K143579 · Nu Vasive, Incorporated · KCT · Aug 28, 2015 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K143579
Device Name
NuVasive Sterilization Trays
Applicant
Nu Vasive, Incorporated
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are intended to contain NuVasive implants and surgical instruments for sterilization, storage and handling. The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are suitable for dynamic air removal (pre-vacuum) steam sterilization methods. The trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.
Device Story
NuVasive Sterilization Trays are reusable containers designed to hold NuVasive implants and surgical instruments during the steam sterilization process. The trays consist of a rectangular base and a lid, both featuring perforations to allow steam penetration. They include internal brackets, caddies, and inserts to organize instruments and components. The device is used in clinical settings where surgical instruments are processed. The trays are loaded with instruments, wrapped in an FDA-cleared sterilization wrap, and subjected to a pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycle. After sterilization, the trays facilitate organized storage and handling of the instruments until they are needed for surgery. By providing a structured environment for sterilization, the trays help ensure that instruments are properly exposed to the sterilant, thereby supporting the maintenance of sterility and patient safety during surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Sterilization validation performed per ISO 17665-1 and AAMI TIR 12. Validated worst-case loading configurations (up to 39.95 lbs) and lumen dimensions (down to 1.1 mm diameter) confirmed SAL 10^-6 achieved using pre-vacuum steam sterilization at 270°F for 4 minutes with a 30-minute dry time.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Aluminum, Nylon, Silicone, Stainless Steel, Polypropylene, Polyphenylsulfone. Design: Perforated rectangular base and lid with internal organization inserts/brackets. Sterilization: Pre-vacuum steam (270°F/132°C). Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for containing NuVasive implants and surgical instruments during steam sterilization, storage, and handling. Suitable for use with pre-vacuum steam sterilization. Requires use of an FDA-cleared sterilization wrap to maintain sterility. Not for use as a standalone sterile barrier.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 28, 2015
NuVasive, Inc. Ms. Olga Lewis Regulatory Affairs Lead Specialist 7475 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121
Re: K143579
Trade/Device Name: NuVasive® Sterilization Trays Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KCT Dated: July 23, 2015 Received: July 24, 2015
Dear Ms. Lewis:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| 510(k) Number (if known) | K143579 |
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| Device Name | NuVasive Sterilization Trays |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are intended to contain NuVasive implants and surgical instruments for sterilization, storage and handling. The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are suitable for dynamic air removal (pre-vacuum) steam sterilization methods. The trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.<br>Sterilization validations for three level worst case tray (20.5" x 10" x 7.375") included three different loading configurations: implant only content (26.4 lbs.), instrument only content (39.95 lbs.) and mixed instruments and implant content (30.45 lbs.)<br>Validated worst case loading configurations included 23 instruments with lumens including the following worst case lumen dimensions:<br>- 1.6 mm x 306.8 mm<br>- 1.1 mm x 166.4 mm<br>- 7.2 mm x 331.9 mm<br>- 5.5 mm x 356.9 mm |
| | Do not exceed a maximum load of 25 lbs in the sterilization tray. |
| | Validated sterilization parameters for NuVasive Sterilization Trays: |
| | Method: Steam<br>Cycle: Pre-Vacuum<br>Temperature: 270°F (132°C)<br>Exposure Time: 4 minutes<br>Minimum Dry Time: 30 minutes<br>Minimum Cool Down Time: 40 minutes |
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| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS<br>(L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|---------------------------|
| Footprint 3 | 3-38 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.0" |
| | 3-39 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.1" |
| | 3-40 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.3" |
| | 3-41 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.5" |
| | 3-42 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.6" |
| | 3-43 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.7" |
| | 3-44 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.8" |
| | 3-45 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.9" |
| | 3-46 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.0" |
| | 3-47 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.1" |
| | 3-48 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.3" |
| | 3-49 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.4" |
| | 3-50 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.5" |
| | 3-51 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.6" |
| | 3-52 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.7" |
| | 3-53 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.8" |
| | 3-54 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.0" |
| | 3-55 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.3" |
| | 3-56 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.5" |
