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The summary describes a standard steam sterilizer with pre-programmed cycles based on temperature, time, and load type. There is no mention of adaptive learning, data analysis for cycle optimization, or any other characteristics indicative of AI/ML.
No
This device is a steam sterilizer designed to sterilize medical instruments and materials, not for therapeutic use on patients.
No
This device is a sterilizer, designed to sterilize medical instruments and materials, not to diagnose medical conditions.
No
The device description clearly states it is a "Steam Sterilizer" and describes physical configurations (dimensions, single/double door). While it has factory-programmed cycle values (which would involve software), the core device is a piece of hardware designed for sterilization.
Based on the provided text, the Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is clearly stated as "efficient sterilization of non-porous and porous, heat and moisturestabile materials used in healthcare facilities." This describes a process for making medical instruments and materials sterile for use on or in patients, not for testing samples taken from the human body.
- Device Description: The device is classified as a "Class II medical device as defined by 21 CFR 880.6880." This specific regulation (21 CFR 880.6880) pertains to "Sterilizers, steam, hospital," which are devices used to sterilize medical equipment. IVD devices are typically classified under different regulations (e.g., those related to clinical chemistry, immunology, microbiology, etc.).
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD device, such as:
- Analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
- Providing diagnostic information about a patient's health
- Using reagents or assays
- Measuring analytes
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is a device used to prepare medical instruments and materials for use in healthcare settings, which is a different function than an IVD device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is designed for efficient sterilization of non-porous and porous, heat and moisturestabile materials used in healthcare facilities. The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is available in the following configurations:
16" x 16" x 26" Single Door Gravity*
16" x 16" x 26" Double Door Gravity
20" x 20" x 38" Single Door Gravity
20" x 20" x 38" Double Door Gravity
16" x 16" x 26" Single Door Prevacuum
16" x 16" x 26" Double Door Prevacuum
20" x 20" x 38" Single Door Prevacuum
20" x 20" x 38" Double Door Prevacuum
*Note: No changes are being made to the gravity sterilizers program.
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory-programmed set sterilization cycle values:
Prevacuum Configuration
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Express | Single wrapped instrument tray with a single instrument. Non-porous goods only. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. Up to six fabric packs. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 20 minutes¹ |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 275°F (135°C) | 3 minutes | 16 minutes |
¹Five minute dry time can be used for processing a single fabric pack.
Gravity Configuration
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Gravity | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Gravity | Fabric Packs up to six Fabric Packs | 250°F (121°C) | 30 minutes² | 15 minutes |
² A 270°F (132°C) cycle adjusted to 25 minute Sterilize Time can be used for processing fabric packs.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
FLE
Device Description
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is a Class II medical device as defined by 21 CFR 880.6880. This sterilizer is intended for the terminal sterilization of non-porous, heat and moisture-stabile materials used in healthcare facilities.
The Amsco Century Prevaum Steam Sterlizer (16" x 26" x 20" x 38") is equipped with the following factory-programmed sterilization cycle values: flash, express, and prevac cycles with varying sterilize temperatures, times, and dry times depending on the load.
The Amsco Century Graniy Steam Sterilizer (16'' x 26' and 20" x 20" x 38") is equipped with the following factory-programmed sterilization cycle values: flash and gravity cycles with varying sterilize temperatures, times, and dry times depending on the load.
STERIS sterilizers including the Amsco Century Steam Sterilizers have been designed, constructed and tested to meet the safety and performance requirements of various national safety codes and standards. The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer complies with the following requirements:
- Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Electromedical Code 3101 as certified by Intertek Testing Services . (ITS).
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard C22.2 No. 1010-1 as certified by Intertek Testing Services.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section VIII, Division 1 for unfired pressure vessels.
The technology designed into STERIS steam sterilizers including the Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer provides microprocessor controller safeguards that abort the cycle and give appropriate signals, alerts and warnings when required conditions have not been met or when a malfunction occurs.
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
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Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
healthcare facilities
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Effectiveness of sterilizer function and exposure time recommendations is demonstrated by complete kill of biological indicators and by verifying an appropriate safety factor that is a sterility assurance level (SAL) or probability of surviving micro-organism that is no greater than 10-4. STERIS validates its sterilization cycles using recommended practices, standards and guidelines developed by independent organizations such as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The Amsco Century 135°C (275°F) for 3-minute prevac steam sterlization cycle was validated to meet the requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST8:2001, "Hospital Steam Sterilizers", November 11, 2001.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 880.6880 Steam sterilizer.
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Identification. A steam sterilizer (autoclave) is a device that is intended for use by a health care provider to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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510(k) SUMMARY
MAR 2 6 2003
Submitter Information Lori Haller STERIS Corporation Manager, Regulatory Affairs 2424 West 23rd Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16506 (814) 870-8559 Date Summary Prepared: March 10, 2003
Introduction
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is a Class II medical device as defined by 21 CFR 880.6880. This sterilizer is intended for the terminal sterilization of non-porous, heat and moisture-stabile materials used in healthcare facilities. The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is substantially equivalent with the predicate device Eagle Century Steam Sterilizer, K964332, cleared June 1, 1998 and also substantially equivalent to Castle 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer, K012573, cleared September 5, 2001 for the 135℃ (275°F) for 3 minutes prevac cycle claim.
