K Number
K223023
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2023-05-09

(222 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.2800
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96) is a self-contained biological indicator inoculated with viable 106 Geobacillus stearothermophilus bacterial spores and is intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. BT96 has Super Rapid readout at 30 minutes at 60°C.

Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio) incubate at 60°C and 37°C and read the Terragene Bionova® SCBI for fluorescent results at the times prescribed in the User Manuals.

Terragene Chemdye® (CD42) is a chemical process indicator intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. The chemical indicator changes from red to yellow to indicate that the conditions of the cycle have been met.

Terragene Cintape® CT40 is a chemical process indicator tape intended for monitoring the efficacy of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes. The indicating tape changes from purple to green when exposure to vaporized hydrogen peroxide.

The self-contained biological indicator and chemical processing indicators are intended for use with the STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus sterilizer when operating in pouch plus and chamber mode.

Device Description

Terragene® Bionova® BT96 Fluorescence Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators are single-use Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) that consist of a polypropylene tube, a spore carrier, and a glass ampoule with a culture medium, enclosed with a colored cap. Each tube contains a population of Geobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 spores inoculated on a spore carrier, a plastic cap with holes and a barrier permeable to Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide. Each BT96 has a Process Indicator on label that changes from purple to green when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. The Bionova® BT96 Biological Indicators have been designed for monitoring of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes when used in conjunction with Bionova® IC10/20FRLCD or MiniBio Auto-Readers Incubators.

Chemdye® CD42 Process Indicators (Type 1 according to ISO 11140-1:2014 standard) are singleuse chemical indicators that consist of plastic strips printed with indicators have been designed to monitor Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes within loads, ensuring an adequate exposure to the sterilizing agent during the sterilization process and allowing to distinguish between processed and unprocessed items.

Cintape® CT40 Process Indicators (Type 1 according to ISO 11140-1:2014 standard) are single-use chemical indicators that consist of a roll of self-adhesive plastic tape printed with indicator ink. These indicators have been designed to monitor Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes, ensuring an adequate exposure to the sterilizing agent during the sterilization process and allowing to distinguish between processed and unprocessed items.

The adhesive component of the tape allows the adhesion to different types of packaging and wraps, such as cloth, paper and plastic.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) premarket notification for sterilization process indicators (biological and chemical). It describes the devices, their intended use, and comparison to existing predicate devices. However, the document does not contain the specific details about acceptance criteria, the study design, sample sizes, expert involvement, or adjudication methods that would be relevant for an AI/ML-based medical device where the AI algorithm's performance is being evaluated.

The document is about physical indicators and readers used to monitor sterilization processes, not an AI/ML device that analyzes data or images. Therefore, many of the questions asked in the prompt (e.g., sample size for test/training sets, number of experts, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone algorithm performance, effect size of human improvement with AI) are not applicable to the information contained in this 510(k) submission.

The "Performance Data" section (page 7 of the PDF) simply lists the standards that were used for non-clinical testing and states that the device "Pass"ed those tests. It does not provide the numerical results or the methodology for proving "Pass" beyond stating compliance with the standards.

Given the content, I can only provide information relevant to the type of device described:


Based on the provided document (K223023 for physical sterilization process indicators and readers):

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The document does not detail specific quantitative acceptance criteria or reported device performance beyond stating compliance with established standards. The general "performance" is indicated by "Pass" for various tests as per the relevant ISO/ANSI/AAMI standards.

