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For use in sterilizing dental and surgical instruments such as extractor forceps with sirrated handles, IRIS scissors, and convex mirrors and handles, with all legally marketed models of MDT Harvey Chemiclaves, when use of chemiclave solution is indicated, and used according to the chemiclave cycle parameters, ( 132°C, 20 -27 psi, for 20 minutes per cycle). Not for use in water or steam type sterilizers
Vapophene - Chemical autoclave solution
I am sorry, but the provided text does not contain the information required to describe the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets those criteria. The document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a device called "Vapophene - Chemical autoclave solution," but it does not detail any performance studies, acceptance criteria, sample sizes, expert qualifications, or ground truth establishment. It only states that the device is "substantially equivalent" to legally marketed predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC - 4 1997
Mr. Peter Wilk Germiphene Corporation 1379 Colborne Street East Brantford, Ontario N3T 5V7 Canada
K961289 Re : Vapophene Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MED October 30, 1997 Dated: October 31, 1997 Received:
Dear Mr. Wilk:
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, Druq, 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, 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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 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 Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Failure to Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. 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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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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) 594-4618. 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.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
C. Wardh
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 : K961289
Device Name : Vapophene - Chemical autoclave solution
Indications For Use:
For use in sterilizing dental and surgical instruments such as extractor forceps with sirrated handles, IRIS scissors, and convex mirrors and handles, with all legally marketed models of MDT Harvey Chemiclaves, when use of chemiclave solution is indicated, and used according to the chemiclave cycle parameters, ( 132°C, 20 -27 psi, for 20 minutes per cycle).
Not for use in water or steam type sterilizers
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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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Over-The-Counter Use X
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§ 880.6885 Liquid chemical sterilants/high level disinfectants.
(a)
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.(b)
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.