K141071 · Kimberly-Clark Health Care · FRG · Jul 28, 2014 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K141071
Device Name
KIMGUARD ONE-STEP STERILIZATION WRAP
Applicant
Kimberly-Clark Health Care
Product Code
FRG · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and KC600) are intended to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using: Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes. KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and KC600) are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Device Story
KIMGUARD ONE-STEP Sterilization Wrap consists of two sheets of nonwoven polypropylene fabric ultrasonically seamed on two edges; enables simultaneous wrapping of medical devices. Fabric produced via three-layer SMS (spunbound-meltblown-spunbound) process. Used by healthcare providers in clinical settings to package instruments for terminal sterilization via Gravity Steam systems. Wrap allows sterilant penetration while maintaining package sterility post-sterilization for up to 30 days. Facilitates aseptic opening of sterilized packages. Benefits include protection of sterile contents from contamination until point of use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies validated sterilant penetration, package integrity, physical properties, drying/aeration, and maintenance of package sterility following Gravity Steam sterilization (250°F/121°C for 30 minutes). Biocompatibility was confirmed pre- and post-sterilization. All results met established acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Two-sheet nonwoven polypropylene fabric; three-layer SMS (spunbound-meltblown-spunbound) construction. Materials: polypropylene, <2% phthalocyanine blue pigment, <1% titanium dioxide, <0.008% antistatic treatment. Thermal bonding with 'daisy' pattern (round pin, hexagonal, triangle). Single-use, non-sterile, OTC. Dimensions vary by model (KC100-KC600) to accommodate specific load weights (3-25 lbs).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare providers to enclose medical devices for sterilization via Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes and to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A sterilization wrap (pack, sterilization wrapper, bag, or accessories, is a device intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used.
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### 510(k) Summary
K141071 11111 28 2014
### Applicant's Name, Address, Telephone, FAX, Contact Person
Applicant Name: Kimberly-Clark Health Care 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076-2190, USA Address: Establishment Registration #: . 1033422
Contact Name:
Thomas Kozma, Director of Regulatory Affairs e-mail: thomas.kozma@kcc.com phone: (770) 587-8393 (920) 225-3408 fax:
Date: July 11, 2014
# 1. CLASSIFICATION, COMMON OR USUAL NAME, DEVICE
NAME
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| Classification: | Class II per 21 CFR 880.6850 |
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| Classification Name: | Sterilization Wrap |
| Common/Usual Name: | Sterilization Wrap |
| Product Code: | FRG |
| Proprietary Name | KIMGUARD® ONE-STEP® Sterilization Wrap<br>(Models: KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400,<br>KC500, and KC600) |
### 2. PREDICATE DEVICES
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap, which is currently manufactured and distributed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, ( K082177 and K091685).
### 3. INDICATIONS FOR USE
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and KC600) are intended to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using:
- Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes. .
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and KC600) are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Test results validated that KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100. KC200. KC300, KC400, KC500 and KC600) allowed sterilization of the enclosed devices by the Gravity Steam Sterilization Systems (250°F/121°C for 30 minutes).
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap Recommendations for Use within Gravity Steam Systems are provided in Table 1.
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| TABLE 1: Recommended Loads for KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap for use with Gravity<br>Steam Sterilization Systems (250°F/121°C for 30 minutes) | | | |
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| KIMGUARD*<br>ONE-STEP*<br>Sterilization<br>Wrap<br>Models | Intended Loads¹ | Maximum Wrapped<br>Package Content<br>Weights Used in Sterility<br>Maintenance Validation<br>Study | Description of Loads<br>Used in Sterility<br>Maintenance Validation<br>Study² |
| KC100 | Very Light Weight Package<br>(for example batteries) | 3 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>12.5" x 9" x 1" Tray<br>1 lb of metal mass |
| KC200 | Light Weight Package (for<br>example telescope with light<br>cord) | 6 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½ Tray<br>3 lbs of metal mass |
| KC300 | Light to Moderate Weight<br>Package (for example: general<br>use medical instruments) | 9 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½Tray<br>6 lbs of metal mass |
| KC400 | Moderate to Heavy Weight<br>Package (for example: general<br>use medical instruments) | 13 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½ Tray<br>10 lbs of metal mass |
| KC500 | Heavyweight Package (for<br>example: general use medical<br>instruments) | 17 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>11" x 22" x 3 ½Tray<br>12 lbs of metal mass |
| KC600 | Very Heavy Weight Package<br>(for example: general use<br>medical instruments) | 25 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>11" x 22" x 3 ½Tray<br>20 lbs of metal mass |
'individual results may differ due to factors such as variations in handling practices, wrapping techniques, and folding methods. Results may also differ due to the use of irregularly shaped contents, which may put added stress on the wrap. Each healthcare facility should determine for itself which wrap model is the most appropriate for each intended use. 11 is recommended to not exceed the maximum wrapped package content weights indicated for each wrap model. Furthermore, it is recommended to not exceed the number, weight, and size of individual content types that were validated.
