K203572 · Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc. · KCT · May 7, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K203572
Device Name
Karl Storz Radel Sterilization Trays
Applicant
Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc.
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 7, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended only for use to encase and protect specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices for sterilization in pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles (132°C 4 minutes). The KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended to protect medical device instrumentation. When used in conjunction with an FDA cleared sterilization wrap.
Device Story
Sterilization trays designed to encase and protect specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices during pre-vacuum steam sterilization; trays feature perforated/ventilated RADEL polyphenylsulfone bases and lids to allow sterilant permeation; include silicone instrument holders and mats for device protection; used in clinical settings by healthcare staff; trays are double-wrapped with FDA-cleared sterilization wrap prior to processing; system ensures protection of instrumentation during sterilization cycles; validated for specific load configurations and weights; benefits include organized, protected sterilization of delicate endoscopic instrumentation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validated for pre-vacuum steam sterilization (132°C, 4 minutes) per AAMI ST77 and ISO 17665-1. Testing confirmed 10^-6 SAL, 30-minute dry time, and effective manual/mechanical cleaning (protein < 6.4 µg/cm², hemoglobin < 2.2 µg/cm²). Biocompatibility confirmed via ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Thermoformed Radel Polyphenylsulfone. Design: Perforated/ventilated base and lid with silicone instrument holders/mats. Sterilization: Pre-vacuum steam (132°C, 4 minutes). Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for encasing and protecting specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices (e.g., light cables, instruments, rigid/semi-rigid telescopes) during pre-vacuum steam sterilization (132°C, 4 minutes). 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.
Predicate Devices
Symmetry Medical Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery System (K012105)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 7, 2021
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc % David Furr Consultant Toscano Consulting Group Inc. 8708 Capeheart Cove Austin, Texas 78733
Re: K203572
Trade/Device Name: Karl Storz Radel Sterilization Trays Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: April 15, 2021 Received: April 19, 2021
Dear David Furr:
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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Sincerely,
Clarence W. Murray, III, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203572
Device Name KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended only for use to encase and protect specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices for sterilization in pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles (132°C 4 minutes).
The KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended to protect medical device instrumentation. When used in conjunction with an FDA cleared sterilization wrap.
KARL STORZ has validated the KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays for use in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers. The system was validated with a miniature scope with an irrigation chameter of 0.25mm and a length of 240mm and a semi-rigid ureteroscope with a channel lumen diameter of 0.77mm and a length of 420mm.
| Tray Catalog Number | Intended Load Maximum Weight<br>(Karl Storz Instruments Only) |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 27717A | Trocar/Cannula 5.0 lbs. |
| 27717B | Take-Apart Instruments 5.0 lbs. |
| 39231XA | Karl Storz General Instruments 5.0 lbs. |
| 39301A | Two Rigid Telescopes 2.71lbs. |
| 39301C | Two Rigid Telescopes 3.21lbs. |
| 39301C1 | One Rigid Telescope/One Light Cable 3.17 lbs. |
| 39311A | Four Telescopes/One Light Cable 6.86 lbs. |
| 39317A | Three Telescopes/One Light Cable 6.86 lbs. |
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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# 510(k) Summary K203572
## Date: May 5, 2021
| 1. | Submitted By: | KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.<br>2151 E. Grand Ave.<br>El Segundo, California 90245<br>424-218-8376 |
|----|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2. | Contact: | David C. Furr<br>Toscano Consulting Group Inc.<br>8708 Capehart Cove<br>Austin, Texas 78733<br>512-906-9654 |
| 3. | Product: | KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays (K203572)<br>Product code: KCT - Class II (21 CFR 880.6850) |
| 4. | Common/Classification Name: | Sterilization wrap/container |
| | Predicate devices: | Symmetry Medical Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery<br>System K012105 |
## Description:
The KARL STORZ-ENDOSCOPE RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended only for use to encase various KARL STORZ reusable medical devices for sterilization in steam cycles. The sterilization trays are not intended to maintain sterility by themselves. Prior to sterilization, the trays must be double-wrapped with an appropriate FDA-cleared sterilization wrap to provide a microbial barrier which allows sterilant to permeate throughout the interior of the loaded tray.
