats and instrument organizers are identical in composition to the claimed predicate devices. The technical characteristics are summarized in Table 10-4.
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| Feature | Sterilization Tray (proposed) | V-PRO Sterilization Tray (K140494) | Comparison |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:<br>• wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems or<br>• placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems.<br>The Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.<br>Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical medical instruments within the Sterilization Trays. Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the Sterilization Trays. | 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 and to maintain sterility of properly processed medical devices during normal handling and storage until they are removed for use. 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.<br>Optional instrument organizers are accessories to the tray 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. | Adding ability to pouch trays for sterilization or to process pouched items in a wrapped or pouched tray - peroxide residual and sterilant penetration testing demonstrate safety and efficacy.<br>Use of Vis-U-All pouches with the trays is part of separate, concurrent, submission. |
| Vent to<br>Volume<br>Ratio | All trays are the same:<br>0.135 in-1 | All trays are the same:<br>0.137 in-1 | Similar; peroxide residual and sterilant penetration testing demonstrate safety and efficacy |
| Tray<br>Composition | Glass-filled<br>polypropylene, stainless<br>steel | Polypropylene, Noryl and<br>stainless steel | Similar, Compatibility testing demonstrates safety and efficacy |
| Feature | Sterilization Tray<br>(proposed) | V-PRO Sterilization<br>Tray (K140494) | Comparison |
| Organizer<br>Composition | Medical Grade Silicone,<br>USP grade VI | Polypropylene | Compatibility testing<br>demonstrates safety and<br>efficacy |
| Mat<br>Composition | Medical Grade Silicone,<br>USP grade VI | Medical Grade Silicone,<br>USP grade VI | Same |
# Table 10-4 Summary of Tray Physical Description and Technological Properties
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# K160912/S001 STERIS Response to 5/31/16 Request for Additional Information Sterilization Trays
### Summary of Nonclinical Tests 6.
Performance testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate has been completed and is summarized in Table 10-5 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<br>cycle conditions. | PASS |
| Package Integrity<br>Maintenance of<br>Package Integrity | Not applicable, Trays to be used with legally marketed<br>sterilization wrap or pouch. | |
| Demonstration of<br>Effective Drying and<br>Aeration | Residual hydrogen peroxide levels shall be below<br>acceptable levels after exposure to worst case<br>Sterilizer Cycle conditions. | PASS |
| Demonstration of<br>Effective Cleaning | Clean following automated and manual cleaning. | PASS |
| Demonstration of<br>Material<br>Compatibility | After processing through multiple worst case<br>sterilization cycles, the trays and accessories shall<br>retain functionality. | PASS |
| Demonstration of<br>Biocompatibility | Component materials shall be non cytotoxic after<br>exposure to worst case Sterilizer Cycle<br>conditions. | PASS |
# Table 10-5. Summary of Non-clinical Testing
### 7. Conclusion
The Sterilization Trays have met the established performance criteria. The results of the 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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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.