### 4. Device Description
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap is comprised of two sheets of KIMGUARD* Sterilization Wrap that is ultrasonically seamed on two edges. This seamed configuration allows for convenient wrapping of an article using two sheets simultaneously.
The sheets of sterilization wrap are square or rectangular fabric produced using a threelayer SMS (spunbound-meltblown-spunbound) process. The wrap fabric is composed of polypropylene with the addition of less than 2% by weight of phthalocyanine blue pigment, less than 1% by weight titanium dioxide pigment, and less than 0.008% by weight of antistatic treatment. The wrap allows a sterilized package to be opened aseptically.
### 5. Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device
KIMGUARD ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (i.e., subject of this Premarket Notification) is substantially equivalent to the predicate Kimberly-Clark KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wraps (K082177 and K091685) in technology, design, and materials.
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| Characteristics | Predicate Devices:<br>KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization<br>Wrap (K082177 and K091685) | Proposed Device:<br>KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap |
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| Manufacturer | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Kimberly Clark Corporation |
| Regulation/Product<br>Code | Sterilization Wrap: 880.6850 / FRG | Sterilization Wrap: 880.6850 / FRG<br>[SAME] |
| Indications for Use | The device is intended to be used to enclose<br>another medical device that is to be<br>sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is<br>intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed<br>medical device(s) and also maintain sterility<br>of the enclosed device(s) until opened. Not<br>indicated for use for gravity steam<br>sterilization. | KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap<br>(KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and<br>KC600) are intended to enclose another<br>medical device that is to be sterilized by a<br>healthcare provider using:<br>• Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30<br>minutes.<br>KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap<br>(KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500 and<br>KC600) are intended to allow sterilization of<br>the enclosed medical device(s) and also<br>maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s)<br>until used. |
| Sterilization<br>Parameters | Pre-Vacuum Steam at 270°F/132°C for 4<br>minutes, EO with a concentration of 725-735<br>mg/L at 131°F/55°C and 40%-80% relative<br>humidity for 60 minutes, and Amsco V-ProTM 1 and V-Pro 1 Plus Low Temperature<br>Sterilization Systems | Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes |
| Maintenance of<br>Package Sterility | For models KC100, KC200, KC300, K400,<br>KC500, and KC600 for up to 30 days. | Real-time testing following sterilization using<br>Gravity Steam supports maintenance of<br>package sterility for 30 days for all models of<br>KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap. |
| Technology | Tortuous sheet material used to enclose<br>medical devices that are to be sterilized by a<br>healthcare provider to allow sterilization of<br>the enclosed medical device(s) and maintain<br>sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used. | Tortuous sheet material used to enclose<br>medical devices that are to be sterilized by a<br>healthcare provider to allow sterilization of<br>the enclosed medical device(s) and maintain<br>sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.<br>[SAME] |
| Device Design | Two sheets of nonwoven polypropylene<br>fabric. Each sheet is composed of three<br>thermally- bonded layers consisting of a<br>Meltblown polypropylene layer surrounded by<br>Spunbound polypropylene layers (SMS) | Two sheets of nonwoven polypropylene<br>fabric. Each sheet is composed of three<br>thermally- bonded layers consisting of a<br>Meltblown polypropylene layer surrounded<br>by Spunbound polypropylene layers (SMS)<br>[SAME] |
| Method for bonding<br>SMS layers | Thermal bonding with round pin, hexagonal,<br>triangle bond pattern ("daisy" pattern) | Thermal bonding with round pin, hexagonal,<br>triangle bond pattern ("daisy" pattern)<br>[SAME] |
| Materials | Polypropylene with blue and white<br>pigments | Polypropylene with blue and white<br>pigments<br>[SAME] |
| Distribution | Non-Sterile and<br>Over-the-Counter | Non-Sterile and<br>Over-the-Counter<br>[SAME] |
| Single Use Device | Yes | Yes<br>[SAME] |
# Device Comparison Table (Technological, Design, & Materials)
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#### 6. SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL TESTS:
