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The summary describes a standard ethylene oxide gas sterilizer with physical and chemical monitoring. There is no mention of AI/ML, image processing, or data-driven decision-making.
No
The device is a sterilizer for medical devices, not a device used to treat or diagnose patients.
No
Explanation: This device is an ethylene oxide gas sterilizer used to sterilize reusable medical devices. Its function is to kill microorganisms on medical instruments, not to diagnose diseases or conditions.
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The device description clearly outlines a physical sterilizer unit (Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizers, model numbers AN75i, AN75iX, and AN75J) that uses ethylene oxide gas contained in a cartridge and a sterilization bag. It also mentions hardware components like a dosimeter and a process challenge device. This is a hardware device with integrated software for control and monitoring, not a software-only medical device.
No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to sterilize reusable medical devices. This is a process performed on medical devices themselves, not on biological specimens from the human body for diagnostic purposes.
- Device Description: The description details a sterilizer that uses ethylene oxide gas to kill microorganisms on medical devices. It mentions monitoring the sterilization process with a dosimeter and biological indicator, which are related to verifying the effectiveness of the sterilization, not to diagnosing a condition in a patient.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: The provided information does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
- Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
- Detecting or measuring substances in biological samples
- Providing information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of a disease or condition in a patient.
This device falls under the category of a sterilizer, which is a type of medical device used to prepare other medical devices for use.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is intended for use in hospitals and other human healthcare settings. It is designed to sterilize reusable medical devices that are sensitive to moisture, heat, chemical corrosion, or radiation.
The 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is for surface sterilization of medical devices, including mated surfaces.
Product codes
FLF
Device Description
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizers, model numbers AN75i (AN75.64 and AN75.65), AN75iX (AN75.84 and AN75.85), and AN75J (AN75.74 and AN75.75), are intended to sterilize moisture, temperature, chemical corrosion, or radiation-sensitive reusable medical devices in healthcare facilities. The sterilant is a unit dose of 100% ethylene oxide contained in a cartridge, and the sterilization chamber is a gas-impervious flexible sterilization bag. Each sterilization cycle is monitored using cumulative gas exposure measurement (AN87 Dosimeter), as well as a Bacillus atrophaeus biological indicator (AN2203) inserted into a process challenge device (AN7508.14 Anprolene SteriTest) that is integrated into the sterilizer.
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Intended User / Care Setting
hospitals and other human healthcare settings
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Summary of Performance Studies
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer has been validated using applicable tests in the FDA 1993 "Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Sterilizers Intended for Use in Health Care Facilities".
The maximum loads of metal, fabric, and plastic devices that may be routinely sterilized in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer were defined and validated. Using the 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C, the Anprolene AN75 sterilization system reproducibly and effectively sterilizes 24 lbs of metal instruments with or without mated surfaces, 3.0 lbs of fabric, and 3.5 lbs of plastic devices, achieving a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6. All validated maximum loads were processed without additional devices in the sterilizer. A compatible carrier for EO sterilization (a perforated metal basket) was used to hold the metal and plastic devices, for the convenience of handling relatively large quantities of devices.
The validation testing demonstrated that exposure to EO gas under the defined loads and physical parameters achieved a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 for surfaces, including mated surfaces. The effectiveness of the sterilization process for the loads was confirmed by successful sterilization in simulated-use testing using instruments with mated surfaces.
Process residue analysis showed that after recommended aeration. EO residuals on the most absorbent materials tested in the study met the requirements of AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-7. demonstrating that the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer and its accessories are safe to use if the guidance and instructions are followed. The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer was tested to verify compliance with requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
Physical performance tests demonstrated that the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, gas cartridges, and sterilization bags met their performance specifications. The Anprolene AN75 sterilization system achieved and maintained the cycle specifications for EO concentration, temperature, time, and relative humidity. Both the sterilizer and the accessories consistently operated in accordance with predetermined criteria. The 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer was repeatable and reliable under the indicated test load conditions.
