K Number
K133838
Device Name
STERILIZATION POUCH/ROLL MADE WITH TYVEK
Date Cleared
2015-03-11

(448 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.6850
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD® 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization. The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.
Device Description
Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is intended to contain medical devices to be terminally sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. The recommended Gas Plasma sterilization cycle parameter is 6 minutes (Injection volume: 2880µ L) at 50°C. The medical devices are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization System. After completion of the sterilization process, the Pouch/Roll maintain sterility of the enclosed medical devices until the seal is opened. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization. The Pouch/Roll is printed with a chemical indicator bar that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System. The proposed pouches are constructed from Tyvek® plastic films, with H2O2 Chemical Indicator printed onto the Tyvek" film. The Self-seal pouch permits sealing of the pouch without need of heat- sealing equipment, while the heat sealed pouches and rolls are heat sealed prior to processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. The H2O2 Chemical Indicator offers an addition way to verity processing in the sterilization cycle. The Chemical Indicator should be used in addition to, not in place of, the biological indicator. H2O2 Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to the hydrogen peroxide. The color of the Chemical Indicator changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is offered in the follow 5 types: - Self-sealing sterilization pouches . - . Sterilization pouches, Flat - . Sterilization pouches, Gusseted - Sterilization rolls, Flat - Sterilization rolls, Gusseted
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No
The device is a passive sterilization pouch with a chemical indicator. There is no mention of any computational analysis, learning, or decision-making processes that would involve AI/ML.

No
The device is a pouch/roll designed for sterilizing other medical devices and maintaining their sterility, not for directly treating a medical condition.

No

The device is a sterilization pouch/roll intended to enclose and maintain sterility of medical devices after sterilization. While it has a chemical indicator, this indicator only verifies exposure to hydrogen peroxide, not sterilization, and it does not diagnose a condition or disease.

No

The device is a physical sterilization pouch/roll made of Tyvek® with a chemical indicator printed on it. It is a tangible product used for packaging medical devices for sterilization and maintaining sterility.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to enclose medical devices for sterilization and maintain their sterility. This is a function related to the preparation and storage of medical devices, not the examination of specimens derived from the human body for diagnostic purposes.
  • Device Description: The device is a pouch/roll designed to contain medical devices during sterilization. It includes a chemical indicator to verify exposure to the sterilant. This aligns with a sterilization packaging system, not an IVD.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, detecting analytes, or providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.

The device is clearly intended for the sterilization and sterile storage of medical devices used in healthcare settings.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD® 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.

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

FRG

Device Description

Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is intended to contain medical devices to be terminally sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. The recommended Gas Plasma sterilization cycle parameter is 6 minutes (Injection volume: 2880µ L) at 50°C. The medical devices are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization System. After completion of the sterilization process, the Pouch/Roll maintain sterility of the enclosed medical devices until the seal is opened. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The Pouch/Roll is printed with a chemical indicator bar that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.

The proposed pouches are constructed from Tyvek® plastic films, with H2O2 Chemical Indicator printed onto the Tyvek" film. The Self-seal pouch permits sealing of the pouch without need of heat- sealing equipment, while the heat sealed pouches and rolls are heat sealed prior to processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems.

The H2O2 Chemical Indicator offers an addition way to verify processing in the sterilization cycle. The Chemical Indicator should be used in addition to, not in place of, the biological indicator. H2O2 Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to the hydrogen peroxide. The color of the Chemical Indicator changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide.

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is offered in the follow 5 types:

  • Self-sealing sterilization pouches .
  • . Sterilization pouches, Flat
  • . Sterilization pouches, Gusseted
  • Sterilization rolls, Flat
  • Sterilization rolls, Gusseted

Mentions image processing

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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

health care workers

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)

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® validates its effectiveness and safety using recommended practice, standards and guidelines developed by independent organizations such as the Association for the advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" was validated to meet the requirements of AAMI / ANSI / ISO 11607-1:2006/(R) 2010, March 2012.

