K Number
K122362
Device Name
SMART-WELL INCUBATOR
Date Cleared
2013-03-26

(232 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.2800
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is intended for use with the Smart-Read EZTest Steam self-contained biological indicator (SCBI). When an activated Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI is placed into one of the incubation cavilies the LED in front of the cavity will illuminate amber, which indicates that the incubator electronically recognizes the Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI unit for incubation. Smart-Read EZTest is a Self-contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes. The SCBI may be used in the following steam sterilization cycles: Gravity 121°C 30 minutes, Gravity 132°C 10 minutes, Flash Gravity 132°C 3 minutes* (*Unwrapped nonporous devices only.), Pre-Vac 132°C 4 minutes, Pre-Vac 135°C 3 minutes. Each incubation cavily also has an electronic monitoring system that detects if the Bl is either purple or yellow. The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator can also be supplied with a printer which documents each individual Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI tested. The printer can also display information that is normally entered into a log book. The printer can also be configured to display Bl exposure information that includes Bl Lot number, Sterilizer number, User identification and Cycle ID. If no selection is made for these options during the BI Wizard set up, the printed report will print a "?" mark indicating no selection was made. The printed record will always indicate incubation cavity being reported. Bl results (status), incubation start date and time when the SCB! was placed into the incubation cavity and the total time of incubation. The result options are 1) NEGATIVE (purple)-incubation time completed with no detectable color change in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, 2) POSITIVE (yellow)—time that a yellow color was detected in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, or 3) TESTING-when a printout is requested and event 1) or 2) have not happened. These results are easily verified by the user as performed in all conventional incubators without printers.
Device Description
The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is intended for use with the Smart-Read EZTest Steam self-contained biological indicator (SCBI). When an activated Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI is placed into one of the incubation cavilies the LED in front of the cavity will illuminate amber, which indicates that the incubator electronically recognizes the Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI unit for incubation. Each incubation cavily also has an electronic monitoring system that detects if the Bl is either purple or yellow. The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator can also be supplied with a printer which documents each individual Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI tested.
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The description focuses on electronic recognition, color detection (purple/yellow), and printing capabilities, which are standard electronic and mechanical functions, not indicative of AI/ML. There is no mention of learning, adaptation, or complex pattern recognition beyond simple color sensing.

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The device is an incubator for biological indicators used to assess the efficacy of sterilization processes, not to treat a medical condition or perform a therapeutic function on a patient.

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The device is an incubator for biological indicators and an electronic monitoring system that detects color changes in the biological indicators. While it monitors and reports the results (positive/negative), its primary function is to facilitate the incubation and reading of biological indicators used to determine the efficacy of sterilization processes, rather than directly diagnosing a patient's condition or disease or providing information to that effect to the user. The "diagnostic device" traditionally refers to devices that diagnose a patient condition or disease.

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The device description clearly describes a physical incubator with incubation cavities, LEDs, and an electronic monitoring system, indicating it is a hardware device with integrated software.

Based on the provided text, the Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Smart-Well Function: The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is designed to incubate and monitor a biological indicator (BI), which is a device used to assess the effectiveness of a sterilization process. The BI itself contains bacterial spores, but the incubator is not analyzing a human specimen.
  • Purpose: The purpose of the Smart-Well is to facilitate the growth and detection of bacterial spores in the BI after it has been exposed to a sterilization cycle. This is a quality control measure for the sterilization process, not a diagnostic test performed on a patient sample.

Therefore, the Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator falls under the category of a device used in the sterilization process quality control, not as an IVD for patient diagnosis.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is intended for use with the Smart-Read EZTest Steam self-contained biological indicator (SCBI).

When an activated Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI is placed into one of the incubation cavilies the LED in front of the cavity will illuminate amber, which indicates that the incubator electronically recognizes the Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI unit for incubation.

Smart-Read EZTest is a Self-contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes. The SCBI may be used in the following steam sterilization cycles:

Cycle TypeCycle TemperatureCycle Exposure Time
Gravity121°C30 minutes
Gravity132°C10 minutes
Flash Gravity132°C3 minutes*
Pre-Vac132°C4 minutes
Pre-Vac135°C3 minutes

*Unwrapped nonporous devices only.

