K974062 · Medsci, Inc. · MED · Sep 2, 1998 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K974062
Device Name
MEDSCI 3% GLUTARALDEHYDE
Applicant
Medsci, Inc.
Product Code
MED · General Hospital
Decision Date
Sep 2, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6885
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g., doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g., hospitals, doctors offices and dentist offices.
Device Story
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is an activated liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant. Input: reusable medical devices (e.g., flexible fiber endoscopes). Operation: immersion of devices in activated solution (pH raised to alkaline) for 10 hours at 25°C for sterilization or 25 minutes at 25°C for high-level disinfection. Solution contains glutaraldehyde (3.0%), buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance, and dye (turns green upon activation). Used in hospitals, doctors' offices, and dental offices by healthcare practitioners. Effectiveness monitored via 3M Cold Sterilog 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor to ensure concentration remains above 1.8% MEC. Reusable for up to 28 days. Output: sterilized or high-level disinfected medical devices. Benefits: enables reprocessing of heat-sensitive instruments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Efficacy supported by AOAC Sporicidal Test (10 hours, 25°C), Quantitative Tuberculocidal test (25 minutes, 25°C), AOAC Use Dilution, Fungicidal, and Virucidal tests. Simulated use testing on flexible fiber endoscopes confirmed M. Terrae kill. In-use studies followed ASTM 1518-94 protocol. Stressed testing (28-day reuse) verified performance at or below 1.8% MEC. Performance of 3M Cold Sterilog monitor validated for sensitivity/specificity in determining MEC.
Technological Characteristics
Activated glutaraldehyde solution (3.0% nominal concentration). Contains buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance, and dye. Chemical activation via pH adjustment. Compatible with 3M Cold Sterilog 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor for MEC (1.8%) verification. Manual immersion process.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization or high-level disinfection of heat-labile or incompatible reusable medical devices. Used by healthcare practitioners (doctors, nurses, dentists) in clinical settings (hospitals, offices).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A liquid chemical sterilant/high level disinfectant is a germicide that is intended for use as the terminal step in processing critical and semicritical medical devices prior to patient use. Critical devices make contact with normally sterile tissue or body spaces during use. Semicritical devices make contact during use with mucous membranes or nonintact skin.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). Guidance on the Content and Format of Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Liquid Chemical Sterilants/High Level Disinfectants, and user information and training.
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# 510 (K) SUMMARY
NI / GOI SUPPLY
| Device Trade Name: | MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde | |
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| Common Name: | Sterilant/High-level Disinfectant<br>Activated Dialdehyde Solution | |
| Classification Name: | Unclassified, Code INCB(80) MED<br>Liquid Chemical Germicide | |
| Contact Person: | Robert McIntosh<br>MedSCI, Inc.<br>P.O. Box 5248<br>Greensboro, NC 27435<br>(336) 274-0149 | |
| Date Prepared: | August 20, 1998 | |
Substantial Equivalence Statement: MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate J&J Cidexplus (K923744).
DESCRIPTION: MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is an activated glutaraldehyde liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant when used according to the Directions for Use. The active ingredient in MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is glutaraldehyde in a nominal concentration of 3.0%. In addition, the activated solution contains buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance and a dye that changes the solution green upon activation thereby indicating readiness for use.
#### Intended Use:
MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g. doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g. hospitals, doctors' offices, and dentists' offices.
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## Germicidal Level of Activity for MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde as a:
Sterilant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog@ 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.
High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.
## Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate Sterilant/High Level disinfectant Johnson & Johnson's Cidex Plus. Both products are glutaraldehyde based and intended to be used on critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices. The similarities and differences to the predicate product are described in the comparison matrix in this section which also summarizes technological characteristics.
| Characteristic | Medcide3%<br>glutaraldehyde | Cidex Plus<br>K 923744 |
|-------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------|
| active ingredient | glutaraldehyde | glutaraldehyde |
| concentration | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| intended use | reprocess endoscopes | reprocess endoscopes |
| Use/reuse | up to 28 days | up to 28 days |
| steriliant claim | 10 hours @ 25C | 10 hours @ 25C |
| high-level claim | 25 min @ 25C | 20 min @ 25C |
| rust inhibitor | yes | yes |
| dilution required | no | no |
| activation | raise pH to alkaline | raise pH to alkaline |
| chemical test | 3M strip | 3M strip |
| MEC | 1.8% glut | 2.1% glut |
| Activator | powder | liquid |
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE MATRIX
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The determination of substantial equivalence is based on an assessment of performance conducted in the laboratory following established protocols.
