Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing
K160908 · STERIS Corporation · FRG · Jul 22, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
| Record ID | K160908 |
| Device Name | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing |
| Applicant | STERIS Corporation |
| Product Code | FRG · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6850 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing are sterilization containment pouches for use by health care providers to enclose: medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration . trays* containing medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration . small items requiring surface sterilization in a single pouch configuration within a tray* to be sterilized in the Lumen Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The pouches maintain the sterility of the enclosed devices until used. When used to enclose medical devices, the ntended to contain the devices in such a manner as to leave a minimum of one inch between the devices and seal on all sides. When used to enclose a tray, the tray must fit loosely within the pouch.
Device Story
Sterilization containment pouches/tubing; Tyvek and plastic film construction; used by healthcare providers to enclose medical devices or trays for low-temperature sterilization in V-PRO systems. Device acts as a barrier to maintain sterility post-processing. Input: medical instruments/trays placed inside pouch; Output: sterile, packaged device ready for storage. Used in clinical settings. Benefits: maintains sterility of instruments until point of use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing confirmed effective sterilant penetration under worst-case 1/2 cycle conditions and verified package integrity (no visual damage, intact seals) when pouching qualified trays.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Tyvek and plastic film. Features: Chevron end for opening, EO chemical process indicator. Configurations: Self-seal, heat-seal, and tubing. Sterilization compatibility: V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems (Lumen, Non-Lumen, Flexible cycles).
Indications for Use
Indicated for health care providers to enclose medical devices, trays containing medical devices, or small items requiring surface sterilization for processing in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems (Lumen, Non-Lumen, and Flexible cycles).
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
- Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing (K140487)
Reference Devices
- Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing (K092745)
Related Devices
- K183297 — Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing · STERIS Corporation · Jan 3, 2019
- K183401 — Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing · STERIS Corporation · Mar 1, 2019
- K140487 — VIS-U-ALL LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION POUCH/TUBING · STERIS Corporation · Jul 22, 2014
- K231500 — Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches · STERIS Corporation · Aug 7, 2023
- K090371 — VIS-U-ALL LOW TEMPERATURE TYVEK STERILIZATION POUCH FOR V-PRO 1 STERILIZATION SYSTEM · STERIS Corporation · May 1, 2009
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-000
July 22, 2016
STERIS Corporation Mr. Anthony Piotrkowski Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060
Re: K160908
> Trade/Device Name: Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: June 22, 2016 Received: June 23, 2016
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## Indications for Use
## 510(k) Number (if known) K160908 Device Name
Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches Tubing are sterilization containment pouches for use by health care providers to enclose:
- medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration .
- . trays* containing medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration
- . small items requiring surface sterilization in a single pouch configuration within a tray*
to be sterilized in the Lumen Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The pouches maintain the sterility of the enclosed devices until used.
When used to enclose medical devices, the ntended to contain the devices in such a manner as to leave a minimum of one inch between the devices and seal on all sides. When used to enclose a tray, the tray must fit loosely within the pouch.
Vis-U-All Pouch/Tubing Claims with V-PRO Sterilization Systems
| Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Pouch Load when Medical Devices are: | |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | • Directly Pouched or | |
| | • Placed Inside of a Tray* and the Tray* Pouched | |
| V-PRO 60<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes, with the following configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices<br>≥ 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 410 mm in length<br>o triple lumen devices<br>≥1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length<br>≥1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length<br>or<br>≥2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length | |
| V-PRO 60 Non<br>Lumen Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel or titanium diffusion-<br>restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. | |
| V-PRO 60<br>Flexible Cycle | One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light cord (if not integral to<br>endoscope) and mat without any 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 | |
| V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Lumen Cycle | • Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps<br>and scissors<br>• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes<br>• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid<br>endoscopes, with the following configurations:<br>o single or dual lumen devices<br>≥ 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 527 mm in length<br>o triple lumen devices<br>≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length<br>≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length<br>or<br>>> 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length | |
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| V-PRO 1 Plus<br>& maX Non<br>Lumen Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible<br>endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces<br>such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| V-PRO maX<br>Flexible Cycle | Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such as those used in<br>ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral<br>to endoscope) and mat with no additional load. |
| | The flexible endoscopes may contain either: |
| | • a single lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 1050 mm in length |
| | • or two lumens with: |
| | • one lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and
lt;$ 990 mm in length |
| | • and the other lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 850 mm in length |
| | Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with diffusion-restricted<br>areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. |
area to tray volume ratio ≥ 0.135 in" with the maximum number of instrument organizers installed.
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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# 510(k) Summary for Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing
STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (216) 354-2600 Fax No: (216) 639-4459
Contact: Anthony Piotrkowski Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs Telephone: (440) 392-7437 Fax No: (440) 357-9198 E-mail: tpiotrko@steris.com
> Submission Date: July 22, 2016
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600
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#### 1. Device Name
| Trade Name: | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization<br>Pouch/Tubing |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Sterilization Pouch |
| Classification Name: | Sterilization wrap<br>(21 CFR 880.6850, Product Code FRG). |
#### 2. Predicate Device
Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing (K140487)
Reference Device - Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing (K092745)
#### 3. Description of Device
The proposed Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing is identical to the predicate and is a Tyvek/plastic film sterilization containment pouch designed for devices to be sterilized by the health care provider in V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. As is the predicate, the proposed device is available as a self seal pouch, a heat seal pouch, or heat seal tubing.
The purpose of this submission is to add claims for: use in the V-PRO maX Flexible cycle; pouching of sterilization trays and for sterilization of pouched items within a sterilization tray.
