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# STERITITE SEALED CONTAINERS MODEL SCO4Q (K974638)

_Case Medical, Inc. · FRG · Dec 18, 1997 · General Hospital · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Case Medical, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [FRG](/productcode/FRG.md)
- **Decision Date:** Dec 18, 1997
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6850
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital

## Indications for Use

The SteriTite "11 product line is a Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container system intended to be used for the sterilization of surgical instruments for a hospital or other health care institution.

## Device Story

SteriTite Model SC04Q is a reusable rigid sterilization container system. It functions as a protective enclosure for surgical instruments during the sterilization process in hospital or healthcare settings. The device maintains sterility of the enclosed instruments post-sterilization. It is intended for use by healthcare personnel responsible for instrument reprocessing and sterilization.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Reusable rigid sterilization container system. Materials and specific technical standards are not detailed in the provided text.

## Regulatory 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.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC 1 8 1997

Case Medical, Incorporated C/O Mr. Larry R. Pilot McKenna & Cuneo, L.L.P. 1900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-1108

Re: K974638 Steritite™ Rigid Sterilization Containers Trade Name: Model SC04Q Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: October 10, 1997 Received: October 10, 1997

Dear Mr. Pilot:

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 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 The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, qood 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 requlations 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 requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does

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not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to beqin 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. 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" (21 CFR 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.qov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health

Enclosure

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## 5 10(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: SteriTite "N' Rigid Sterilization Container System Madel SCO40 "

Indications For Usc:

The SteriTite "11 product line is a Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container system intended to be used for the sterilization of surgical instruments for a hospital or other health care institution.

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## Concurrence of CDIUI, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Chine S. Lin

(Division Sign-Oll) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and Oeneral Hospital Deyices 510(k) Number _

Prescription Usc (Per 21 CFR 801.109) ()[{

Over-The-Counter Use X

(Upliunal Formal 1-2-96)

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