K231501 · STERIS Corporation · KCT · Aug 7, 2023 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K231501
Device Name
PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray
Applicant
STERIS Corporation
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the following Cycles: Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen, Fast and Specialty Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems; Default Cycle of the STERRAD 100S Sterilizer; Standard and Advanced Cycles of the STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers; Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers. Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be: wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers listed above or placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed above. The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
Device Story
PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays contain medical devices during low-temperature sterilization; used in V-PRO and STERRAD systems. Trays consist of mineral-filled polypropylene base and lid with clamping mechanisms; numerous holes allow sterilant penetration. Optional silicone instrument organizers and diamond-grid mats stabilize instruments. Trays require external FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch to maintain sterility post-process. Device used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare staff. Output is a sterilized tray load; facilitates safe instrument handling and sterilization. Benefits include protection of delicate instruments and validated sterilization compatibility for specific lumen/non-lumen configurations.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation studies confirmed effective sterilant penetration under half-cycle conditions for the V-PRO maX 2 Specialty Cycle using validation loads of 3D-printed materials (5 lbs) and instrument trays (11 lbs).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Mineral-filled polypropylene (tray), medical-grade silicone USP Class VI (organizers/mats). Design: Cassette-style with base/lid clamping and vent holes. Vent-to-volume ratio: 0.135 in-1. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for containing medical devices, including rigid/semi-rigid/flexible endoscopes, surgical guides, and anatomical models, during sterilization in specified V-PRO and STERRAD low-temperature sterilization cycles. Patient population includes those undergoing procedures requiring sterilized instruments; no specific age/gender contraindications listed.
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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August 7, 2023
STERIS Corporation Jennifer Nalepka Manager, Regulatory Affairs 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, Ohio 44060
Re: K231501
Trade/Device Name: PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: May 22, 2023 Received: May 24, 2023
#### Dear Jennifer Nalepka:
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Sincerelv.
## Christopher K. Dugard -S
for Clarence W. Murray, III, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K231501
Device Name PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays
Indications for Use (Describe)
- The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the following Cycles:
- · Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen, Fast, and Specialty Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems
- · Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S Sterilizer
- · Standard and Advanced Cycles of the STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers
- · Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers
*STERRAD and ALLClear are trademarks of Advanced Sterilization Products
Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:
- · wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers listed above or
- · placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed above
The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052
#### V-PRO 60 and s2 Lumen Cycle:
- · Non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
- · Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes
- · Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid endoscopes with the following configurations:
- · Single or dual channeled devices with stainless steel lumens that are:
- · ≥ 0.77 mm ID and < 410 mm in length
- · ≥ 1.8 mm ID x ≤ 542 mm in length
- · Triple channeled devices with stainless steel lumens that are either:
- · ≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length
- · ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
- · ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length
V-PRO 60 and s2 Non Lumen Cycle:
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
V-PRO 60 and s2 Flexible Cycle:
Load 1: One flexible surgical endoscope with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a:
· Single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length
or
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Load 2: Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. Medical devices, including rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes with the following configurations:
- ≥ 0.76 mm ID and ≤ 233 mm in length
- > 1.0 mm ID and ≤ 254 mm in length
- · ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0049, VP0049
#### V-PRO s2 Fast Cycle:
• Nor-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes, and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid endoscopes, with the following configurations:
- · Single or dual channeled devices with stainless steel lumens
- · > 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 410 mm in length
- ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length
- · Triple channeled devices with stainless steel lumens
- · > 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length
- ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
or
- · ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052, VP0053
V-PRO 1, 1 Plus, maX, and maX 2 Lumen Cycle:
- Non-lumened instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
· Medical devices, including single, dual or triple channeled stainless steel lumens that are:
- · > 0.77 mm ID and < 527 mm in length
- · ≥ 0.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length
- · ≥ 0.48 mm ID and ≤ 100 mm in length
- Medical devices with dead end stainless steel lumens that are ≥ 1.3 mm ID and ≤ 73 mm in length
- · Instruments with rigid non-metallic lumens (such as those used in endoscope sheaths, take-apart forceps and trocars) that are:
- · ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 298 mm in length
- · > 4 mm ID and < 424 mm in length
V-PRO 1 Plus, maX, and maX 2 Non Lumen Cycle:
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
#### V-PRO maX, and maX 2 Flexible Cycle:
Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such as those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat with no additional load. The flexible endoscopes may contain either a single or dual lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm in length
Load 2:
• Nor-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
· Single, dual or triple channel stainless steel lumens that are ≥ 0.48 mm ID and ≤ 100 mm in length
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050
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V-PRO maX 2 Fast Non Lumen Cycle:
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
V-PRO maX 2 Specialty Cycle:
Patient-specific surgical guides (eg. osteotomy, shoulder, hip, knee, spine) or anatomical models fabricated via additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes and intended for single-use during operative procedures .* or
Non-lumened instruments including non-luments, non-luments, non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes. **
*The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of pouched guide(s) (with or without tray) for a total weight of 5 lbs (2.3 kg) 3D printed material.