The results of the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" validation studies demonstrate that the sterilization pouches perform as intended. The results are summarized as follows:

  • The Sterilant Penetration testing performed as described in AAMI / ANSI / ISO 14937:2009. The testing results demonstrate the ability of the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" to effectively adequate sterilant penetration to the most difficult areas to reach inside the packaging. The results confirm that the sterilant is able to penetrate the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" and sustain direct contact with the medical instrument inside the package. The test meeting the requirement of SAL 10-6.
  • The Biocompatibility testing performed as described in ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01. The testing results demonstrate the Sigma Sterilization Pouch and Roll showed "negative reaction". And the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" meets the requirements ISO 10993-10:2010(E).
  • . The Package Integrity, Material Compatibility, Sterility Maintenance testing performed as described in AAMI / ANSI / ISO 11607-1:2006/(R) 2010, ASTM D882, ISO 1924-2, ASTM D 5035, ASTM F 2251-03, ASTM D 1922, ASTM D 1004, ASTM F 1140-07, ASTM F 1929-98 (04), ASTM F88/F88M-09, ASTM F 1980-2007, ASTM F 1608-00, DIN 58953-6:2010-05.The testing results demonstrate the ability of the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® to effectively adequate Package Integrity.
    • Thickness Variations (mm) ASTM F 2251-03: Small 0.145 (before sterilization), 0.145 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization); Large 0.146 (before sterilization), 0.146 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Tear Resistance (g) * ASTM D1922: CD 259 (before sterilization), 258 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization); MD 282 (before sterilization), 280 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Tensile strength of plastic film (kgf/mm2) * ASTM D882: CD 575 (before sterilization), 531 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization); MD 577 (before sterilization), 531 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Tensile strength of Tyvek® (N/2.54cm) * ASTM D 5035: CD 174 (before sterilization), 170 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization); MD 163 (before sterilization), 162 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Burst Strength (kPa) Small ASTM F1140-07: 21.4 (before sterilization), 17.95 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Burst Strength (kPa) Large ASTM F1140-07: 4.49 (before sterilization), 2.03 (after Gas Plasma Sterilization)
    • Seal Peel Test (g/15mm) ASTM F88/F88M-09;ISO 11607-1:
      • Before Sterilization: Upper: 340.3, Down: 506.7, Left: 345.7, Right: 316.5. Result: Pass. Upper: 434.7, Down: 420.4, Left: 424.4, Right: 431.7. Result: Pass.
      • After Gas plasma Sterilization: Upper: 493.6, Down: 709.9, Left: 436.0, Right: 518.5. Result: Pass. Upper: 577.2, Down: 489.3, Left: 600.8, Right: 612.9. Result: Pass.
    • Dye penetration Test ASTM F 1929-12;ISO 11607-1 (Seal Integrity Test): No Channels identified on package (both before and after Gas plasma Sterilization).
    • Microbial Barrier Test *DIN 58953-6:2010-05: Small:

§ 880.6850 Sterilization wrap.

(a)
Identification. A sterilization wrap (pack, sterilization wrapper, bag, or accessories, is a device intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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

March 11, 2015

Sigma Medical Supplies Corp. Mr. Uta Shih Official Correspondent C/O Sen Mu Technology Co., Ltd 15-2, Ln 26, Mineyuan 1st Rd, Lingya District Kaohsiung, 802, Taiwan (R.O.C)

Re: K133838 Trade/Device Name: Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® (Type: Self-sealing sterilization pouches; Sterilization Pouches, Flat; Sterilization Pouches, Gusseted; Sterilization Rolls, Flat; Sterilization Rolls, Gusseted) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: January 27, 2015 Received: February 9, 2015

Dear Mr. Shih:

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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. 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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours,

Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.

Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR

Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Indications for use

510(k) Number: K133838

Device Name: Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® (Type: Self-sealing sterilization pouches; Sterilization Pouches, Flat; Sterilization Pouches, Gusseted; Sterilization Rolls, Flat; Sterilization Rolls, Gusseted)

Indications for Use:

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD® 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is offered in the follow 5 types:

  • O Self-sealing sterilization pouches
  • Sterilization pouches, Flat
  • Sterilization pouches, Gusseted
  • 0 Sterilization rolls, Flat
  • Sterilization rolls, Gusseted

Prescription Use AND/OR (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use × (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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The following table (Table 4-1) lists the model numbers of the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® by type, model, dimensions and characteristics:

