The instrument tray is intended to be used to enclose and protect one Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscope, models WA2UR11A, WA2UR12A, WA2UR14A, WA2UR21A, WA2UR22A, WA2UR22A, WA2UR23A WA2UR31A, and WA2UR32A (K200369), and accessories during sterilization in a prevacuum steam sterilizer using the following parameters or cycles: Prevacuum steam sterilization - Exposure time at a temperature of 132 °C (269.6 °F:) Wrapped instruments 4 min. Unwrapped non-porous instruments 3 min. - Exposure time at a temperature of 135 °C (275 °F:) Wrapped instruments .......................................................................................................................................................... Unwrapped non-porous instruments ................................ 3 min. - Drying time.........................................................................................................................30 min. After steam sterilization, let the instrument tray cool down at room temperature. - Cool-down time...............................................................................................................................30 min. The instrument tray is also intended for the enclosure of Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscopes and accessories during transport and storage within the reprocessing cycle. The instrument tray is not compatible with flexible ureteroscopes. The instrument tray is to be used in conjunction with a FDA cleared sterilization wrap. Maintenance of sterility depends on the sterilization wrap.
Device Story
Instrument tray designed to enclose and protect Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscopes and accessories during steam sterilization, transport, and storage. Device consists of a perforated rigid base and lid with a latching mechanism. Used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare personnel. Requires use with an FDA-cleared sterilization wrap to maintain sterility. Protects instruments from damage during reprocessing cycles. Not intended for automated cleaning of contained devices. Benefits include standardized containment and protection of delicate ureteroscopes during sterilization and handling.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, 10993-12), cleaning validation (residual protein <3 ug/cm2, TOC <12 ug/cm2), half-cycle sterilization validation (6-log reduction of Geobacillus stearothermophilus), tray durability (400 cycles), and residual moisture evaluation. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Perforated rigid enclosure; materials: stainless steel and silicone. Dimensions/form factor: base with lid and latching mechanism. Sterilization: prevacuum steam (132°C/135°C). Connectivity: none. Software: none. Standards: ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-12, IEC 62366-1, ANSI AAMI ST77, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the enclosure and protection of specific Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscopes and accessories during prevacuum steam sterilization, transport, and storage. Not compatible with flexible ureteroscopes.
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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September 15, 2021
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH % Dolan Mills Principal Specialist. Regulatory Affairs Olympus Surgical Technologies America 118 Turnpike Road Southborough, Massachusetts 01772
Re: K203492
Trade/Device Name: Instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: August 9, 2021 Received: August 10, 2021
Dear Dolan Mills:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware 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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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203492
Device Name Instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The instrument tray is intended to be used to enclose and protect one Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscope, models WA2UR11A, WA2UR12A, WA2UR14A, WA2UR21A, WA2UR22A, WA2UR22A, WA2UR23A WA2UR31A, and WA2UR32A (K200369), and accessories during sterilization in a prevacuum steam sterilizer using the following parameters or cycles:
Prevacuum steam sterilization
| - Exposure time at a temperature of 132 °C (269.6 °F:) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Wrapped instruments | 4 min. |
| Unwrapped non-porous instruments | 3 min. |
- Exposure time at a temperature of 135 °C (275 °F:) Wrapped instruments .......................................................................................................................................................... Unwrapped non-porous instruments ................................ 3 min.
- Drying time.........................................................................................................................30 min.
After steam sterilization, let the instrument tray cool down at room temperature. - Cool-down time...............................................................................................................................30 min.
The instrument tray is also intended for the enclosure of Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscopes and accessories during transport and storage within the reprocessing cycle. The instrument tray is not compatible with flexible ureteroscopes.
The instrument tray is to be used in conjunction with a FDA cleared sterilization wrap. Maintenance of sterility depends on the sterilization wrap.
Worst case load:
The instrument tray containing a ureteroscope, attachments, light-guide cable adapters, sealing caps and stopcocks must not exceed a weight of 3300 grams (7.27 lb) altogether.
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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#### 2 510(k) Summary, K203492
### 2.1 General Information
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH<br>Kuehnstr. 61<br>22045 Hamburg<br>Germany |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Establishment Registration Number: 9610773 |
| Official Correspondent: | Dolan Mills<br>Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Gyrus ACMI, Inc.<br>800 West Park Drive<br>Westborough, MA 01581<br>Phone: (901) 373-0236<br>Email: dolan.mills@olympus.com |
| | Establishment Registration Number: 3003790304 |
| Date Prepared: | Sept 15, 2021 |
# 2.2 Device Identification
| Proprietary name: | Instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Classification name: | Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes &<br>Other Accessories |
| Regulation Medical Specialty: | General Hospital |
| Regulation Number; Name: | 21CFR 880.6850; Sterilization wrap. |
| Product code; name; class: | KCT; Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes<br>& Other Accessories; class II |
### 2.3 Predicate Device
The applicant device, Instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope, is considered substantially equivalent to legally marketed device of K171692, KCT, 21CFR 880.6850:
#### Instrument basket, for ENDOEYE
No reference devices were used in this submission.