** The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of one pouched intrument try or one pouch with guide(s)/model(s) (with or without tray) for a total weight of 11 lbs (5kg).
| Material | Manufacturer | Specialty Cycle | Lumens |
|--------------------------------|--------------|-----------------|-------------------------|
| Surgical Guide Resin | Formlabs | F | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 30 mm L |
| Biomed Amber Resin | Formlabs | F | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 30 mm L |
| Dental LT Clear V2 Resin | Formlabs | D | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 30 mm L |
| Biomed Clear Resin | Formlabs | D | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 30 mm L |
| Biocompatible Clear MED610 | Stratasys | E | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 20 mm L |
| Biocompatible Opaque Med615RGD | Stratasys | E | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 20 mm L |
| Veroglaze MED620 | Stratasys | E | ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 20 mm L |
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0048, VP0048, VP0048, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052
#### STERRAD 100S Default Cycle:
Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
Metal and nonmetal lumened instruments with
· > 6 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:
- ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 125 mm in length
- · ≥ 2 mm ID and ≤ 250 mm in length
· ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 400 mm in length
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0048, VP0049
#### STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Standard Cycle:
Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:
· ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 150 mm in length
· > 2 mm ID and < 400 mm in length
#### STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Advanced Cycle:
Metal and non-metal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
Medical devices with:
· a single stainless steel lumen with:
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· ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 500 mm in length
· single channel polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene)
- · ≥ 1mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0047, VP0048, VP0048, VP0048, VP0049, VP0051, VP0052, VP0053
STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Standard Cycle:
Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments with have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:
· > 0.7 mm ID and ≤ 500 mm in length
STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Flex Scope Cycle:
Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
Medical devices, including most flexible endoscopes, with:
· Single channel polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene)
- · > 1mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length
STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Express Cycle:
D I LIGHTS and roometal devices and instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Duo Cycle:
Medical devices including:
- · most flexible endoscopes with a single channel of polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) with ≥ 1 mm ID and < 875 mm in length
- · accessory devices that are normally connected to a flexible endoscope during use
- · flexible endoscopes without lumens
Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description |
|--------|----------------------|
| VP0054 | Blank, Tall |
| VP0055 | Blank, Short |
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Tall |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Tall |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Tall |
| VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0068 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Short |
| VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description (to fit Length" x Width" Tray) |
|--------|--------------------------------------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 |
| VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 |
| VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 |
| VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 |
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| VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
|--------|------------|
| VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
_ | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# STERIS®
## 510(k) Summary For K231501 PRO-LITE™ Sterilization Tray
#### Sponsor Facility
STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 354-2600 Fax No: (440) 357-9198
Jennifer Nalepka Contact: Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Telephone: (440) 392-7458 e-mail: jennifer nalepka(@steris.com
August 3, 2023 Submission Date:
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600
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#### 1. Device Name
| Trade Name: | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray |
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| Common/usual Name: | Sterilization Trays, cassettes and other accessories |
| Classification Name: | Sterilization Wrap |
| Classification: | 21 CFR 880.6850 |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | KCT |
#### 2. Predicate Device
PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray, K222440
#### 3. Description of Device
The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays contain medical devices for sterilization in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems:
- V-PRO 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System,
- V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System, ●
- V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization System, ●
- V-PRO maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilization System ●
- V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System and ●
- V-PRO s2 Low Temperature Sterilization System ●
and the following STERRAD Sterilizers and cycles:
- STERRAD 100S Sterilizer Default Cycle ●
- STERRAD NX with and without ALLClear Technology Sterilizer Standard ● and Advanced Cycles
- STERRAD 100NX with and without ALLClear Technology Sterilizer ● Standard, Flex Scope, Express and Duo Cycles
The trays are available in various sizes, outlined in Table 5-1, to accommodate the loads to be processed. The proposed trays are identical in design to the predicate Sterilization Tray (K222440) and are composed of a base and a lid. The lid includes clamping mechanisms designed to secure the lid onto the base. There are numerous holes in the base and lid for sterilant penetration. The tray is categorized as a cassette and requires complete enclosure in a legally-marketed sterilization wrap or pouch to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices. Both the base and the lid for the proposed tray are made of a mineral-filled polypropylene material.
