CASTLE 400HC/500HC SERIES STEAM STERILIZER, MODELS 422HC, 433HC, 522HC, AND 533HC
Device Facts
| Record ID | K012573 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | CASTLE 400HC/500HC SERIES STEAM STERILIZER, MODELS 422HC, 433HC, 522HC, AND 533HC |
| Applicant | Getinge/Castle, Inc. |
| Product Code | FLE · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Sep 5, 2001 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6880 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Indications for Use
Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizers are intended for use by health care facilities and to be used to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens and liquids (liquids not intended for direct patient contact) by means of pressurized steam.
Device Story
Steam sterilizer for hospital/healthcare facility use; processes wrapped/unwrapped surgical instruments, linens, and non-patient-contact liquids. Device utilizes pressurized steam; features updated control system with larger color display for cycle selection, renaming, and re-sequencing. Models include vacuum (433HC, 533HC) and gravity (422HC, 522HC) configurations. Operator selects cycle via interface; device executes sterilization parameters (temperature, time, dry time). Output is sterilized medical items. Benefits include improved usability, expanded pre-validated cycle options, and updated pressure vessel design.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required for this submission; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Steam sterilizer; partial jacket chamber construction (stainless steel). Features updated CPU and color display interface. Operates via pressurized steam; includes vacuum and gravity cycle types. Complies with AAMI ST8, CSA-Z314.7, GGS-1340A, and GGS-1343A standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in health care facilities to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens, and liquids (not for direct patient contact) via pressurized steam.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Predicate Devices
- Castle® Series 100HC Steam Sterilizer (K994314)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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SEP - 5 2001
510(k) SUMMARY
# KO12573
## Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer Models: 422HC, 433HC, 522HC, and 533HC
| Submitted by: | Getinge/Castle Inc.<br>1777 E Henrietta Road<br>Rochester, NY 14623-3133 |
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| Contact Person: | Frederick R. Catt<br>Senior, Regulatory Compliance Engineer<br>Phone: (716) 272-5013<br>Fax: (716) 272-5299 |
| Date prepared: | August 31, 2001 |
| Proprietary Name: | Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer<br>Models: 422HC, 433HC, 522HC and 533HC |
| Common Name: | Steam Sterilizer |
| Device Classification: | Steam Sterilizer (80 FLE)<br>Class II, as listed per 21 CFR 880.6880 |
| Predicate Device: | Castle® Series 100HC Steam Sterilizer [K994314] |
#### Description of Device:
The 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer is intended for use in hospital and health care facilities. The product incorporates an update to the control system that provides additional functionality and ease of use to the end user. It includes a larger color display that will allow the user to choose from the entire list of available cycles. Similar features to those on the Series 100HC include renaming and re-sequencing of sterilization cycles. The full lists of available cycles are provided in Table 1 for vacuum sterilizers (Models 433HC and 533HC) and Table 2 for gravity sterilizers (Models 422HC and 522HC).
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#### Model 433HC and 533HC Vacuum Steam Sterilizer Cycles and Load Chart Table 1.
| Cycle Type | No. of<br>Available<br>Cycles | Factory Settings | | | Load Configuration2 | Maximum Items per<br>Chamber Size | |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------|
| | | Exp.<br>Temp. | Exp.<br>Time | Dry Time1 | | 433HC | 533HC |
| GRAVITY 1<br>(grv) | 3 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 30 min. | • Double-wrapped Instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | • Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| GRAVITY 2<br>(grv) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 30 min. | • Double-wrapped Instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | • Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| Flash 3+<br>(f 3) | 4 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 10 sec.5 | • Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | • Unwrapped non-porous instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 2 |
| Flash 10+<br>(f10) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 10 sec.5 | • Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | • Unwrapped porous and non-porous instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per<br>tray. | 2 | 2 |
| PREVAC 1<br>(vac) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 16 min. | • Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | • Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| PREVAC 2<br>(vac) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 3 min. | • Single wrapped single instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | • Single wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | • Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| PREVAC 3<br>(vac) | 1 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 0 min.5 | • Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | • Unwrapped porous and non-porous instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per<br>tray. | 2 | 2 |
| Bowie-Dick<br>Test (vac) | 1 | 273°F<br>(134°C) | 3 min.<br>30 sec. | 0 min. | S.M.A.R.T. Pack or equivalent (1 max.)<br>in an EMPTY chamber | 1 Test<br>Pack | 1 Test<br>Pack |
| Vacuum<br>Leak Test<br>(Ikt) | 1 | 268°F<br>(131°C) | 3 min. | 15 min. dry<br>5 min. dwell<br>15 min. test | Empty chamber | -- | -- |
| LIQUIDS 1<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.4 | Up to 250 mL containers | 80 | 168 |
| LIQUIDS2<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 45 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.4 | Up to 1000 mL containers | 15 | 32 |
Load configurations follow AAM Standards ST8 Hospital Steem Sterilizers where applicable.
