Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles
K173626 · STERIS Corporation · FRC · Feb 21, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
| Record ID | K173626 |
| Device Name | Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles |
| Applicant | STERIS Corporation |
| Product Code | FRC · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.2800 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The Celerity™ 20 Steam Challenge Pack is used for qualification, routine microbial monitoring, and load monitoring of steam sterilizers. The validated steam sterilization cycles include: - 270°F (132°C) 4-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP) . - 275°F (135°C) 3-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP) .
Device Story
The Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device (PCD) is a monitoring tool for steam sterilizers. It consists of a Celerity 20 Steam Biological Indicator (BI) and a VERIFY Steam Integrating Indicator sealed within a plastic tray featuring a molded channel; this channel creates a tortuous pathway that limits steam penetration and air removal, simulating the challenge of a standard 16-towel test pack. Used in clinical settings to verify sterilization efficacy, the device provides a 20-minute fluorescent readout via the BI and a visual chemical indicator result. By providing a greater challenge to the sterilization process than the indicators alone, it ensures that if the PCD passes, the load has been adequately sterilized. This aids healthcare providers in confirming the safety of sterilized instruments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Simulated use testing demonstrated that the BI and chemical integrator performance within the PCD is equivalent to those in the AAMI reference pack. Testing confirmed the PCD provides an equivalent or greater challenge to the sterilization process than the AAMI standardized test pack and that the PCD provides a greater challenge than the BI or chemical integrator alone.
Technological Characteristics
The device is a plastic tray with a foil cover containing a molded channel for steam/air flow. It includes a biological indicator (20-minute fluorescent result) and a chemical integrating indicator. It is designed to be equivalent to the ANSI/AAMI ST79 16-towel test pack. It is a standalone, non-electronic device used for monitoring sterilization cycles.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualification, routine microbial monitoring, and load monitoring of steam sterilizers using 270°F (132°C) 4-minute or 275°F (135°C) 3-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP) cycles.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Biological sterilization process indicator: A device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. The device consists of a known number of microorganisms, of known resistance to the mode of sterilization, in or on a carrier and enclosed in a protective package. Subsequent growth or failure of the microorganisms to grow under suitable conditions indicates the adequacy of sterilization. Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator: A device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor one or more parameters of the sterilization process. The adequacy of the sterilization conditions as measured by these parameters is indicated by a visible change in the device.
Predicate Devices
- 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge Pack (K121593)
Reference Devices
- Verify Assert Steam Process Challenge Device (K162945)
Related Devices
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- K243501 — 3M Attest Super Rapid Steam Extended Cycle Clear Challenge Pack 1492PCDE; 3M Attest Auto-reader 490; 3M Attest Auto-reader 490H; 3M Attest Mini Auto-reader 490M · 3M Company · Jan 28, 2025
- K162945 — VERIFY ASSERT STEAM Process Challenge Device · STERIS Corporation · Apr 28, 2017
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 21, 2018
STERIS Corporation Anthony Piotrkowski Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs 5960 Heisley Rd Mentor, Ohio 44060
Re: K173626
Trade/Device Name: Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2800 Regulation Name: Sterilization Process Indicator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRC Dated: November 22, 2017 Received: November 24, 2017
Dear Anthony Piotrkowski:
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. 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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# Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173626
### Device Name
CELERITY 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Celerity™ 20 Steam Challenge Pack is used for qualification, routine microbial monitoring, and load monitoring of steam sterilizers.
The validated steam sterilization cycles include:
- 270°F (132°C) 4-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP) .
- 275°F (135°C) 3-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP) .
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary For Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles
### Sponsor Facility
STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 354-2600 Fax No: (440) 357-9198
## Manufacturing Facility
STERIS Corporation 9325 Pinecone Drive Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 392-7800 Fax No: (440) 392-7896
Contact: Anthony Piotrkowski Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs
Telephone: (440) 392-7437 (440) 639-6258 Fax No: e-mail: tony_piotrkowski@steris.com
Submission Date: January 23, 2018
Premarket Notification Number: K173626
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600
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## K173626 STERIS TRADITIONAL 510(k) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles
#### Device Name 1.
| Trade Name: | Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for<br>Dynamic Air Removal Cycles |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/usual Name: | Biological Indicator Pack (PCD) |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | Sterilization Process Indicator<br>(21 CFR 880.2800, FRC) |
#### 2. Predicate Device
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge Pack K121593
Reference Device: Verify Assert Steam Process Challenge Device, K162945
#### 3. Description of Device
The Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles (PCD), contains a Celerity 20 Steam Biological Indicator (BI) and a VERIFY Steam Integrating Indicator - Short, sealed within a plastic tray with foil cover. The tray has a molded channel which serves as the tortuous pathway for air removal/steam penetration during steam sterilization. The PCD is designed and validated to be equivalent to the standard 16-towel test pack described in ANSI/AAMI ST79.