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| Model | Description (in) | Model | Description (in) |
|--------|------------------|--------|------------------|
| VP0045 | 13 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0050 | 27 x 7.75 x 4 |
| VP0046 | 19 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0051 | 12 x 11.75 x 4 |
| VP0047 | 25 x 4.5 x 2.25 | VP0052 | 25 x 11.75 x 4 |
| VP0048 | 13 x 7.75 x 2.25 | VP0053 | 25 x 14 x 5 |
| VP0049 | 19 x 7.75 x 2.25 | | |
| Table 5-1. External Dimensions of Tray Line |
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Optional instrument organizers are provided as accessories to the trays and allow stabilization of various cylindrical medical devices during processing. Table 5-2 lists the organizer sizes. The organizers are either "blank" and are used to partition the tray or have a device holding portion into which the devices are inserted. At the organizer base is a flapped groove that is used to position the organizer within a PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray.
Table 5.2. Instrument Organizer Model Numbers
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|
| VP0054 | Blank, Tall | VP0055 | Blank, Short |
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7mm, Tall | VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11mm, Tall | VP0068 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Short |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall | VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19mm, Tall | VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
Optional sterilization mats are provided as accessories to the trays. The mats, which are used to cushion and stabilize devices placed into the trays, are available in sizes as shown in Table 5-3 to fit the nine PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays. The mats are a diamond grid design with "fingers" that extend from each corner of the diamond and at the midpoint of each diamond side. The fingers cushion and stabilize instruments, helping to prevent the instruments from freely moving in the tray during packaging, sterilization and storage. The cushioning and stabilization qualities help protect delicate instruments placed into the trays.
| Model | Description (in) | Model | Description (in) |
|--------|------------------|--------|------------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 | VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 | VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 | VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 | VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
| VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 | | |
Table 5-3. Silicone Mat Model Numbers
The purpose of this submission is to add or expand claims for the use of these tray models in the following sterilizer cycles V-PRO maX 2 Specialty Cycle. No changes have been made to the device for this claim other than labeling.
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#### 4. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The PRO-LITE™ Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the following Cycles:
- Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen, Fast and Specialty Cycles ● of the V-PRO® Low Temperature Sterilization Systems
- Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S Sterilizer ●
- Standard and Advanced Cycles of the STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers
- . Express, Standard, Flex Scope, and DUO Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and 100 NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers
*STERRAD and ALLClear are trademarks of Advanced Sterilization Products
Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:
- wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers listed above. or
- . placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed above.
The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.
