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The Getinge/Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizers (Straightline) with the PACS 2000 controls is an upgrade of an existing microcomputer control system for a comprehensive line of health care reusable medical reprocessing equipment. The PACS 2000 controls an intended to be used for the control of a variety of equipment including washers, washing/disinfectors, washer/sterilizers and sterilizers. This submittal is made for the PACS 2000 controls applied to the Getinge/Castle (Straightline) line of steam sterilizer models (see attachment Section 18 - Competitive Comparison). The Series 100 (Straightline) sterilizer line includes two sizes, A 16" x 16" x 26" chamber having a volume 3.9 cubic feet and a 20" x 20" x 38" chamber having a volume 8.8 cubic feet. Both chamber sizes include single and double door sterilizers with a power door offered on the single door model only. The Series 100 Steam Sterilizer (Straightline) includes gravity (Model 122) and prevacuum (Model 133) steam sterilizers for healthcare facilities and moist heat (Model 123) sterilizes for laboratories and industrial uses. The latter applications are addressed in this submittal for the rare occasion health care facilities may use them. The to be cleared for each of the models are as follows:
For the Model 122
- P 1 GRAV WRAP 1 Gravity Cycle 30 minute exposure at 250°F and 30 minute dry
- P2 GRAV WRAP 2 Gravity Cycle 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 30 minute dry
- P3 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle with 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 10+ Gravity Cycle with 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
For the Model 123
- P 1 GRAV WRAP 1 Gravity Cycle 30 minute exposure at 250°F and 30 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and o minutes dry
For the Model 133
- P1 PREVA WRAP Prevacuum Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 16 minute dry
- P2 PREVA WRP1 Prevacuum Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 3 minute dry
- P3 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 10+ Gravity Cycle 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P5 VAC LEAK TST Air leak Test 3 minute exposure at 268°F and 15 min. leak test
The Castle Series 100 Sterilizers (Straightline) is an upgrade of an existing microcomputer control system intended to be used with hospital steam sterilizers. Specifically, PACS 2000 controls applied to the Series 100 (Straightline) Steam Sterilizer are to be used with "Castle" brand sterilizers manufactured by Getinge/Castle, Inc. for use in industrial, laboratory, and health care facility environments. These sterilizers are intended to be used to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens and liquids not intended for direct patient contact)
The difference between predicate sterilizer controls and the PACS 2000 controls is that the PACS 2000 controls are provided with more modern microprocessor/software, and interactive operator interface. The chamber vessel and piping remain unchanged.
This is a submission for a steam sterilizer, which is a physical device, not an AI/ML powered device. Therefore, many of the requested categories are not applicable.
Here's the information about acceptance criteria and study as requested, with explanations of why some categories are not relevant:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The acceptance criteria for the Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizers are primarily derived from established industry standards for steam sterilization. The reported performance is the established sterilization cycles.
| Acceptance Criteria (Standard) | Reported Device Performance (Cleared Cycles) |
|---|---|
| ANSI/AAMI ST-8 - 1994: Hospital Steam Sterilizers (General requirements for safety and effectiveness) | Model 122 (Gravity):- Wrapped Linen Packs: 30 min @ 250°F, 30 min dry- Wrapped Hard Goods: 10 min @ 275°F, 30 min dry- Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments (Flash): 3 min @ 275°F, 0 min dry- Unwrapped Porous Instruments (Flash): 10 min @ 275°F, 0 min dryModel 123 (Gravity):- Wrapped Linen Packs and Hard Goods: 30 min @ 250°F, 30 min dry- Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments (Flash): 3 min @ 275°F, 0 min dryModel 133 (Prevacuum):- Wrapped Hard Goods: 3 min @ 275°F, 16 min dry- Linen Packs & Single Wrapped Hard Goods: 3 min @ 275°F, 3 min dry- Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments (Flash): 3 min @ 275°F, 0 min dry- Unwrapped Porous Instruments (Flash): 10 min @ 275°F, 0 min dry- Air Leak Test: 3 min @ 268°F, 15 min leak test |
| AAMI ST37-1996: Flash Sterilization: Steam Sterilization of Patient Care Items for Immediate Use | Cycles as described above for "Flash" sterilization (e.g., 3 min @ 275°F for unwrapped nonporous instruments). |
| CAN/CSA-Z314.7-M91: Effective Sterilization in Hospitals by the Steam Process (ref. AAMI ST8-1988) | Cycles as described above, demonstrating effective steam sterilization. |
| GGS-1340A: Federal Specification Sterilizer, Surgical Instrument and Supply Gravity Air Removal, Non-Portable (Heat and Moisture Stable) | Cycles as described above, demonstrating compliance with federal specifications for sterilizers. |
| Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of at least 10⁻⁶ | Achieved through "half cycle analysis" validation testing. |
| UL544 and CSA C22.2 No. 151: Product safety standards for medical devices | The product has been designed to meet these safety requirements. (Compliance is stated, specific performance metrics are not detailed in this summary for these standards.) |
| ASME pressure vessel code, Section VIII | The vessel is designed, constructed, and certified to this code. (Compliance is stated, specific performance metrics are not detailed in this summary.) |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance
The study involved "evaluation studies consisting of fabric and instrument loads (wrapped and unwrapped)". No specific numerical sample size (e.g., number of test runs, number of biological indicators) is provided in this summary.
