(96 days)
The disposable polypropylene sleeve assembly with 3M's 1292 Bl used with the Dana Reusable Test Pack can be used for routine monitoring of 10 Minute 270° F pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles. The polypropylene sleeve assembly is intended to be used only with Dana Reusable Test Pack cleared under K 092944.
Reusable Biological Indicator Test Pack for Steam Sterilization.
The provided document (K103321) is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a Reusable Biological Indicator Test Pack for Steam Sterilization. It indicates substantial equivalence to a predicate device. However, this document does not contain the detailed study information, acceptance criteria, or performance data typically found in a summary or report of a scientific study.
Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information from the given text. A 510(k) summary or a more detailed technical report would be needed to answer these questions.
§ 880.2800 Sterilization process indicator.
(a)
Biological sterilization process indicator —(1)Identification. A biological sterilization process indicator is 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.(2)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).(b)
Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator —(1)Identification. A physical/chemical sterilization process indicator is 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.(2)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).