| | 3-57 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.7" |
| | 3-58 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.0" |
| | 3-59 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.1" |
| | 3-60 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.3" |
| | 3-61 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.6" |
| | 3-62 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 7.1" |
| | 3-63 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 7.2" |
| | 3-64 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 3.4" |
| | 3-65 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 3.6" |
| | 3-66 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 4.4" |
| | 3-67 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 4.7" |
| | 3-68 | 20.8" x 9.8" x 2.8" |
| | 3-69 | 20.8" x 9.8" x 5.2" |
| | 3-70 | 20.9" x 10.0" x 2.3" |
| | 3-71 | 20.9" x 9.8" x 6.6" |
| | 3-72 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.0" |
| | 3-73 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.2" |
| | 3-74 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.3" |
| | 3-75 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-76 | 21.0" x 10.1" x 3.1" |
| | 3-77 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 3.0" |
| | 3-78 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 3.7" |
| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|------------------------|
| Footprint 1 | 1-1 | 6.0" x 3.3" x 2.2" |
| | 1-2 | 6.5" x 3.5" x 2.0" |
| Footprint 2 | 2-1 | 8.0" x 4.3" x 1.6" |
| | 2-2 | 8.0" x 6.0" x 3.5" |
| Footprint 3 | 3-1 | 19.8" x 9.4" x 2.0" |
| | 3-2 | 20.0" x 10.0" x 2.0" |
| | 3-3 | 20.0" x 10.0" x 6.5" |
| | 3-4 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 1.8" |
| | 3-5 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 2.0" |
| | 3-6 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 2.5" |
| | 3-7 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 3.0" |
| | 3-8 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 3.5" |
| | 3-9 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 4.0" |
| | 3-10 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 4.5" |
| | 3-11 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 5.5" |
| | 3-12 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 6.8" |
| | 3-13 | 20.0" x 9.6" x 2.0" |
| | 3-14 | 20.0" x 9.8" x 6.3" |
| | 3-15 | 20.1" x 9.4" x 2.5" |
| | 3-16 | 20.4" x 9.6" x 3.0" |
| | 3-17 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 2.0" |
| | 3-18 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 3.0" |
| | 3-19 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 4.0" |
| | 3-20 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 5.0" |
| | 3-21 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-22 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.0" |
| | 3-23 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.1" |
| | 3-24 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.6" |
| | 3-25 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.1" |
| | 3-26 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.3" |
| | 3-27 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.4" |
| | 3-28 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.6" |
| | 3-29 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 7.0" |
| | 3-30 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 2.0" |
| | 3-31 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 3.8" |
| | 3-32 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 5.2" |
| | 3-33 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.0" |
| | 3-34 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.1" |
| | 3-35 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.2" |
| | 3-36 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| | 3-37 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.5" |
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| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|------------------------|
| Footprint 3 | 3-120 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 3.0" |
| | 3-121 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 3.8" |
| | 3-122 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 4.6" |
| | 3-123 | 21.6" x 9.8" x 4.2" |
| | 3-124 | 21.6" x 9.9" x 3.0" |
| | 3-125 | 21.7" x 10.0" x 3.1" |
| | 3-126 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 4.1" |
| | 3-127 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 5.0" |
| | 3-128 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 6.3" |
| | 3-129 | 21.8" x 10.4" x 4.1" |
| | 3-130 | 21.8" x 10.5" x 4.7" |
| | 3-131 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 3.2" |
| | 3-132 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 3.5" |
| | 3-133 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-134 | 22.0" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| | 3-135 | 22.0" x 10.0" x 6.6" |
| Footprint 4 | 4-1 | 9.0" x 6.5" x 2.5" |
| | 4-2 | 9.8" x 6.3" x 3.6" |
| | 4-3 | 9.8" x 8.3" x 2.1" |
| | 4-4 | 9.8" x 9.0" x 3.5" |
| | 4-6 | 9.9" x 7.8" x 2.0" |
| Footprint 5 | 5-1 | 10.0" x 10.0" x 2.0" |
| | 5-2 | 10.0" x 10.0" x 2.3" |
| | 5-3 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.1" |
| | 5-4 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| | 5-5 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.5" |
| | 5-6 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 3.0" |
| | 5-7 | 10.6" x 10.0" x 3.5" |
| | 5-8 | 10.6" x 9.7" x 2.9" |
| | 5-9 | 10.6" x 9.7" x 3.6" |
| Footprint 6 | 6-1 | 12.3" x 8.3" x 2.1" |
| | 6-2 | 13.3" x 9.3" x 2.1" |
| | 6-3 | 14.5" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| Footprint 7 | 7-1 | 15.0" x 10.0" x 2.5" |
