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The Modified Browne Packaging and Label Steam Process Indicator (Modified Packaging and Label Steam Indicator) is a process indicator which undergoes a visual color change when exposed to steam in a temperature range of 121°C to 135°C (250°F to 275°F).

Like the parent Browne Packaging and Label Steam Indicator, the proposed Modified Packaging and Label Indicator consists of indicator ink applied to a suitable substrate using a flexographic printing method. When exposed to steam in the temperature range of 121°C to 135°C (250°F to 275°F), the indicator changes color. The parent indicator changed color from pink to purple. The color change for the proposed indicator is from pink to dark purple. Neither the proposed or parent indicator is intended to indicate that specific sterilization parameters have been met, but simply that the indicator has been exposed to a steam process.

Here's an analysis of the provided text to extract information about the device's acceptance criteria and the supporting study:

The document describes a "Special 510(K) Summary" for a modified steam process indicator, comparing it to a predicate device. The core of the submission revolves around demonstrating that the modified device performs similarly to or better than the predicate device and meets relevant standards.

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

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance

The document does not explicitly state the sample size for the test set or the country of origin for the data. It refers to "testing" and "additional testing" performed by Albert Browne Ltd., implying internal validation. Given Albert Browne Ltd. is located in the United Kingdom, it's highly probable the testing was conducted there. The studies appear to be prospective, as they were performed to demonstrate conformity of a newly modified device.

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

The document does not mention the use of experts to establish ground truth for visual color change interpretation. For a simple visual process indicator, the "ground truth" is likely based on defined color standards (e.g., a specific shade of dark purple indicating success), rather than subjective expert consensus.

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

The document does not describe any adjudication method for reviewing test results. For a device with a direct visual output, it's unlikely an adjudication process by multiple readers would be specified unless there were ambiguous color changes, which are not mentioned.

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

A Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. This device is a simple chemical process indicator, not an AI-powered diagnostic tool. The performance is assessed by its physical color change, not by human interpretation of complex images or data that AI would assist with.

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

This refers to an "algorithm only" performance for an AI device. As this is a chemical process indicator, there is no algorithm involved, and therefore no standalone algorithm performance was conducted. The device's function is entirely chemical and physical.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)

The ground truth for this device is based on physical and chemical properties and compliance with a recognized standard.

• Physical: The device must undergo a visible color change. The document defines the target color change (pink to dark purple).
• Chemical: The underlying chemical reaction for the color change must be identical to the predicate device.
• Standard Compliance: The device must conform to the "applicable requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST60 for Class I process indicators for steam sterilization." This standard itself defines the criteria for what constitutes an effective indicator.

8. The sample size for the training set

This device is not an AI/machine learning device, so there is no training set and therefore no sample size for one.

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

As there is no training set for an AI/machine learning model, this question is not applicable.

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The Browne Packaging and Label Steam Process Indicator is a process indicator which undergoes a visual color change when exposed to steam in a temperature range of 121°C to 134°C (250°F to 273°F).

The Packaging and Label Steam Indicator is a chemical indicator consisting of indicator ink applied to a suitable substrate. The indicator ink changes color from pink to purple in a steam autoclave in a temperature range of 121°C to 134°C (250°F to 273°F).

The purpose of this submission is to:
. Replace the process indicator on the outer wrapper of the Browne TST Single Use Bowie Dick Type Test Pack (Browne Bowie Dick Test Pack, K971971) with the Packaging and Label Steam Indicator;
Market the Packaging and Label Steam Indicator, consisting of indicator ink . printed onto clay-coated label stock with permanent or peelable adhesive and a siliconized backing.

Here's an analysis of the provided text regarding the acceptance criteria and study for the Browne Packaging and Label Steam Process Indicator:

Upon reviewing the provided 510(k) summary, it's important to note that this document describes a physical/chemical sterilization process indicator (Class II), not a diagnostic medical device that would typically involve a "device performance" metric like sensitivity or specificity. Therefore, many of the requested categories in your prompt that pertain to diagnostic performance (e.g., sample size for test set, number of experts for ground truth, MRMC study, standalone performance) are not directly applicable or reported in the context of this type of device submission.

The "device performance" for this process indicator is its ability to reliably change color when exposed to specific steam sterilization conditions and to maintain its properties over its shelf life.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance

• Sample Size for Test Set: Not explicitly stated in the provided document. The term "testing" is used generally.
• Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated, but the manufacturer is Albert Browne Ltd., located in the United Kingdom. Given the nature of a product test, it can be inferred that the testing was conducted prospectively on samples of the device being submitted.

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

Not applicable in the context of this device. The "ground truth" for a chemical indicator is the physical state of the indicator itself (color change) after being subjected to a defined physical environment (steam sterilization cycle). This is a direct physical observation, not an interpretation requiring expert consensus.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

Not applicable. As noted above, the outcome (color change) is an objective physical observation, not a 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 is a chemical process indicator, not a diagnostic device involving human readers or AI assistance.

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

Not applicable. This is a physical chemical indicator, not an algorithm or AI system.

7. The type of ground truth used

The ground truth used is the physical state determined by exposure to known sterilization parameters. For example:

• Exposure to a 132°C autoclave for 2.5 minutes should result in a color change.
• Exposure to conditions below the threshold (e.g., lower temperature, shorter time) should not result in a complete color change.
• The color change observed is the direct physical "truth" of the indicator's performance under those conditions.

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. This is a physical chemical indicator, not a machine learning model that requires a training set.

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

Not applicable. See point 8.

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