Factory set drying time is the recommended minimum drying time may be required depending on local conditions. Gravity cycle drying time may be reduced by selecting vacuum drying phase.
Refer to AAM Standards ST46 Good Hospitel Practice: Steam Sterility Assurance and ST37 Good Hospital Practice: Flash Sterilization - Steam Storilization of Patient Care Items for Immediate Use.
3Vacuum leak test cycle parameters are not adjustable.
4Cooldown rate
Sitems may NOT be dry. Dry time may be added if required.
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| | | Table 2. Model 422HC and 522HC Gravity Steam Sterilizer Cycles an Load Chan |
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| Cycle Type | No. of<br>Available<br>Cycles | Factory Settings | | | Load Configuration2 | Maximum Items per<br>Chamber Size | |
|--------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|--------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------|
| | | Exp.<br>Temp. | Exp.<br>Time | Dry Time1 | | 422HC | 522HC |
| GRAVITY 1<br>(grv) | 3 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 30 min. | Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| GRAVITY 2<br>(grv) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 30 min. | Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | Fabric packs | 4 | 12 |
| Flash 3+<br>(f 3) | 4 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 10 sec.4 | Unwrapped non-porous single instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | Unwrapped non-porous instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 2 |
| Flash 10+<br>(f10) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 10 sec.4 | Unwrapped porous or non-porous single instrument | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | Unwrapped porous & non-porous Instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 2 | 2 |
| LIQUIDS 1<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.3 | Up to 250 mL containers | 80 | 168 |
| LIQUIDS2<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 45 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.3 | Up to 1000 mL containers | 15 | 32 |
Load configurations follow AAMI Standards ST8 Hospital Steam Sterlilzers where applicable.
1Factory set drying time is the recommended minimum drying time. Extended drying time may be Factory set drying time is the recomments of himment crying time may be reduced by selecting vacuum drying phase.
2 Refer to AAMI Standards ST46 Good Hospital Practice: Steam Sterilly Assurance and Refer ID AAMI Stambards 3140 Good Hoopiler Proses Sterilization of Pationt Care Items for Immediate Use.
#### 3Cooldown rate
4 Items may NOT be dry. Dry time may be added if required.
#### Intended Use:
Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizers are intended for use by health care facilities and to be used to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens and liquids (liquids not intended for direct patient contact) by means of pressurized steam.
#### Predicate Device
Castle® Series 100HC Steam Sterilizer [K994314].
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## Nonclinical Comparisons to Predicate Device
The 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer is a family name and includes new model The 400HO/30010 Ocean Steam Steam of various design improvements and number designations to fuentify inociration similar to the Series 100HC predicate device. Modifications made from the predicate device include:
- Control System is updated to use an improved CPU and user interface. The new . Control System's updated to soo an in display that provides information to be user intenace includes a larger color also, and in a clear format. Adjustments have also been made to password features.
- Software is updated for use within the new control system. �
- Sterilizer chamber has changed from having a full jacket to a partial jacket with a . material change from nickel clad to stainless steel.
- Increased the number of available pre-validated cycles. .
- morodos modified for incorporation with new pressure vessel design. .
#### Clinical Data:
No clinical data is required for this submission.
#### Conclusion:
The Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer is a substantially equivalent device The Castle 400110/50010 Gollou Stounn Connection Changes in technology,
to that of the predicate device. There have been no substantial of AAAA to that of this device. There nave peoplicable requirements of AAMI ST8, CSA-Z314.7, GGS-1340A and GGS-1343A Standards.
Based on the provided information in this premarket notification, it can be concluded Based on the provided information in this promation were and is safe and effective when used as intended.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP - 5 2001
Mr. Frederick R. Catt Sr. Requlatory Compliance Engineer Getinge/Castle, Incorporated 1777 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York 14623-3133
K012573 Re : Castle 400HC/500HC Series Steam Trade/Device Name: Sterilzer, Models 422HC, 433HC, 522HC and 533HC 880.6880 Requlation Number: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: August 8, 2001 August 9, 2001 Received:
Dear Mr. Catt:
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 reqistration, 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 Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਰ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (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.
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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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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number:
Device Name:
# K012573
Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer Models: 422HC, 433HC, 522HC and 533HC
### Indications for Use:
Castle® 400HC/500HC Series Steam Sterilizer is intended for use by health care facilities and to be used to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped surgical instruments, linens and liquids (liquids to be used to tienties mappes contact) by means of pressurized steam.