| | 7-2 | 15.8" x 9.8" x 5.2" |
| | 7-3 | 16.8" x 9.8" x 3.2" |
| Footprint 8 | 8-1 | 15.7" x 4.7" x 2.7" |
| | 8-2 | 15.8" x 4.5" x 2.5" |
| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|------------------------|
| Footprint 3 | 3-79 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.2" |
| | 3-80 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.3" |
| | 3-81 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.8" |
| | 3-82 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| | 3-83 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 6.8" |
| | 3-84 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 2.2" |
| | 3-85 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 3.5" |
| | 3-86 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 3.8" |
| | 3-87 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 4.0" |
| | 3-88 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 5.6" |
| | 3-89 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 3.7" |
| | 3-90 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| | 3-91 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 6.4" |
| | 3-92 | 21.1" x 9.8" x 4.6" |
| | 3-93 | 21.1" x 9.8" x 6.0" |
| | 3-94 | 21.2" x 10.0" x 4.5" |
| | 3-95 | 21.2" x 10" x 5.2" |
| | 3-96 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 4.8" |
| | 3-97 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 4.9" |
| | 3-98 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 5.4" |
| | 3-99 | 21.3" x 10.0" x 4.9" |
| | 3-100 | 21.3" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-101 | 21.3" x 10.1" x 5.8" |
| | 3-102 | 21.3" x 8.5" x 5.3" |
| | 3-103 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 4.5" |
| | 3-104 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 5.0" |
| | 3-105 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-106 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 2.9" |
| | 3-107 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.0" |
| | 3-108 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.5" |
| | 3-109 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.7" |
| | 3-110 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.8" |
| | 3-111 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 4.6" |
| | 3-112 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 4.7" |
| | 3-113 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 5.3" |
| | 3-114 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 6.4" |
| | 3-115 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 6.8" |
| | 3-116 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 7.0" |
| | 3-117 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 5.0" |
| | 3-118 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 6.0" |
| | 3-119 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 6.4" |
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 807, and in particular 21 CFR §807.92, the following summary of information is provided:
### Submitted by: A.
Olga Lewis Regulatory Affairs Lead Specialist NuVasive, Incorporated 7475 Lusk Blvd. San Diego, California 92121 Telephone: (858) 909-1800
Date Prepared: August 25, 2015
#### B. Device Name
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | NuVasive® Sterilization Trays |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Sterilization Trays, Instrument Tray |
| Classification Name: | Sterilization wrap containers, trays, cassettes & other accessories |
| Classification: | Class II; 21 CFR § 880.6850 |
| Product Code: | KCT |
#### C. Predicate Devices
The subject NuVasive Sterilization Trays are substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device, Skeletal Dynamics Sterilization Trays (K102103).
#### D. Device Description
The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are designed to contain NuVasive implants and instruments for sterilization, storage, and handling, and to allow optimal exposure of the tray's content to steam during the sterilization process. The trays are intended only for use with NuVasive medical devices. The trays must be used in conjunction with an FDA cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the contents.
The trays are different sizes of the same basic configuration and consist of a rectangular base with a lid that fastens to the base with latches. The trays have perforations on the lid, base bottom and sides. Insert trays with custom made brackets can be used to organize instruments and hold caddies in which smaller components are stored. The insert travs and caddies also contain perforations to allow optimal exposure of the tray's contents to sterilant during the sterilization process.
#### E. Indications for Use
The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are intended to contain NuVasive implants and surgical instruments for sterilization, storage and handling. The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are suitable for dynamic air removal (pre-vacuum) steam sterilization methods. The trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.
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Sterilization validations for three level worst case tray (20.5" x 10" x 7.375") included three different loading configurations: implant only content (26.4 lbs.), instrument only content (39.95 lbs.) and mixed instruments and implants content (30.45 lbs.)
Validated worst case loading configurations included 23 instruments with lumens including the following worst case lumen dimensions:
- 1.6 mm x 306.8 mm
- 1.1 mm x 166.4 mm
- 7.2 mm x 331.9 mm
- 5.5 mm x 356.9 mm
Do not exceed a maximum load of 25 lbs in the sterilization tray.