Data Provenance: The studies were performed by Getinge/Castle, Inc. as part of the device validation. The location is not specified beyond the company's US address. This is a prospective study as it involves specific validation testing of the device.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
Not applicable. For a steam sterilizer, the "ground truth" for sterilization effectiveness is established through standardized microbiological testing (e.g., biological indicators, half-cycle analysis) that demonstrates a sterility assurance level (SAL). This does not typically involve human experts establishing a "ground truth" in the same way as, for example, image interpretation. The standards themselves are developed by experts in the field of sterilization.
The report mentions "accepted half cycle analysis," which refers to a standard method of validating sterilization cycles using biological indicators.
4. Adjudication method for the test set
Not applicable. The validation of a steam sterilizer's performance involves objective microbiological testing and physical parameter measurement, not subjective interpretation requiring adjudication among experts.
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 device is a steam sterilizer, a physical medical device, not an AI-powered diagnostic or assistive tool for human readers.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done
Not applicable. This device does not involve an algorithm providing standalone interpretations. The device itself performs the sterilization process.
7. The type of ground truth used
The type of ground truth used is microbiological sterility (demonstrated by a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of at least 10⁻⁶), as determined by "half cycle analysis" and adherence to the performance requirements of the cited industry standards (e.g., ANSI/AAMI ST-8, AAMI ST37). This typically involves:
- Biological Indicators (BIs): Spore strips or suspensions containing a known number of highly resistant bacterial spores, which are processed through the sterilizer and then cultured to confirm their inactivation.
- Physical Monitoring: Temperature, pressure, and time readouts from the sterilizer to ensure parameters meet the cycle specifications.
8. The sample size for the training set
Not applicable. This device does not use machine learning, so there is no "training set." The development of the device's control system and cycles would be based on engineering principles and knowledge of sterilization science.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Not applicable. As there is no training set for an AI/ML model, this question is not relevant. The "ground truth" for the device's design and development would be based on the scientific principles of microbial inactivation and the requirements outlined in the relevant sterilization standards.
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Per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)
This summary is for the:
NOV 1 2 1997
| Trade Name | Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizers (Straightline) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Steam Sterilizer (greater than 2 cubic feet) |
| Classification Name | Steam Sterilizer (per 21 CFR 880.6880) |
Per 21CFR 807.92(a)(3)
We believe this product to be substantially equivalent to our Castle Microcomputer Contros and Sterilizers K820783.
Per 21CFR 807.92(a)(4), (5) & (6)
The Castle Series 100 Sterilizers (Straightline) is an upgrade of an existing microcomputer control system intended to be used with hospital steam sterilizers. Specifically, PACS 2000 controls applied to the Series 100 (Straightline) Steam Sterilizer are to be used with "Castle" brand sterilizers manufactured by Getinge/Castle, Inc. for use in industrial, laboratory, and health care facility environments. These sterilizers are intended to be used to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens and liquids not intended for direct patient contact)
The difference between predicate sterilizer controls and the PACS 2000 controls is that the PACS 2000 controls are provided with more modern microprocessor/software, and interactive operator interface. The chamber vessel and piping remain unchanged.
Per 21CFR 807.92(b)(1), (2) & (3)
The ANSI/AAMI ST-8 - 1994 American National Standard for Hospital Steam Sterilizers, AAMI ST37-1996 Flash Sterilization: Steam Sterilization of Patient Care Items for Immediate Use, CAN/CSA-Z314.7-M91 Effective Sterilization in Hospitals by the Steam Process (ref. AAMI ST8-1988), GGS-1340A November 24, 1975 Federal Specification Sterilizer, Surgical Instrument and Supply Gravity Air Removal, Non-Portable (Heat and Moisture Stable) was used to establish the minimum construction and performance requirements for this product.