Each incubation cavily also has an electronic monitoring system that detects if the Bl is either purple or yellow.

The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator can also be supplied with a printer which documents each individual Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI tested. The printer can also display information that is normally entered into a log book. The printer can also be configured to display Bl exposure information that includes Bl Lot number, Sterilizer number, User identification and Cycle ID. If no selection is made for these options during the BI Wizard set up, the printed report will print a "?" mark indicating no selection was made.

The printed record will always indicate incubation cavity being reported. Bl results (status), incubation start date and time when the SCB! was placed into the incubation cavity and the total time of incubation. The result options are 1) NEGATIVE (purple)-incubation time completed with no detectable color change in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, 2) POSITIVE (yellow)—time that a yellow color was detected in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, or 3) TESTING-when a printout is requested and event 1) or 2) have not happened. These results are easily verified by the user as performed in all conventional incubators without printers.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

FRC

Device Description

The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is intended for use with the Smart-Read EZTest Steam self-contained biological indicator (SCBI). When an activated Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI is placed into one of the incubation cavities the LED in front of the cavity will illuminate amber, which indicates that the incubator electronically recognizes the Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI unit for incubation. Each incubation cavity also has an electronic monitoring system that detects if the BI is either purple or yellow. The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator can also be supplied with a printer which documents each individual Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI tested. The printer can also display information that is normally entered into a log book and can be configured to display BI exposure information including BI Lot number, Sterilizer number, User identification and Cycle ID. The printed record will indicate the incubation cavity, BI results (status: NEGATIVE (purple), POSITIVE (yellow), or TESTING), incubation start date and time, and total incubation time.

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§ 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).

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

March 26, 2013

Ms. Jole Wilson Quality Assurance Manager Bozeman Manufactiring Facility 10 Evergreen Drive BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59715

Re: K122362

Trade/Device Name: Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2800 Regulation Name: Sterilization Process Indicator Regulatory Class: FRC Product Code: II Dated: February 25, 2013 Received: February 26, 2013

Dear Ms. Wilson:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHQffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

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Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. 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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002 Indications for Use Statement

K122362 510(k) Number

. Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator Device Name

Indications for Use

The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator is intended for use with the Smart-Read EZTest Steam self-contained biological indicator (SCBI).

When an activated Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI is placed into one of the incubation cavilies the LED in front of the cavity will illuminate amber, which indicates that the incubator electronically recognizes the Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI unit for incubation.

Smart-Read EZTest is a Self-contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes. The SCBI may be used in the following steam sterilization cycles:

Cycle TypeCycle TemperatureCycle Exposure Time
Gravity121°C30 minutes
Gravity132°C10 minutes
Flash Gravity132°C3 minutes*
Pre-Vac132°C4 minutes
Pre-Vac135°C3 minutes

*Unwrapped nonporous devices only.

Each incubation cavily also has an electronic monitoring system that detects if the Bl is either purple or yellow.

The Smart-Well Model 1710 EZTest Incubator can also be supplied with a printer which documents each individual Smart-Read EZTest Steam SCBI tested. The printer can also display information that is normally entered into a log book. The printer can also be configured to display Bl exposure information that includes Bl Lot number, Sterilizer number, User identification and Cycle ID. If no selection is made for these options during the BI Wizard set up, the printed report will print a "?" mark indicating no selection was made.

The printed record will always indicate incubation cavity being reported. Bl results (status), incubation start date and time when the SCB! was placed into the incubation cavity and the total time of incubation. The result options are 1) NEGATIVE (purple)-incubation time completed with no detectable color change in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, 2) POSITIVE (yellow)—time that a yellow color was detected in the Smart-Read EZTest unit, or 3) TESTING-when a printout is requested and event 1) or 2) have not happened. These results are easily verified by the user as performed in all conventional incubators without printers.

Prescription Use ___________ or Over-the-Counter Use X

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED

Concurrence of ( 2013.03.26 11:18:19 -04 000

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ൗivision of Anesthesiology, General Hospital nfection Control, Dental Devices

510(k) Number:

Original Date: August 3, 2012 Revision Date: February 5, 2013

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