#### Model 433HC and 533HC Vacuum Steam Sterilizer Cycles and Load Chart Table 1.
| Cycle Type | No. of<br>Available<br>Cycles | Factory Settings | | | Load Configuration2 | Maximum Items per<br>Chamber Size | |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------|
| | | Exp.<br>Temp. | Exp.<br>Time | Dry Time1 | | 433HC | 533HC |
| GRAVITY 1<br>(grv) | 3 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 30 min. | • Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray.<br>• Fabric packs | 2 | 3 |
| GRAVITY 2<br>(grv) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 30 min. | • Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray.<br>• Fabric packs | 2 | 3 |
| Flash 3+<br>(f 3) | 4 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 10 sec.5 | • Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument<br>• Unwrapped non-porous instru<br>ment trays, up to 16 lbs. per tray. | 1 | 1 |
| Flash 10+<br>(f10) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 10 sec.6 | • Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument<br>• Unwrapped porous & non-porous<br>Instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per<br>tray. | 1 | 1 |
| PREVAC 1<br>(vac) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 16 min. | • Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray.<br>• Fabric packs | 2 | 3 |
| PREVAC 2<br>(vac) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 3 min. | • Single wrapped single instrument<br>• Single wrapped Instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray.<br>• Fabric packs | 1 | 1 |
| PREVAC 3<br>(vac) | 1 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 0 min.5 | • Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single Instrument<br>• Unwrapped porous & non-porous<br>instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per<br>tray. | 1 | 1 |
| Bowie-Dick<br>Test (vac) | 1 | 273°F<br>(134°C) | 3 min.<br>30 sec. | 0 min. | S.M.A.R.T. Pack or equivalent (1 max.)<br>in an EMPTY chamber | 1 Test<br>Pack | 1 Test<br>Pack |
| Vacuum<br>Leak Test<br>(lkt) | 1 | 268°F<br>(131°C) | 3 min. | 15 min. dry<br>5 min. dwell<br>15 min. test | Empty chamber | -- | -- |
| LIQUIDS 1<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.4 | Up to 250 mL containers | 80 | 168 |
| LIQUIDS2<br>(liq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 45 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.4 | Up to 1000 mL containers | 15 | 32 |
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Notes for Table 1:
Load configurations follow AAMI Standards ST8 Hospital Steam Sterilizers where applicable.
- 2 Refer to AAMI Standards ST46 Good Hosphal Practice: Steam Sterlilty Assurance and ST37 Good Relet to ARMI Standards 3140 Octor Prospital Practice: Croom Sterilized of Patlent Care Increation of Patlent Care In
3 Vacuum leak tost cycle parameters are not adjustable.
4Cooldown rate
5 Items may NOT be dry. Dry time may be added if required.
#### Model 422HC and 522HC Gravity Steam Sterilizer Cycles and Load Chart Table 2.
| Cycle Type | No. of<br>Available<br>Cycles | Factory Settings | | | Load Configuration2 | Maximum Items per<br>Chamber Size | |
|--------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|--------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------|
| | | Exp.<br>Temp. | Exp.<br>Time | Dry Time1 | | 422HC | 522HC |
| GRAVITY 1<br>(grv) | 3 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 30 min. | Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 16 lbs. per tray. Fabric packs | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | | 4 | 12 |
| GRAVITY 2<br>(grv) | 3 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 30 min. | Double-wrapped instrument trays,<br>up to 18 lbs. per tray. Fabric packs | 2 | 3 |
| | | | | | | 4 | 12 |
| Flash 3+<br>(f 3) | 4 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 3 min. | 10 sec.4 | Unwrapped non-porous single<br>instrument Unwrapped non-porous instru<br>ment trays, up to 18 lbs. per tray. | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | | 2 | 2 |
| Flash 10+<br>(f10) | 2 | 275°F<br>(135°C) | 10 min. | 10 sec.4 | Unwrapped porous or non-porous<br>single instrument Unwrapped porous & non-porous<br>instrument trays, up to 16 lbs. per<br>tray. | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | | 2 | 2 |
| LIQUIDS 1<br>(llq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 30 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.3 | Up to 250 mL containers | 80 | 168 |
| LIQUIDS2<br>(llq) | 1 | 250°F<br>(121°C) | 45 min. | 0.75<br>psi/min.3 | Up to 1000 mL containers | 15 | 32 |
Load configurations follow AAMI Standards ST8 Hospital Steem Sterilizers where applicable.
1Factory set drying time is the recommended minimum drying time. Extended drying time may be Factory set drying time is the recommendou mininem arying time may be reduced by selecting vacuum drying phase.
2 Refer to AAMI Standards ST46 Good Hospital Practice: Steam Sterilly Assurance and Reler (098)Mi Clandards Of To Coose Herlization Steam Sterliization of Patient Care Items for Immediate Use.
Cooldown rate
4Items may NOT be dry. Dry time may be added if required.
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<sup>1</sup> Factory set drying time is the recommended minimum drying time may be required depending on local conditions. Gravity cycle drying time may be reduced by selecting vacuum drying phase.
