K182052 · Hologic, Inc. · KCT · Feb 26, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K182052
Device Name
Omni Instrument Tray
Applicant
Hologic, Inc.
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 26, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Omni Instrument Tray is intended to enclose, protect, and organize the Omni Hysteroscope, Sheaths, and Removable Outflow Channels during sterilization and storage. The Omni Instrument Tray must be used in conjunction with a sterilization wrap that is cleared by FDA for the indicated sterilization cycles.
Device Story
Omni Instrument Tray is a reusable stainless steel, santoprene, and silicone container; designed to enclose, protect, and organize specific Hologic hysteroscopic instruments (Hysteroscope, sheaths, outflow channels) during sterilization and storage. Device is non-sterile upon supply; requires cleaning and sterilization by healthcare facility personnel. Tray features metal lid locking mechanism and handles; accommodates specific instrument set. Used in conjunction with FDA-cleared sterilization wrap. Validated for Pre-vacuum steam and STERRAD (NX, 100NX, 100S) sterilization cycles. Protects instruments from damage during handling and reprocessing; ensures sterility maintenance post-processing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing performed. Bench testing only. Validation included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5), usability (IEC 62366-1), packaging/shipping (ISTA 3A), and design verification per ANSI/AAMI ST77:2013. Reliability testing included latch durability, drop tests, and handle strength. Sterilization efficacy validated for steam and STERRAD cycles per ISO 17665 and related standards.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel, santoprene, silicone. Dimensions: 16.20" x 10.11" x 2.27". Capacity: 25 lbs. Vent-to-volume ratio: 0.435 in²/in³. Sterilization: Pre-vacuum steam (132°C, 4 min exposure, 35 min dry) and STERRAD (NX, 100NX, 100S). Standards: ANSI/AAMI ST77:2013, AAMI/ANSI ST79:2017, ISO 17664:2017, ISO 17665-1:2006, ISO 14937:2009, AAMI TIR12:2010, AAMI TIR30:2011.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the containment, protection, and organization of Omni Hysteroscope, Sheaths, and Removable Outflow Channels during sterilization and storage in healthcare facilities. Requires use with FDA-cleared sterilization wrap.
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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February 26, 2019
Hologic, Inc Rachelle Fitzgerald Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 250 Campus Drive Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
Re: K182052
Trade/Device Name: Omni Instrument Tray Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: January 29, 2019 Received: January 25, 2019
Dear Rachelle Fitzgerald:
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 mav, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be avare that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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For 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
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | |
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| Food and Drug Administration | |
| <b>Indications for Use</b> | |
| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 | |
| Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 | |
| See PRA Statement below. | |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K182052 |
| Device Name | Omni Instrument Tray |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | |
| The Omni Instrument Tray is intended to enclose, protect, and organize the Omni Hysteroscope, Sheaths, and Removable Outflow Channels during sterilization and storage. | |
| The Omni Instrument Tray must be used in conjunction with a sterilization wrap that is cleared by FDA for the indicated sterilization cycles. | |
| The Omni Instrument Tray has been validated for the following sterilization cycles: | |
| Prevacuum Steam | STERRAD <sup>®</sup> |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 132°C (270°F) | - STERRAD 100S Short |
| 4 minutes exposure | - STERRAD NX Standard |
| 35 minutes dry time | - STERRAD 100NX Standard |
| Contents: | Contents: |
| - 1 Omni Hysteroscope | - 1 Omni Hysteroscope |
| - 1 Removable Outflow Channel | - 1 Removable Outflow Channel |
| - 1 XL Removable Outflow Channel | - 1 XL Removable Outflow Channel |
| - 1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath | - 1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath |
| - 1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath | - 1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath |
| - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath | - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath |
| - 3 Seal Caps | - 3 Seal Caps |
| - 2 Light Guide Adapters | - 2 Light Guide Adapters |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <label><input type="checkbox"/>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> | <label><input checked="" type="checkbox"/>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> |
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## 510(K) SUMMARY K182052
Date: February 20, 2019
#### 510(k) Submitter:
Hologic, Inc. 250 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752 Attn: Rachelle D. Fitzgerald P: 508.263.8631 F: 877.793.6434
# Establishment Reqistration Number: 1222780
Trade Name: Omni Instrument Tray
Common/Usual Name: Sterilization Tray
Regulation Name: Sterilization wrap
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850
Product Code: KCT
Classification: Class II
Panel: General Hospital
# PREDICATE DEVICE
Tradename: MyoSure Instrument Tray Submitter/510(k) Holder: Hologic, Inc. 510(k) #: K121280 Product Code: KCT Regulation: 21CFR 880.6850
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Omni Instrument Tray is intended to enclose, protect, and organize The Omni Hysteroscope, Sheaths, and Removable Outflow Channels during sterilization and storage.
