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The Prior BI O.K." EO Gas Biological Test-Pak is intended for use as a disposable device for the biological monitoring of ethylene oxide sterilizers in health care facilities. Its construction closely duplicates that described for such testing by AAMI/ANSI ST41-1992.

The Propper BI-O.K. Gas Biological Test Pack is indicated for use as an aid or adjunct for use in biological monitoring of ethylene oxide sterilizers only. Its performance was verified versus the standard AAMI pack under the conditions of 600 mg/L ethylene oxide, 60% RH, 54.4 C in a Joslyn BIER vessel using a 10% ethylene oxide, 90% HCFC gas mixture.

The BI-O.K. EO Gas Biological Test-Pak consists of a BI-O.K. EO Gas Biological Indicator placed inside a plastic syringe. The syringe along with a Record Card and absorbent towel are enclosed in a paper/plastic peel pouch suitable for use in ethylene oxide sterilizers.

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Acceptance Criteria and Study for Propper BI-O.K. EO Gas Biological Test-Pak

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

The document does not explicitly state the sample size used for the test set. It mentions "Performance studies" were done "in-house." This indicates the data was retrospective and likely originated from the manufacturer's own testing facility. Specific country of origin is not explicitly stated beyond "in-house," but given the manufacturer's address in Long Island City, New York, the data likely originates from the United States.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications

The document does not provide information on the number of experts used or their qualifications for establishing ground truth. The "Performance studies" section describes in-house testing in a BIER vessel as the basis for performance evaluation.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

The document does not specify an adjudication method. Performance was evaluated through direct testing in a controlled environment.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study

A multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. This device is a biological indicator for a sterilization process, not an imaging device or diagnostic tool that typically involves human readers.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop Performance) Study

Yes, a standalone study was performed. The "Performance studies" describe the device being tested "in-house in a Joslyn BIER vessel to determine the performance characteristics of the system under controlled, reproducible conditions." This indicates algorithm-only performance testing as the device functions independently of human interpretation in its initial role.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

The ground truth used was direct experimental outcome (sterilization efficacy in a controlled environment). The device's performance was compared to "similar devices" and "the standard AAMI pack," implying a benchmark based on established scientific principles and industry standards for biological indicators.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set

The document does not mention a training set or any machine learning/AI component. The device is a biological indicator, which operates on a deterministic biological reaction, not a learned algorithm.

9. How Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

As there is no training set, this question is not applicable.

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