The tray configurations, available in various sizes, are designed to encase KARL STORZ medical devices, such as light cables, instruments, rigid telescopes, semi-rigid telescopes, etc. All systems consist of a RADEL plastic base and lid. Lids are attached to the trays with assembled hardware. Some trays have a RADEL inner tray and/or silicone rubber mat.
The sterilization trays are constructed with perforated/ventilated sides and lids to allow for permeation of sterilant during sterilization. The trays have latches designed to fasten the lid onto the base. Other tray components include silicone instrument holders to secure instruments and silicone mats to provide protection of the medical devices in the sterilization tray.
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Intended Use:
The KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays are intended only for use to encase and protect specific KARL STORZ reusable medical devices for sterilization in pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles (132℃ 4 minutes).
The trays are to be used in conjunction with an FDA cleared sterilization wrap.
KARL STORZ has validated the KARL STORZ RADEL Sterilization Trays for use in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers. The system was validated with a miniature scope with an irrigation channel lumen diameter of 0.25mm and a length of 240mm and a semi-rigid ureteroscope with a channel lumen diameter of 0.77mm and a length of 420mm.
| Tray Catalog Number | Intended Load Maximum Weight<br>(Karl Storz Instruments Only) |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 27717A | Trocar/Cannula 5.0 lbs. |
| 27717B | Take-Apart Instruments 5.0 lbs. |
| 39231XA | Karl Storz General Instruments 5.0 lbs. |
| 39301A | Two Rigid Telescopes 2.71lbs. |
| 39301C | Two Rigid Telescopes 3.21lbs. |
| 39301C1 | One Rigid Telescope/One Light Cable 3.17 lbs. |
| 39311A | Four Telescopes/One Light Cable 6.86 lbs. |
| 39317A | Three Telescopes/One Light Cable 6.86 lbs. |
Technological Characteristics Comparison Table:
Provided below is the comparison of the technological differences and similarities of the subject device and the predicate device.
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| Element of<br>Comparison | 510(k) Device:<br>KARL STORZ<br>RADEL Sterilization<br>Trays | Predicate Device:<br>Symmetry Medical<br>Polyvac Surgical<br>Instrument Delivery<br>System (K012105) | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Regulation and<br>Product Classification<br>Code | 21 CFR 880.6850<br>KCT | 21 CFR 880.6850<br>KCT | Same |
| Indications for Use | The KARL STORZ<br>RADEL Sterilization<br>Trays are intended only<br>for use to encase and<br>protect specific KARL<br>STORZ reusable medical<br>devices for sterilization in<br>pre-vacuum steam<br>sterilization cycles (132°C<br>4 minutes).<br>When used in conjunction<br>with an FDA cleared<br>sterilization wrap, sterility<br>of the enclosed medical<br>device is maintained until<br>used.<br>KARL STORZ has<br>validated the KARL<br>STORZ RADEL<br>Sterilization Trays for use<br>in pre-vacuum steam<br>sterilizers. The system<br>was validated with a<br>miniature scope with an<br>irrigation channel lumen<br>diameter of 0.25mm and a<br>length of 240mm and a<br>semi-rigid ureteroscope<br>with a channel lumen<br>diameter of 0.77mm and a<br>length of 420mm. | Polyvac's Delivery<br>Systems consist of<br>perforated trays with<br>lids, which are<br>intended to enclose and<br>protect medical device<br>instrumentation, and to<br>facilitate the<br>sterilization processing<br>by allowing steam<br>penetration and air<br>removal, when used in<br>conjunction with an<br>approved sterilization<br>wrap. Sterility of the<br>enclosed medical<br>devices maintained<br>until used. Polyvac's<br>Delivery Systems are<br>to be sterilized in one<br>of the following cycles:<br>pre vacuum steam,<br>132ºC 4 minutes<br>minimum, gravity<br>steam 132°C 30<br>minutes minimum and<br>gravity steam 121℃ 55<br>minutes minimum. | Similar |