TypeModelDimensions (mm)Characteristics
Self-sealing
Sterilization
PouchesTYSE05713357mmx133mmThese pouches are made from a medical
grade plastic film that is heat sealed on three
sides. The forth side has an adhesive strip
that is Tyvek® and used to seal the pouch.
Release Tyvek® used in the pouch is a
laminated sheet with composing structure of
Tyvek®, PET, PE. It is a strip to cover the
adhesive area and is released before seal the
pouch. The Tyvek® conforms to recognized
material standards and can be sterilized by
Gas plasma. The Process Indicators Ink
printed on the Tyvek® will exhibit a color
change after the pouch is exposed to Gas
plasma.
TYSE09016290mmx162mm
TYSE07025770mmx257mm
TYSE09025790mmx257mm
TYSE135283135mmx283mm
TYSE135335135mmx335mm
TYSE190358190mmx358mm
TYSE300380300mmx380mm
TYSE300474300mmx474mm
Sterilization
Pouches, FlatTYFP07520075mmx200mmThese pouches has the same
components with the Self-sealing
sterilization pouches, except the forth
side is left opened instead of an
adhesive strip and will be heat-sealed
when using.
TYFP07530075mmx300mm
TYFP100200100mmx200mm
TYFP100300100mmx300mm
TYFP150300150mmx300mm
TYFP200400200mmx400mm
TYFP250450250mmx450mm
TYFP300500300mmx500mm
Sterilization
Pouches,
GussetedTYGP100300100mmx40mmx300mmThese rolls are the same with the
Sterilization pouches, flat, except that
the plastic film is folded on both
longest sides instead of flat. This
design is convenient to enclose the
medical devices with certain height.
TYGP150400150mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP200400200mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP250480250mmx60mmx480mm
TYGP300500300mmx70mmx500mm
TypeModelDimensions (mm)Characteristics
Sterilization
Rolls, FlatTYFR05007050mmx70MThese rolls are made from a Tyvek®
and plastic film that are heat-sealed
on opposite two sides. It will be cut
into the suitable length and the
opened sides will be heat-sealed. The
indicators printed on the Tyvek® are
the same with the self-sealing
sterilization pouches.
TYFR07507075mmx70M
TYFR100070100mmx70M
TYFR150070150mmx70M
TYFR200070200mmx70M
TYFR250070250mmx70M
TYFR300070300mmx70M
TYFR350070350mmx70M
TYFR400070400mmx70M
TYFR450070450mmx70M
TYFR500070500mmx70M
TYFR05010050mmx100M
TYFR07510075mmx100M
TYFR100100100mmx100M
TYFR150100150mmx100M
TYFR200100200mmx100M
TYFR250100250mmx100M
TYFR300100300mmx100M
TYFR350100350mmx100M
TYFR400100400mmx100M
TYFR450100450mmx100M
TYFR500100500mmx100M
TYFR05020050mmx200M
TYFR07520075mmx200M
TYFR100200100mmx200M
TYFR150200150mmx200M
TYFR200200200mmx200M
TYFR250200250mmx200M
TYFR300200300mmx200M
TYFR350200350mmx200M
TYFR400200400mmx200M
Sterilization
Rolls, GussetedTYGR07510075mmx35mmx100MThese rolls are the same with the flat
sterilization roll, except that the
plastic film is folded on both longest
sides instead of flat. This design is
convenient to enclose the medical
devices with certain height.
TYGR100100100mmx40mmx100M
TYGR150100150mmx50mmx100M
TYGR200100200mmx50mmx100M
TYGR250100250mmx60mmx100M
TYGR300100300mmx70mmx100M
TYGR350100350mmx80mmx100M
TYGR400100400mmx80mmx100M

Table 4-1. The model numbers of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® (Type, Model, Dimension and Characteristics)

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510(K) Summary

5.0 Prepared Date:March 11, 2015.
5.1 Device Trade Name:Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek®
(Type: Self-sealing sterilization pouches; Sterilization Pouches, Flat; Sterilization Pouches, Gusseted; Sterilization Rolls, Flat; Sterilization Rolls, Gusseted)
5.2 Named and Address of Manufacturer:Sigma Medical Supplies Corporation
NO.34, Ding-Ping Road, Ruei Fang Industrial Park
Ruei Fang Dist., New Taipei City 224, Taiwan, R.O.C
Establishment Registration Number:3004970050
Contact Person:Rose Chien
Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs Manager
Tel: 886-2-24974121 ext. 283
Fax: 886-2-24974122
E-mail: qa_manager@sigma-medical.com.tw
5.3 Device Classification Names:1) Sterilization wrap containers, trays, cassettes & accessories.
  1. Indicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process |
    | Classification/Panel: | Class II, 21CFR 880.6850 |
    | Classification Advisory Committee: | General Hospital |
    | Product Code: | FRG |
    | Recognized Performance Standard: | ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11607-1:2006 (FRG) |

5.4 Predicate Devices:

K103210, Tyvek® Pouch/Roll with STERRAD® Chemical Indicator (FRG)

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5.5 Intended Use

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD® 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.

