K Number
K202462
Device Name
SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll
Date Cleared
2021-04-23

(239 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.6850
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the Steam Sterilizer and via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The recommended sterilization cycles are as follows: - · Gravity steam at 121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes. - · Gravity steam at 132°C (270°F) for 15 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes. - · Gravity steam at 135°C (275°F) for 10 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes. - · Pre-vacuum steam at 132°C (270°F) for 4 minutes; Drying time of 20 minutes. - · Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C (275°F) for 3 minutes; Drying time of 16 minutes. · EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C (131°F) with a relative humidity between 50%-85% and a sterilant concentration of 600 mg/L. Furthermore, the sterilization pouch and roll maintains the enclosed devices up until 3 years post EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's external chemical ink indicators are designed to indicate to the pouch has undergone either a steam or EO sterilization process.
Device Description
The SIGMA sterilization pouches and rolls are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the 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 EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization. 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 steam/or EO Sterilization cycles. The chemical indicators ink printed on the medical grade paper will exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to steam or ethylene oxide gas. The color of Chemical Indicator changes from Blue to Greenish Black, when exposed to Steam. And the color changes from red to yellow, when exposed to EO gas. The 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. The Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to Steam/or EO gas.
More Information

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No
The device description and intended use are focused on the physical properties and function of a sterilization pouch and roll, with no mention of AI or ML technology.

No

The device is a sterilization pouch and roll intended to enclose and maintain sterility of other medical devices, not to provide therapy itself.

No.
The device is a sterilization pouch and roll intended to enclose devices for sterilization; it does not diagnose a medical condition.

No

The device is a physical sterilization pouch and roll, not a software application. The description details physical components and their function in sterilization processes.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is clearly stated as providing a method to enclose devices for sterilization in steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers and maintaining their sterility. This is a function related to the processing and storage of medical devices, not the diagnosis of disease or other conditions.
  • Device Description: The description focuses on the physical characteristics of the pouches and rolls, their sealing mechanisms, and the chemical indicators that show exposure to sterilization processes. There is no mention of analyzing biological samples or providing diagnostic information.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The text does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Analyzing human specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Detecting or measuring specific analytes (proteins, DNA, antibodies, etc.)
    • Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment decisions based on biological samples.

The device is a sterilization packaging system, which falls under the category of medical devices used in the sterilization and storage of other medical devices.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the Steam Sterilizer and via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The recommended sterilization cycles are as follows:

  • Gravity steam at 121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.

  • Gravity steam at 132°C (270°F) for 15 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.

  • Gravity steam at 135°C (275°F) for 10 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.

  • Pre-vacuum steam at 132°C (270°F) for 4 minutes; Drying time of 20 minutes.

  • Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C (275°F) for 3 minutes; Drying time of 16 minutes.

  • EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C (131°F) with a relative humidity between 50%-85% and a sterilant concentration of 600 mg/L.

Furthermore, the sterilization pouch and roll maintains the enclosed devices up until 3 years post EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's external chemical ink indicators are designed to indicate to the pouch has undergone either a steam or EO sterilization process.

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll is offered in the following 6 types:

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

Product codes

FRG, JOJ

Device Description

The SIGMA sterilization pouches and rolls are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the 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 EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization.

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 steam/or EO Sterilization cycles.

The chemical indicators ink printed on the medical grade paper will exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to steam or ethylene oxide gas. The color of Chemical Indicator changes from Blue to Greenish Black, when exposed to Steam. And the color changes from red to yellow, when exposed to EO gas.

The 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. The Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to Steam/or EO gas.

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 SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll have identical intended use and indication for use as the predicate devices. The subject device was compared to the predicate device by testing the Sterilant Penetration, Drying Time, Aeration, Biocompatibility, Package Integrity, Material Compatibility, Sterility Maintenance, and Chemical Indicator Efficacy.

The results of the SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll validation studies demonstrate that the sterilization pouches perform as intended.

Sterilant Penetration/Drying Time/Aeration:

  • Standards followed: ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013, "Sterilization Of Health Care Products -Moist Heat - Part 1: Requirements For The Development, Validation, And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For Medical Devices"; ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR 17665-2:2009 (R2016), "Sterilization Of Health Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 2: Guidance On The Application Of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1"; AAMI / ANSI / ISO 11135:2014, "Sterilization Of Health Care Products - Ethylene Oxide - Requirements For Development, Validation And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For Medical Devices".
  • Acceptance criteria: Meet the requirement of SAL 10-6, the test BI (the Steam processed) : No bacterial growth; The weight difference before sterilization and after drying shall not exceed 0 %. For EO: Meet the requirement of SAL 10-6, the test BI (the EO processed) : No bacterial growth.
  • Results: Using half-cycle and full-cycle analysis. Test BI: No bacterial growth. Weight difference = 0%. Visual are drying. Using half-cycle analysis. Test BI: No bacterial growth.
  • Conclusion: Pass.