### Summary of Microbiological Test Data
The data included demonstrates that MedSC1 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate liquid chemical germicide, Cidex Plus. The sporicidal and tuberculocidal tests were conducted side-by-side with the predicate product. The lab efficacy tests were conducted on 28 day stressed product at or below the minimum effective concentration of 1.8% glutaraldehyde.
#### Sterilization claim
The contact time of 10 hours at 25°C is supported by the AOAC Sporicidal Test. Three lots of stressed MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde was tested against spores dried on carrier surfaces. The test results showed that all spores were eliminated and no positive cultures were observed. Confirmatory AOAC Sporicidal Test was performed on two lots of disinfectant with satisfactory results.
#### High-Level Disinfection Claim
The contact time of 25 minutes at 25℃ is supported by the Quantitative Tuberculocidal test.
Other efficacy tests performed for vegetative bacteria, fungi and viruses are the following tests which showed satisfactory results at less than 5 minutes at 20°C:
AOAC Use Dilution Test, AOAC Fungicidal Effectiveness Test. Virucidal Effectiveness Test, HIV Effectiveness Test.
An End-Point of the total kill contact time for spores was carried out to demonstrate that an adequate safety margin has been incorporated into the contact time of 10 hours at 25C.
Additional tests were performed to demonstrate effectiveness in simulated and actual use conditions.
#### Simulated Use Test
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A simulated use test was conducted in the laboratory to support the contact condition for high level disinfection of endoscopes at 25°C for 25 minutes. The test demonstrates the effectiveness of MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde to kill M. Terrae dried on flexible fiber endoscopes.
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#### Clinical or In-Use Test
Reprocessing flexible fiber endoscopes in use studies demonstrates the effectiveness of the disinfectant in actual use conditions. The manual reprocessing followed the ASTM 1518-94 protocol.
#### Stressed Test
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Three lots of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde were stressed in order to carry out certain tests under worst case conditions. Simulated reprocessing was carried out according to an EPA "Reuse Test Protocol Specifications". Use Re-use Manual Stressing stressed the test agents and predicate product for 28 days, consistent with the maximum reuse life of the product. Chemical determinations were made of the % glutaraldehyde to verify that the stressed material was at or below the Minimum Effective Concentration.
#### D-Values
D-Value Comparisons, Range Finding Studies at both 20°C and 25°C were conducted to evaluate relative sporicidal activity against Bacillus spores. The D-Values were calculated and plotted graphically.
### Performance testing with the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor(1)
Testing was conducted to verify the performance of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor with the MedSC1 3% Glutaraldehyde. The data analysis included the characteristics of comparative sensitivity and comparative specificity. The test data demonstrates the ability of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor to determine that the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8%. Additionally, the testing demonstrated that the use of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor provides a "margin of safety" above the Minimum Effective Concentration of 1.8%.
(1) Cold Sterilog@is a trademark of the 3M corporation.
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Mr. Robert H. McIntosh MedSCI, Incorporated P.O. Box 5248 Greensboro, North Carolina 27435
Re : K974062 MedSCI 3% Glutaraldehyde Trade Name: Requlatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MED Dated: June 16, 1998 Received: June 17, 1998
Dear Mr. McIntosh:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address
"http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
S. Dutman for
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known) K974062
Device Name: MedSCl 3% Glutaraldehyde
Indications for Use:
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g., doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g., hospitals, doctors offices and dentist offices.
Germicidal Level of Activity of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde as a:
Sterilant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.
High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.
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