K220133 · Weihai Hongyu Nonwoven Fabric Products Co., Ltd. · FRG · Mar 10, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K220133
Device Name
Sterilization Wraps
Applicant
Weihai Hongyu Nonwoven Fabric Products Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FRG · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Sterilization Wraps is intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider using: • Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the pre-vacuum cycle: General purpose reusable metal and nonmetal devices(No lumen) including devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces such as forceps and scissors, as well as other general medical instruments having mated surfaces, knurled areas etc. The size of the Devices to be sterilized shall allow Sterilization Wraps pack and form a closed space. Validated for dry time is 30 minutes for Sterilization Wraps. Color of wrap: Blue Size of wrap: 48 in x 48 in The maximum validated weight of load for Sterilization Wraps is 12kg. The wrap is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Device Story
Sterilization Wraps are 63gsm, 3-layer (SMS) non-woven polypropylene sheets used by healthcare providers to wrap medical instruments for steam sterilization. The wrap acts as a microbial barrier, allowing sterilant penetration while maintaining sterility of the enclosed devices for up to 90 days post-sterilization. Used in clinical settings, the wrap is applied via sequential wrapping technique to form a closed space around instruments. It protects against tears and cuts during handling. The device is disposable and single-use. Benefits include maintaining instrument sterility until point-of-use, ensuring patient safety during subsequent medical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization), ANSI AAMI ISO 17665-1 (steam sterilization validation, sterilant penetration, dry time), and ASTM standards for physical properties (tearing strength, breaking strength, air permeability, bursting strength, bacterial filtration efficiency). Testing confirmed 90-day sterility maintenance and effective barrier performance.
Technological Characteristics
3-layer (SMS: spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) non-woven polypropylene fabric; 63gsm; blue pigment. Dimensions: 48 in x 48 in. Sterilization method: Pre-vacuum steam (132°C). Standards: ISO 11607, ISO 10993-5/10, ASTM D5587, D5034, D737, D3776, D3786, F2101. Single-use, disposable.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthcare providers to enclose general-purpose reusable metal and non-metal medical devices (no lumen) for sterilization via pre-vacuum steam (270°F/132°C for 4 minutes). Includes devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces (e.g., forceps, scissors, mated surfaces, knurled areas). Maximum load weight 12kg.
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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March 10, 2022
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Weihai Hongyu Nonwoven Fabric Products Co., Ltd. % Ray Wang General Manager Beijing Believe-Med Technology Service Co., Ltd. Rm.912, Building #15, XiYueHui, No. 5, YiHe North Rd. FangShan District Beijing, Bejing 102401 China
Re: K220133
Trade/Device Name: Sterilization Wraps Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRG Dated: January 12, 2022 Received: January 18, 2022
Dear Ray Wang:
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) K220133
Device Name Sterilization Wraps
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sterilization Wraps is intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider using:
• Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes
Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the pre-vacuum cycle:
General purpose reusable metal and nonmetal devices(No lumen) including devices with stainless steel diffusionrestricted spaces such as forceps and scissors, as well as other general medical instruments having mated surfaces, knurled areas etc.
The size of the Devices to be sterilization Wraps pack and form a closed space. Validated for dry time is 30 minutes for Sterilization Wraps.
Color of wrap: Blue Size of wrap: 48 in x 48 in
The maximum validated weight of load for Sterilization Wraps is 12kg.
The wrap is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
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The assigned 510(k) Number: K220133
# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
- 1. Date of Preparation: 03/01/2022
- 2. Sponsor Identification
### Weihai Hongyu Nonwoven Fabric Products Co., Ltd.
No.567, Gushan Road, Area of Economy and Technique, Weihai City, Shandong Province, China, 264207
Contact Person: Bin Dong Position: Manager Tel: +86-15662383633 Fax: +86-0631-3636910 Email: dbfeel@163.com
Designated Submission Correspondent 3.
Mr. Ray Wang
### Beijing Believe-Med Technology Service Co., Ltd.
Rm.912, Building #15, XiYueHui, No.5, YiHe North Rd., FangShan District, Beijing, 102401, China
Tel: +86-18910677558 Fax: +86-10-56335780 Email: information@believe-med.com
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Sterilization Wraps Common Name: Sterilization Wrap
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Sterilization wrap (21 CFR part 880.6850) Classification: 2 Product Code: FRG - Wrap, sterilization Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Review Panel: General Hospital
Indication For Use Statement:
Sterilization Wraps is intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider using:
• Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes
Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the pre-vacuum cycle:
General purpose reusable metal and nonmetal devices(No lumen) including devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces such as forceps and scissors, as well as other general medical instruments having mated surfaces, knurled areas etc.
The size of the Devices to be sterilized shall allow Sterilization Wraps pack and form a closed space. Validated for dry time is 30 minutes for Sterilization Wraps.