The Amsco Century Prevaum Steam Sterlizer (16" x 26" x 20" x 38") is equipped with the following factory-programmed sterilization cycle values:
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Express | Single wrapped instrument tray with a single instrument. Non-porous goods only. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. Up to six fabric packs. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 20 minutes¹ |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 275°F (135°C) | 3 minutes | 16 minutes |
Prevacuum Configuration
1Five minute dry time can be used for processing a single fabric pack.
The Amsco Century Graniy Steam Sterilizer (16'' x 26' and 20" x 20" x 38") is equipped with the following factory-programmed sterilization cycle values:
Gravity Configuration
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Gravity | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 15 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Gravity | Fabric Packs up to six Fabric Packs | 250°F (121°C) | 30 minutes2 | 15 minutes |
2A 270ºF (132ºC) cycle adjusted to 25 minute Sterilize Time can be used for processing fabric packs.
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Effectiveness
Effectiveness of sterilizer function and exposure time recommendations is demonstrated by complete kill of biological indicators and by verifying an appropriate safety factor that is a sterility assurance level (SAL) or probability of surviving micro-organism that is no greater than 104. STERIS validates its sterilization cycles using recommended practices, standards and guidelines developed by independent organizations such as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The Amsco Century 135°C (275°F) for 3-minute prevac steam sterlization cycle was validated to meet the requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST8:2001, "Hospital Steam Sterilizers", November 11, 2001.
Safety
STERIS sterilizers including the Amsco Century Steam Sterilizers have been designed, constructed and tested to meet the safety and performance requirements of various national safety codes and standards. The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer complies with the following requirements:
- Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Electromedical Code 3101 as certified by Intertek Testing Services . (ITS).
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard C22.2 No. 1010-1 as certified by Intertek Testing ● Services.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section VIII, Division 1 for unfired pressure ● vessels.
Hazards - Failure of Performance
Failure of the sterilization process can lead to incidence of cross contamination, the transmission of potentially infectious organisms from one infected person to another who was not otherwise infected prior to the incident.
To avoid failure, the user must ensure that the materials, instruments and devices to be sterilized are thoroughly cleaned, the manufacturer's instructions for use are followed, the cycle to be used for each type of sterilizer load has been validated, the sterilizer has been maintained in accordance with the sterilizer manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and is operating properly, and each sterilizer load is monitored with available and validated biological and chemical sterilization process indicators.
Today, there are many steam sterilizers in daily use in hospitals throughout the United States. The incidence of sterilizer malfunction or sterilization process failure is relatively rare. Further, there are no known reports in the literature of patient infections that have resulted from steam sterilizer failures. The technology designed into STERIS steam sterilizers including the Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer provides microprocessor controller safeguards that abort the cycle and give appropriate signals, alerts and warnings when required conditions have not been met or when a malfunction occurs.
User Information
STERIS conducts in-house training and has developed a series of user training videos that provide helpful information about the appropriate use of steam sterilizers. STERIS further provides information to the user that is intended to ensure safe and effective use of steam sterilization in its detailed Operator Manual and other labeling. STERIS also recommends the use and periodic review of the AAMI steam sterilization standards to ensure further assurance of the safe and effective use of steam sterilization equipment in health care facilities.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 2 6 2003
Ms. Lori A. Haller Manager, Regulatory Affairs Steris Corporation 2424 West 23rd Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Re: K030789
Trade/Device Name: AMSCO Century Steam Sterilizer Regulation Number: 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: March 11, 2003 Received: March 12, 2003
Dear Ms. Haller:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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,
Susan Runore
Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
Device Name:
· Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer
Indications for Use:
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is designed for efficient sterilization of non-porous and porous, heat and moisturestabile materials used in healthcare facilities. The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is available in the following configurations:
16" x 16" x 26" Single Door Gravity* 16" x 16" x 26" Double Door Gravity 20" x 20" x 38" Single Door Gravity 20" x 20" x 38" Double Door Gravity
16" x 16" x 26" Single Door Prevacuum 16" x 16" x 26" Double Door Prevacuum 20" x 20" x 38" Single Door Prevacuum 20" x 20" x 38" Double Door Prevacuum
*Note: No changes are being made to the gravity sterilizers program.
The Amsco Century Steam Sterilizer is equipped with the following factory-programmed set sterilization cycle values:
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Express | Single wrapped instrument tray with a single instrument. Non-porous goods only. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. Up to six fabric packs. | 270°F (132°C) | 4 minutes | 20 minutes¹ |
| Prevac | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 275°F (135°C) | 3 minutes | 16 minutes |
Prevacuum Configuration
1Five minute dry time can be used for processing a single fabric pack.
Gravity Configuration
| Cycle | Recommended Loads | Sterilize Temp | Sterilize Time | Dry Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with a single | |||
| instrument | 270°F (132°C) | 3 minutes | 1 minute | |
| Flash | Unwrapped instrument tray with multiple | |||
| non-porous instruments, maximum weight 17 | ||||
| pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 10 minutes | 1 minute | |
| Gravity | Up to two double wrapped instrument trays, | |||
| maximum weight 17 pounds per tray. | 270°F (132°C) | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | |
| Gravity | Fabric Packs up to six Fabric Packs | 250°F (121°C) | 30 minutes2 | 15 minutes |
2 A 270°F (132°C) cycle adjusted to 25 minute Sterilize Time can be used for processing fabric packs.
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510(k) Number. K030789