K151597 · Cefla S.C. · FLE · Mar 4, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K151597
Device Name
Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series
Applicant
Cefla S.C.
Product Code
FLE · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6880
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Family of steam Sterilizers B 28 series B CLASSIC-28 and B FUTURA-28 models are table top steam sterilizers to be used in medical and dental practices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, laboratories and other facilities to sterilize re-usable surgical instruments (including dental handpieces) and medical materials, heat and moisture resistant and compatible with steam sterilization process. The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization of fabric packs/textiles for sterilization programs C1 and C2. The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 9 dental handpieces for sterilization programs C1 and C2. The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 6 lumen devices (specifications in the table below). The device shall not be used for the sterilization of fluids, liquids or pharmaceutical products.
Device Story
Table-top steam sterilizers (B Classic-28, B Futura-28) for medical/dental facilities. Uses saturated steam generated from demineralized water to sterilize heat/moisture-resistant instruments. Features fractionated vacuum system for air removal from hollow/porous loads and vacuum drying phase. Operated by healthcare professionals. Input: user-selected sterilization cycle (C1, C2, C4, C5). Device monitors chamber temperature, pressure, and time via internal probes/sensors. Output: sterilized instruments and cycle report (PDF/USB/optional printer). Affects clinical decision-making by ensuring instrument sterility for reuse. Benefits: provides validated sterilization for complex loads (lumens, textiles) in point-of-care settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation performed per AAMI ST55:2010. Biological indicators confirmed SAL of 10^-6 for textiles and 10^-9 for wrapped instruments/lumen devices. Moisture retention, air leak, and Bowie-Dick tests met acceptance criteria. Chamber temperature verified within -0°C to +3°C of set point.
Technological Characteristics
Austenitic stainless steel chamber (28L). Heating foil for preheating/temperature maintenance. Membrane vacuum pump (38 L/min or 20 L/min). 0.027 µm air filter (99.999% efficiency). Saturated steam sterilization at 121°C/134°C. Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi. Software validated per IEC 62304. Electrical safety: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-040. EMC: IEC 61326-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization of reusable surgical instruments, dental handpieces, medical materials, fabric packs/textiles, and lumen devices in medical/dental practices, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Contraindicated for fluids, liquids, or pharmaceutical products.
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.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-000
March 4, 2016
CEFLA S.C. c/o Mr. Maurizio Pantaleoni CEO ISEMED srl Via Altobelli Bonetti 3/a IMOLA (BO), ITALY 40026
Re: K151597
Trade/Device Name: Family of Steam Sterilizer B28 series Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLE Dated: February 1. 2016 Received: February 4, 2016
Dear Mr. Pantaleoni,
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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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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151597
Device Name Family of Steam sterilizers B28 series
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Family of steam Sterilizers B 28 series B CLASSIC-28 and B FUTURA-28 models are table top steam sterilizers to be used in medical and dental practices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other facilities to sterilize reusable surgical instruments (including dental handpieces) and medical materials, heat and moisture resistant and compatible with steam sterilization process.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validation of fabric packs/textiles for sterilization programs C1 and C2.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 9 dental handpieces for sterilization programs C1 and C2.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 6 lumen devices (specifications in the table below)
The device shall not be used for the sterilization of fluids, liquids or pharmaceutical products.