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# 2.4 Product Description
The instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope is specifically designed for enclosure of Olympus ureteroscopes and accessories during sterilization and storage of Olympus ureteroscopes and accessories after sterilization, as well as enclosure during transport within the reprocessing cycle. A loaded instrument tray cannot be used for automated cleaning of the contained devices.
The Olympus instrument tray is autoclavable and delivered in non-sterile condition to the customer. It is reusable and has to be reprocessed before first and each subsequent use according to defined reprocessing methods in the Instructions for Use.
# 2.5 Indications for Use
The instrument tray is intended to be used to enclose and protect one Olympus semirigid ureteroscope, models WA2UR11A, WA2UR12A, WA2UR13A, WA2UR14A, WA2UR21A, WA2UR22A, WA2UR23A, WA2UR31A, and WA2UR32A (K200369), and accessories during sterilization in a prevacuum steam sterilizer using the following parameters or cycles:
Prevacuum steam sterilization - Exposure time at a temperature of 132 °C (269.6 °F:) Wrapped instruments ..........................................................................................................................................................
Unwrapped non-porous instruments ......................................3 min.
- Exposure time at a temperature of 135 °C (275 °F:) Wrapped instruments .......................................................................................................................................................... Unwrapped non-porous instruments ..................................3 min.
- Drying time..........................................................................................................................30 min.
After steam sterilization, let the instrument tray cool down at room temperature. - Cool-down time....................................................................................................................30 min.
The instrument tray is also intended for the enclosure of Olympus semi-rigid ureteroscopes and accessories during transport and storage within the reprocessing cycle. The instrument tray is not compatible with flexible ureteroscopes.
The instrument tray is to be used in conjunction with a FDA cleared sterilization wrap. Maintenance of sterility depends on the sterilization wrap.
Worst case load:
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The instrument tray containing a ureteroscope, attachments, light-guide cable, lightguide cable adapters, sealing caps and stopcocks must not exceed a weight of 3300 grams (7.27 lb) altogether.
# 2.6 Technological Characteristic Comparison with Predicate
Provided below is a technological comparison of the subject device with the predicate device.
| Item of<br>Comparison | Subject Device,<br>K203492 | Predicate Device,<br>K171692 | Evaluation of Differences |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| General<br>technology | Perforated rigid<br>enclosure designed to<br>enclose Olympus<br>telescopes and<br>accessories while<br>allowing for sufficient<br>penetration of<br>reprocessing agents. | Perforated rigid<br>enclosure designed to<br>enclose Olympus video<br>telescopes and<br>accessories while<br>allowing for sufficient<br>penetration of<br>reprocessing agents. | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | The instrument tray is<br>intended to be used to<br>enclose and protect one<br>Olympus semi-rigid<br>ureteroscope, models<br>WA2UR11A,<br>WA2UR12A,<br>WA2UR13A,<br>WA2UR14A,<br>WA2UR21A,<br>WA2UR22A,<br>WA2UR23A,<br>WA2UR31A, and<br>WA2UR32A<br>(K200369), and<br>accessories during<br>sterilization in a<br>prevacuum steam<br>sterilizer using the<br>following parameters or<br>cycles:<br><br>Prevacuum steam<br>sterilization<br>- Exposure time at a<br>temperature of 132 °C<br>(269.6 °F:)<br>Wrapped instruments<br>....................4 min. | The instrument basket is<br>intended to be used to<br>enclose and protect one<br>Olympus video telescope<br>for sterilization in a<br>prevacuum steam<br>sterilizer or STERRAD®<br>sterilizer using the<br>following parameters or<br>cycles:<br><br>• Prevacuum steam<br>sterilization<br>- Exposure time at a<br>temperature of 132 °C<br>(269.6 °F:)<br>Wrapped instruments<br>....................4 min.<br>Immediate-use non-<br>porous instruments<br>........3 min.<br><br>- Exposure time at a<br>temperature of 135 °C<br>(275 °F:)<br>Wrapped instruments<br>........3 min.<br>Immediate-use non-<br>porous instruments<br>3 min | Similar |
| Item of<br>Comparison | Subject Device,<br>K203492 | Predicate Device,<br>K171692 | Evaluation of Differences |