Biocompatibility testing:

  • Standards followed: ISO 10993-7:2008 (R) 2012, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals"; ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization".
  • Acceptance criteria: EO 400 kgf/mm2, MD > 450 kgf/mm2; CD > 300 kgf/mm2, MD > 350 kgf/mm2; ±0.02; It pressurize to the 80% of the burst value and hold for 30s. Burst value > 5.0 (kPa); The dye solution is no any leakage across the seal width of sterile barrier system; The strength > 356 (gf /25.4mm); Incubated for 22.5 days under controlled conditions (Temp: 55°C / RH: 50%) simulating the real time for post-steam sterilization (135°C/15min) storage of 6 months. Incubated for 137 days under controlled conditions (Temp: 55°C / RH: 50%) simulating the real time for post-EO gas sterilization storage of 3 years. Incubated for 137 days under controlled conditions (Temp: 55°C / RH: 50%) simulating the real time storage of 3 years. No Leakage for bubble and gross leaks. CFU 1.7.
  • Results: CD = 458, MD =462, Note: the data is the min. value of test results after Steam Sterilization. CD = 443, MD =453, Note: the data is the min. value of test results after Steam Sterilization. ±0.003. Average Burst pressure = 5.8 (kPa), Note: the data is after Accelerated Aging. No Channels identified on package. Site 1= 588, Site 2= 598, Site 3= 909, Site 4= 1016, Note: the min. value of test results. Accelerated aged as per criteria. No Leakage. No Leakage. CFU

§ 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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Sigma Medical Supplies Corporation % Uta Shih Regulatory Affairs Manager Sen Mu Technology Co., LTD. I5F-2, No.I, Lane 26, Mincyuan 1st Rd., Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, 802 Taiwan

Re: K202462

Trade/Device Name: SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRG Dated: August 21, 2020 Received: August 27, 2020

Dear Uta 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,

for Clarence W. Murray, III, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K202462

Device Name

SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll

Indications for Use (Describe)

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the Steam Sterilizer and via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The recommended sterilization cycles are as follows:

  • · Gravity steam at 121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.
  • · Gravity steam at 132°C (270°F) for 15 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.
  • · Gravity steam at 135°C (275°F) for 10 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.
  • · Pre-vacuum steam at 132°C (270°F) for 4 minutes; Drying time of 20 minutes.
  • · Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C (275°F) for 3 minutes; Drying time of 16 minutes.

· EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C (131°F) with a relative humidity between 50%-85% and a sterilant concentration of 600 mg/L.

Furthermore, the sterilization pouch and roll maintains the enclosed devices up until 3 years post EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's external chemical ink indicators are designed to indicate to the pouch has undergone either a steam or EO sterilization process.

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll is offered in the following 6 types:

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

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

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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TypeSizeModel
Self-sealing sterilization pouchesL: 133 mm ~ 610 mm
W: 57 mm ~ 460 mmSMSE
Self-sealing sterilization multi pouchesL: 283 mm ~ 335 mm
W: 90 mm ~ 240 mmSMSE
Sterilization pouches, FlatL: 150 mm ~ 600 mm
W: 75 mm ~ 420 mmSMFP
Sterilization pouches, GussetedL: 300 mm ~ 500 mm
W: 100 mm ~ 300 mm
H: 40 mm ~ 70 mmSMGP
Sterilization rolls, FlatL: 30.5M~200 M
W: 50 mm ~ 400 mmSMFR
Sterilization rolls, GussetedL: ~100 M
W: 75 mm ~ 400 mm
H: 35 mm ~ 80 mmSMGR

The maximum validated pouch load is 3.53 pounds (1.6 kg).