| Tray<br>Models | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0050<br>VP0051<br>VP0052 | V-PRO 60 and<br>s2 Lumen Cycle | Non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes with the following configurations: Single or dual lumen devices with stainless steel lumens that are: $\geq$ 0.77 mm ID and $\leq$ 410 mm in length $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 542 mm in length Triple lumen devices with stainless steel lumens $\geq$ 1.2 mm ID and $\leq$ 275 mm in length $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 310 mm in length or $\geq$ 2.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 317 mm in length | |
| | V-PRO 60 and<br>s2 Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with | |
| Tray<br>Models | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load | |
| | V-PRO 60 and<br>s2 Flexible<br>Cycle | diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors.<br><b>Load 1:</b> One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with<br>a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any<br>additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a:<br>Single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length <b>Load 2:</b> Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid,<br>semi-rigid, and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices<br>with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of<br>forceps or scissors. Medical devices, including rigid and semi-<br>rigid endoscopes with the following configurations:<br>≥ 0.76 mm ID and ≤ 233 mm in length ≥ 1.0 mm ID and ≤ 254 mm in length ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049 | V-PRO s2 Fast<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes, and non-lumened devices with diffusion restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following configurations: Single or dual lumen channeled devices with stainless steel lumens ≥ 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 410 mm in length ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length Triple lumen devices ≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length or ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0050<br>VP0051<br>VP0052<br>VP0053 | V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus, maX, and<br>maX 2 Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors Medical devices, including single, dual or triple channeled stainless steel lumens that are: ≥ 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 527 mm in length ≥ 0.8 mm ID and ≤ 542 mm in length ≥ 0.48 mm ID and ≤ 100 mm in length Medical devices with dead end stainless steel lumens that are ≥ 1.3 mm ID and ≤ 73 mm in length Instruments with rigid non-metallic lumens (such as those used in endoscope sheaths, take-apart forceps and trocars) that are: ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 298 mm in length ≥ 4 mm ID and ≤ 424 mm in length | |
| | V-PRO 1 Plus,<br>maX, and maX | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with | |
| Tray<br>Models | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load | |
| | 2 Non Lumen<br>Cycle | diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors. | |
| | V-PRO maX,<br>and maX 2<br>Flexible Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes<br>(such as those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical care) and<br>bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope)<br>and mat with no additional load. The flexible endoscopes may<br>contain either a single or dual lumen that is $\ge$ 1 mm ID and $\le$<br>1050 mm in length<br>Load 2:<br>Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-<br>rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices<br>with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion<br>of forceps and scissors Single, dual or triple stainless steel lumens that are $\ge$ 0.48<br>mm ID and $\le$ 100 mm in length | |
| | V-PRO maX 2<br>Fast Non Lumen<br>Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid<br>and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors. | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0050 | V-PRO maX 2<br>Specialty Cycle | Patient-specific surgical guides (e.g. osteotomy, shoulder, hip,<br>knee, spine) or anatomical models fabricated via additive<br>manufacturing (3D printing) processes and intended for single-<br>use during operative procedures.*<br>or<br>Non-lumened instruments including non-lumened general<br>medical instruments, non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible<br>endoscopes.**<br>* The validation studies were conducted using a validation load<br>consisting of pouched guide(s)/model(s) (with or without tray)<br>for a total weight of 5 lbs (2.3kg) 3D printed material.<br>**The validation studies were conducted using a validation<br>load consisting of one pouched instrument tray or one pouch<br>with guide(s)/model(s) (with or without tray) for a total weight<br>of 11 lbs (5kg). | |
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| Material | Manufacturer | Specialty<br>Cycle | Lumens |
| Surgical Guide<br>Resin | Formlabs | F | $\ge$ 3 mm ID x $\le$ 30<br>mm L |
| BioMed<br>Amber Resin | Formlabs | F | $\ge$ 3 mm ID x $\le$ 30<br>mm L |
| Dental LT<br>Clear V2<br>Resin | Formlabs | D | $\ge$ 3 mm ID x $\le$ 30<br>mm L |
| BioMed Clear<br>Resin | Formlabs | D | $\ge$ 3 mm ID x $\le$ 30<br>mm L |
| Tray<br>Models | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load | |
| | | Biocompatible<br>Clear<br>MED610<br>Stratasys E ≥3 mm ID x ≤20 mm L | |
| | | Biocompatible<br>Opaque<br>MED615RGD<br>Stratasys E ≥3 mm ID x ≤20 mm L | |