#### 4. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The Celerity™ 20 Steam Challenge Pack is used for qualification, routine microbial monitoring, and load monitoring of steam sterilizers. The validated steam sterilization cycles include:
- 270°F (132°C) 4-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP)
- 275°F (135°C) 3-minute dynamic air removal (Prevac, SFPP)
#### 5. Summary of Technical Characteristics
A comparison of technical characteristics are summarized in Table 5-1.
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| Feature | Celerity PCD<br>(K173626) Proposed | Attest 41482V<br>(K121593) Predicate | Comparison |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended<br>Use | The Celerity 20<br>STEAM Process<br>Challenge Device is<br>used for qualification,<br>routine microbial<br>monitoring, and load<br>monitoring of steam<br>sterilizers.<br>The validated steam<br>sterilization cycles<br>include:<br>• 270F (132°C), 4-<br>minute dynamic<br>air removal;<br>(Prevac, SFPP)<br>• 275F(135°C), 3-<br>minnute dynamic<br>air removal;<br>(Prevac, SFPP) | Use 3M Attest Super<br>Rapid 5 Steam-Plus<br>Challenge Pack in<br>conjunction with the<br>3M Attest Auto-<br>reader 490 to qualify<br>or monitor dynamic<br>air removal<br>(prevacuum) steam<br>sterilization cycles of<br>4 minutes at 270 F<br>(132 C) and 3 minutes<br>at 275 F (135 C).<br>The 3M Attest Super<br>Rapid Readout<br>Biological Indicator<br>contained within the<br>challenge pack<br>provides a final<br>fluorescent result in 1<br>hour. An optional<br>visual pH color<br>change result is<br>observed in 48 hours. | Both are intended for<br>monitoring 270F<br>(132C), 4-minute<br>dynamic air removal<br>275F(135C), 3-minnute<br>dynamic air removal,<br>steam sterilization<br>cycles. |
| General<br>Design | Indicators are sealed<br>in plastic tray with<br>channel to limit steam<br>penetration/air<br>removal. | Layers of medical<br>index cards, some of<br>which are die-cut to<br>contain indicators,<br>overwrapped and<br>secured with a label. | Both the devices are<br>contained in a steam<br>barrier. Simulated use<br>testing demonstrated<br>equivalence |
| Biological<br>Indicator | Celerity 20 Steam<br>Biological Indicator<br>(20-minute<br>fluorescent result) | Attest 1492V<br>Biological Indicator<br>(1-hour fluorescent<br>result) | Both contain 510(k)-<br>cleared Biological<br>Indicators with rapid<br>fluorescent results. |
| Chemical<br>Integrator | VERIFY STEAM<br>Integrating Indicator-<br>Short | SteriGage Chemical<br>Integrator | Both contains 510(k)-<br>cleared chemical<br>integrators |
| Means to<br>distinguish<br>processed<br>PCD from<br>unprocessed | Proposed device's<br>internal integrator is<br>visible through the<br>pack. | External process<br>indicator. Yellow to<br>brown color change<br>when exposed to<br>steam | Both have a means to<br>distinguish processed<br>PCD from unprocessed |
## Table 5-1. Summary of PCD Physical Description and Technological Properties
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## K173626 STERIS TRADITIONAL 510(k) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles
The Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles is identical to the reference device VERIFY Assert Steam Process Challenge Device except for the biological indicator within the device. The difference in the biological indicator allows the Celerity BI to have a 20-minute read (versus 40-minutes for the reference device). The different BI also requires a different reader.
#### 6. Summary of Nonclinical Tests
Performance testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate has been completed and is summarized in Table 5-2 below.
| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Conclusion |
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| Simulated Use | • Performance of the BI in the PCD is equivalent to<br>the performance of the BI in the AAMI reference<br>pack in their respective sterilization processes | PASS |
| | • Performance of the chemical integrator in the PCD<br>is equivalent to the performance of the chemical<br>integrator in AAMI reference pack in their<br>respective processes | PASS |
| | • PCD provides an equivalent or greater challenge<br>than the AAMI standardized test pack | PASS |
| BI in pack vs BI<br>outside of pack | PCD provides a greater challenge to the process than<br>the BI itself. | PASS |
| CI in pack vs CI<br>outside of pack | PCD provides a greater challenge to the process than<br>the integrator by itself. | PASS |
Table 5-2. Summary of Non-clinical Testing
### 7. Conclusion
The Celerity 20 Steam Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles has met the established performance criteria. The results of the studies performed demonstrate that the biological indicator performs as intended, and based on the nonclinical tests performed, the subject device is as effective, and performs at least as safely and effectively as the legally marketed predicate devices, Class II (21 CFR 880.2800, Product code FRC).