5.6 Device Description

Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is intended to contain medical devices to be terminally sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. The recommended Gas Plasma sterilization cycle parameter is 6 minutes (Injection volume: 2880µ L) at 50°C. The medical devices are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization System. After completion of the sterilization process, the Pouch/Roll maintain sterility of the enclosed medical devices until the seal is opened. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The Pouch/Roll is printed with a chemical indicator bar that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.

The proposed pouches are constructed from Tyvek® plastic films, with H2O2 Chemical Indicator printed onto the Tyvek" film. The Self-seal pouch permits sealing of the pouch without need of heat- sealing equipment, while the heat sealed pouches and rolls are heat sealed prior to processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems.

The H2O2 Chemical Indicator offers an addition way to verity processing in the sterilization cycle. The Chemical Indicator should be used in addition to, not in place of, the biological indicator. H2O2 Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to the hydrogen peroxide. The color of the Chemical Indicator changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide.

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is offered in the follow 5 types:

  • Self-sealing sterilization pouches .
  • . Sterilization pouches, Flat
  • . Sterilization pouches, Gusseted
  • Sterilization rolls, Flat
  • Sterilization rolls, Gusseted

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The defining characteristics of the 5 types as follows:

  • · Self-sealing sterilization pouches: These pouches are made from a medical grade plastic film that is heat sealed on three sides. The forth side has an adhesive strip that is Tyvek® and used to seal the pouch. Release Tyvek® used in the pouch is a laminated sheet with composing structure of Tyvek®, PET, PE. It is a strip to cover the adhesive area and is released before seal the pouch. The Tyvek" conforms to recognized material standards and can be sterilized by Gas plasma. The Process Indicators Ink printed on the Tyvek® will exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to Gas plasma.
  • . Sterilization pouches, Flat: These pouches has the same components with the Selfsealing sterilization pouches, except the forth side is left opened instead of an adhesive strip and will be heat-sealed when using.
  • · Sterilization pouches, Gusseted: These rolls are the same with the Sterilization pouches, flat, except that the plastic film is folded on both longest sides instead of flat. This design is convenient to enclose the medical devices with certain height.
  • · Sterilization rolls. Flat: These rolls are made from a Tyvek® and plastic film that are heat sealed on opposite two sides. It will be cut into the suitable length and the opened sides will be heat-sealed. The indicators printed on the Tyvek" are the same with the self-sealing sterilization pouches.
  • . Sterilization rolls, Gusseted: These rolls are the same with the flat sterilization roll, except that the plastic film is folded on both longest sides instead of flat. This design is convenient to enclose the medical devices with certain height.

The following table (Table 5-1) lists the model numbers of the Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® by type, model, dimensions:

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Table 5-1. The model numbers of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek
(Type, Model and Dimension)
TypeModelDimensions (mm)
Self-sealing Sterilization PouchesTYSE05713357mmx133mm
TYSE09016290mmx162mm
TYSE07025770mmx257mm
TYSE09025790mmx257mm
TYSE135283135mmx283mm
TYSE135335135mmx335mm
TYSE190358190mmx358mm
TYSE300380300mmx380mm
TYSE300474300mmx474mm
Sterilization Pouches, FlatTYFP07520075mmx200mm
TYFP07530075mmx300mm
TYFP100200100mmx200mm
TYFP100300100mmx300mm
TYFP150300150mmx300mm
TYFP200400200mmx400mm
TYFP250450250mmx450mm
TYFP300500300mmx500mm
ModelDimensions (mm)
Sterilization Pouches, GussetedTYGP100300100mmx40mm300mm
TYGP150400150mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP200400200mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP250480250mmx60mmx480mm
TYGP300500300mmx70mmx500mm
TypeModelDimensions (mm)
Sterilization Rolls, FlatTYFR05007050mmx70M
TYFR07507075mmx70M
TYFR100070100mmx70M
TYFR150070150mmx70M
TYFR200070200mmx70M
TYFR250070250mmx70M
TYFR300070300mmx70M
TYFR350070350mmx70M
TYFR400070400mmx70M
TYFR450070450mmx70M
TYFR500070500mmx70M
TYFR05010050mmx100M
TYFR07510075mmx100M
TYFR100100100mmx100M
TYFR150100150mmx100M
TYFR200100200mmx100M
TYFR250100250mmx100M
TYFR300100300mmx100M
TYFR350100350mmx100M
TYFR400100400mmx100M
TYFR450100450mmx100M
TYFR500100500mmx100M
TYFR05020050mmx200M
TYFR07520075mmx200M
TYFR100200100mmx200M
TYFR150200150mmx200M
TYFR200200200mmx200M
TYFR250200250mmx200M
TYFR300200300mmx200M
TYFR350200350mmx200M
TYFR400200400mmx200M
TypeModelDimensions (mm)
Sterilization Rolls, GussetedTYGR07510075mmx35mmx100M
TYGR100100100mmx40mmx100M
TYGR150100150mmx50mmx100M
TYGR200100200mmx50mmx100M
TYGR250100250mmx60mmx100M
TYGR300100300mmx70mmx100M
TYGR350100350mmx80mmx100M
TYGR400100400mmx80mmx100M