ItemTestStandard/Guidance DocumentAcceptance Criteria (Implied by "Pass")Reported Performance
Self-Contained Biological Indicator (BT96)Viable spore population assayANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Must meet requirements for viable spore population (implied)Pass
Resistance characteristics studyANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Must meet requirements for D-value, survival time, and kill window (implied)Pass
Carrier and primary packaging materials evaluationANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Materials must be suitable and robust (implied)Pass
Holding time assessmentGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Biological Indicator (BI) Premarket Notification [510(k)] SubmissionsMust maintain performance over shelf life (implied)Pass
Reduced incubation time validation testGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Biological Indicator (BI) Premarket Notification [510(k)] SubmissionsRapid readout at 30 minutes must be validated (implied)Pass
Recovery protocols: Recovery medium testANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Recovery medium must be effective (implied)Pass
Visual readout stability: Visual inspection testANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Visual indicator must be stable (implied)Pass
Shelf life studyANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Must maintain performance for claimed shelf life2 years (Passed)
Resistance Validation for Biological IndicatorISO 11138-1:2017BI must meet resistance requirementsPass
BI & Test Pack ValidationGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Biological Indicator (BI) Premarket Notification [510(k)] SubmissionsBI and test pack performance must be validatedPass
Chemical Indicator (CD42, CT40)Performance characteristics obtained from resistometerGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Chemical Indicators; ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Must demonstrate appropriate color change under specified conditions (implied)Pass
BiocompatibilityGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Chemical Indicators; ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Must be biocompatible (implied)Pass
Endpoint stabilityANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Color change endpoint must be stable (implied)Pass
Shelf life studyPremarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Chemical IndicatorsMust maintain performance for claimed shelf life5 years (Passed)
Chemical Indicator ValidationANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Chemical indicator performance must be validatedPass

2. Sample sizes used for the test set and the data provenance:

The document does not specify exact sample sizes for each test. The testing is based on compliance with international and FDA standards (e.g., ISO 11138-1, ISO 11140-1), which would define the types and minimum numbers of samples required for such tests. The provenance of the data is implied to be from testing conducted by or for Plasmapp Co., Ltd. (South Korea) to support regulatory submission. It is by nature prospective testing for regulatory clearance.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

Not applicable. This device does not involve expert interpretation of data or images to establish ground truth in the way an AI/ML device would. Ground truth for these sterilization indicators is established by physical/chemical measurements and biological assays (e.g., spore viability, color change under specific conditions) rather than expert consensus on complex diagnostic images.

4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

Not applicable. No expert adjudication is involved.

5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

Not applicable. This is not an AI-assisted diagnostic device.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:

Not applicable. This is a physical device, not an algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used:

The ground truth for these devices is based on established scientific principles of sterilization, microbiology, and chemistry, as defined by the referenced standards:

  • For the Biological Indicator: Viable spore population counts, D-value determination (time required to reduce spore population by 90% at a given temperature), survival time, and kill window studies using standard microbiological methods.
  • For Chemical Indicators: Specific color changes occurring when exposed to defined concentrations and durations of sterilant agents, tested under controlled conditions.

8. The sample size for the training set:

Not applicable. This is not an AI/ML device requiring a training set.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

Not applicable.

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May 9, 2023

Plasmapp Co.,Ltd. % Candace Cederman Consultant CardioMed Device Consultants, LLC 1783 Forest Drive Suite 254 Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Re: K223023

Trade/Device Name: Terragene Bionava SCBI (BT96), Terragene Bionova Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-bio), Terragene Chemdye (CD42), Terragene Cintape (CT40) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2800 Regulation Name: Sterilization Process Indicator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRC, JOJ Dated: April 7, 2023 Received: April 10, 2023

Dear Candace Cederman:

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.

Clarence W. Murray III -S

Clarence W. Murray, III, Ph.D. 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) K223023

Device Name

Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96), Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio), Terragene Chemdye® (CD42), Terragene Cintape® (CT40)

Indications for Use (Describe)

Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96) is a self-contained biological indicator inoculated with viable 10% Geobacillus stearothermophilus bacterial spores and is intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. BT96 has Super Rapid readout at 30 minutes at 60°C.

Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mimi-Bio) incubate at 60°C and 37°C and read the Terragene Bionova® SCBI for fluorescent results at the times prescribed in the User Manuals.

Terragene Chemdye® (CD42) is a chemical process indicator intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. The chemical indicator changes from red to yellow for CD42 to indicate that the conditions of the cycle have been met.

Terragene Cintape® CT40 is a chemical process indicator tape intended for monitoring the efficacy of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes. The indicating tape changes from purple to green when exposure to vaporized hydrogen peroxide.

The self-contained biological indicator and chemical processing indicators are intended for use with the STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus when operating in pouch plus mode and chamber mode.

