K Number
K974062
Device Name
MEDSCI 3% GLUTARALDEHYDE
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1998-09-02

(310 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.6885
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g., doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g., hospitals, doctors offices and dentist offices. Germicidal Level of Activity of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde as a: Sterilant. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor. High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.
Device Description
MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is an activated glutaraldehyde liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant when used according to the Directions for Use. The active ingredient in MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is glutaraldehyde in a nominal concentration of 3.0%. In addition, the activated solution contains buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance and a dye that changes the solution green upon activation thereby indicating readiness for use.
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J&J Cidexplus (K923744)

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The device is a liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant. The description and performance studies focus on its chemical properties and efficacy against microorganisms, with no mention of AI or ML.

No
This device is a chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant used for reprocessing medical devices, not for treating patients.

No

Explanation: MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant and high-level disinfectant for reusable medical devices. Its function is to kill microorganisms, not to diagnose a condition. While it mentions the use of a "3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor" to determine the glutaraldehyde concentration, this monitor is used to assess the effectiveness of the disinfectant, not to diagnose a medical condition in a patient.

No

The device described is a liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant, which is a chemical product, not a software-only device.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices. This is a function related to infection control and reprocessing of medical equipment, not for diagnosing diseases or conditions in vitro.
  • Device Description: The device is a chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant. Its components are chemicals designed to kill microorganisms.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any components or functions related to analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing diagnostic information about a patient's health status.
  • Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on the germicidal efficacy of the product against various microorganisms, which is relevant to its function as a sterilant/disinfectant, not an IVD. The mention of the "Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor" and its performance metrics (sensitivity and specificity) relates to a separate device used to monitor the concentration of the glutaraldehyde solution, not to diagnose a patient.

Therefore, MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde falls under the category of a medical device used for reprocessing other medical devices, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g., doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g., hospitals, doctors offices and dentist offices.

Germicidal Level of Activity of MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde as a:

Sterilant. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

Product codes

MED

Device Description

MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is an activated glutaraldehyde liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant when used according to the Directions for Use. The active ingredient in MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is glutaraldehyde in a nominal concentration of 3.0%. In addition, the activated solution contains buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance and a dye that changes the solution green upon activation thereby indicating readiness for use.

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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

healthcare practitioners, e.g. doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g. hospitals, doctors' offices, and dentists' offices.

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

The determination of substantial equivalence is based on an assessment of performance conducted in the laboratory following established protocols.

Summary of Microbiological Test Data:
The data included demonstrates that MedSC1 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate liquid chemical germicide, Cidex Plus. The sporicidal and tuberculocidal tests were conducted side-by-side with the predicate product. The lab efficacy tests were conducted on 28 day stressed product at or below the minimum effective concentration of 1.8% glutaraldehyde.

Sterilization claim:
The contact time of 10 hours at 25°C is supported by the AOAC Sporicidal Test. Three lots of stressed MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde was tested against spores dried on carrier surfaces. The test results showed that all spores were eliminated and no positive cultures were observed. Confirmatory AOAC Sporicidal Test was performed on two lots of disinfectant with satisfactory results.

High-Level Disinfection Claim:
The contact time of 25 minutes at 25℃ is supported by the Quantitative Tuberculocidal test.

Other efficacy tests performed for vegetative bacteria, fungi and viruses are the following tests which showed satisfactory results at less than 5 minutes at 20°C:
AOAC Use Dilution Test, AOAC Fungicidal Effectiveness Test. Virucidal Effectiveness Test, HIV Effectiveness Test.

An End-Point of the total kill contact time for spores was carried out to demonstrate that an adequate safety margin has been incorporated into the contact time of 10 hours at 25C.

Additional tests were performed to demonstrate effectiveness in simulated and actual use conditions.

Simulated Use Test:
A simulated use test was conducted in the laboratory to support the contact condition for high level disinfection of endoscopes at 25°C for 25 minutes. The test demonstrates the effectiveness of MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde to kill M. Terrae dried on flexible fiber endoscopes.