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| The Statist Stelling of a arangally in the rollowing finances / Unificiallys . | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| B Classic-28 model - 120 VOLT | MOCOM | ANTHOS | STERNWEBER | CASTELLINI | |
| | | | commercial brand commercial brand commercial brand commercial brand | | |
| B Futura-28 model -120 VOLT | MOCOM | ANTHOS | STERNWEBER | CASTELLINI | |
| | | | | commercial brand commercial brand commercial brand commercial brand | |
| Table 1 - Different models available for Steam sterilizers | | | | | |
The steam sterilizers are available in the following models / brandnames :
The full list of codes included in this submission is listed in the table 2 below:
| Code | Model | Commercial Brand Name |
|-----------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| M7A730010 | B Classic-28<br>120 Volt | MOCOM - B Classic-28 |
| M7A770010 | B Futura-28<br>120 Volt | MOCOM - B Futura-28 |
| 7A173010 | B Classic-28<br>120 Volt | STERN WEBER - SW-28 |
| 7A177010 | B Futura-28<br>120 Volt | STERN WEBER - SW-28 PLUS |
| 7A073010 | B Classic-28<br>120 Volt | ANTHOS - A-28 |
| 7A077010 | B Futura-28<br>120 Volt | ANTHOS - A-28 PLUS |
| C7A730010 | B Classic-28<br>120 Volt | CASTELLINI - C-28 |
| C7A770010 | B Futura-28<br>120 Volt | CASTELLINI - C-28 PLUS |
Table 2 – List of codes of steam sterilizers and relation with the commercial brand name
Program description, cycle times, temperature and dry time for each model are described in the tables below:
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#### B CLASSIC-28 model (B Classic-28; A-28; SW-28; C-28)
Chamber Dimensions (Depth 450mm / Diameter 280mm / Volume 27.7 litres)
| PROGRAM<br>NAME | CYCLE TYPE | STERILIZATION<br>TEMPERATURE<br>and TIME | DRYING<br>TIME (*) | MAXIMUM LOAD (**) (***) |
|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (C1)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C2)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>121 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 121°C / 250°F<br>20 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C4) SOLID<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(1 step; -0.8<br>bar) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| (C5)<br>HOLLOW<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 3 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| HELIX/BD<br>TEST | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>3.5 minutes | 1.5 min | Test device only (without another load) |
| VACUUM<br>TEST | Vacuum<br>(-0.8 bar) | / | / | Empty chamber<br>Vacuum -0.8 bar<br>Test Time: 27 min |
| VACUUM +<br>HELIX/BD<br>TEST (****) | | / | | / |
Table 3 - B-CLASSIC 28 Factory programmed sterilization cycles and parameters
(*) Default drying time, but the drying time can be manually increased
(**) Cycles C1 and C2 are validated to sterilize up to 6 single sided lumened devices no longer than 118 mm and no smaller than 0.8 mm(corresponding to "hollow A" cavities with a length/diameter (L/D) ratio = 1 ≤L/D ≤ 750). Cycles C4 and C5 are validated to sterilize up to 6 double sided lumened devices no longer than 115 mm and no smaller than 10 mm .
(***) If the material is sterilized "unwrapped" the sterilized material shall used immediately after sterilization (the cycle shall be considered as immediate use cycle)
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### B Futura-28 model (B Futura-28; A-28 PLUS; SW-28 PLUS; C-28 PLUS)
| PROGRAM<br>NAME | CYCLE TYPE | STERILIZATION<br>TEMPERATURE<br>and TIME | DRYING<br>TIME (*) | MAXIMUM LOAD (**) (***) |
|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (C1)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C2)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>121 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 121°C / 250°F<br>20 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C4) SOLID<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(1 step; -0.8<br>bar) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| (C5)<br>HOLLOW<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 3 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| HELIX/BD<br>TEST | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps: -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>3.5 minutes | 1.33 min | Test device only (without another load) |
| VACUUM<br>TEST | Vacuum<br>(-0.8 bar) | / | / | Empty chamber<br>Vacuum -0.8 bar<br>Test Time: 27 min |
| VACUUM +<br>HELIX/BD<br>TEST (****) | | | | |
Chamber Dimensions (Depth 450mm / Diameter 280mm / Volume 27.7 litres)
Table 4 - B-FUTURA 28 Factory programmed sterilization cycles and parameters
(*) Default drying time, but the drying time can be manually increased
(**) Cycles C1 and C2 are validated to sterilize up to 6 single sided lumened devices no longer than 118 mm and no smaller than 0.8 mm (corresponding to "hollow A" cavities with a length/diameter (L/D) ratio = 1 ≤L/D ≤ 750). Cycles C4 and C5 are validated to sterilize up to 6 double sided lumened devices no longer than 115 mm and no smaller than 10 mm .