Color of wrap: Blue Size of wrap: 48 in x 48 in
The maximum validated weight of load for Sterilization Wraps is 12kg.
The wrap is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
#### Identification of Predicate Device(s) 5.
Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K182656
Product Name: JAMBRO Single Core A Sterilization Wrap Manufacturer: Jiangsu Zhande Medical Supplies Co., Ltd
Non-Clinical Test Conclusion 6.
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as 2 of 9
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was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices -- Part 5: Tests For In Vitro > Cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests For Irritation And Skin Sensitization.
- > ANSI AAMI ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013 Sterilization of health care products -- Moist heat --Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- > AATCC 127-18 Test Method for Water Resisitance: Hydrostatic Pressure
- ISO 11607:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices >
- > ASTM D5587-15 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure
- > ASTM D5034-2009 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
- > ASTM D737-18 Standard test method for air permeability
- > ASTM D3776/D3776M Standard test method for mass per unit area (weight) of fabric
- ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 Standard test method for Bursting Strength of Textile A Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
- > ASTM F2101-14 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus
- > United States Pharmacopeia < 71 >
- A ANSI/ AAMI ST79:2017, Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities
- 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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### 8. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Intended Use | Sterilization Wraps is intended to be used to enclose<br>another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health<br>care provider using:<br>• Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes<br><br>Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the<br>pre-vacuum cycle:<br>General purpose reusable metal and nonmetal devices(No<br>lumen) including devices with stainless steel<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as forceps and scissors, as<br>well as other general medical instruments having mated<br>surfaces, knurled areas etc.<br><br>The size of the Devices to be sterilized shall allow<br>Sterilization Wraps pack and form a closed space.<br>Validated for dry times of 30 minutes for Sterilization<br>Wraps.<br><br>Color of wrap: Blue<br>Size of wrap: 48 in x 48 in | JAMBRO Single Core A is intended to be used to enclose<br>another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care<br>provider using:<br>Gravity steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes<br>Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes<br><br>Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the gravity cycle;<br>General purpose non-lumened reusable metal and nonmetal<br>devices including devices with stainless steel diffusionrestricted<br>spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors, as<br>well as other general medical instruments having mated<br>surfaces, knurled areas etc.<br><br>Types of medical devices to be sterilized in the pre-vacuum<br>cycle are;<br>General purpose reusable metal and nonmetal devices including<br>devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces such as<br>the hinged portion of forceps and scissors, as well as other<br>eneral medical instruments having mated surfaces, knurled<br>areas etc.<br><br>Up to 2 single channel stainless steel lumened devices of the | SIMILAR |
| | The maximum validated weight of load for Sterilization<br>Wraps is 12kg. | following dimensions; An inside diameter of 3 mm or larger and<br>a length of 400 mm or shorter; | |
| | | | |
| | The wrap is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed<br>medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility of the<br>enclosed device(s) until used. | Color of wrap: Blue<br>Size of wrap: 48 in x 48 in | |
| | | The maximum validated weight of load for JAMBRO Single<br>Core A is 25 lbs. | |
| | | | |
| | | The wrap is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed<br>medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed<br>device(s) until used. | |
| Product Code | FRG | FRG | SAME |
| Regulation<br>Number | 880.6850 | 880.6850 | SAME |
| Use | Single Use; Disposable | Single Use; Disposable | SAME |
| Design Features | Sterilization Wraps is a 63gsm, latex-free, 3-layer (SMS)<br>non-woven sterile wrap, manufactured with spun-bonded /<br>meltblown polypropylenem. Sterilization Wraps provides a<br>strong barrier which protects against cuts, tears with<br>particularly heavy orthopedic sets. Sterilization Wraps is<br>designed to be implemented as an outer sterilization wrap<br>which can be used in combination with Clinipak choice. | The JAMBRO® Single Core A Sterilization wrap are square<br>nonwoven sheets produces using a three-layer SMS<br>(spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) process.<br>• JAMBRO® Single Core A Consists of single sheets of SMS<br>wrap, where two sheets are used together for the sequential<br>wrapping of one or a collection of medical devices that will be<br>sterilized following standard healthcare practices. | SIMILAR |
| Materials | Sterilization Wraps is made of polypropylene and blue<br>pigment by non-woven process. | The JAMBRO® Single Core A Sterilization wrap are composed<br>of polypropylene with blue pigments and an anti-static<br>treatment. The JAMBRO® Single Core A Sterilization wrap | SAME |
| | | allows a sterilized package of medical devices to be opened | |
| | | aseptically. | |
| Prescription vs.<br>OTC | OTC | OTC | SAME |
| Color | Blue | Blue | SAME |
| Wrapping<br>Technique | Sequential | Sequential | SAME |
| Sterilization | • Pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes<br>• Drying time: 30 minutes | • pre-vacuum steam at 270°F/132°C for 4 minutes<br>• Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes<br>• Drying time: 30 minutes | SAME |
| Size | 48 in X 48 in | 48 in X 48 in | SAME |
| Maintenance of<br>Package Sterility | 90 days | 90 days | SAME |
| Shelf Life | 18 months | 18 months | SAME |
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#### 9. Performance data
For the sterlization wap performance testing, the following standards were that the device met the accepance criteria in the following standards below:
ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices -- Part 5: Tests For In Vitro Cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests For Irritation And Skin Sensitization.