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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1. General Information

Applicant/Submitter:Plasmapp Co., Ltd.BVC-111, 125, Gwahak-ro,Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141,Rep. of Korea (South Korea)Tel: +82 (0)42 716 2115
Contact Person:Candace Cederman
Address:CardioMed Device Consultants LLC3168 Braverton StreetSuite 200Edgewater, MD 21037Tel: +1 410 674 2060
Preparation Date:May 8, 2023

2. Device Name and Code

Device Trade Name:Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96); Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio); Terragene Chemdye® (CD42); Terragene Cintape® (CT40)
Common Name:Self-Contained Biological Indicator, Self-Contained BiologicalIndicator Incubator, Chemical Indicator
Classification Name:Sterilization Process Indicator
Product Code:FRC, JOJ
Regulation Number:21 CFR 880.2800
Classification:Class II
Review Panel:General Hospital

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3. Device Description

Terragene® Bionova® BT96 Fluorescence Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators are single-use Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) that consist of a polypropylene tube, a spore carrier, and a glass ampoule with a culture medium, enclosed with a colored cap. Each tube contains a population of Geobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 spores inoculated on a spore carrier, a plastic cap with holes and a barrier permeable to Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide. Each BT96 has a Process Indicator on label that changes from purple to green when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. The Bionova® BT96 Biological Indicators have been designed for monitoring of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes when used in conjunction with Bionova® IC10/20FRLCD or MiniBio Auto-Readers Incubators.

Chemdye® CD42 Process Indicators (Type 1 according to ISO 11140-1:2014 standard) are singleuse chemical indicators that consist of plastic strips printed with indicators have been designed to monitor Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes within loads, ensuring an adequate exposure to the sterilizing agent during the sterilization process and allowing to distinguish between processed and unprocessed items.

Cintape® CT40 Process Indicators (Type 1 according to ISO 11140-1:2014 standard) are single-use chemical indicators that consist of a roll of self-adhesive plastic tape printed with indicator ink. These indicators have been designed to monitor Plasma or Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes, ensuring an adequate exposure to the sterilizing agent during the sterilization process and allowing to distinguish between processed and unprocessed items.

The adhesive component of the tape allows the adhesion to different types of packaging and wraps, such as cloth, paper and plastic.

4. Indications for Use / Intended Use

The indications for use are as follows:

Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96) is a self-contained biological indicator inoculated with viable 106 Geobacillus stearothermophilus bacterial spores and is intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. BT96 has Super Rapid readout at 30 minutes at 60°C.

Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio) incubate at 60°C and 37°C and read the Terragene Bionova® SCBI for fluorescent results at the times prescribed in the User Manuals.

Terragene Chemdye® (CD42) is a chemical process indicator intended for monitoring the efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. The chemical indicator changes from red to yellow to indicate that the conditions of the cycle have been met.

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Terragene Cintape® CT40 is a chemical process indicator tape intended for monitoring the efficacy of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization processes. The indicating tape changes from purple to green when exposure to vaporized hydrogen peroxide.

The self-contained biological indicator and chemical processing indicators are intended for use with the STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus sterilizer when operating in pouch plus and chamber mode.

5. Technical Characteristics in Comparison to Predicate Devices

The subject device uses identical technology as the cited predicate devices and has the same intended uses. Based upon the overall performance characteristics for the sterilization process indicators used with the pouch plus mode of the STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus sterilizer, Plasmapp Co., Ltd. believes that there are no significant differences in usage for the underlying technological principles between the subject devices and predicate devices.

Subject DevicePredicate Device
SponsorPlasmapp Co., Ltd.Same
Device NameTerragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96);Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators(IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio);Terragene Chemdye® (CD42);Terragene Cintape® (CT40)Same
510(k) Number-K212193
ManufacturerTerragene® S. A.Same
Device ClassificationNameSterilization Process IndicatorSame
Classification ProductCodeFRC (biological indicators)JOJ (chemical indicators)Same
Regulation Number21 CFR 880.2800Same
Indications for UseTerragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96) is a self-contained biological indicator inoculated withviable 106 Geobacillus stearothermophilusbacterial spores and is intended for monitoringthe efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxidesterilization processes. BT96 has Super Rapidreadout at 30 minutes at 60°C.Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators(IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio) incubate at 60°Cand 37°C and read the Terragene Bionova®SCBI for fluorescent results at the timesprescribed in the User Manuals.Terragene Chemdye® (CD42) is a chemicalprocess indicator intended for monitoring theefficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxidesterilization processes. The chemical indicatorchanges from red to yellow for CD42 to indicatethat the conditions of the cycle have been met.Same