| | Unwrapped non-porous<br>instruments .............3<br>min.<br>- Exposure time at a<br>temperature of 135 °C<br>(275 °F:)<br>Wrapped instruments<br>............3<br>min.<br>Unwrapped non-porous<br>instruments ............3<br>min.<br>- Drying<br>time............30 min.<br>After steam sterilization,<br>let the instrument tray<br>cool down at room<br>temperature.<br>- Cool-down<br>time............30 min.<br>The instrument tray is<br>also intended for the<br>enclosure of Olympus<br>semi-rigid ureteroscopes<br>and accessories during<br>transport and storage<br>within the reprocessing<br>cycle. The instrument<br>tray is not compatible<br>with flexible<br>ureteroscopes.<br>The instrument tray is to<br>be used in conjunction<br>with a FDA cleared<br>sterilization wrap.<br>Maintenance of sterility<br>depends on the<br>sterilization wrap.<br>Worst case load: The<br>instrument tray<br>containing a<br>ureteroscope,<br>attachments, light-guide<br>cable, light-guide cable | - Drying time<br>............30 min.<br>After steam sterilization,<br>let the instrument basket<br>cool down at room<br>temperature.<br>- Cool-down time<br>............30 min.<br>• STERRAD®<br>sterilization<br>- STERRAD® 100S<br>cycle<br>- STERRAD®<br>100NX™: standard cycle<br>and express cycle<br>The instrument basket is<br>not intended to maintain<br>sterility. It is intended to<br>be used in conjunction<br>with a 510K cleared<br>sterilization wrap to<br>maintain sterility of the<br>enclosed Olympus video<br>telescope and<br>accessories.<br>Validated worst-case<br>load<br>The instrument basket<br>which is double-wrapped<br>in a sterilization wrap<br>with one enclosed<br>Olympus video telescope<br>and accessories must not<br>exceed 8.708 lb (3950 g). | |
| Item of | Subject Device, | Predicate Device, | Evaluation of Differences |
| Comparison | K203492 | K171692 | |
| | and stopcocks must not<br>exceed a weight of 3300<br>grams (7.27 lb)<br>altogether. | | |
| Intended to be<br>reused | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Device Setup | Consists of base with lid<br>(lid can be fastened by a<br>latching mechanism) | Consists of base with lid,<br>lid can be fastened by a<br>latching mechanism | Same |
| Percentage of<br>surface<br>perforation | About 39% | About 72% | Different |
| Microbial<br>barrier<br>properties | To be used with FDA<br>cleared sterilization<br>wrap | To be used with FDA<br>cleared sterilization<br>wrap | Same |
| Toxicological<br>properties | Under conditions of<br>the study, the<br>materials are non-<br>cytotoxic | Under conditions of<br>the study, the<br>materials are non-<br>cytotoxic | Same |
| Autoclavability<br>(steam<br>sterilization) of<br>empty<br>basket/tray | yes | yes | Same |
| Validated<br>Drying time<br>(steam<br>sterilization) | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | Same |
| Material | Stainless steel,<br>Silicone | Stainless steel,<br>Silicone | Same |
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#### 2.7 Summary of Non-clinical Testing
The following performance data were provided in support of the equivalence determination. All standards applied are FDA recognized international standards.
| Name | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | Demonstration of biocompatibility for materials that contact the loaded devices | Non-cytotoxic under the conditions of the study | Pass |
| ISO 10993-12:2012 | Chemical analysis, and sample preparation | Non-cytotoxic under the conditions of the study | Pass |
| Cleaning validation | Demonstration of the efficacy of the cleaning procedure | Visibly clean<br>Residual protein content less than 3 microgram/cm2<br>Residual TOC less than 12 microgram/cm2 | Pass |
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| Name | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Half-cycle<br>sterilization<br>validation | Demonstration of 6 log<br>reduction of<br>stearothermophilus<br>Geobacillus under half cycle<br>conditions | No viable growth | Pass |
| Verification of tray<br>durability after<br>repeated sterilization<br>cycles | Demonstration of tray<br>durability over 400<br>sterilization cycles | No visible degradation<br>No corrosion<br>Legibility of markings | Pass |
| Evaluation of residual<br>moisture | Demonstrate adequate drying<br>time | No visible condensation or<br>pooling on the wrap and<br>contents free of visible<br>condensation | Pass |
#### 2.7.1 Applied standards
| Standard No. | Standard Title | FDA-Recognition<br>no + date |
|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| ISO<br>10993-1<br>Fourth Edition<br>2009 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing within a risk management process<br>[Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2010)] | 2-220<br>07/26/2016 |
| ISO<br>10993-5<br>Third Edition<br>2009 | Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests<br>for In Vitro cytotoxicity | 2-245<br>12/23/2016 |
| ISO<br>10993-12<br>Fourth Edition<br>2012 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 12:<br>Sample preparation and reference materials | 2-191<br>07/26/2016 |
| IEC<br>62366-1<br>Edition 1.0<br>2015-02 | Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability<br>engineering to medical devices [Including<br>CORRIGENDUM 1 (2016)] | 5-114<br>12/23/2016 |
| ANSI AAMI<br>ST77<br>2013/(R)2018 | Containment devices for reusable medical device<br>sterilization | 14-396<br>01/14/2019 |
| ISO<br>14971<br>Second edition<br>2007 | Medical devices - Application of risk management to<br>medical devices | 5-40<br>06/27/2016 |
Table 2.1: Applied standards
# 2.8 Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the subject Instrument tray, for semi-rigid ureteroscope, is as safe, as effective and performs as
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