ANSI AAM ISO 1766-1:2006(R)2013 Sterlization of heath care -- Part 1: Requirems for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
AATCC 127-18 Test Method for Water Resisitance: Hydrostatic Pressure
ISO 11607:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
ASTM D5587-15 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure
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ASTM D5034-2009 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
ASTM D737-18 Standard test method for air permeability
ASTM D3776/D3776M Standard test method for mass per unit area (weight) of fabric
ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 Standard test method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
ASTM F2101-14 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Make Material, Using a Biological Aerool of Staphylococcus aureus
United States Pharmacopeia < 71 >
ANSI/ AAMI ST79:2017, Comprehensive guide to steam sterility assurance in health care facilities
Following testing have been performed:
| Study | Standards | Description/Criteria | Results |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sterilization Validation -<br>Steam PREVACUUM | ANSI AAMI ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013 | A method of steam sterilization was validated to<br>a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6 | Pass |
| Sterilant Penetration -<br>Steam PREVACUUM | ANSI AAMI ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013 | The testing details the methods used in<br>determining the internal temperature profile for<br>wrapped sterilization packs when processed in a<br>steam sterilization pre-vacuum cycle at 132°C<br>(270°F) for four (4) minutes exposure. | Testing has demonstrated adequate<br>sterilant penetration |
| Validation - Dry Time | ANSI AAMI ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013 | Determining the proper drying time required | Test samples meet or exceed the<br>minimum criteria for dry time. |
| 90 Day Real Time<br>Maintenance of Sterility<br>Validation -Steam<br>PREVACUUM | AATCC 127-18<br>ISO 11607:2019<br>ASTM D3776/D3776M<br>ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 | The study details the methods used in verifying<br>the test samples can maintain the integrity of its<br>contents for an extended period of time<br>following exposure to a steam sterilization | No growth |
| Package Integrity Test -<br>Steam PREVACUUM | ASTM D5587-15<br>ASTM D5034-2009<br>ASTM D737-18<br>ASTM F2101-14<br>AATCC 127-18<br>ISO 11607:2019<br>ASTM D5587-15<br>ASTM D5034-2009 | process.<br>The testing details the methods of the test<br>sample in maintaining package integrity. | The subject wrap, were found to be<br>effective barriers when processed in a<br>Steam Pre-Vacuum cycle. |
| Bacterial Filtration<br>Efficiency (BFE) of<br>Non-Woven Sterilization<br>Wrap When Processed In a<br>Steam Sterilization Cycle | ISO 11607:2019<br>ASTM F2101-14 | BFE testing is a type of test used to determine<br>the efficiency of filter materials to provide<br>protection against microbial organisms. | Pass |
| Dimension testing | ISO 11607:2019 | 48 in X 48 in | Pass |
| Weight testing | ASTM D3776/D3776M | According to the standard test, the weight<br>should meet the requirements | Pass |
| Air Permeability Test | ASTM D737 | Air permeability should meet the requirements<br>of ASTM D737. | Pass |
| Package Integrity | AATCC 127-18<br>ISO 11607:2019<br>ASTM D5587-15<br>ASTM D5034-2009 | The purpose of the physical properties testing<br>was to demonstrate passing results for the<br>physical properties (contain Hydrostatic<br>pressure, Weight, Bursting Strength, Tear<br>Resistance, Tensile Strength ) for the wrap. | The physical properties testing met the<br>acceptance criteria and demonstrated<br>passing results |
| Shelf Life Testing | AATCC 127-18<br>ISO 11607:2019 | Whole package integrity test of real time shelf<br>life samples | Sterilization Wraps was capable of<br>maintaining sterility and package |
| | ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 | | sterilization wrapper) following an |
| | ASTM D5587-15 | | approximate 18 month period of real |
| | ASTM D5034-2009 | | time shelf life prior to being sterilized in |
| | ASTM D737-18 | | the steam sterilization cycles |
| | ASTM F2101-14 | | |
| Cytotoxicity testing | ISO 10993-5: 2009 | No cytotoxic potential | Pass |
| Irritation testing | ISO 10993-10: 2010 | No irritation on the skin | Pass |
| Sensitization testing | ISO 10993-10: 2010 | No skin sensitization | Pass |
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### 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the nonclinical tests performed, the safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed proclicate device, IAMBRO Single Core A Sterilization Wrap cleared under K182656.
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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.