| | | VeroGlaze™<br>MED620<br>Stratasys E ≥3 mm ID x ≤20 mm L | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0050<br>VP0051<br>VP0052 | STERRAD<br>100S Default<br>Cycle | Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments<br>which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors.<br>Metal and nonmetal lumened instruments with<br>• ≥ 6 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length<br>Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:<br>• > 1 mm ID and ≤ 125 mm in length<br>• ≥ 2 mm ID and ≤ 250 mm in length<br>• ≥ 3 mm ID and ≤ 400 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0048<br>VP0049 | STERRAD NX<br>and NX with<br>ALLClear<br>Technology<br>Standard Cycle | Metal and non-metal medical devices including instruments<br>which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors.<br>Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:<br>• ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 150 mm in length<br>• > 2 mm ID and ≤ 400 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0048<br>VP0049 | STERRAND<br>NX and NX<br>with ALLClear<br>Technology<br>Advanced Cycle | Metal and non-metal medical devices including instruments<br>which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors<br>Medical devices, including most flexible endoscopes, with:<br>o a single stainless steel lumen with:<br>o ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 500 mm in length<br>o single channel polyethylene and Teflon<br>(polytetrafluoroethylene)<br>o > 1mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0051<br>VP0052<br>VP0053 | STERRAD<br>100NX and<br>100NX with<br>ALLClear<br>Technology<br>Standard Cycle | Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments with<br>have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of<br>forceps and scissors<br>Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:<br>≥ 0.7 mm ID and ≤ 500 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0051<br>VP0052<br>VP0053 | STERRAD<br>100NX and<br>100NX with<br>ALLClear<br>Technology Flex<br>Scope Cycle | Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments<br>which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors.<br>Medical devices, including most flexible endoscopes, with:<br>• Single channel polyethylene and Teflon<br>(polytetrafluoroethylene)<br>o ≥ 1mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length | |
| VP0045<br>VP0046<br>VP0047<br>VP0048<br>VP0049<br>VP0051<br>VP0052<br>VP0053 | STERRAD<br>100NX and<br>100NX with | Metal and nonmetal devices surfaces and instruments which<br>have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of<br>forceps and scissors | |
| Tray<br>Models | Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Tray Load | |
| | ALLClear<br>Technology<br>Express Cycle | | |
| | STERRAD<br>100NX and<br>100NX with<br>ALLClear<br>Technology Duo<br>Cycle | Medical devices including:<br>most flexible endoscopes with a single channel of<br>polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) with<br>≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 875 mm in length accessory devices that are normally connected to a<br>flexible endoscope during use flexible endoscopes without lumens | |
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Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical medical instruments within the PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description | Model | Description |
|--------|---------------------|--------|----------------------|
| VP0054 | Blank, Tall | VP0055 | Blank, Short |
| VP0063 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Tall | VP0067 | 3 mm - 7 mm, Short |
| VP0064 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Tall | VP0068 | 7 mm - 11 mm, Short |
| VP0065 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Tall | VP0069 | 11 mm - 15 mm, Short |
| VP0066 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Tall | VP0070 | 15 mm - 19 mm, Short |
Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays.
| Model | Description (in) | Model | Description (in) | Model | Description (in) |
|--------|------------------|--------|------------------|--------|------------------|
| VP0071 | 13 x 4.5 | VP0074 | 13 x 7.75 | VP0077 | 12 x 11.75 |
| VP0072 | 19 x 4.5 | VP0075 | 19 x 7.75 | VP0078 | 25 x 11.75 |
| VP0073 | 25 x 4.5 | VP0076 | 27 x 7.75 | VP0079 | 25 x 14 |
#### 5. Summary of Technical Characteristics
The proposed PRO-LITE sterilization trays, sterilization mats and instrument organizers are identical in composition to the claimed predicate devices. The technical characteristics are summarized below in Table 5-5.
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| Feature | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray<br>(proposed / K231501) | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray<br>(predicate / K222440) | Comparison |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used<br>to contain medical devices for sterilization in<br>the following Cycles:<br>• Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non<br>Lumen, Fast and Specialty Cycles of the V-<br>PRO Low Temperature Sterilization<br>Systems<br>• Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S<br>Sterilizer<br>• Standard and Advanced Cycles of the<br>STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear<br>Technology Sterilizers<br>• Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO<br>Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and<br>100NX with ALLClear Technology<br>Sterilizers | The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used<br>to contain medical devices for sterilization in<br>the following Cycles:<br>• Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non<br>Lumen and Fast Cycles of the V-PRO Low<br>Temperature Sterilization Systems<br>• Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S<br>Sterilizer<br>• Standard and Advanced Cycles of the<br>STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear<br>Technology Sterilizers<br>• Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO<br>Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and<br>100NX with ALLClear Technology<br>Sterilizers | Additional<br>claims have<br>been added<br>for the V-<br>PRO maX 2<br>Specialty<br>Cycle - all<br>other<br>indications for<br>use are the<br>same |