The Omni Instrument Tray must be used in conjunction with a sterilization wrap that is cleared by FDA for the indicated sterilization cycles.
The Omni Instrument Tray is made of a stainless steel, santoprene, and silicone and is supplied non-sterile and is designed for multiple use for the sterilization of the Omni Hysteroscope set prior to each use of the Hysteroscope.
The Omni Instrument Tray has been validated for the following sterilization cycles:
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| Pre-vacuum Steam | STERRAD® |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 132°C (270°F) | STERRAD NXTM Standard |
| 4 minutes exposure | STERRAD 100NXTM Standard |
| 35 minutes dry time | STERRAD 100S Short |
| Contents: | Contents: |
| - 1 Omni Hysteroscope | - 1 Omni Hysteroscope |
| -1 Removable Outflow Channel | -1 Removable Outflow Channel |
| -1 XL Removable Outflow Channel | -1 XL Removable Outflow Channel |
| -1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath | -1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath |
| -1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath | -1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath |
| - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath | - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath |
| - 3 Seal Caps | - 3 Seal Caps |
| - 2 Light Guide Adapters | - 2 Light Guide Adapters |
# INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Omni Instrument Tray is intended to enclose, protect, and organize The Omni Hysteroscope, Sheaths, and Removable Outflow Channels during sterilization and storage.
The Omni Instrument Tray must be used in conjunction with a sterilization wrap that is cleared by FDA for the indicated sterilization cycles.
| | The Omni Instrument Tray has been validated for the following sterilization cycles: | |
|--|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
|--|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Pre-vacuum Steam | STERRAD® |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 132°C (270°F) | STERRAD NX™ Standard |
| 4 minutes exposure | STERRAD 100NXT™ Standard |
| 35 minutes dry time | STERRAD 100S Short |
| Contents: | Contents: |
| - 1 Omni Hysteroscope | - 1 Omni Hysteroscope |
| -1 Removable Outflow Channel | -1 Removable Outflow Channel |
| -1 XL Removable Outflow Channel | -1 XL Removable Outflow Channel |
| -1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath | -1 Omni 3.7mm Diagnostic Sheath |
| -1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath | -1 Omni 5.5mm Operative Sheath |
| - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath | - 1 Omni 6mm Operative Sheath |
| - 3 Seal Caps | - 3 Seal Caps |
| - 2 Light Guide Adapters | - 2 Light Guide Adapters |
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#### Technological Omni Instrument Trav Predicate Device Reference Device Characteristic (K121280) (K171692) The tray is intended The tray is intended to The tray is intended Intended Use enclose, protect, and to enclose, protect, to enclose, protect, and organize and organize organize medical medical devices. medical devices. devices. Steam Autoclave Steam Autoclave; Pre-Steam Autoclave; Biocompatibility Vacuum 132°C (270°F), Pre-Vacuum 132°C Pre-Vacuum 132°C 4 min Exposure, 30 min (270°F), 3 min (270°F); 4 min Exposure; Exposure, 15-30 min dry time; 35 min dry time dry time; STERRAD® 100S Short STERRAD NX Standard STERRAD: NX cycle STERRAD 100NX Standard and Standard Hemolytic Test 10993-4 Express, 100S Short STERRAD 100S Short Biological evaluation of Cytotoxicity ISO 10993medical devices-Part: Cytotoxicity ISO 5:2009 Biological Selection of tests for 10993-5:2009 evaluation of medical interactions with blood; Biological evaluation devices-Part 5: Test for in Irritation 10993-10: Tests of medical devicesvitro cytotoxicity. for irritation and skin Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity. sensitization. Under the condition of the study, the device Under the conditions of Under the condition extract was found not to the study, device extract of the study, the be cytotoxic to the was found not to be device extract was testing assay. hemolytic to the testing found not to be assay. cytotoxic to the testing assay. Under the conditions of the study, the polar and non-polar device extracts were found not to be a sensitizer nor an irritant to the animal model.
# TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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| Technological<br>Characteristic | Omni Instrument Tray | Predicate Device<br>(K121280) | Reference Device<br>(K171692) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Prescription Only | No | No | No |
| Device Description | Stainless Steel<br>tray and lid<br>with metal lid locking<br>mechanism and handles<br>Accessories include:<br>silicone<br>grommets, and stainless<br>steel<br>posts | Fenestrated plastic tray<br>and<br>lid with metal lid locking<br>mechanism and handles<br>Accessories include:<br>silicone grommets, and<br>stainless steel posts | Rigid containment<br>device consisting of<br>a base with a lid<br>which can be<br>fastened by a<br>latching<br>mechanism. The<br>device is perforated<br>in order to enable<br>reprocessing of<br>enclosed medical<br>devices held in<br>place by silicone<br>retainers. |
| Materials of<br>construction<br>Tray<br>Lid<br>Handles/<br>Latching<br>Grommets | Stainless Steel/<br>Santoprene<br>Stainless Steel<br>Stainless Steel/<br>Silicone/Santoprene<br>Silicone | Radel®R resin<br>Radel®R resin<br>Stainless Steel<br>Silicone | Stainless steel<br>Stainless steel<br>Stainless Steel<br>Silicone |
| Dimensions<br>Length<br>Width<br>Height | 16.20"<br>10.11"<br>2.27" | 13.45"<br>8.41"<br>2.00" | 22.83"<br>3.03"<br>10.63" |
| Sterilization cycles | Steam Autoclave:<br>Pre-Vacuum 132°C<br>(270°F);<br>4 min Exposure;<br>35 min dry time<br>STERRAD NX<br>Standard<br>STERRAD 100NX<br>Standard STERRAD<br>100S Short | Steam Autoclave<br>Pre-Vacuum 132°C<br>(270°F),<br>4 min Exposure, 30 min<br>dry time;<br>STERRAD® 100S Short<br>cycle | Steam Autoclave<br>Pre-Vacuum 132°C<br>(270°F), 3 min<br>Exposure, 15-30 min<br>dry time;<br>STERRAD: NX<br>Standard and<br>Express, 100S<br>Short |
| Capacity<br>(Maximum total<br>weight) | 25 lbs | 13 lbs | 8.708 lbs |
| Reusable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Perforations<br>(Vent to Volumne<br>Ratio) | .435 in²/in³ | .020 in²/in³ | 72% |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Omni Instrument Tray | Predicate Device<br>(K121280) | Reference Device<br>(K171692) |
| Patient Contacting<br>Materials | None | None | None |
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# PERFORMANCE TESTING
## Clinical Testing
No clinical testing was performed, submitted, referenced or relied upon for the Omni Instrument Tray.
### Bench Testing
Non-clinical bench testing and simulated use testing demonstrate the Omni Instrument Tray is similar to the predicate device. Design verification testing included:
- . Biocompatibility testing to ISO 10993-5:2009 (Biological evaluation of medicaldevices-Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity)
- Usability testing to IEC 62366-1:2015 (Medical devices-Part 1: Application of usability . engineering to medical devices)
- . Packaging testing to ISTA 3A (Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment70 kq (150 lb or less)
- Design verification testing to hold the Omni hysteroscope. Sheaths, and Removable ● Outflow Channels (ANSI/AAMI ST77:2013 Containment devices for reusable medical device sterilization)
- Attribute verification of component fit ●
- Reliability testing including durability, drop test, and handle strength (AAMI TIR12:2010 Design, testing, and labeling reusable medical devices for reprocessing in health care facilities: A quide for medical device manufacturers)
- . Latch cycle durability
- Simulated table height drop test ●
- Handle pull strength to sustained load
# Cleaning and Sterilization
The Omni Instrument Tray is supplied non-sterile and required processing through cleaning and sterilization at the health care facility by the end user. Validation testing confirmed the methods and parameters of these processes as specified in the device labeling.
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The following standards were used during the validation process:
| Standard Reference | Standard Title |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| AAMI/ANSI ST79:2017 | Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in<br>health care facilities |
| ANSI/AAMI ST77:2013 | Containment devices for reusable medical device sterilization |
| ISO 17664:2017 | Processing Of Health Care Products - Information To Be Provided By The<br>Medical Device Manufacturer For The Processing Of Medical Devices |
| ISO 17665-1:2006 | Sterilization Of Health Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 1:<br>Requirements For The Development, Validation And Routine Control Of<br>A Sterilization<br>Process For Medical Devices |
| ISO TS 17665-2:2009 | Sterilization Of Health Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 2: Guidance On<br>The Application Of ISO 17665-1 |
| ANSI/AAMI/ISO<br>14937:2009/(R)<br>2013 | Sterilization of Health Care Products-General Requirements for<br>characterization of a sterilizing agent and the development, validation and<br>routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices |
| AAMI TIR12:2010 | Designing, testing, and labeling reusable medical devices for reprocessing<br>in health care facilities: A guide for medical device manufacturers |
| AAMI TIR30:2011 | A compendium of processes, materials, test methods, acceptance criteria<br>for cleaning reusable medical devices |
The above referenced design verification testing and cleaning and sterilization validations demonstrate the subject device met the design specifications.
# CONCLUSION
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical and clinical tests that demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device MyoSure Instrument Tray (K121280).
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