#### 4. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing are sterilization containment pouches for use by health care providers to enclose:
- medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration ●
- trays* containing medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration
- . small items requiring surface sterilization in a single pouch configuration within a tray*
to be sterilized in the Lumen. Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The pouches maintain the sterility of the enclosed devices until used.
When used to enclose medical devices, the pouches are intended to contain the devices in such a manner as to leave a minimum of one inch between the devices and seal on all sides. When used to enclose a tray, the tray must fit loosely within the pouch.
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| Intended<br>Sterilization<br>Cycles | Intended Pouch Load when Medical Devices are: |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| V-PRO 60<br>Lumen Cycle | Directly Pouched or Placed Inside of a Tray* and the Tray* Pouched Instruments 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 $\geq$ 0.77 mm ID and $\leq$ 410 mm in length triple lumen devices $\geq$ 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 Non<br>Lumen Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel or titanium diffusion- restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. |
| V-PRO 60<br>Flexible Cycle | One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope 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 $\geq$ 1 mm ID and
lt;$ 990 mm in length |
| V-PRO 1, 1<br>Plus & maX<br>Lumen Cycle | Instruments 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 $\geq$ 0.77 mm ID and $\leq$ 527 mm in length triple lumen devices $\geq$ 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 1 Plus<br>& maX Non<br>Lumen Cycle | Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. |
| V-PRO maX<br>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.<br>The flexible endoscopes may contain either: a single lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 1050 mm in length or two lumens with: one lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and
lt;$ 990 mm in length and the other lumen that is $\geq$ 1 mm ID and $\leq$ 850 mm in length Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. |
## Vis-U-All Pouch/Tubing Claims with V-PRO Sterilization Systems
*Trays must be legally marketed for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems and contain a vent surface area to tray volume ratio ≥ 0.135 in-1 with the maximum number of instrument organizers installed.
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#### 5. Available Sizes / Configurations
| Type | Size<br>(inches unless specified) | Part Number |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------|-------------|
| Heat Seal Pouch | 3 x 7 | 875037 |
| | 4 x 9 | 875049 |
| | 4 x 12 | 875412 |
| | 4 x 22 | 875422 |
| | 6 x 10 | 875610 |
| | 8 x 12 | 875812 |
| | 10 x 15 | 875115 |
| | 12 x 18 | 875118 |
| Self Seal Pouch | 3 x 7 | 876037 |
| | 4 x 9 | 876049 |
| | 4 x 12 | 876412 |
| | 4 x 22 | 876422 |
| | 6 x 10 | 876610 |
| | 8 x 12 | 876812 |
| | 10 x 15 | 876115 |
| | 12 x 18 | 876118 |
| Tubing | 3" x 100' | 872031 |
| | 4" x 100' | 872041 |
| | 6" x 100' | 872061 |
| | 9" x 100' | 872091 |
| | 14" x 100' | 872141 |
#### Description of Safety and Substantial Equivalence 6.
The device models are identical to the cleared predicate K140487.
Testing of the Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing as summarized in the table below demonstrated that the proposed pouch is qualified for use in the V-PRO 60 Sterilizer and is as safe, as effective, and performs the same as the predicate device.
| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Conclusion |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Effective Sterilant<br>Penetration | Worst case test article shall be<br>reproducibly sterilized under worst<br>case ½ cycle conditions. | PASS |
| Package Integrity: Event<br>Related Package Integrity<br>Pouching a Qualified Tray | No visual damage to pouch<br>material (no holes or tears).<br>Seals remain intact. | PASS |
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| Characteristic | Proposed | Predicate | Comparison |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Materials of<br>Construction | Tyvek and plastic | Tyvek and plastic | Same |
| Types | Self Seal, Heat Seal, Tubing | Self Seal, Heat Seal, Tubing | Same |
| Chemical<br>Indicator | Ethylene Oxide Process Chemical<br>Indicator Printed on both sides of<br>Tyvek | Ethylene Oxide Process<br>Chemical Indicator Printed on<br>both sides of Tyvek | Same |
| Intended Use | The Vis-U-All Low Temperature<br>Sterilization Pouches/Tubing are<br>sterilization containment pouches<br>for use by health care providers to<br>enclose:<br>medical devices in a single<br>or double pouch<br>configurationtrays* containing medical<br>devices in a single or double<br>pouch configurationsmall items requiring<br>surface sterilization in a<br>single pouch configuration<br>within a tray*to be sterilized in the Lumen,<br>Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles<br>of the V-PRO Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>Systems. The pouches maintain<br>the sterility of the enclosed<br>devices until used. | The Vis-U-All Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>Pouches/Tubing are<br>sterilization containment<br>pouches for use by health care<br>providers to enclose medical<br>devices to be sterilized in<br>Lumen and Non Lumen<br>Cycles in the V-PRO 60 Low<br>Temperature Sterilization<br>System. The pouches<br>maintain the sterility of the<br>enclosed devices until used. | Similar (bolded<br>text illustrates<br>differences).<br>Data is presented<br>in this<br>submission to<br>support<br>substantial<br>equivalent use of<br>the pouches in<br>the additional<br>cycles and load<br>configurations. |
| Device Features | Chevron end of pouches for<br>ease of openingChemical process indicator<br>for EO | ■ Chevron end of pouches for<br>ease of opening<br>■ Chemical process indicator<br>for EO | Same |
| Maintenance of<br>Sterility | 1 year | 1 year | Same |
#### 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
#### 8. Conclusion
In conclusion, the subject device the Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing is substantially equivalent to predicate device K140487 the Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing. Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, and performance data, the subject The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing is substantially equivalent and is as safe and as effective as the legally marketed predicate device.