K Number
K150644
Device Name
AN85/AN86 EO Indicators
Date Cleared
2015-11-18

(251 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.2800
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are single-use Class 1 process indicators used to distinguish between processed and unprocessed packaged medical devices, through a visible color change from yellow-green to blue. They are intended for the 3 hour sterilization cycle at 50°C in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer manufactured by Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. Critical process parameters for the cycle are summarized in Table 5-1.
Device Description
AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are adhesive-backed Class 1 process indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization that conform to AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11140-1. AN85/AN86 EO Indicators contain a pH indicator. The pH indicator ink is printed in dots on the AN85 and in stripes on the AN86. The indicator ink is laminated between two layers of plastic material and changes color from yellow-green to blue by chemical reactions when exposed to ethylene oxide.
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The device is a chemical indicator that changes color based on exposure to ethylene oxide, relying on a pH indicator and chemical reactions, not AI/ML. The summary explicitly states "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML: Not Found".

No.
The device is a process indicator used to distinguish between processed and unprocessed packaged medical devices after sterilization, not to treat any medical condition.

No

Explanation: The device is a process indicator used to determine if medical devices have been exposed to ethylene oxide during sterilization. It does not diagnose medical conditions in patients.

No

The device is a physical chemical indicator that changes color based on exposure to ethylene oxide, not a software program.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to distinguish between processed and unprocessed packaged medical devices after ethylene oxide sterilization. This is a quality control measure for the sterilization process, not a diagnostic test performed on a biological sample to diagnose a condition or disease.
  • Device Description: The device is a chemical indicator that changes color based on exposure to ethylene oxide. It does not interact with biological samples.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or prognosis of a disease or condition.
    • Using reagents or assays to detect specific analytes in biological samples.

The device is clearly described as a process indicator for sterilization, which falls under a different regulatory category than IVDs.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are single-use Class 1 process indicators used to distinguish between processed packaged medical devices, through a visible color change from yellow-green to blue. They are intended for the 3 hour sterilization cycle at 50°C in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer manufactured by Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.

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

JOJ

Device Description

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are adhesive-backed Class 1 process indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization that conform to AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11140-1.

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators contain a pH indicator. The pH indicator ink is printed in dots on the AN85 and in stripes on the AN86. The indicator ink is laminated between two layers of plastic material and changes color from yellow-green to blue by chemical reactions when exposed to ethylene oxide.

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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 performance of AN85/AN86 EO Indicators was characterized in a Chemical Indicator Evaluator Resistometer (CIER) as well as in an EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer using the 3 hour cycles at 50 ℃.

Tests performed:

  • Functionality: Critical parameters include temperature, time, and gas concentration under a relative humidity of 35-90%; ISO 11140-1 Class 1 process indicator; Indicate EO exposure in the CIER and in the EOGas 4 sterilizer. Result: Pass.
  • Biocompatibility: Not direct or indirect patient-contacting devices; Non-toxic ingredients; Provides reasonable assurance for safety. Result: Pass.
  • Endpoint Color Stability: Stable for at least 12 months at 20-25°C and 3 months at 50°C; Stability demonstrates reasonable assurance for effectiveness. Result: Pass.
  • Shelf Life: Maintains performance specifications throughout the shelf life. For storage, AN85/AN86 indicators should be kept away from EO or products that affect pH such as acids or alkalis, and in an environment of 20-30°C and 30-50% relative humidity. Under the conditions, AN85/AN86 indicators have a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. Result: Pass.

Key results: The bench studies demonstrate that AN85/AN86 EO Indicators perform as intended to indicate that the devices have been exposed to ethylene oxide, and perform as safely and effectively as the legally marketed predicate device.

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.

K991418

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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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§ 880.2800 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

November 18, 2015

Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. William K. Andersen, BE, MD, FAAOS President 3154 Caroline Drive Haw River, NC 27258

Re: K150644

Trade/Device Name: AN85/AN86 EO Indicators Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2800 Regulation Name: Sterilization process indicator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOJ Dated: October 20, 2015 Received: October 22, 2015

Dear Dr. William K. Andersen:

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.

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Sincerely yours,

Erin |-Keith -S

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

Enclosure

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

Indications for Use

Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page.

510(k) Number (if known) K150644

Device Name AN85/AN86 EO Indicators

Indications for Use (Describe)

The AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are single-use Class 1 process indicators used to distinguish between processed packaged medical devices, through a visible color change from yellow-green to blue. They are intended for the 3 hour sterilization cycle at 50°C in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer manufactured by Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. Critical process parameters for the cycle are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1. Critical parameters for the 3 hour cycle in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer

Ethylene OxideTemperatureRelative HumidityEthylene Oxide Exposure TimeTotal Cycle Time
17.6 g ± 5%50°C ± 3°C35-90%3 hours3.5 hours

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) Summary

  • 5.1 Applicant's Name and Address
    Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. 3154 Caroline Drive Haw River, NC 27258

  • 5.2 Contact Person
    William K. Andersen, BE, MD, FAAOS President Phone: 336-376-8622 Fax: 336-376-5428

  • 5.3 Date of Preparation November 17, 2015

  • 5.4 Device

Proprietary NameAN85/AN86 EO Indicators
Common NameIndicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process
ClassificationClass II (21 CFR 880.2800) Chemical Indicator
Product CodeJOJ
  • 5.5 Predicate Device
    Device Name 510(k) number Manufacturer

VERIFY EO Valueline Chemical Indicator K991418 Steris Corporation

5.6 Device Description

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are adhesive-backed Class 1 process indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization that conform to AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11140-1.