Shelf Life testing demonstrated that the AN7514 cartridges maintain performance specifications (physical characteristics, released EO amount, EO concentration, and inactivation of biological indicators) throughout the stated shelf life of 5 years, demonstrating reasonable assurance for effectiveness.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 880.6860 Ethylene oxide gas sterilizer.
(a)
Identification. An ethylene gas sterilizer is a nonportable device intended for use by a health care provider that uses ethylene oxide (ETO) to sterilize medical products.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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October 31, 2017
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. William Andersen President 3154 Caroline Drive Haw River, North Carolina 27258
Re: K170432
Trade/Device Name: Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6860 Regulation Name: Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLF Dated: October 4, 2017 Received: October 6, 2017
Dear William 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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170432
Device Name Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterlizer is intended for use in hospitals and other human healthcare settings. It is designed to sterilize reusable medical devices that are sensitive to moisture, heat, chemical corrosion, or radiation.
The 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene is for surface sterilization of medical devices, including mated surfaces. The critical process parameters for the cycle are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Critical sterilization cycle parameters in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
| EO Amount | Temperature | Relative Humidity | EO Exposure Time | Total Cycle Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.6 $g$ ± 5% | 20-29°C (68-84°F) | 35-70% | 12 hours | 14 hours |
Maximum loads of specific materials and devices that have been validated are listed in Table 2. All validated maximum loads were processed without additional devices in the sterilizer.
Table 2. Load and material types validated in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
| Device Type | Maximum Load | Device Examples | Required Aeration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | 24 lbs (11 kg) | Delicate sharps and surgical | |
| instruments, including those | |||
| with hinges and mated surfaces | Metal instruments do not absorb EO; | ||
| Follow pouch or wrap manufacturer's | |||
| instructions (Example: Sterisheet® wrap= | |||
| require ≥ 6 hours at 20-29°C). | |||
| Plastic | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | Reusable power cords, trocars | Follow manufacturer's instructions; |
| 24 hours at 20-29°C | |||
| Fabric | 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) | Reusable cloth gowns, towels | Follow manufacturer's instructions; |
| 24 hours at 20-29°C. |
Reusable medical devices must be aerated following the instructions of device manufacturers, then released for use after sterilization based on successful inactivation of an EZTest®- Gas Biological Indicator in the Anprolene SteriTest process challenge device.
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
| Applicant's Name and Address | Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.
Establishment Registration Number 3004634710
3154 Caroline Drive
Haw River, NC 27258 |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person | William K. Andersen, BE, MD, FAAOS
President
Phone: 336-376-8622, Fax: 336-376-5428 |
| Date of Preparation | October 27, 2017 |
| Device | |
Proprietary Name Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer Common Name Ethylene oxide gas sterilizer Classification Class II (21 CFR 880.6860) Medical Specialty General Hospital Product Code FLF
Anprolene is a registered trademark of Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. The refill kits for the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, including the accessories (sterilization bags, AN7514 cartridges, and AN87 Dosimeter®), are registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA#69340-9).
Primary Predicate Device - EOGas 4 Sterilizer
| Device Name | EOGas 4® Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer |
|---|---|
| 510(k) number | K150646 |
| Manufacturer | Andersen Sterilizers, Inc. |
For the subject device, the sterilization temperature, sterilization time, and post-sterilization ventilation time were modified from the predicate device. The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer operates at 20-29°C with an exposure time of 12 hours and ventilation of 2 hours, whereas the primary predicate device operates at 50±3°C with an exposure time of 3 hours and 30 minute ventilation. The principles of operation, intended use, and technology are otherwise substantially equivalent.
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Pre-amendment Device - B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Sterilizer
Device Name B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Sterilizer Ethylene Oxide Sterilization System 510(k) number NA Manufacturer Andersen Products, Inc.
The Andersen B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Sterilizer is a pre-amendment predicate device. It was in commercial distribution and clinical use in the United States prior to May 28, 1976.