Performance of KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500, KC600) has been tested as summarized below. All results of testing met the same acceptance criteria as the predicate devices demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
| Summary of Testing Performed<br>(Gravity Steam Sterilization) | Results |
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| Sterilant Penetration | Passed |
| Package Integrity/Physical Properties | Passed |
| Drying and Aeration | Passed |
| Maintenance of Package Integrity | Passed |
| Biocompatibility (pre- and post-sterilization) | Passed |
# 7. OVERALL PERFORMANCE CONCLUSIONS
The nonclinical studies demonstrate that the KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap performs as intended as a sterilization packaging system of medical devices when terminally sterilized in Gravity Steam Sterilization Systems. These studies demonstrate that the KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap met the same criteria as the predicate devices and are substantially equivalent.
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July 28, 2014
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Dr. Thomas Kozma Director of Regulatory Affairs 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076-2190
Re: K141071
Trade/Device Name: KIMGUARD® ONE-STEP® Sterilization Wrap (Models: KC100, KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500, and KC600) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: June 17, 2014 Received: June 18, 2014
Dear Dr. Kozma:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
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510(k) Number (if known)
## K141071
### Device Name
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterlization Wrap (Models KC100, KC300, KC300, KC500, and KC600)
### Indications for Use (Describe)
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC300, KC500 and KC600) are intended to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using:
- Gravity Steam at 250°F/121°C for 30 minutes. ◆
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap (KC100, KC200, KC500 and KC600) are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterlity of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Test results validated that KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterliization Wrap (KC100, KC300, KC300 and KC600) allowed sterlization of the enclosed devices by the Gravity Steam Sterlization Systems (250°F/121°C for 30 minutes).
KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap Recommendations for Use within Gravity Steam Systems are provided in Table 1.
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| TABLE 1: Recommended Loads for KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP* Sterilization Wrap for use with Gravity Steam Sterilization<br>Systems (250°F/121°C for 30 minutes) | | | |
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| KIMGUARD* ONE-<br>STEP* Sterilization<br>Wrap Models | Intended Loads1 | Maximum Wrapped Package<br>Content Weights Used in Sterility<br>Maintenance Validation Study | Description of Loads Used in<br>Sterility Maintenance<br>Validation Study2 |
| KC100 | Very Light Weight Package (for<br>example batteries) | 3 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>12.5" x 9" x 1" Tray<br>1 lb of metal mass |
| KC200 | Light Weight Package (for<br>example telescope with light cord) | 6 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½ Tray<br>3 lbs of metal mass |
| KC300 | Light to Moderate Weight<br>Package (for example: general<br>use medical instruments) | 9 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½ Tray<br>6 lbs of metal mass |
| KC400 | Moderate to Heavy Weight<br>Package (for example: general<br>use medical instruments) | 13 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>10" x 20" x 3 ½ Tray<br>10 lbs of metal mass |
| KC500 | Heavyweight Package (for<br>example: general use medical<br>instruments) | 17 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>11" x 22" x 3 ½ Tray<br>12 lbs of metal mass |
| KC600 | Very Heavy Weight Package (for<br>example: general use medical<br>instruments) | 25 lbs. | 1 tray liner 20" x 25"<br>11" x 22" x 3 ½ Tray<br>20 lbs of metal mass |
incividual results may differ due to factors such as variations in handing pracices, wraping techniques, and folding methods. Results may also differ due to the use of impact contents, which may put added stress on the wap. Each healthcare facilly should delemine for itself which wrap model is the most appropriate for each intended use.
It is recommended to not exceed the maximum weights indicated for each wrap model. Furthermore, it is recommended to not exceed the number, weight, and size of Individual content types that were validated.
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