Validated sterilization parameters for NuVasive Sterilization Trays:
Method: Steam Cycle: Pre-Vacuum Temperature: 270°F (132°C)
Exposure Time: 4 minutes
Minimum Dry Time: 30 minutes
Minimum Cool Down Time: 40 minutes
List of Devices:
| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) | FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
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| Footprint 1 | 1-1 | 6.0" x 3.3" x 2.2" | Footprint 3 | 3-20 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 5.0" |
| | 1-2 | 6.5" x 3.5" x 2.0" | | 3-21 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| Footprint 2 | 2-1 | 8.0" x 4.3" x 1.6" | | 3-22 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.0" |
| | 2-2 | 8.0" x 6.0" x 3.5" | | 3-23 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.1" |
| Footprint 3 | 3-1 | 19.8" x 9.4" x 2.0" | | 3-24 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 5.6" |
| | 3-2 | 20.0" x 10.0" x 2.0" | | 3-25 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.1" |
| | 3-3 | 20.0" x 10.0" x 6.5" | | 3-26 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.3" |
| | 3-4 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 1.8" | | 3-27 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.4" |
| | 3-5 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 2.0" | | 3-28 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 6.6" |
| | 3-6 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 2.5" | | 3-29 | 20.5" x 9.5" x 7.0" |
| | 3-7 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 3.0" | | 3-30 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 2.0" |
| | 3-8 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 3.5" | | 3-31 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 3.8" |
| | 3-9 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 4.0" | | 3-32 | 20.5" x 9.7" x 5.2" |
| | 3-10 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 4.5" | | 3-33 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.0" |
| | 3-11 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 5.5" | | 3-34 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.1" |
| | 3-12 | 20.0" x 9.5" x 6.8" | | 3-35 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.2" |
| | 3-13 | 20.0" x 9.6" x 2.0" | | 3-36 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| | 3-14 | 20.0" x 9.8" x 6.3" | | 3-37 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 2.5" |
| | 3-15 | 20.1" x 9.4" x 2.5" | | 3-38 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.0" |
| | 3-16 | 20.4" x 9.6" x 3.0" | | 3-39 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.1" |
| | 3-17 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 2.0" | | 3-40 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.3" |
| | 3-18 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 3.0" | | 3-41 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.5" |
| | 3-19 | 20.5" x 10.0" x 4.0" | | 3-42 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.6" |
CONFIDENTIAL
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| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|---------------------------|
| Footprint 3 | 3-43 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.7" |
| | 3-44 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.8" |
| | 3-45 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 3.9" |
| | 3-46 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.0" |
| | 3-47 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.1" |
| | 3-48 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.3" |
| | 3-49 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.4" |
| | 3-50 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.5" |
| | 3-51 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.6" |
| | 3-52 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.7" |
| | 3-53 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 4.8" |
| | 3-54 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.0" |
| | 3-55 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.3" |
| | 3-56 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.5" |
| | 3-57 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 5.7" |
| | 3-58 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.0" |
| | 3-59 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.1" |
| | 3-60 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.3" |
| | 3-61 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 6.6" |
| | 3-62 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 7.1" |
| | 3-63 | 20.5" x 9.8" x 7.2" |
| | 3-64 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 3.4" |
| | 3-65 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 3.6" |
| | 3-66 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 4.4" |
| | 3-67 | 20.6" x 9.7" x 4.7" |
| | 3-68 | 20.8" x 9.8" x 2.8" |
| | 3-69 | 20.8" x 9.8" x 5.2" |
| | 3-70 | 20.9" X 10.0" X 2.3" |
| | 3-71 | 20.9" x 9.8" x 6.6" |
| | 3-72 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.0" |
| | 3-73 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.2" |