Clinical or In-Use Test:
Reprocessing flexible fiber endoscopes in use studies demonstrates the effectiveness of the disinfectant in actual use conditions. The manual reprocessing followed the ASTM 1518-94 protocol.

Stressed Test:
Three lots of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde were stressed in order to carry out certain tests under worst case conditions. Simulated reprocessing was carried out according to an EPA "Reuse Test Protocol Specifications". Use Re-use Manual Stressing stressed the test agents and predicate product for 28 days, consistent with the maximum reuse life of the product. Chemical determinations were made of the % glutaraldehyde to verify that the stressed material was at or below the Minimum Effective Concentration.

D-Values:
D-Value Comparisons, Range Finding Studies at both 20°C and 25°C were conducted to evaluate relative sporicidal activity against Bacillus spores. The D-Values were calculated and plotted graphically.

Performance testing with the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor:
Testing was conducted to verify the performance of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor with the MedSC1 3% Glutaraldehyde. The data analysis included the characteristics of comparative sensitivity and comparative specificity. The test data demonstrates the ability of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor to determine that the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8%. Additionally, the testing demonstrated that the use of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor provides a "margin of safety" above the Minimum Effective Concentration of 1.8%.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

J&J Cidexplus (K923744)

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 880.6885 Liquid chemical sterilants/high level disinfectants.

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Identification. A liquid chemical sterilant/high level disinfectant is a germicide that is intended for use as the terminal step in processing critical and semicritical medical devices prior to patient use. Critical devices make contact with normally sterile tissue or body spaces during use. Semicritical devices make contact during use with mucous membranes or nonintact skin.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). Guidance on the Content and Format of Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Liquid Chemical Sterilants/High Level Disinfectants, and user information and training.

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510 (K) SUMMARY

NI / GOI SUPPLY

Device Trade Name:MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde
Common Name:Sterilant/High-level Disinfectant
Activated Dialdehyde Solution
Classification Name:Unclassified, Code INCB(80) MED
Liquid Chemical Germicide
Contact Person:Robert McIntosh
MedSCI, Inc.
P.O. Box 5248
Greensboro, NC 27435
(336) 274-0149
Date Prepared:August 20, 1998

Substantial Equivalence Statement: MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate J&J Cidexplus (K923744).

DESCRIPTION: MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is an activated glutaraldehyde liquid chemical sterilant and high-level disinfectant when used according to the Directions for Use. The active ingredient in MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is glutaraldehyde in a nominal concentration of 3.0%. In addition, the activated solution contains buffers, wetting agent, rust inhibitor, fragrance and a dye that changes the solution green upon activation thereby indicating readiness for use.

Intended Use:

MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g. doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g. hospitals, doctors' offices, and dentists' offices.

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Germicidal Level of Activity for MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde as a:

Sterilant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog@ 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

Determination of Substantial Equivalence:

MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate Sterilant/High Level disinfectant Johnson & Johnson's Cidex Plus. Both products are glutaraldehyde based and intended to be used on critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices. The similarities and differences to the predicate product are described in the comparison matrix in this section which also summarizes technological characteristics.

| Characteristic | Medcide3%
glutaraldehyde | Cidex Plus
K 923744 |
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| active ingredient | glutaraldehyde | glutaraldehyde |
| concentration | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| intended use | reprocess endoscopes | reprocess endoscopes |
| Use/reuse | up to 28 days | up to 28 days |
| steriliant claim | 10 hours @ 25C | 10 hours @ 25C |
| high-level claim | 25 min @ 25C | 20 min @ 25C |
| rust inhibitor | yes | yes |
| dilution required | no | no |
| activation | raise pH to alkaline | raise pH to alkaline |
| chemical test | 3M strip | 3M strip |
| MEC | 1.8% glut | 2.1% glut |
| Activator | powder | liquid |

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The determination of substantial equivalence is based on an assessment of performance conducted in the laboratory following established protocols.