For the subject device, the material composition of the sterilization bag, the ethylene oxide delivery method, and the sterilization cabinet design of the pre-amendment device were modified. No modifications were made to the technology or intended use.
Device Description
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizers, model numbers AN75i (AN75.64 and AN75.65), AN75iX (AN75.84 and AN75.85), and AN75J (AN75.74 and AN75.75), are intended to sterilize moisture, temperature, chemical corrosion, or radiation-sensitive reusable medical devices in healthcare facilities. The sterilant is a unit dose of 100% ethylene oxide contained in a cartridge, and the sterilization chamber is a gas-impervious flexible sterilization bag. Each sterilization cycle is monitored using cumulative gas exposure measurement (AN87 Dosimeter), as well as a Bacillus atrophaeus biological indicator (AN2203) inserted into a process challenge device (AN7508.14 Anprolene SteriTest) that is integrated into the sterilizer.
Indications for Use
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is intended for use in hospitals and other human healthcare settings. It is designed to sterilize reusable medical devices that are sensitive to moisture, heat, chemical corrosion, or radiation.
The 12 hour cycle at 20-29℃ in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is for surface sterilization of medical devices, including mated surfaces. The critical process parameters for the cycle are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Critical sterilization cycle parameters in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
| EO Amount | Temperature | Relative Humidity | EO Exposure Time | Total Cycle Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.6 g ± 5% | 20-29°C (68-84°F) | 35-70% | 12 hours | 14 hours |
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Maximum loads of specific materials and devices that have been validated are listed in Table 2. All validated maximum loads were processed without additional devices in the sterilizer.
| Device Type | Maximum Load | Device Examples | Required Aeration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | 24 lbs (11 kg) | Delicate sharps and surgical | |
| instruments, including | |||
| those with hinges and | |||
| mated surfaces | Metal instruments do not | ||
| absorb EO; | |||
| Follow pouch or wrap | |||
| manufacturer's instructions | |||
| (Examples: Sterisheet® wrap | |||
| require ≥ 6 hours at 20-29°C). | |||
| Plastic | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | Reusable power cords, | |
| trocars | Follow manufacturer's | ||
| instructions; | |||
| 24 hours at 20-29°C. | |||
| Fabric | 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) | Reusable cloth gowns, | |
| towels | Follow manufacturer's | ||
| instructions; | |||
| 24 hours at 20-29°C. |
Table 2. Load and material types validated in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
Reusable medical devices must be aerated following the instructions of device manufacturers and packaging material manufacturers, then released for use after sterilization based on successful inactivation of an EZTest - Gas Biological Indicator in the Anprolene SteriTest process challenge device.
Substantial Equivalence Comparison
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices: the B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Sterilizer and the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, because all three sterilizers are intended for the same use, designed in a similar way, use similar technology, and perform substantially equivalently.
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer differs from the predicate B-2270/AN70 Anprolene sterilizer in the use of a sterilization bag that is ethylene oxide impermeable, gas delivery from an ampoule in a cartridge rather than an ampoule in a gas release bag, and a ventilated sterilization cabinet surrounding the sterilization bag. Compared to the predicate EOGas 4 sterilizer, the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer has a gas exposure of 12 hours at 20-29℃ rather than 3 hours at 50±3℃. Ventilation after sterilization is 2 hours for the subject Anprolene AN75 sterilizer, and 30 minutes for the predicate EOGas 4 sterilizer. These differences raise no issues related to safety or effectiveness of the subject device sterilization cycle. A comparison among the sterilizers is listed in Table 3.