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SECTION 5

5.7 Description of Comparison and Substantial Equivalence

A summary of the technological characteristics of the device subject of this premarket notification in comparison to those of the predicate devices is included in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2 Summary of the Proposed and Predicate Devices Technological Characteristics
DeviceNew DevicePredicate Devices
Device nameSterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek®Tyvek® Pouch/Roll with STERRAD® Chemical Indicator
510(k) numberK133838K103210
Material
CompositionTyvek®, PET, PE, Water, CH3COOH, Alcohol, n-Heptane adhesive, Hydrogen peroxide vapor Process Indicator Print InkTyvek®, PET, PE, Water, CH3COOH, Alcohol, n-Heptane adhesive, Hydrogen peroxide vapor Process Indicator Print Ink
Intended useSterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD® 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization. The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to blue (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor during processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization System.Tyvek® Pouch/Roll with STERRAD® Chemical Indicator are intended to be used to enclose medical devices that are be terminally sterilized in the STERRAD® 100NXTM Sterilizer and to indicate, by color change, that the pouch has exposed to sterilant. After completion of sterilization process, the Pouch/Roll maintain sterility until the seal of the Pouch/Roll is opened. The pouches and rolls are printed with a chemical indicator bar which is a process indicator (ISO 11140-1:2005) that changes from red to yellow (or lighter) when exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor processing in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems.
Device models
(Configurations/Dimensions)Self-sealing Sterilization PouchesTyvek® Pouch with STERRAD® Chemical Indicator, Self Seal,
ModelDimensions (mm)Model (Code)Dimensions (mm)
TYSE05713357mmx133mm1232076mm x 203 mm
TYSE09016290mmx162mm12326102mm x 260 mm
TYSE07025770mmx257mm12332152mm x 318 mm
TYSE09025790mmx257mm12335102mm x 356 mm
TYSE135283135mmx283mm12340203mm x 406 mm
TYSE135335135mmx335mm12342152mm x 419 mm
TYSE190358190mmx358mm12348254mm x 483 mm
TYSE300380300mmx380mm12356318mm x 559 mm
TYSE300474300mmx474mm
Sterilization Pouches, FlatTyvek® Pouch with STERRAD® Chemical Indicator, Heat Seal,
ModelDimensions (mm)Model (Code)Dimensions (mm)
TYFP07520075mmx200mm1252176mm x 203 mm
TYFP07530075mmx300mm12526102mm x 260 mm
TYFP100200100mmx200mm12532152mm x 318 mm
TYFP100300100mmx300mm12541203mm x 406 mm
TYFP150300150mmx300mm12548254mm x 483 mm
TYFP200400200mmx400mm
TYFP250450250mmx450mm
TYFP300500300mmx500mm

Table 5-2 Summary of the Proposed and Predicate Devices Technological Characteristics