| Intended<br>Use /<br>Indications<br>for Use | *STERRAD and ALLClear are trademarks<br>of Advanced Sterilization Products<br><br>Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays<br>must either be:<br>• wrapped with a legally marketed<br>sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers<br>listed above<br>or<br>• placed inside a legally marketed pouch for<br>enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed<br>above.<br><br>The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are not<br>intended to maintain sterility; they are<br>intended to be used in conjunction with a<br>validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or<br>pouch in order to maintain sterility of the<br>enclosed medical instruments.<br><br>Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended<br>Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045,<br>VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049,<br>VP0050, VP0051, VP0052 | *STERRAD and ALLClear are trademarks<br>of Advanced Sterilization Products<br><br>Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays<br>must either be:<br>• wrapped with a legally marketed<br>sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers<br>listed above<br>or<br>• placed inside a legally marketed pouch for<br>enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed<br>above.<br><br>The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are not<br>intended to maintain sterility; they are<br>intended to be used in conjunction with a<br>validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or<br>pouch in order to maintain sterility of the<br>enclosed medical instruments.<br><br>Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended<br>Tray Load for Tray Models: VP0045,<br>VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049,<br>VP0050, VP0051, VP0052 | |
| | V-PRO 60 and s2 Lumen Cycle:<br>• Non-lumened devices with diffusion-<br>restricted spaces such as the hinged portion<br>of forceps and scissors | V-PRO 60 and s2 Lumen Cycle:<br>• Non-lumened devices with diffusion-<br>restricted spaces such as the hinged portion<br>of forceps and scissors | |
| Feature | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray<br>(proposed / K231501) | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray<br>(predicate / K222440) | Comparison |
| | • Non-lumened devices including non-<br>lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and<br>triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes with the following<br>configurations:<br>o Single or dual channeled devices with<br>stainless steel lumens that are:<br>■ $\geq$ 0.77 mm ID and $\leq$ 410 mm in length<br>■ $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID x $\leq$ 542 mm in length<br>o Triple channeled devices with stainless<br>steel lumens that are either:<br>■ $\geq$ 1.2 mm ID and $\leq$ 275 mm in length<br>■ $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 310 mm in length<br>or<br>■ $\geq$ 2.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 317 mm in length | • Non-lumened devices including non-<br>lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and<br>triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes with the following<br>configurations:<br>o Single or dual channeled devices with<br>stainless steel lumens that are:<br>■ $\geq$ 0.77 mm ID and $\leq$ 410 mm in length<br>■ $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID x $\leq$ 542 mm in length<br>o Triple channeled devices with stainless<br>steel lumens that are:<br>■ $\geq$ 1.2 mm ID and $\leq$ 275 mm in length<br>■ $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 310 mm in length<br>or<br>■ $\geq$ 2.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 317 mm in length | |
| | V-PRO 60 and s2 Non Lumen Cycle:<br>Non-lumened devices including non-<br>lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors. | V-PRO 60 and s2 Non Lumen Cycle:<br>Non-lumened devices including non-<br>lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with<br>diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps and scissors. | |
| | V-PRO 60 and s2 Flexible Cycle:<br>Load 1: One flexible surgical endoscope or<br>bronchoscope with a light cord (if not<br>integral to endoscope) and mat without any<br>additional load. The flexible endoscope may<br>be a:<br>• Single or dual lumen device with lumens<br>that are $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 990 mm in length<br>Load 2: Non-lumened devices including<br>non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with<br>diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps or scissors. Medical<br>devices, including rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes with the following<br>configurations:<br>• $\geq$ 0.76 mm ID and $\leq$ 233 mm in length<br>• $\geq$ 1.0 mm ID and $\leq$ 254 mm in length<br>• $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 542 mm in length | V-PRO 60 and s2 Flexible Cycle:<br>Load 1: One flexible surgical endoscope or<br>bronchoscope with a light cord (if not<br>integral to endoscope) and mat without any<br>additional load. The flexible endoscope may<br>be a:<br>• Single or dual lumen device with lumens<br>that are $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 990 mm in length<br>Load 2: Non-lumened devices including<br>non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with<br>diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged<br>portion of forceps or scissors. Medical<br>devices, including rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes with the following<br>configurations:<br>• $\geq$ 0.76 mm ID and $\leq$ 233 mm in length<br>• $\geq$ 1.0 mm ID and $\leq$ 254 mm in length<br>• $\geq$ 1.8 mm ID and $\leq$ 542 mm in length | |
| | Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended<br>Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045,<br>VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049 | Intended Sterilization Cycle and Intended<br>Tray Load for Tray Models: VP0045,<br>VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049 | |
| Feature | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray<br>(proposed / K231501)…
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3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
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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.
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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.