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators contain a pH indicator. The pH indicator ink is printed in dots on the AN85 and in stripes on the AN86. The indicator ink is laminated between two layers of plastic material and changes color from yellow-green to blue by chemical reactions when exposed to ethylene oxide.

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5.7 Indications for Use

The AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are single-use Class 1 process indicators used to distinguish between processed and unprocessed packaged medical devices, through a visible color change from yellow-green to blue. They are intended for the 3 hour sterilization cycle at 50°C in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer manufactured by Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. Critical process parameters for the cycle are summarized in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1. Critical parameters for the 3 hour cycle in the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
Ethylene OxideTemperatureRelative
HumiditvEthylene Oxide
Exposure TimeTotal Cycle
Time
17.6 g ± 5%50℃ ± 3℃35-90%3 hours3.5 hours

5.8 Technological Characteristics

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators contain a proprietary pH indicator which changes color by chemical reactions when exposed to ethylene oxide, allowing differentiation of ethylene oxide processed vs. unprocessed devices.

5.9 Performance Testing

The performance of AN85/AN86 EO Indicators was characterized in a Chemical Indicator Evaluator Resistometer (CIER) as well as in an EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer using the 3 hour cycles at 50 ℃. Performance testing is summarized in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2. Summary of bench tests performed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of
AN85/AN86 EO Indicators
TestDescriptionResult
Functionality1) Critical parameters include temperature, time, and gas concentration
under a relative humidity of 35-90%;
  1. ISO 11140-1 Class 1 process indicator;
  2. Indicate EO exposure in the CIER and in the EOGas 4 sterilizer. | Pass |
    | Biocompatibility | Not direct or indirect patient-contacting devices;
    Non-toxic ingredients;
    Provides reasonable assurance for safety | Pass |
    | Endpoint Color
    Stability | Stable for at least 12 months at 20-25°C and 3 months at 50°C;
    Stability demonstrates reasonable assurance for effectiveness | Pass |
    | Shelf Life | Maintains performance specifications throughout the shelf life. For
    storage, AN85/AN86 indicators should be kept away from EO or products
    that affect pH such as acids or alkalis, and in an environment of 20-30°C
    and 30-50% relative humidity. Under the conditions, AN85/AN86
    indicators have a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. | Pass |

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The bench studies demonstrate that AN85/AN86 EO Indicators perform as intended to indicate that the devices have been exposed to ethylene oxide, and perform as safely and effectively as the legally marketed predicate device.

5.10 Device Comparison

AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are substantially equivalent to the VERIFY EO Valueline Chemical Indicator (K991418). Both the subject and predicate indicators have the same intended use, design, and technical characteristics. The difference in endpoint color changes due to different pH indicators used does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. A comparison between the indicators is listed in Table 5-3.

| | VERIFY EO Valueline
Chemical Indicator | AN85/AN86 EO
Indicators | Comparison |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Process indicator to indicate
exposure to EO | Process indicator to indicate
exposure to EO | Same |
| | Insert labels | Adhesive-backed labels | AN85/AN86 may
be used to secure
wrapping materials |
| Sterilization
Method | Traditional EO sterilizer
100% and blended EO process | The EOGas 4 sterilizer
100% EO process 3 hr cycles at
50°C | Do not affect safety
or effectiveness |
| Design | Indicator changes color when
exposed to EO | Indicator changes color when
exposed to EO | Equivalent |
| Indicator
Agent | pH indicator | pH indicator | Equivalent |
| Device
Materials | Paper | Plastic films | AN85/AN86 :
plastic layer above
and below the ink
prevents direct
contact with the ink |
| Endpoint
Color Change | Orange to red color | Yellow-green to blue color | Equivalent |
| Technology | Chemical reactions with EO
changes the pH and the color
of the indicator ink | Chemical reactions with EO
changes the pH and the color
of the indicator ink | Equivalent |
| Performance | Correctly indicated EO
exposure; Class 1 process
indicator. | Correctly indicated EO
exposure; Class 1 process
indicator. | Equivalent |

Table 5-3. Comparison between AN85/AN86 EO Indicators and the predicate device

BASIS FOR DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:

Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, performance data, and nonclinical tests performed, the subject AN85/AN86 EO Indicators are substantially equivalent to, and are as safe and as effective as, the legally marketed predicate device, VERIFY EO Valueline Chemical Indicator, cleared under K991418.