Summary of Microbiological Test Data

The data included demonstrates that MedSC1 3% glutaraldehyde is substantially equivalent to the predicate liquid chemical germicide, Cidex Plus. The sporicidal and tuberculocidal tests were conducted side-by-side with the predicate product. The lab efficacy tests were conducted on 28 day stressed product at or below the minimum effective concentration of 1.8% glutaraldehyde.

Sterilization claim

The contact time of 10 hours at 25°C is supported by the AOAC Sporicidal Test. Three lots of stressed MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde was tested against spores dried on carrier surfaces. The test results showed that all spores were eliminated and no positive cultures were observed. Confirmatory AOAC Sporicidal Test was performed on two lots of disinfectant with satisfactory results.

High-Level Disinfection Claim

The contact time of 25 minutes at 25℃ is supported by the Quantitative Tuberculocidal test.

Other efficacy tests performed for vegetative bacteria, fungi and viruses are the following tests which showed satisfactory results at less than 5 minutes at 20°C:

AOAC Use Dilution Test, AOAC Fungicidal Effectiveness Test. Virucidal Effectiveness Test, HIV Effectiveness Test.

An End-Point of the total kill contact time for spores was carried out to demonstrate that an adequate safety margin has been incorporated into the contact time of 10 hours at 25C.

Additional tests were performed to demonstrate effectiveness in simulated and actual use conditions.

Simulated Use Test

A simulated use test was conducted in the laboratory to support the contact condition for high level disinfection of endoscopes at 25°C for 25 minutes. The test demonstrates the effectiveness of MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde to kill M. Terrae dried on flexible fiber endoscopes.

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Clinical or In-Use Test

Reprocessing flexible fiber endoscopes in use studies demonstrates the effectiveness of the disinfectant in actual use conditions. The manual reprocessing followed the ASTM 1518-94 protocol.

Stressed Test

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Three lots of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde were stressed in order to carry out certain tests under worst case conditions. Simulated reprocessing was carried out according to an EPA "Reuse Test Protocol Specifications". Use Re-use Manual Stressing stressed the test agents and predicate product for 28 days, consistent with the maximum reuse life of the product. Chemical determinations were made of the % glutaraldehyde to verify that the stressed material was at or below the Minimum Effective Concentration.

D-Values

D-Value Comparisons, Range Finding Studies at both 20°C and 25°C were conducted to evaluate relative sporicidal activity against Bacillus spores. The D-Values were calculated and plotted graphically.

Performance testing with the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor(1)

Testing was conducted to verify the performance of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor with the MedSC1 3% Glutaraldehyde. The data analysis included the characteristics of comparative sensitivity and comparative specificity. The test data demonstrates the ability of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor to determine that the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8%. Additionally, the testing demonstrated that the use of the Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor provides a "margin of safety" above the Minimum Effective Concentration of 1.8%.

(1) Cold Sterilog@is a trademark of the 3M corporation.

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Mr. Robert H. McIntosh MedSCI, Incorporated P.O. Box 5248 Greensboro, North Carolina 27435

Re : K974062 MedSCI 3% Glutaraldehyde Trade Name: Requlatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MED Dated: June 16, 1998 Received: June 17, 1998

Dear Mr. McIntosh:

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 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). 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.

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 requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a 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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

S. Dutman for

Timothy A. Ulatowski 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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510(k) Number (if known) K974062

Device Name: MedSCl 3% Glutaraldehyde

Indications for Use:

MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde may be used to sterilize or high-level disinfect reusable medical devices that are heat labile or otherwise incompatible with other biologically monitored methods of sterilization. MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde is intended to be used by healthcare practitioners, e.g., doctors, nurses and dentists in various healthcare facilities, e.g., hospitals, doctors offices and dentist offices.

Germicidal Level of Activity of MedSCI 3% glutaraldehyde as a:

Sterilant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a sterilant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 10 hours at 25°C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

High-Level Disinfectant. MedSCl 3% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when reusable medical devices are immersed for 25 minutes at 25° C. It may be used or reused for a maximum of 28 days if the glutaraldehyde concentration is above the Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) of 1.8% as determined by the 3M Cold Sterilog® 2.1% Glutaraldehyde Monitor.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Chin S. Lin

Division Sign-Off Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital D 510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use