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Submitter's Information

Name:SIGMA Medical Supplies Corp.
Address:No.34, Ding-Ping Road, Rui Fang Industrial Park, Rui Fang Dist., New Taipei City 224, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Establishment Registration Number:3004970050
Contact:Isabel Tsai
RA
Legal & Regulatory Affairs Dept.
886-3-3748880 ext. 3561
email: Isabel.Tsai@Benqmaterials.com
Or
Ethan Lin
Sr. Specialist
Market Planning Sec.
886-3-3648880 ext. 3572
email: Ethan.Lin @sigma-medical.com.tw
Date Prepared:August 21, 2020
Device Name
Trade Name:SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll
Common/usual Name:SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll
Device Classification Names:1) Wrap, Sterilization.
  1. Indicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process |
    | Panel: | General Hospital |
    | Classification Product Code: | 1) FRG |
    | Subsequent Product Code: | 2) JOJ |
    | Device Classification: | Class II |
    | Regulation Number: | 1) 21 CFR 880.6850
  2. 21 CFR 880.2800 |

Predicate Devices

The predicate device [510(k) Notification K180661, cleared June 05, 2018] is the SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll.

Manufacturer: SIGMA Medical Supplies Corp.

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Product Code: 1) FRG 2) JOJ 510(k) number: K180661

Indications for Use

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll are intended to provide health care workers with an effective method to enclose devices intended for sterilization in the Steam Sterilizer and via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The recommended sterilization cycles are as follows:

  • Gravity steam at 121℃ (250°F) for 30 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes. .
  • Gravity steam at 132℃ (270°F) for 15 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes. .
  • · Gravity steam at 135℃ (275°F) for 10 minutes; Drying time of 30 minutes.
  • Pre-vacuum steam at 132℃ (270°F) for 4 minutes; Drying time of 20 minutes. .
  • · Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C (275°F) for 3 minutes; Drying time of 16 minutes.
  • EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55℃ (131 °F) with a relative humidity between . 50%-85% and a sterilant concentration of 600 mg/L.

Furthermore, the sterilization pouch and roll maintains the enclosed devices up until 3 years post EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's external chemical ink indicators are designed to indicate to the user that the pouch has undergone either a steam or EO sterilization process.

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll is offered in the following 6 types:

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

The defining characteristics of the 6 types are 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 used to seal the pouch. Release paper used in the pouch is a laminated sheet with composing structure of PE/paper/PE. It is a strip to cover the adhesive area and is released before seal the pouch. The medical grade paper conforms to recognized material standards and can be sterilized by steam or ethylene oxide gas. The Process Indicators Ink printed on the medical grade paper will exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to steam or ethylene oxide gas.
  • · Self-sealing sterilization multi pouches: These pouches have the same components as the Self-sealing sterilization pouches, except that the interior of the pouch is divided into several compartments for packaging multiple instruments separately.

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  • · Sterilization pouches, Flat: These pouches have 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 pouches, Gusseted: These pouches 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 medical grade paper 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 medical grade paper 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 1) lists the model numbers of the SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll by type, model, dimensions, and content/max. load (lbs.):