Evaluation studies consisting of fabric and instrument loads (wrapped and unwrapped) have been completed to validate the safety and effectiveness of the Series 100 Steam Sterilizer (Straightline). The plan for this was derived from AAMI ST8 1994 and the accepted industrial standards listed above. Validation testing was performed using
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accepted half cycle analysis and results consistent with a sterility assurance level of at least 10 were obtained. The cycles cleared for each of the models are listed in the following table:
| SterilizerModel | CycleType | ExposureTime | ExposureTime* | DryingTime | Loads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Gravity | 30 | 250 | 30 | Wrapped Linen Packs |
| Gravity | 10 | 275 | 30 | Wrapped Hard Goods | |
| Gravity/Flash | 3 | 275 | 0 | Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments | |
| Gravity/Flash | 10 | 275 | 0 | Unwrapped Porous Instruments | |
| 123 | Gravity Cycle | 30 | 250 | 30 | Wrapped Linen Packs and Hard Goods |
| Gravity/Flash | 3 | 275 | 0 | Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments | |
| 133 | Prevacuum | 3 | 275 | 16 | Wrapped Hard Goods |
| Prevacuum | 3 | 275 | 3 | Linen Packs & Single Wrapped Hard Goods | |
| Gravity/Flash | 3 | 275 | 0 | Unwrapped Nonporous Instruments | |
| Gravity/Flash | 10 | 275 | 0 | Unwrapped Porous Instruments | |
| Air leak Test | 3 | 268 | 15 | No Load - Vacuum Leak test |
- Exposure times listed are actual times of the cleared cycles and are not half times.
This product has been also designed to meet the requirements of UL544 and CSA C22.2 No. 151 product safety standards for medical devices. The vessel are designed and constructed to Section VIII of the ASME pressure vessel code and each vessel is so certified.
We believe the product to conform to the above requirements.
No clinical testing is required for this submittal.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV 1 2 1997
Mr. Michael J. Palladino Getinge/Castle, Incorporated C/O MET Laboratories 914 West Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21230-3432
Re: K970907 Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizers Trade Name: (Straightline) Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: October 28, 1997 October 29, 1997 Received:
Dear Mr. Palladino:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you miqht have under sections 531
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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic chrough 512 or the novel provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 k) premarket notification. The FDA deberized in your six equivalence of your device to a legally rinding of babbeandlar of classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact ene promotion and (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fpa.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski
A. Ulatowski Timothy Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
. Enclosure
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KI 10707/A
510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizer (Straightline)
Indications For Use:
The Getinge/Castle Series 100 Steam Sterilizers (Straightline) with the PACS 2000 controls is an upgrade of an existing microcomputer control system for a comprehensive line of health care reusable medical reprocessing equipment. The PACS 2000 controls an intended to be used for the control of a variety of equipment including washers, 5 washing/disinfectors, washer/sterilizers and sterilizers. This submittal is made for the PACS 2000 controls applied to the Getinge/Castle (Straightline) line of steam sterilizer models (see attachment Section 18 - Competitive Comparison). The Series 100 (Straightline) sterilizer line includes two sizes, A 16" x 16" x 26" chamber having a volume 3.9 cubic feet and a 20" x 20" x 38" chamber having a volume 8.8 cubic feet. Both chamber sizes include single and double door sterilizers with a power door offered on the single door model only. The Series 100 Steam Sterilizer (Straightline) includes gravity (Model 122) and prevacuum (Model 133) steam sterilizers for healthcare facilities and moist heat (Model 123) sterilizes for laboratories and industrial uses. The latter applications are addressed in this submittal for the rare occasion health care facilities may use them. The to be cleared for each of the models are as follows:
For the Model 122
- P 1 GRAV WRAP 1 Gravity Cycle 30 minute exposure at 250°F and 30 minute dry
- P2 GRAV WRAP 2 Gravity Cycle 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 30 minute dry
- P3 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle with 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 10+ Gravity Cycle with 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry For the Model 123
- P 1 GRAV WRAP 1 Gravity Cycle 30 minute exposure at 250°F and 30 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and o minutes dry For the Model 133
- P1 PREVA WRAP Prevacuum Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 16 minute dry
- P2 PREVA WRP1 Prevacuum Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 3 minute dry
- P3 FLASH 3+ Gravity Cycle 3 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P4 FLASH 10+ Gravity Cycle 10 minute exposure at 275°F and 0 minute dry
- P5 VAC LEAK TST Air leak Test 3 minute exposure at 268°F and 15 min. leak test
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| (Division Sign-Offoncurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | |
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| Division of Dental, Infection Control, | |
| and General Hospital Devices | |
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Over-The Counter Use_
§ 880.6880 Steam sterilizer.
(a)
Identification. A steam sterilizer (autoclave) is a device that is intended for use by a health care provider to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).