(***) If the material is sterilized "unwrapped" the sterilized material shall used immediately after sterilization (the cycle shall be considered as immediate use cycle)
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Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
__ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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FAMILY OF STEAM STERILIZERS B 28 SERIES
CEFLA SC 510(K) NOTIFICATION
# 510(k) Summary - K151597
## Family of steam sterilizers B 28 series
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
### 2.1. General Information
Submitter:
CEFLA SC Via Selice Provinciale, 23/A 40026 - IMOLA (BO) ITALY
Establishment Registration Number: 3006610845
Contact Person in Italy:
Maurizio Pantaleoni ISEMED srl Via Altobelli Bonetti 3/a 40026 Imola (BO) Italy Mob.phone: +39-348 4435155 Telephone: +39-542 683803 Fax: +39-542 698456 Email: regulatory@isemed.eu
February 01, 2016 Summary Preparation Date: 2.2. Names Family of Steam sterilizer B28 series Device Name: Classification Name: Steam Sterilizer Product Code: FLE Regulation number: 880.6880 Class: II
#### 2.3. Predicate Devices
The Family of steam sterilizers B 28 series is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed predicate device:
| Applicant | Device name | 510(k) Number |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| M.O.COM. s.r I | MILLENNIUM series (B² model) | K050263 |
| Tuttnauer USA Co.<br>Ltd | Tuttnauer Pre-Vacuum Tabletop<br>Autoclave (Model ELARA-11) | K143311 |
#### 2.4. Intended Use
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The Family of steam Sterilizers B 28 series B CLASSIC-28 and B FUTURA-28 models are table top steam sterilizers to be used in medical and dental practices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, laboratories and other facilities to sterilize re-usable surgical instruments (including dental handpieces) and medical materials, heat and moisture resistant and compatible with steam sterilization process.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization of fabric packs/textiles for sterilization programs C1 and C2.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 9 dental handpieces for sterilization programs C1 and C2.
The Family of Steam Sterilizers B 28 series is validated for sterilization up to 6 lumen devices (specifications in the table below).
The device shall not be used for the sterilization of fluids, liquids or pharmaceutical products.
#### 2.5. Device Description
The Family of steam sterilizers B 28 series includes table-top steam sterilizers that use saturated steam at high pressures and temperatures to kill infectious bio-organisms. The B Classic-28 and B Futura-28 models differ only for some minor characteristics such as color touchscreen, optional Wi-FI connection, illumination of the working area and Ethernet connection
The steam is generated by a steam generator connected to the sterilization chamber without disconnecting devices. An electric heating element surrounds the chamber for preheating of the chamber and maintaining the temperature. The subject family is characterized by a fractionated vacuum system for the complete air removal also from hollow and porous materials as well as by a final vacuum drying phase able to eliminate any trace of condensation from the load.
| The steam sterilizers are available in the following models / brandnames : | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| B Classic-28 model - 120 VOLT | MOCOM<br>commercial brand | ANTHOS<br>commercial brand | STERNWEBER<br>commercial brand | CASTELLINI<br>commercial brand |
| B Futura-28 model -120 VOLT | MOCOM<br>commercial brand | ANTHOS<br>commercial brand | STERNWEBER<br>commercial brand | CASTELLINI<br>commercial brand |
| Table 1 – Different models available for Steam sterilizers | | | | |
The full list of codes included in this submission is listed in the table 2 below:
| Code | Model | Commercial Brand Name |
|-----------|--------------|--------------------------|
| M7A730010 | B Classic-28 | MOCOM - B Classic-28 |
| M7A770010 | B Futura-28 | MOCOM - B Futura-28 |
| 7A173010 | B Classic-28 | STERN WEBER - SW-28 |
| 7A177010 | B Futura-28 | STERN WEBER - SW-28 PLUS |
| 7A073010 | B Classic-28 | ANTHOS - A-28 |
| 7A077010 | B Futura-28 | ANTHOS - A-28 PLUS |
| C7A730010 | B Classic-28 | CASTELLINI - C-28 |
| C7A770010 | B Futura-28 | CASTELLINI - C-28 PLUS |
Table 2 - List of codes of steam sterilizers and relation with the commercial brand name
Program description, cycle times, temperature and dry time for each model are described in the tables below:
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| Chamber Dimensions (Depth 450mm / Diameter 280mm / Volume 27,7 litres) | | | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PROGRAM<br>NAME | CYCLE TYPE | STERILIZATION<br>TEMPERATURE<br>and TIME | DRYING<br>TIME (*) | MAXIMUM LOAD (**) (***) |
| (C1)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C2)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>121 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 121°C / 250°F<br>20 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C4) SOLID<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(1 step; -0.8<br>bar) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 14.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| (C5)<br>HOLLOW<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 3 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| HELIX/BD<br>TEST | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>3.5 minutes | 1.5 min | Test device only (without another load) |
| VACUUM<br>TEST | Vacuum<br>(-0.8 bar) | / | / | Empty chamber<br>Vacuum -0.8 bar<br>Test Time: 27 min |
| VACUUM +<br>HELIX/BD<br>TEST (****) | / | / | / | / |
#### B Classic-28 model (B Classic-28; A-28; SW-28; C-28)
Table 3 - B-CLASSIC 28 Factory programmed sterilization cycles and parameters
(*) Default drying time, but the drying time can be manually increased
(**) Cycles C1 and C2 are validated to sterilize up to 6 single sided lumened devices no longer than 118 mm and no smaller than 0.8 mm(corresponding to "hollow A" cavities with a length/diameter (L/D) ratio = 1 ≤ L/D ≤ 750). Cycles C4 and C5 are validated to sterilize up to 6 double sided lumened devices no longer than 115 mm and no smaller than 10 mm .