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TypeModelDimension in S.I.*Content / Max Load (lbs.)
MetalPlasticLinens and
Gauze
SMSE05713357 mm x 133 mm0.110.030.03
SMSE07025770 mm × 257 mm0.390.110.10
SMSE09016290 mm x 162 mm0.300.090.08
SMSE09016890 mm × 168 mm0.320.090.08
SMSE09025790 mm × 257 mm0.570.160.14
SMSE09026590 mm x 265 mm0.590.170.15
SMSE09059490 mm x 594 mm1.350.450.39
SMSE133289133 mm × 289 mm1.000.330.28
SMSE133391133 mm x 391 mm1.430.480.41
SMSE135193135 mm x 193 mm0.670.190.17
SMSE135283135 mm × 283 mm0.990.330.28
Self-Sealing
Sterilization
PouchesSMSE180335135 mm x 335 mm1.200.400.34
SMSE150610150 mm x 610 mm2.080.830.69
SMSE190358190 mm x 358 mm1.750.640.54
SMSE190365190 mm x 365 mm1.790.650.55
SMSE200435200 mm x 435 mm2.000.800.67
SMSE300380300 mm x 380 mm2.481.100.90
SMSE300474300 mm x 474 mm2.631.501.17
SMSE300485300 mm x 485 mm2.701.541.20
SMSE303474303 mm x 474 mm2.661.521.18
SMSE305416305 mm x 416 mm2.561.281.02
SMSE356483356 mm x 483 mm2.881.921.44
SMSE380635380 mm x 635 mm3.162.531.80
SMSE460610460 mm x 610 mm3.402.832.00
SMSE09028390 mm × 283 mm0.240.070.06
Self-sealing
Sterilization
Multi PouchesSMSE09731497 mm x 314 mm0.310.090.08
SMSE152314152 mm x 314 mm0.410.120.10
SMSE228314228 mm × 314 mm0.640.180.16
SMSE240335240 mm x 335mm0.780.220.20
TypeModelDimension in S.I.*Content / Max Load (lbs.)
MetalPlasticLinens and
Gauze
SMFP07515075 mm × 150 mm0.250.070.06
SMFP07520075 mm × 200 mm0.360.100.09
SMFP07530075 mm × 300 mm0.570.160.14
SMFP100200100 mm × 200 mm0.550.160.14
SMFP100300100 mm × 300 mm0.780.240.21
SMFP100550100 mm × 550 mm1.320.440.33
SMFP120250120 mm × 250 mm0.810.250.22
SMFP120280120 mm × 280 mm0.920.280.25
SMFP150200150 mm × 200 mm0.820.250.22
SMFP150250150 mm × 250 mm1.070.330.29
SMFP150300150 mm × 300 mm1.160.390.33
SMFP150380150 mm × 380 mm1.510.500.43
Sterilization
Pouches, FlatSMFP150550150 mm × 550 mm1.940.700.60
SMFP180300180 mm × 300 mm1.440.480.41
SMFP200330200 mm × 330 mm1.560.570.48
SMFP200400200 mm × 400 mm1.940.700.60
SMFP200600200 mm × 600 mm2.751.100.92
SMFP205400205 mm × 400 mm2.481.100.90
SMFP250300250 mm × 300 mm2.261.000.82
SMFP250450250 mm × 450 mm2.611.040.87
SMFP300380300 mm × 380 mm2.651.060.88
SMFP300460300 mm × 460 mm2.981.491.19
SMFP300500300 mm × 500 mm3.261.631.30
SMFP420400420 mm × 400 mm3.322.211.66
SMFP420600420 mm × 600 mm3.442.862.02
Sterilization
Pouches,
GussetedSMGP100300100 mm × 40 mm × 300 mm2.261.881.33
SMGP150400150 mm × 50 mm × 400 mm2.552.131.50
SMGP200400200 mm × 50 mm × 400 mm2.682.231.58
SMGP250480250 mm × 60 mm × 480 mm3.062.551.80
SMGP300500300 mm × 70 mm × 500 mm3.452.882.03
TypeModelDimension in S.I.*Content / Max Load (lbs.)
MetalPlasticLinens and
Gauze
Sterilization
Rolls, FlatSMFR 02250 mm × 200 M0.260.080.07
SMFR90250.8 mm × 200 M0.270.080.07
SMFR 03275 mm × 200 M0.570.160.14
SMFR91276.2 mm × 200 M0.580.170.15
SMFR 042100 mm × 200 M0.870.250.22
SMFR922101.6 mm × 200 M0.890.260.22
SMFR 062150 mm × 200 M1.400.470.40
SMFR932152.4 mm × 200 M1.430.480.41
SMFR 082200 mm × 200 M1.860.750.62
SMFR942203.2 mm × 200 M1.900.760.63
SMFR 102250 mm × 200 M2.410.960.80
SMFR952254 mm × 200 M2.450.980.82
SMFR 122300 mm × 200 M2.771.381.11
SMFR962304.8 mm × 200 M2.821.411.13
SMFR 142350 mm × 200 M3.281.641.31
SMFR 162400 mm × 200 M3.532.361.77
SMFR02-150.8 mm × 30.5 M0.270.080.07
SMFR03-176.2 mm × 30.5 M0.580.170.15
SMFR04-1101.6 mm × 30.5 M0.890.260.22
SMFR06-1152.4 mm × 30.5 M1.430.480.41
SMFR08-1203.2 mm × 30.5 M1.900.760.63
SMFR10-1254 mm × 30.5 M2.450.980.82
Sterilization
Rolls,
GussetedSMGR 03175 mm × 35 mm × 100 M2.211.841.30
SMGR 041100 mm × 40 mm × 100M2.261.881.33
SMGR 061150 mm × 50 mm × 100 M2.472.061.45
SMGR 081200 mm × 50 mm × 100 M2.562.131.51
SMGR 101250 mm × 60 mm × 100 M2.732.271.61
SMGR 121300 mm × 70 mm × 100 M2.932.441.73
SMGR 141350 mm × 80 mm × 100 M3.172.641.87
SMGR 161400 mm × 80 mm × 100 M3.322.761.95

Table 1. The model numbers of SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll (Type, Model and Dimension and Content/Max. Load)

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Table 1. (Continued) The model numbers of SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll (Type, Model and Dimension and Content/Max Load)

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Table 1. (Continued) The model numbers of SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll (Type, Model and Dimension and Content/Max Load)

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Device Description

The SIGMA sterilization pouches and rolls are inserted into the Pouch/Roll, sealed, and then sterilized in the 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 EO gas sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until 6 months post Steam sterilization.