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SECTION 5

510(K) SUMMARY

DeviceNew DevicePredicate Devices
Device models
(Configurations/Dimensions)ModelDimensions (mm)Tyvek® Roll with STERRAD®
Chemical Indicator
Model (Code)Dimensions (mm)
Sterilization Rolls, Flat
TYFR05007050mmx70M1240776mm × 70 M
TYFR07507075mmx70M12410102mm × 70 M
TYFR100070100mmx70M12415152mm × 70 M
TYFR150070150mmx70M12420203mm x 70 M
TYFR200070200mmx70M12425254mm x 70 M
TYFR250070250mmx70M12435357mm x 70 M
TYFR300070300mmx70M12442419mm x 70 M
TYFR350070350mmx70M12450508mm x 70 M
TYFR400070400mmx70M
TYFR450070450mmx70M
TYFR500070500mmx70M
TYFR05010050mmx100M
TYFR07510075mmx100M
TYFR100100100mmx100M
TYFR150100150mmx100M
TYFR200100200mmx100M
TYFR250100250mmx100M
TYFR300100300mmx100M
TYFR350100350mmx100M
TYFR400100400mmx100M
TYFR450100450mmx100M
TYFR500100500mmx100M
TYFR05020050mmx200M
TYFR07520075mmx200M
TYFR100200100mmx200M
TYFR150200150mmx200M
TYFR200200200mmx200M
TYFR250200250mmx200M
TYFR300200300mmx200M
TYFR350200350mmx200M
TYFR400200400mmx200M

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DeviceNew DevicePredicate Devices
Device models
(Configuration
s/Dimensions)Sterilization Rolls, GussetedN/A
Model
TYGR075100
75mmx35mmx100M
TYGR100100
100mmx40mmx100M
TYGR150100
150mmx50mmx100M
TYGR200100
200mmx50mmx100M
TYGR250100
250mmx60mmx100M
TYGR300100
300mmx70mmx100M
TYGR350100
350mmx80mmx100M
TYGR400100
400mmx80mmx100M
Sterilization Pouches, Gusseted
ModelN/A
Dimensions (mm)
TYGP100300
100mmx40mm300mm
TYGP150400
150mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP200400
200mmx50mmx400mm
TYGP250480
250mmx60mmx480mm
TYGP300500
300mmx70mmx500mm
Sterilization
cyclesThe recommended Gas Plasma Sterilization Cycle
parameters are exposure time: 6 minutes (Injection
volume: 2880μ L), exposure Temperature: 50°C,
Plasma Stage - Delivered power: 450 Watt.The recommended Gas Plasma Sterilization Cycle
parameters are exposure time: 6 minutes (Injection
volume: 2880µ L), exposure Temperature: 50°C,
Plasma Stage - Delivered power: 450 Watt.
Design features
Self-sealing sterilization pouches: These pouches are
made from a medical grade plastic film that is heat
sealed on three sides. The forth side has an adhesive
strip that is Tyvek® and used to seal the pouch. Release
Tyvek® used in the pouch is a laminated sheet with
composing structure of Tyvek®, PET, PE. It is a strip to
cover the adhesive area and is released before seal the
pouch. The Tyvek® conforms to recognized material
standards and can be sterilized by Gas plasma. The
Process Indicators Ink printed on the Tyvek® will
exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to Gas
plasma.
Sterilization pouches, Flat: These pouches has the
same components with the Self-sealing sterilization
pouches, except the forth side is left opened instead of
an adhesive strip and will be heat-sealed when using.
Sterilization rolls, Flat: These rolls are made from a
Tyvek and plastic film that are heat sealed on opposite
two sides. It will be cut into the suitable length and the
opened sides will be heat-sealed. The indicators printed
on the Tyvek® are the same with the self-sealing
sterilization pouches.
Sterilization pouches, Gusseted: These rolls are the
same with the Sterilization pouches, flat, except that the
plastic film is folded on both longest sides instead of
flat. This design is convenient to enclose the medicalSelf-sealing sterilization pouches: These pouches
are made from a medical grade plastic film that is
heat sealed on three sides. The forth side has an
adhesive strip that is Tyvek® and used to seal the
pouch. Release Tyvek used in the pouch is a
laminated sheet with composing structure of
Tyvek®, PET, PE. It is a strip to cover the adhesive
area and is released before seal the pouch. The
Tyvek® conforms to recognized material standards
and can be sterilized by Gas plasma. The Process
Indicators Ink printed on the Tyvek® will exhibit a
color change after the pouch is exposed to Gas
plasma.
Sterilization pouches, Flat: These pouches has the
same components with the Self-sealing sterilization
pouches, except the forth side is left opened instead
of an adhesive strip and will be heat-sealed when
using.
Sterilization rolls, Flat: These rolls are made from
a Tyvek and plastic film that are heat sealed on
opposite two sides. It will be cut into the suitable
length and the opened sides will be heat-sealed. The
indicators printed on the Tyvek® are the same with
the self-sealing sterilization pouches.
N/A
devices with certain height.
Sterilization rolls, Gusseted: These rolls are the same
with the flat sterilization roll, except that the plastic
film is folded on both longest sides instead of flat. This
design is convenient to enclose the medical devicesN/A

Note: Tyvek® is a registered trademark of Du Pont.