(***) If the material is sterilized "unwrapped" the sterilized material shall used immediately after sterilization (the cycle shall be considered as immediate use cycle)
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| Chamber Dimensions (Depth 450mm / Diameter 280mm / Volume 27,7 litres) | | | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| PROGRAM<br>NAME | CYCLE TYPE | STERILIZATION<br>TEMPERATURE<br>and TIME | DRYING<br>TIME (*) | MAXIMUM LOAD (**) (***) |
| (C1)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9 kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C2)<br>UNIVERSAL<br>121 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 121°C / 250°F<br>20 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments and<br>dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1.5kg double package metal or polymer instruments<br>and dental handpieces (max 0.9kg per tray)<br>1 kg unwrapped porous and fabric textiles<br>0.75 kg single package porous and fabric textiles<br>0.6kg double package porous and fabric textiles |
| (C4) SOLID<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(1 step; -0.8<br>bar) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 11.5 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray)<br>2.5kg single package metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| (C5)<br>HOLLOW<br>134 | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>4 minutes | 3 min | 5 kg unwrapped metal or polymer instruments<br>(max 0.9kg per tray) |
| HELIX/BD<br>TEST | PREVACUUM<br>(3 steps; -0.8<br>bar each step) | 134°C / 273°F<br>3.5 minutes | 1.33 min | Test device only (without another load) |
| VACUUM<br>TEST | Vacuum<br>(-0.8 bar) | / | / | Empty chamber<br>Vacuum -0.8 bar<br>Test Time: 27 min |
| VACUUM +<br>HELIX/BD<br>TEST(****) | / | / | / | |
### B Futura-28 model (B Futura-28; A-28 PLUS; SW-28 PLUS; C-28 PLUS)
Table 4 - B-FUTURA 28 Factory programmed sterilization cycles and parameters
(*) Default drying time, but the drying time can be manually increased
(**) Cycles C1 and C2 are validated to sterilize up to 6 single sided lumened devices no longer than 118 mm and no smaller than 0.8 mm(corresponding to "hollow A" cavities with a length/diameter (L/D) ratio = 1 ≤ L/D ≤ 750). Cycles C4 and C5 are validated to sterilize up to 6 double sided lumened devices no longer than 115 mm and no smaller than 10 mm .
(***) If the material is sterilized "unwrapped" the sterilized material shall used immediately after sterilization (the cycle shall be considered as immediate use cycle)
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| Features | Subject Device | | Predicate Devices | | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| | B FUTURA-28<br>B CLASSIC-28 | MOCOM - Millennium<br>Series B² model<br>K050263 | Tuttnauer Pre-Vacuum<br>Tabletop Autoclave<br>ELARA-11 K143311 | | |
| CFR code | 880.6880 - Steam Sterilizers | 880.6880 - Steam Sterilizers | 880.6880 - Steam Sterilizers | | same |
| Class | II | II | II | | same |
| Product<br>code | FLE | FLE | FLE | | same |
| Indication<br>for use | The Family of steam<br>Sterilizers B 28 series B<br>CLASSIC-28 and B<br>FUTURA-28 models are table<br>top steam sterilizers to be<br>used in medical and dental<br>practices, hospitals, clinics,<br>nursing homes, laboratories<br>and other facilities to sterilize<br>re-usable surgical instruments<br>(including dental handpieces)<br>and medical materials, heat<br>and moisture resistant and<br>compatible with steam<br>sterilization process.<br>The Family of Steam<br>Sterilizers B 28 series is<br>validated for sterilization of<br>fabric packs/textiles for<br>sterilization programs C1 and<br>C2<br>The Family of Steam<br>Sterilizers B 28 series is<br>validated for sterilization up<br>to 9 dental handpieces for<br>sterilization programs C1 and<br>C2.<br>The Family of Steam<br>Sterilizers B 28 series is<br>validated for sterilization up<br>to 6 lumen devices<br>The device shall not be used<br>for the sterilization of fluids,<br>liquids or pharmaceutical<br>products | The device is intended to be<br>used in medical and dental<br>practices, hospitals, clinics,<br>nursing homes, laboratories<br>and other facilities to sterilize<br>re-usable surgical instruments<br>(including dental handpieces)<br>and medical materials, heat<br>and moisture resistant and<br>compatible with steam<br>sterilization process.