K163279 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · KCT · Feb 23, 2017 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K163279
Device Name
Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are intended for use in healthcare facilities to organize, enclose, sterilize, transport, and store medical devices and other instrumentation between surgical and other medical uses. The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are not intended on their own to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a legally marketed, validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap.
Device Story
Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are reusable containers (cases, trays, lids, caddies, modules, brackets) used in healthcare facilities to organize and protect orthopedic or neurological instruments during steam sterilization, transport, and storage. The device consists of perforated bases and lids fabricated from metals and thermoplastic polymers. It does not maintain sterility independently; it must be used with an FDA-cleared sterilization wrap. The system is designed for use with standard hospital autoclaves. The device facilitates the sterilization process by allowing steam penetration through its perforated design. This submission updates labeling to include manual cleaning instructions; no changes were made to the device design or materials compared to the predicate.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Cleaning validation study performed to verify the effectiveness of new manual cleaning instructions. Original biocompatibility and sterilization validation data from K152241 remain applicable.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Thermoplastic polymers, aluminum, stainless steel. Design: Perforated base, lid with locking latch, and internal inserts. Sterilization: Steam (Gravity displacement and Dynamic-air-removal). Reusable. Dimensions: Up to 22.75 x 11.26 x 5.5 inches. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in healthcare facilities to organize, enclose, sterilize, transport, and store medical devices and instrumentation between surgical and other medical uses. Used in conjunction with FDA-cleared sterilization wrap. Not intended to maintain sterility independently.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 23, 2017
Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA, Inc. Julie Bassett Regulatory Affairs Program Manager 1800 Pyramid Place Memphis. Tennessee 38132
Re: K163279
Trade/Device Name: Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: November 18, 2016 Received: November 21, 2016
Dear Julie Bassett:
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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Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, 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) K163279
### Device Name
Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Medtronic Transportation Cassettes are intended for use in healthcare facilities to organize, enclose, sterlize, transport, and store medical devices and other instrumentation between surgical uses. The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are not intent own to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a legally marketed, validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap.
Sterilization validations for the worst case Medtronic Transportation Cassettes (22.75 x 11.26 x 5.5 inches) included implants and common surgical instruments such as rasps, drivers, trials, handles, inserters, probes, drills, etc. The validated total weight was 28.4lbs. The validated worst case loading configurations of the Medtronic Transportation/Sterlization Cassettes included the following worst case lumen dimensions:
■ 363 x 1.575mm
■ 247.5 x 4.1mm
### Sterilization parameters
| Cycle | Temperature | Exposure time | Minimum dry time |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|------------------|
| Gravity displacement | 250°F (121°C) | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Gravity displacement | 270°F (132°C) | 15 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Gravity displacement | 275°F (135°C) | 10 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Dynamic-air-removal<br>(4 pre-conditioning pulses) | 270°F (132°C) | 4 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Dynamic-air-removal<br>(4 pre-conditioning pulses) | 275°F (135°C) | 3 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
## Medtronic Sofamor Danek Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes January 2017
| I. | Company: | Medtronic Sofamor Danek<br>1800 Pyramid Place<br>Memphis, Tennessee 38132<br>(800) 876-3133 | |
|-----|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | Contact: | Julie Bassett<br>Regulatory Affairs Program Manager<br>Direct Telephone: (901) 399-3248<br>Fax: (901) 346-9738 | |
| | Date Prepared: | January 25, 2017 | |
| II. | Device: | | |
| | Name of Device: | Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes | |
| | Classification Name: | Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes &<br>Other Accessories (21 CFR 880.6850) | |
| | Classification: | Class II | |
| | Product Code: | KCT | |
| | Predicate Device: | K152241 – Medtronic<br>Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes<br>(SE 1/20/2016)<br>The predicate has not been subject of a design<br>related recall | |
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#### Description: III.
The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes include cases, trays, lids, caddies, modules, or brackets fabricated from a variety of materials commonly used to enclose, protect, and organize Medtronic orthopedic or neurological non-sterile devices, which meet national or international standards. The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are not intended on their own to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a legally marketed, validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap. The Medtronic Transportation / Sterilization Cassettes design consists of multiple components designed to be integrated into a single unit, which protects the interior components during transportation, sterilization, and storage. These components consist of: an outer base, internal individual trays with or without lids, caddies and an outer locking lid. The components if the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are fabricated from intrinsically stable metals and thermoplastic polymers. All of the components of the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are perforated with an evenly distributed hole pattern, and are designed to be used for steam sterilization. Since the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are perforated, an FDA-cleared wrap must be used for sterilization and to maintain the sterility of the contents. The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are designed to be used with standard autoclaves used in hospitals and healthcare facilities. As such, the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are effective for containing devices during sterilization and have been designed to withstand repeated steam sterilization cycles.
No changes are being made to the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes from the cassettes cleared in K152241, SE 1/20/2016. The purpose of this 510(k) is to update the labeling, specifically the information for use (IFU). The IFU is being updated to add manual cleaning instructions and to centralize similar information within the IFU and avoid potential confusion.