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 steam/or EO Sterilization cycles.

The chemical indicators ink printed on the medical grade paper will exhibit a color change after the pouch is exposed to steam or ethylene oxide gas. The color of Chemical Indicator changes from Blue to Greenish Black, when exposed to Steam. And the color changes from red to yellow, when exposed to EO gas.

The 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. The Chemical Indicators do not signify sterilization; they only indicate that the indicator has been exposed to Steam/or EO gas.

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 2.

FeatureProposed devicePredicate device
Device nameSIGMA sterilization pouch and roll
(K202462)SIGMA sterilization pouch and
roll (K180661)Comparison
Material
CompositionMedical Grade Paper, CPP, PET, PU adhesive, EO and Steam
Process Indicator, Print InkMedical Grade Paper, CPP, PET, PU
adhesive, EO and Steam Process
Indicator, Print InkSame
Intended useThe SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll are intended to
provide health care workers with an effective method to
enclose devices intended for sterilization in the Steam
Sterilizer and via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The
recommended sterilization cycles are as follows:
• Gravity steam at 121 °C for 30 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Gravity steam at 132°C for 15 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Gravity steam at 135°C for 10 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Pre-vacuum steam at 132°C for 4 min; Drying time of 20 min.
• Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C for 3 min; Drying time of 16 min.
• EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C with a relative
humidity between 50%-85% and a sterilant concentration of
600 mg/L.
Furthermore, the sterilization pouch and roll maintains
the enclosed devices up until 3 years post EO gas
sterilization and maintains the enclosed devices up until
6 months post Steam sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's
external chemical ink indicators are designed to
indicate to the user that the pouch has undergone either
a steam or EO sterilization process.The sterilization pouch and roll are
intended to provide health care
workers with an effective method to
enclose devices intended for
sterilization in steam auto claves and
via Ethylene Oxide (EO). The
recommended steam sterilization
cycle parameters are 30 minutes at
121°C. The recommended EO
sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C
with a relative humidity between
50%-85% and a sterilant
concentration of 600 mg/L.
Furthermore, the sterilization pouch
and roll maintains the enclosed
devices up until 3 years post
sterilization. Lastly, the pouch's
external chemical ink indicators are
designed to indicate to the user that
the pouch has undergone either a
steam or EO sterilization process.Only the Steam
recommended
sterilization cycles
are different.
The recommended
Steam sterilization
cycles of proposed
device increase 4
types of
sterilization cycle,
which are Gravity
132°C/15 min,
Gravity 135°C/10
min, Pre-vacuum
132°C/ 4 min and
Pre-vacuum
135°C/ 3 min.
FeatureSubject device: SIGMA sterilization pouch and rollPredicate devices: SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll (K180661)Comparison
Pouch TypesSelf-sealing sterilization pouches Self-sealing sterilization multi pouches Sterilization pouches, Flat Sterilization pouches, Gusseted Sterilization rolls, Flat Sterilization rolls, GussetedSelf-sealing sterilization pouches Sterilization pouches, Flat Sterilization pouches, Gusseted Sterilization rolls, Flat Sterilization rolls, GussetedThe proposed device increase one type of the sterilization pouch, which is "Self-sealing sterilization multi pouches".
Device models (Configurations/Dimensions)Self-Sealing Sterilization PouchesSelf-Sealing Sterilization Pouches
Size
L: 133 mm ~ 610 mm
W: 57 mm ~ 460 mmModel
SMSESize
L: 133 mm ~ 610 mm
W: 57 mm ~ 460 mm
Model
SMSESame
Self-Sealing Sterilization Multi PouchesN/AThe proposed device increase one type and the size is different.
Size
L: 283 mm ~ 335 mm
W: 90 mm ~ 240 mmModel
SMSE
Sterilization Pouches, FlatSterilization Pouches, FlatSame
Size
L: 150 mm ~ 600 mm
W: 75 mm ~ 420 mmModel
SMFPSize
L: 150 mm ~ 600 mm
W: 75 mm ~ 420 mm
Model
SMFP
Sterilization pouches, GussetedSterilization pouches, GussetedSame
Size
L: 300 mm ~ 500 mm
W: 100 mm ~ 300 mm
H: 40 mm ~ 70 mmModel
SMGPSize
L: 300 mm ~ 500 mm
W: 100 mm ~ 300 mm
H: 40 mm ~ 70 mm
Model
SMGP
Sterilization rolls, FlatSterilization rolls, FlatSame
Size
L: 30.5M ~ 200 M
W: 50 mm ~ 400 mmModel
SMFRSize
L: 30.5M ~ 200 M
W: 50 mm ~ 400 mm
Model
SMGP
Sterilization Rolls, GussetedSterilization Rolls, GussetedSame
Size
L: ~100 M
W: 75 mm ~ 400 mm
H: 35 mm ~ 80 mmModel
SMGRSize
L: ~100 M
W: 75 mm ~ 400 mm
H: 35 mm ~ 80 mm
Model
SMGR