<br>Typical users of this system<br>are trained professionals<br>including, but not limited to,<br>dentists, nurses and other<br>specific medical<br>professionals.<br>NOTE: The device shall not<br>be used for the sterilization of<br>fluids, liquids or<br>pharmaceutical products. | The ELARA-11 is a table-top<br>autoclave designed for<br>sterilizing medical and<br>surgical goods, including both<br>wrapped and unwrapped,<br>solid, hollow, and porous<br>products and goods defined as<br>hollow A (e.g., dental hand<br>pieces; suction pipes) in<br>ophthalmic, dental, medical<br>clinics; and in first aid rooms.<br>The ELARA-11 is validated<br>for use in sterilizing lumened<br>device if no longer than 230<br>mm and no smaller than 3.4<br>mm for sterilization programs<br>2 and 4.<br>The ELARA-11 is validated<br>for use in sterilizing fabric<br>packs/textiles for sterilization<br>programs 2 and 4.<br>The ELARA-11 is validated<br>for use in sterilizing up to six<br>dental handpieces for<br>sterilization programs 2 and 4 | | equivalent |
| Construction | | | | | |
| Chamber<br>Volume<br>usable | 28 litres<br>(19 litres with tray supports<br>inserted) | 21 litres<br>(13 litres with tray supports<br>inserted) | 28.5 litres | | equivalent |
| Sterilization<br>Chamber<br>dimensions<br>(Φ x H) | 280 x 450 mm | 250 x 450 mm | 220 x 502mm | | equivalent |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Devices | | | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Features | B FUTURA-28<br>B CLASSIC-28 | MOCOM – Millennium<br>Series B² model<br>K050263 | Tuttnauer Pre-Vacuum<br>Tabletop Autoclave<br>ELARA-11 K143311 | | |
| Design | | | | | |
| Operating<br>principle | The sterilizing agent is steam<br>made from demineralized<br>water. Steam is commonly<br>used to sterilize porous and<br>non porous heat resistant<br>materials / textiles for more<br>than 100 years.<br>Sterilization temperatures are<br>121°C / 250 °F and 134°C /<br>273 °F. | The sterilizing agent is steam<br>made from demineralized<br>water. Steam is commonly<br>used to sterilize porous and<br>non porous heat resistant<br>materials / textiles for more<br>than 100 years.<br>Sterilization temperatures are<br>121°C / 250 °F and 134°C /<br>273 °F. | Sterilization using steam as<br>the sterilizing agent | same | |
| Mechanism<br>of action<br>for steam<br>sterilization | Saturated steam contacts the<br>surface of the device and is<br>able to sterilize it, since<br>saturated steam is able to<br>denature the membrane and<br>the proteins of<br>microorganisms and spores.<br>In case of packaged devices<br>or of devices with lumens<br>(e.g. dental handpieces), the<br>steam penetrates through the<br>packaging and into the<br>lumens, by means of the air<br>removal due to the vacuum<br>pump, and is able to sterilize<br>the devices | Saturated steam contacts the<br>surface of the device and is<br>able to sterilize it, since<br>saturated steam is able to<br>denature the membrane and<br>the proteins of<br>microorganisms and spores.<br>In case of packaged devices<br>or of devices with lumens<br>(e.g. dental handpieces), the<br>steam penetrates through the<br>packaging and into the<br>lumens, by means of the air<br>removal due to the vacuum<br>pump, and is able to sterilize<br>the devices | Saturated steam contacts the<br>surface of the device and is<br>able to sterilize it, since<br>saturated steam is able to<br>denature the membrane and<br>the proteins of<br>microorganisms and spores.<br>In case of packaged devices<br>or of devices with lumens<br>(e.g. dental handpieces), the<br>steam penetrates through the<br>packaging and into the<br>lumens, by means of the air<br>removal due to the vacuum<br>pump, and is able to sterilize<br>the devices | same | |
| Sterilization<br>cycle type | All cycles are pre-vacuum<br>with post vacuum drying | All cycles are pre-vacuum<br>with post vacuum drying | All cycles are pre-vacuum<br>with post vacuum drying…
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.