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The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the STERRAD" 100S Sterilizer. The device is intended to allow sterilization of enclosed devices and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until used up to 3 years post sterilization.

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® has many similar technological characteristics when compared to the predicate devices. The material composition of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" is similar to the predicate devices. Besides parameters of sterilization, the intended use of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® is similar to the predicate devices. The device models and design features of Self-sealing sterilization pouches, Sterilization pouches, Flat, and Sterilization rolls, Flat of The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" are similar to the predicate devices. The design features that Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" s external chemical ink indicators are designed to indicate to the user that the pouch has undergone the Gas Plasma sterilization process (hydrogen peroxide vapor) is also similar to the predicate devices.

The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek® has some different design features from the predicate device. The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" is offered 5 types pouches, however, the predicate device is offered 3 types pouches. The Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" is offered more two types which are Sterilization pouches, Gusseted and Sterilization rolls, Gusseted. The type of Sterilization pouches, Gusseted of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" is the same with the "Sterilization pouches, flat", except that the plastic film is folded on both longest sides instead of flat. This design is convenient to enclose the medical devices with certain height. The type of Sterilization rolls, Gusseted of Sterilization Pouch/Roll Made with Tyvek" is the same with the flat sterilization roll, except that the plastic film is folded on both longest sides instead of flat. This design is convenient to enclose the medical devices with certain height.

PERFORMANCENEW DEVICEPREDICATE
DeviceSterilization Pouch/Roll Made with
Tyvek®
(Type: Self-sealing sterilization pouches;
Sterilization Pouches, Flat; Sterilization
Pouches, Gusseted; Sterilization Rolls, Flat;
Sterilization Rolls, Gusseted)Tyvek® Pouch/Roll with STERRAD®
Chemical Indicator
(Type: Self-sealing sterilization pouches;
Sterilization Pouches, Flat; Sterilization Rolls,
Flat)
Sterilant
PenetrationGas plasma
Sterilization
Validation
ANSI/AAMI/I
SO 14937:2009The test meet the requirement of
SAL 10-6The test meet the requirement of
SAL 10-6
Package Integrity (Physical
Properties)Before SterilizationAfter Gas plasma
SterilizationBefore SterilizationAfter Gas plasma
Sterilization
Thickness Variations
(mm) ASTM F 2251-03Small
0.145
Large
0.146Small
0.145
Large
0.146Small
0.143
Large
0.147Small
0.143
Large
0.145
Tear Resistance (g)
  • ASTM D1922 | CD 259
    MD 282 | CD 258
    MD 280 | CD 262
    MD 283 | CD 260
    MD 281 |
    | Tensile strength of plastic
    film (kgf/mm2) * ASTM
    D882 | CD 575
    MD 577 | CD 531
    MD 531 | CD 563
    MD 556 | CD 527
    MD 513 |

The complete substantial equivalence comparison table as follows:

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PERFORMANCENEW DEVICEPREDICATE
Tensile strength of Tyvek®
(N/2.54cm) * ASTM D 5035CD 174CD 170CD 175CD 173
MD 163MD 162MD 166MD 164
Burst Strength (kPa) Small
ASTM F1140-0 721.417.9520.817.0
Large4.492.034.12.0
Seal Peel Test
(g/15mm)
ASTM F88/F88M-
09;ISO 11607-1Upper: 340.3
Down: 506.7
Left: 345.7
Right: 316.5
Result: PassUpper: 493.6
Down: 709.9
Left: 436.0
Right: 518.5
Result: PassPassPass
Upper: 434.7
Down: 420.4
Left: 424.4
Right: 431.7
Result: PassUpper: 577.2
Down: 489.3
Left: 600.8
Right: 612.9
Result: PassPassPass
Dye penetration Test
ASTM F 1929-12;ISO
11607-1
(Seal Integrity Test)No Channels
identified on packageNo Channels
identified on
packageNo Channels
identified on
packageNo Channels
identified on
package
Microbial Barrier
Test
*DIN 58953-6:2010-05
SmallN/A