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Device List:
1850060 Case - Triple Generic Outer Base (22.74 x 11.260 x 5.040 inches) 1850064 Lid - Generic Outer Lid (22.75 x 11.260 x 0.470 inches) 7022101L Tray Lid (21 x 10.13 x 0.075 inches) P1850061 Tray 1 (20.75 x 9.79 x 1.32 inches) P1850062 Tray 2 (21 x 10.13 x 1.69 inches) P1850063 Tray 3 (21 x 10.13 x 1.38 inches) 7059532 Large Caddy (9.47 x 6.37 x 1.3 inches) 7059532L Large Lid (5.85 x 4.725 x 0.095 inches) P9213018 Small Caddy (2 x 1.5 x 1.025 inches) P9213018 Small Lid (2 x 1.29 x 0.095 inches)
#### IV. Indications For Use:
The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are intended for use in healthcare facilities to organize, enclose, sterilize, transport, and store medical devices and other instrumentation between surgical and other medical uses. The Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are not intended on their own to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a legally marketed, validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap.
Sterilization validations for the worst case Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassette (22.75 x 11.26 x 5.5 inches) included implants and common surgical instruments such as rasps, drivers, trials, handles, inserters, probes, drills, etc. The validated total weight was 28.4lbs. The validated worst case loading configurations of the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassette included the following worst case lumen dimensions:
- 363 x 1.575mm - 247.5 x 4.1mm
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| Sterilization parameters | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|------------------|
| Cycle | Temperature | Exposure time | Minimum dry time |
| Gravity displacement | 250°F (121°C) | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Gravity displacement | 270°F (132°C) | 15 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Gravity displacement | 275°F (135°C) | 10 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Dynamic-air-removal<br>(4 pre-conditioning pulses) | 270°F (132°C) | 4 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
| Dynamic-air-removal<br>(4 pre-conditioning pulses) | 275°F (135°C) | 3 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics: V.
Since there have been no changes to the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes, the technological characteristics for the cassettes remain unchanged from those characteristics cleared in K152241, SE 1/20/2016. In addition, modifications to the device labeling do not impact the technical characteristics of the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes. As shown in Table 1: Substantial Equivalence - Comparison of Technological Characteristics for the Predicate and Subject Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes and Table 2: Substantial Equivalence - Comparison of Performance Data for the Predicate and Subject Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes., the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes in this 510(k) submission are identical to the Medtronic Transportation / Sterilization Cassettes cleared in K152241. SE 1/20/2016.
Table 1: Substantial Equivalence – Comparison of Technological Characteristics for the Predicate and Subject Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes
| Feature | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Trade Name | Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes | Identical |
| Fundamental Scientific Technology | Sterilization Cassette | Identical |
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| Feature | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Intended Use | The Medtronic<br>Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes<br>are intended for use in healthcare<br>facilities to organize, enclose, sterilize,<br>transport, and store medical devices and<br>other instrumentation between surgical<br>and other medical uses. The Medtronic<br>Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes<br>are not intended on their own to<br>maintain sterility; it is intended to be<br>used in conjunction with a legally<br>marketed, validated, FDA-cleared<br>sterilization wrap. | Identical |
| Product Code | KCT | Identical |
| Material<br>Composition | Thermoplastic polymers, aluminum,<br>and stainless steel | Identical |
| Design | A base, a lid with a locking latch,<br>and individual inserts | Identical |
| Dimensions | The greatest challenge dimension<br>was assessed to be:<br>22.75 x 11.26 x 5.51 inches<br>The inserts are offered in different<br>sizes | Identical |
| Configuration | Perforated bases, lids, and inserts | Identical |
| Air Permeance | Yes | Identical |
| Percent Perforation | Evenly distributed hole pattern. | Identical |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Pre-Vacuum and<br>Gravity Displacement | Identical |
| Reusable | Yes | Identical |
Table 2: Substantial Equivalence – Comparison of Performance Data for the Predicate and
Subject Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes
| Feature | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Sterilant Penetration | Yes | Identical |
| Microbial Barrier Properties | To be used with an FDA<br>approved sterilization wrap | Identical |
| Material Compatibility with<br>Sterilization Method | Materials are compatible<br>with sterilization method | Identical |
| Toxicological Properties | Materials are<br>biocompatible | Identical |
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#### Performance Data: VI.
# Biocompatibility:
No changes are being made to the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes – only the labeling is being updated; therefore, the original biocompatibility data still applies.
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## Verification/Validation Testing:
No changes are being made to the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes only the labeling is being updated; therefore, the original verification/validation data still applies.
However, due to the addition of the manual cleaning instructions for the Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes, a cleaning validation study was performed. The cleaning validation study demonstrated that the manual cleaning parameters were effective and will adequately clean Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes.
#### Conclusion: VII.
In conclusion, the subject Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes are substantially equivalent to predicate device Medtronic Transportation/Sterilization Cassettes cleared in K152241. Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, and performance data, the subject Medtronic Transportation / Sterilization Cassettes are substantially equivalent and are as safe and as effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
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