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Subject DevicePredicate DeviceItemTestStandard/Guidance DocumentResult
SponsorPlasmapp Co., Ltd.Terragene Cintape® CT40 is a chemical processindicator tape intended for monitoring theefficacy of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxidesterilization processes. The indicating tapechanges from purple to green when exposure tovaporized hydrogen peroxide.SameSelf-ContainedBiologicalIndicator(BT96)Viable spore population assayANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Intended Use: CyclesVaporized Hydrogen PeroxideModels Cycle BT96, CD42,CT40 STERLINK™ FPS-15sPlus - Pouch plus modeSTERLINK™ FPS-15sPlus - Chamber modeVaporized Hydrogen PeroxideModels Cycle BT96, CD42,CT40 STERLINK™ FPS-15sPlus - Chamber modeResistance characteristics studyANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Carrier and primary packagingmaterials evaluationANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Holding time assessmentGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff -Biological Indicator (BI) PremarketNotification [510(k)] SubmissionsPass
Reduced incubation time validationtestGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff -Biological Indicator (BI) PremarketNotification [510(k)] SubmissionsPass
Recovery protocols: Recoverymedium testANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96)Visual readout stability: Visualinspection testANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Type of BiologicalIndicatorSelf-ContainedSameShelf life studyANSI/AAMI/ISO 11138-1:20172 years
OrganismSporeSpeciesStrainGeobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 7953spores inoculated on a strip (spore carrier)SameResistance Validation for BiologicalIndicatorISO 11138-1:2017Pass
Viable SporePopulation≥ 106SameBI & Test Pack ValidationGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff -Biological Indicator (BI) PremarketNotification [510(k)] SubmissionsPass
ResistancecharacteristicsD -valueSurvival time/Kill windowSameChemicalIndicator(CD42,CT40)Performance characteristics obtainedfrom resistometerGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff -Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissionsfor Chemical IndicatorsANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Pass
Intended SterilizationCyclesSTERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus – Pouch plus mode(overall cycle: 14 minutes)STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus - Chamber mode(overall cycle: 36 minutes)STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus - Chambermode (overall cycle: 36 minutes)BiocompatibilityGuidance for Industry and FDA Staff -Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissionsfor Chemical IndicatorsANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Pass
Shelf Life2 yearsSameEndpoint stabilityANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Pass
Terragene Chemdye® (CD42), Terragene Chemdye® (CT40)Shelf life studyPremarket Notification [510(k)] Submissionsfor Chemical Indicators5 years
Intended SterilizationCyclesSTERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus – Pouch plus mode(overall cycle: 14 minutes)STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus - Chamber mode(overall cycle: 36 minutes)STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus - Chambermode (overall cycle: 36 minutes)Chemical Indicator ValidationANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014Pass
Device designStrip, TapeSame
Color Change uponExposure to H2O2CD42: red to yellowCT40: purple to greenSame
Recommended StorageConditionsDry place, away from sunlight, at temperaturebetween 10-30°C, 30-80% relative humidity.Do not wet. Do not store close to sterilizingagents.Same
Shelf Life5 yearsSame
The subject and predicate devices are identical with respect to the organism, accessories, spore population, resistancecharacteristics, culture conditions, carrier materials, packaging, storage conditions and claimed shelf life. The onlydifference between the subject and predicate devices are the proposed indications for use, to label the indicators foruse with the pouch plus and chamber mode of STERLINK™ FPS-15s Plus sterilizer.

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6. Performance Data

Non-clinical tests were performed using following standards:

7. Conclusions

The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrates that the device in 510(k) submission K212193, Terragene Bionova® SCBI (BT96); Terragene Bionova® Reader Incubators (IC10/20FRLCD, Mini-Bio); Terragene Chemdye® (CD42); Terragene Cintape® (CT40) are as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device cleared under K212193.

§ 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).