Table 2. Summary of the Proposed and Predicate Devices Technological Characteristics

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Table 2. (Continued) Summary of the Proposed and Predicate Devices Technological Characteristics
FeatureSubject devices:
SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll
(K202462)Predicate devices:
SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll
(K180661)Comparison
Steam
Sterilization
cycleThe recommended steam sterilization cycle parameters are as
follows:
• Gravity steam at 121 °C for 30 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Gravity steam at 132°C for 15 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Gravity steam at 135°C for 10 min; Drying time of 30 min.
• Pre-vacuum steam at 132°C for 4 min; Drying time of 20 min.
• Pre-vacuum steam at 135°C for 3 min; Drying time of 16 min.The recommended steam sterilization cycle parameters
are 30 minutes at 121°C; Drying time of 30 minutes.The recommended
Steam sterilization
cycles of proposed
device increase 4
types of sterilization
cycle, which are
Gravity 132°C/15
min, Gravity
135°C/10 min, Pre-
vacuum 132°C/ 4
min and Pre-vacuum
135°C/ 3 min.
EO gas
Sterilization
cycleThe recommended EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at 55°C with
a relative humidity between 50%-85% and a sterilant
concentration of 600 mg/L.The recommended EO sterilization cycle is 4 hours at
55°C with a relative humidity between 50%-85% and a
sterilant concentration of 600 mg/L.Same
Design
featuresSelf-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 used to seal the pouch. Release
paper used in the pouch is a laminated sheet with
composing structure of PE/paper/PE. It is a strip to cover
the adhesive area and is released before seal the pouch.
The medical grade paper conforms to recognized
material standards and can be sterilized by steam or
ethylene oxide gas. The Process Indicators Ink printed on
the medical grade paper will exhibit a color change after
the pouch is exposed to steam or ethylene oxide gas.
Self-sealing sterilization multi pouches:
These pouches have the same components as the Self-
sealing sterilization pouches, except that the interior of
the pouch is divided into several compartments for
packaging multiple instruments separately.
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 pouches, Gusseted:
These pouches 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 medical grade paper 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 medical
grade paper 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.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 used to
seal the pouch. Release paper used in the pouch
is a laminated sheet with composing structure of
PE/paper/PE. It is a strip to cover the adhesive
area and is released before seal the pouch. The
medical grade paper conforms to recognized
material standards and can be sterilized by steam
or ethylene oxide gas. The Process Indicators Ink
printed on the medical grade paper will exhibit a
color change after the pouch is exposed to steam
or ethylene oxide gas.
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 pouches, Gusseted:
These pouches 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 medical grade paper
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 medical grade paper 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 proposed
device increase
one type of the
sterilization
pouch, which is
"Self-sealing
sterilization
multi pouches".
These pouches
have the same
components as
the Self-sealing
sterilization
pouches, except
that the interior
of the pouch is
divided into
several
compartments
for packaging
multiple
instruments
separately.
Steam CI
Device DesignThe color of Chemical Indicator changes from Blue to Greenish
Black, when exposed to Steam.The color of Chemical Indicator changes from Blue to
Greenish Black, when exposed to Steam.Same
EO gas CI
Device DesignThe color changes from red to yellow, when exposed to EO gas.The color changes from red to yellow, when exposed to
EO gas.Same
FeaturePerformance TestingProposed Device:
SIGMA sterilization
pouch and rollPredicate Devices:
SIGMA sterilization
pouch and roll (K180661)Comparison
Sterilant
PenetrationHalf-Cycle EfficacyThe test meet the
requirement of SAL 10-6The test meet the
requirement of SAL 10-6Same
Full-Cycle EfficacyThe test meet the
requirement of SAL 10-6NAThe proposed device
performs Sterilant
Penetration of Full-
Cycle Efficacy.
Chemical Indicator (CI)
Functionality and EndpointThe sterilant penetrated through
the pouch configuration and
affected the CI color change to
the endpoint color.The sterilant penetrated