| | 3-74 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 4.3" |
| | 3-75 | 21.0" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-76 | 21.0" x 10.1" x 3.1" |
| | 3-77 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 3.0" |
| | 3-78 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 3.7" |
| | 3-79 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.2" |
| | 3-80 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.3" |
| | 3-81 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 4.8" |
| | 3-82 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS<br>(L x W x H) |
| Footprint 3 | 3-83 | 21.0" x 9.7" x 6.8" |
| | 3-84 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 2.2" |
| | 3-85 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 3.5" |
| | 3-86 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 3.8" |
| | 3-87 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 4.0" |
| | 3-88 | 21.0" x 9.8" x 5.6" |
| | 3-89 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 3.7" |
| | 3-90 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| | 3-91 | 21.1" x 9.7" x 6.4" |
| | 3-92 | 21.1" x 9.8" x 4.6" |
| | 3-93 | 21.1" x 9.8" x 6.0" |
| | 3-94 | 21.2" x 10.0" x 4.5" |
| | 3-95 | 21.2" x 10" x 5.2" |
| | 3-96 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 4.8" |
| | 3-97 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 4.9" |
| | 3-98 | 21.2" x 9.7" x 5.4" |
| | 3-99 | 21.3" x 10.0" x 4.9" |
| | | 21.3" x 10.0" x 6.0 |
| | 3-100 | "" |
| | 3-101 | 21.3" x 10.1" x 5.8" |
| | 3-102 | 21.3" x 8.5" x 5.3" |
| | 3-103 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 4.5" |
| | 3-104 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 5.0" |
| | 3-105 | 21.4" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-106 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 2.9" |
| | 3-107 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.0" |
| | 3-108 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.5" |
| | 3-109 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.7" |
| | 3-110 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 3.8" |
| | 3-111 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 4.6" |
| | 3-112 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 4.7" |
| | 3-113 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 5.3" |
| | 3-114 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 6.4" |
| | 3-115 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 6.8" |
| | 3-116 | 21.4" x 10.1" x 7.0" |
| | 3-117 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 5.0" |
| | 3-118 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 6.0" |
| | 3-119 | 21.4" x 9.6" x 6.4" |
| | 3-120 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 3.0" |
| | 3-121 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 3.8" |
| | 3-122 | 21.5" x 10.0" x 4.6" |
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| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
|-------------|-------|------------------------|
| Footprint 3 | 3-123 | 21.6" x 9.8" x 4.2" |
| | 3-124 | 21.6" x 9.9" x 3.0" |
| | 3-125 | 21.7" x 10.0" x 3.1" |
| | 3-126 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 4.1" |
| | 3-127 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 5.0" |
| | 3-128 | 21.7" x 9.9" x 6.3" |
| | 3-129 | 21.8" x 10.4" x 4.1" |
| | 3-130 | 21.8" x 10.5" x 4.7" |
| | 3-131 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 3.2" |
| | 3-132 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 3.5" |
| | 3-133 | 21.9" x 10.0" x 6.0" |
| | 3-134 | 22.0" x 9.7" x 6.2" |
| | 3-135 | 22.0" x 10.0" x 6.6" |
| Footprint 4 | 4-1 | 9.0" x 6.5" x 2.5" |
| | 4-2 | 9.8" x 6.3" x 3.6" |
| | 4-3 | 9.8" x 8.3" x 2.1" |
| | 4-4 | 9.8" x 9.0" x 3.5" |
| | 4-6 | 9.9" x 7.8" x 2.0" |
| FOOTPRINT | MODEL | DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) |
| Footprint 5 | 5-1 | 10.0" x 10.0" x 2.0" |
| | 5-2 | 10.0" x 10.0" x 2.3" |
| | 5-3 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.1" |
| | 5-4 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| | 5-5 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 2.5" |
| | 5-6 | 10.4" x 9.8" x 3.0" |
| | 5-7 | 10.6" x 10.0" x 3.5" |
| | 5-8 | 10.6" X 9.7" X 2.9" |
| | 5-9 | 10.6" X 9.7" X 3.6" |
| Footprint 6 | 6-1 | 12.3" x 8.3" x 2.1" |
| | 6-2 | 13.3" x 9.3" x 2.1" |
| | 6-3 | 14.5" x 9.8" x 2.3" |
| Footprint 7 | 7-1 | 15.0" x 10.0" x 2.5" |
| | 7-2 | 15.8" x 9.8" x 5.2" |
| | 7-3 | 16.8" x 9.8" x 3.2" |
| Footprint 8 | 8-1 | 15.7" x 4.7" x 2.7" |
| | 8-2 | 15.8" x 4.5" x 2.5" |
## F. Technological Characteristics
As was established in this submission, the subject NuVasive Sterilization Trays are substantially equivalent to other predicate devices cleared by the FDA for commercial distribution in the United States. The subject device was shown to be substantially equivalent and have equivalent technological characteristics to its predicate device through comparison in areas including design, labeling/intended use, material composition, sterilization method, and function.