| Principal Material of<br>Construction | Thermoformed Radel<br>Polyphenylsulfone, | Thermoformed Radel<br>Polyphenylsulfone,<br>stainless steel or<br>aluminum | Different |
| KARL STORZ Model<br>Numbers | 8 models | N/A | Different |
| Dimensional<br>Configuration Range | Approximate sizes<br>available in inches:<br>21.2x9.8x4.3 21.2x9.8x1.9 19.8x8.9x1.8 12.18x3.22x1.2 21.48 x 3.53x 1.75 21.48 x 3.53x 1.75 13.36 x 9.31x 1.9 20.24x9.30x3.1 | Approximate sizes<br>available in inches:<br>7x2x1 7x3x1 8x4x1 11x7x1 21x10x4 17x10x4 17x8x2 15x10x1.5 20.5x9.7x5 20x10x3 26x9x6 17x3.5x1.5 And others | Similar |
| Device Manufacturer | Manufactured by<br>Tecomet (formerly<br>Symmetry Medical) | Manufactured by<br>Tecomet (formerly<br>Symmetry Medical) | Same |
| Sterilization Cycles | Prevacuum Steam 4<br>minute cycle 132°C | Prevacuum steam and<br>gravity steam | Similiar |
| Load | Trays are to be loaded<br>with KARL STORZ<br>instruments; maximum<br>weights as indicated | Various loads up to 25<br>lbs. | Similar |
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## Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
Shown below is the non-clinical testing performed with the subject device and the standards and test method used to demonstrate the subject device met the acceptance criteria of each standard..
| Type of Testing | Purpose | Acceptance<br>Criteria | Result |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Pre-vacuum sterilization<br>efficacy<br>AAMI ST77 Containment<br>Devices for Reusable Medical<br>Device Sterilization<br>ISO 17665-1 Sterilization of Health<br>Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 1<br>Requirements for the Development,<br>Validation, and Routine Control of a<br>Sterilization Process for Medical<br>Devices | Demonstrate sterilization<br>capabilities. | 10-6 SAL | PASSED |
| Pre-vacuum dry time<br>AAMI ST77 Containment Devices for<br>Reusable Medical Device Sterilization<br>ISO 17665-1 Sterilization of Health<br>Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 1<br>Requirements for the Development,<br>Validation, and Routine Control of a<br>Sterilization Process for Medical<br>Devices | To establish minimum dry<br>time. | Pre and Post<br>Sterilization weight<br>difference <3% after<br>drying | PASSED<br>30 minutes dry<br>time |
| Manual Cleaning – Protein,<br>Hemoglobin<br>AAMI TIR 30 A<br>Compendium of Processes,<br>Materials, Test Methods,<br>and Acceptance Criteria for<br>Cleaning Reusable Medical<br>Devices | To demonstrate manual cleaning | < 6.4 µg/cm2<br>protein and<br>< 2.2 µg/cm2<br>hemoglobin on device<br>after cleaning | PASS |
| Mechanical Cleaning - Protein,<br>Hemoglobin<br>AAMI TIR 30 A Compendium<br>of Processes, Materials, Test<br>Methods, and Acceptance<br>Criteria for Cleaning Reusable<br>Medical Devices | To demonstrate mechanical<br>cleaning | < 6.4 µg/cm²<br>protein and<br>< 2.2 µg/cm²<br>hemoglobin on device<br>after cleaning | PASS |
| Material biocompatibility | To demonstrate no | Cytotoxicity – No | PASS |
| ISO 10993-5 Biological Evaluation<br>of Medical Devices – Part 5: Tests for<br>in vitro cytotoxicity | Cytotoxic properties | evidence of lysis | |
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## Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performed as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate devices.
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