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Table 3: Comparison among the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, the B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, and the EOGas 4 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer
| | Predicate EOGas 4
Sterilizer (K150646) | Predicate
B-2270/AN70
Anprolene
Sterilizer | Subject Anprolene
AN75 Sterilizer | Comparison |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Intended Use | Indoor ethylene oxide sterilizer in a healthcare setting | | | Same |
| Indications
for Use | Intended for use in hospitals and other human healthcare settings | | | Same |
| | Designed to sterilize reusable medical devices that are sensitive to
moisture, heat, chemical corrosion, or radiation | | | Same |
| | 3 hour EO exposure at
$50\pm3$ °C with 0.5 hr
mandatory ventilation | 12 hour EO exposure at 20-29°C with 2 hrs
mandatory ventilation | | |
| | For surface sterilization
and sterilization of
single-lumen flexible
endoscopes | For surface sterilization, including mated
surface | | Equivalent |
| Design | Ventilated cabinet | Stainless steel
container | Ventilated cabinet | Equivalent |
| | Unit dose EO in
cartridge | Unit dose EO in
gas release bag | Unit dose EO in
cartridge | |
| | Flexible sterilization chamber | | | |
| | EO impermeable
sterilization bag | Gas-diffusion
sterilization bag | EO impermeable
sterilization bag | |
| Technology | Use EO as sterilant; EPA registered | | | Same |
| | Critical parameters: EO concentration, RH, temperature, and time | | | |
| Biological
Monitoring | EOGas 4 SteriTest | AN80 Steritest | Anprolene SteriTest | Equivalent |
| Safety | Verified compliance for
electromagnetic
compatibility and
electrical safety; Human
Factors evaluation for
safety and effectiveness. | N/A | Verified compliance for
electromagnetic
compatibility and
electrical safety; Human
Factors evaluation for
safety and effectiveness. | Same |
| Performance | Sterilize reusable
medical devices as
defined in the sterilizer
labeling to a SAL of 10-6
with reasonable
assurance of safety and
effectiveness | Sterilize
reusable medical
devices as
defined in the
sterilizer
labeling | Sterilize reusable
medical devices as
defined in the sterilizer
labeling to a SAL of 10-6
with reasonable
assurance of safety and
effectiveness | Equivalent |
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Performance Testing
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer has been validated using applicable tests in the FDA 1993 "Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Sterilizers Intended for Use in Health Care Facilities".
The maximum loads of metal, fabric, and plastic devices that may be routinely sterilized in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer were defined and validated. Using the 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C, the Anprolene AN75 sterilization system reproducibly and effectively sterilizes 24 lbs of metal instruments with or without mated surfaces, 3.0 lbs of fabric, and 3.5 lbs of plastic devices, achieving a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6. All validated maximum loads were processed without additional devices in the sterilizer. A compatible carrier for EO sterilization (a perforated metal basket) was used to hold the metal and plastic devices, for the convenience of handling relatively large quantities of devices.
The validation testing demonstrated that exposure to EO gas under the defined loads and physical parameters achieved a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 for surfaces, including mated surfaces. The effectiveness of the sterilization process for the loads was confirmed by successful sterilization in simulated-use testing using instruments with mated surfaces.
Process residue analysis showed that after recommended aeration. EO residuals on the most absorbent materials tested in the study met the requirements of AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-7. demonstrating that the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer and its accessories are safe to use if the guidance and instructions are followed. The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer was tested to verify compliance with requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
Physical performance tests demonstrated that the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer, gas cartridges, and sterilization bags met their performance specifications. The Anprolene AN75 sterilization system achieved and maintained the cycle specifications for EO concentration, temperature, time, and relative humidity. Both the sterilizer and the accessories consistently operated in accordance with predetermined criteria. The 12 hour cycle at 20-29°C in the Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer was repeatable and reliable under the indicated test load conditions.
Shelf Life testing demonstrated that the AN7514 cartridges maintain performance specifications (physical characteristics, released EO amount, EO concentration, and inactivation of biological indicators) throughout the stated shelf life of 5 years, demonstrating reasonable assurance for effectiveness.
Conclusion
The Anprolene AN75 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer is substantially equivalent to the preamendment predicate Andersen B-2270/AN70 Anprolene Sterilizer, and the predicate EOGas 40 Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer (K150646).