through the pouch
configuration and affected the
CI color change to the
endpoint color.Same
Package
Integrity
(Physical
Properties)Thickness Variations (mm)
ASTM F 2251PassedPassedSame
Tensile strength of plastic film *
(kgf/mm2)
ASTM D882PassedPassedSame
Tensile strength of paper*
(N/15mm)
ISO 1924-2PassedPassedSame
Air permeance of paper* (lb/in)
ISO 5636-3PassedPassedSame
Thickness Variation (mm)
ASTM F2251PassedPassedSame
Tear Resistance Test (kgf/cm2)
ASTM D 1004PassedPassedSame
Burst Strength (kPa)
ASTM F1140 ; ISO 11607-1PassedPassedSame
Bubble Leak Test
ASTM D 3078 ; ASTM-F 2096PassedPassedSame
Seal Peel Test (g/15mm)
ASTM F88/F88M ; ISO 11607-1PassedPassedSame
Dye penetration Test
ASTM F 1929 ;ISO 11607-1PassedPassedSame
Microbial Barrier Test
DIN 58953-6 ;or ASTM F 1608PassedPassedSame
Toxicological Properties
(Biocompatibility Test)
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-10PassedPassedSame
Durability: Accelerated Aging Test
ASTM F 1980 ; ISO 11607-1PassedPassedSame
End Point / Post
Processingafter Steam sterilization6 months6 monthsSame
Color Stabilityafter EO sterilization3 Years3 YearsSame
Chemical Indicator (CI)
Functionality3 Years3 YearsSame
Shelf LifeAccelerated aging test3 Years3 YearsSame
Test
completedStandards followedAcceptance
criteriaResults
Sterilant
Penetration/
Drying Time/
AerationANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1:2006/(R)2013, "Sterilization Of
Health Care Products -Moist Heat - Part 1: Requirements For
The Development, Validation, And Routine Control Of A
Sterilization Process For Medical Devices"
ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR 17665-2:2009 (R2016), "Sterilization Of
Health Care Products - Moist Heat - Part 2: Guidance On The
Application Of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1"- Meet the requirement
of SAL 10-6, the test BI
(the Steam processed ) :
No bacterial growth
-The weight difference
before sterilization and
after drying shall not
exceed 0 %Using half-cycle and full-
cycle analysis.
Test BI: No bacterial
growth
Weight difference = 0%
Visual are drying.Pass
AAMI / ANSI / ISO 11135:2014, "Sterilization Of Health Care
Products - Ethylene Oxide - Requirements For Development,
Validation And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For
Medical Devices".Meet the requirement of
SAL 10-6, the test BI
(the EO processed ) : No
bacterial growthUsing half-cycle analysis.
Test BI: No bacterial
growthPass
ISO 10993-7:2008 (R) 2012, "Biological Evaluation of Medical
Devices - Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization ResidualsEO 400
MD > 450
(kgf/mm2)CD = 458
MD =462
Note: the data is the min.
value of test results after
Steam Sterilization.Pass
ASTM D 1004 -13, "Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance
(Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting"CD > 300
MD > 350
(kgf/mm2)CD = 443
MD =453
Note: the data is the min.
value of test results after
Steam Sterilization.Pass
ASTM F 2251-13, "Standard Test Method for Thickness
Measurement of Flexible Packaging Material"±0.02±0.003Pass
ASTM F1140/F1140M-13, "Standard Test Methods for Internal
Pressurization Failure Resistance of Unrestrained Packages";It pressurize to the 80%
of the burst value and
hold for 30s.
Burst value > 5.0 (kPa)Average Burst pressure =
5.8 (kPa)
Note: the data is after
Accelerated Aging.Pass
ASTM F1929-15, "Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal
Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration"The dye solution is no
any leakage across the
seal width of sterile
barrier system.No Channels identified on
packagePass
ASTM F88/F88M-15, "Standard Test Method for Seal Strength
of Flexible Barrier Materials"The strength > 356
(gf /25.4mm)Site 1= 588
Site 2= 598
Site 3= 909
Site 4= 1016
Note: the
min. value of
test results.Pass
ASTM F 1980-07, "Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of
Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices";Incubated for 22.5 days
under controlled
conditions (Temp: 55°C
/ RH: 50%) simulating
the real time for post-
steam sterilization
(135°C/15min) storage
of 6 months.a. Test articles (no product
included and steam sterilized
135°C/15min) were
accelerated aged at 55°C and
50% R.H to simulate the real
time aging of 6 months.
b. Test articles (product
included and steam sterilized
135°C/15min) were
accelerated aged at 55°C and
50% R.H to simulate the real
time aging of 6 months.Pass
Test
completedStandards followedAcceptance
criteriaResults
Package
Integrity/
Material
Compatibility/
Sterility
MaintenanceASTM F 1980-07, "Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of
Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices";Incubated for 137 days
under controlled
conditions (Temp: 55°C
/ RH: 50%) simulating
the real time for post-EO
gas sterilization storage
of 3 years.a. Test articles (no product
included) were accelerated
aged at 55°C and 50% R.H to
simulate the real time aging of
3 years.
b. Test articles (product
included and EO sterilized)
were accelerated aged at 55°C
and 50% R.H to simulate the
real time aging of 3 years.Pass
ASTM F 1980-07, "Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of
Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices";Incubated for 137 days
under controlled
conditions (Temp: 55°C
/ RH: 50%) simulating
the real time storage of 3
years.a. Test articles (no product
included) were accelerated
aged at 55°C, and
75% RH to simulate the real
time aging of 3 years.
b. Test articles (product
included) were accelerated
aged at 55°C, and
75% RH to simulate the real
time aging of 3 years.Pass
ASTM D3078-02(R2013), "Standard Test Method For
Determination Of Leaks In Flexible Packaging By Bubble
Emission"No LeakageNo LeakagePass
ASTM F2096-11, "Standard Test Method For Detecting Gross
Leaks In Packaging By Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)No LeakageNo LeakagePass
DIN 58953-6, "Sterilization -Sterile supply-Part 6: Microbial
barrier testing of packaging materials for medical devices which
are to be sterilized"CFU 1.7Average LRV =3.31Pass
Chemical
Indicator
Efficacy testing
(Type 1 Process
Indicators )AAMI/ANSI/ISO 11140-1:2014 "Sterilization of Health Care
Products-Chemical Indicators-Part 1: General Requirements"
Change color in the presence of the sterilant (After steamSteam
Change color
121°C / 3.0 min & 134°C/
0.5 min: Unacceptable
result
121°C/10.0 min & 134°C/
2.0 min: Acceptable result
Dry heat 140°C/30 min:
Unacceptable result121°C / 3.0 min & 134°C/ 0.5
min: the result of color is Blue
121°C/10.0 min & 134°C/ 2.0
min: the result of color is from
Blue to Greenish Black
Dry heat 140°C/30 min: the
result of color is Blue.Pass
sterilization cycles. The color of Chemical Indicator changes
from Blue to Greenish Black; After EO sterilization cycles. The
color of Chemical Indicator changes from Red to Yellow.)EO gas
Change color
Absence of EO gas / 90
min: Unacceptable result
EO gas Teat / 2 min :
Unacceptable result
EO gas Teat /20 min:
Acceptable resultAbsence of EO gas / 90 min:
the result of color is Red.
EO gas Teat / 2 min: the result
of color is Red.
EO gas Teat /20 min: the
result of color is Yellow.Pass
1. Remain stable before use based on its shelf life.
  1. Maintain the endpoint stability of the color change after being
    in the presence of the sterilant. | All performance attributes
    should maintain the original
    color : 3 years shelf life | The real-time test was carried
    out from October 15, 2007 to
    December 15, 2010 that
    demonstrates: the test group
    which exposed to Steam
    maintain the color of Dark
    Green, the test group which
    exposed to EO maintain the
    color of Yellow, and the
    Control group maintain the
    original color from October
    15, 2007, to December 15,
  2.                     | Pass                                                                                                                         |                                                                                      |
    

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Table 2. (Continued) Summary of the Proposed and Predicate Devices Technological Characteristics

Note: *the test items were performed on materials of the products; there is no specification requirements.

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Summary of Non-Clinical Testing

The SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll have identical intended use and indication for use as the predicate devices. The subject device was compared to the predicate device by testing the Sterilant Penetration, Drying Time, Aeration, Biocompatibility, Package Integrity, Material Compatibility, Sterility Maintenance, and Chemical Indicator Efficacy.

The results of the SIGMA sterilization pouch and roll validation studies demonstrate that the sterilization pouches perform as intended. The results are summarized as following Table 3:

Table 3. Summary of Non-Clinical Testing

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Table 3. (Continued) Summary of Non-Clinical Testing

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CONCLUSION

The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that SIGMA Sterilization Pouch and Roll is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate K180661.