#### Performance Testing G.
To establish substantial equivalence with a predicate device, the performance testing was conducted to confirm that SAL (106) sterility level was achieved at the validated sterilization parameters in prevacuum steam sterilization cycle per ISO 17665-1 and AAMI TIR 12. Upon completion of the SAL (10-6) validations, dry time validation was executed.
#### H. Conclusions
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, performance data, and comparison to predicate device, the subject NuVasive Sterilization Trays has been shown to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate device.
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| Characteristics | Predicate Device<br>K102103 | Subject Device NuVasive<br>Sterilization Trays | |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Product Code | KCT | KCT | |
| 21 CFR | 888.6850 | 888.6850 | |
| System<br>Components | Base, lid, insert trays, brackets, caddies | Base, lid, insert trays, brackets, caddies | |
| Material<br>Composition | Aluminum, Nylon, Silicone, Stainless<br>Steel, Polypropylene,<br>Polyphenylsulfone | Aluminum, Nylon, Silicone, Stainless<br>Steel, Polypropylene,<br>Polyphenylsulfone | |
| Physical<br>Properties | Evenly distributed perforated hole<br>pattern | Evenly distributed perforated hole<br>pattern | |
| Configurations/<br>Dimensions | Rectangle base with lid, inserts,<br>brackets and caddies; Multiple<br>dimensions to accommodate different<br>product configurations | Rectangle base with lid, inserts, brackets<br>and caddies; Multiple dimensions to<br>accommodate different product<br>configurations | |
| Sterilant<br>Penetration | Sterilant (steam) penetration through<br>perforations in tray | Sterilant (steam) penetration through<br>perforations in tray | |
| Sterilization<br>method | Steam | Steam | |
| Sterilization cycle | Pre-vacuum and Gravity | Pre-vacuum | |
| Exposure<br>temperature | 270°F (132°C) | 270°F (132°C) | |
| Exposure time | 4 minutes | 4 minutes | |
| Drv time | 20 minutes | 30 minutes | |
| Reusable | Yes | Yes | |
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| Characteristics | Predicate Device K102103 | Subject Device NuVasive Sterilization Trays | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|
| Indications for Use | Skeletal Dynamics Sterilization Trays are intended to contain Skeletal Dynamics reusable surgical instruments for convenient organized storage, sterilization and transport between usages. The full DIN and half DIN tray include as accessories an insert to hold instruments and caddy to hold implants and smaller components. The Akro-Vu tray only contains brackets to hold the Akro-Vu System's reusable components.<br>The full DIN and half DIN trays are suitable for use in both pre-vacuum steam and high temperature gravity steam serialization methods. The Akro-Vu tray is suitable for use in pre- vacuum steam sterilization method. The trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.<br>Validated sterilization parameters for full DIN and half DIN trays and Akro-Vu tray: Method Steam Pre-Vacuum High Temp. Gravity Steam Temperature 270°F 270°F Exposure Time 4 min 15 min Min Dry Time 20 min 20 min<br>Validated sterilization parameters for full DIN and half DIN trays: Method: Steam Cycle: High Temperature Gravity Steam Temperature: 270°F (132°C) Exposure Time: 15 minutes Minimum Dry Time: 20 minutes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are intended to contain NuVasive implants and surgical instruments for sterilization, storage and handling. The NuVasive Sterilization Trays are suitable for dynamic air removal (pre-vacuum) steam sterilization methods. The trays are not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices.<br>Sterilization validations for three level worst case tray (20.5" x 10" x 7.375") included three different loading configurations: implant only content (26.4 lbs.), instrument only content (39.95 lbs.) and mixed instruments and implants content (30.45 lbs.)<br>Validated worst case loading configurations included 23 instruments with lumens including the following worst case lumen dimensions:<br>- 0.16 cm x 30.68 cm<br>- 0.11 cm x 16.64 cm<br>- 0.72 cm x 33.19 cm<br>- 0.55 cm x 35.69 cm<br>Do not exceed a maximum load of 25 lbs in the sterilization tray.<br>Validated sterilization parameters for NuVasive Sterilization Trays: Method: Steam Cycle: Pre-Vacuum Temperature: 270°F (132°C) Exposure Time: 4 minutes Minimum Dry Time: 30 minutes Minimum Cool Down Time: 40 minutes | | | | | | |
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.