K182414 · Aesculap, Inc. · KCT · Jul 5, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K182414
Device Name
Aesculap® SterilContainer(TM) S2 System
Applicant
Aesculap, Inc.
Product Code
KCT · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jul 5, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Aesculap(R) SterilContainer™ S2 System is a reusable rigid sterilization container system intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This container system is compatible for use in the following sterilization modalities: - Dynamic-air removal steam (PreVac) (Exposure: 270°F for 4 minutes with 15 minute dry time) - Gravity Steam (Exposure: 250°F for 30-60 minutes with 15 minute dry time) - STERRAD 100S, STERRAD NX Standard, STERRAD NX Advanced, STERRAD 100NX Standard, STERRAD 100NX Flex Cycles - STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen, V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen, V-PRO 60 Flex, V-PRO maX Lumen, V-PRO maX Non-Lumen, and V-PRO maX Flex Cycles.
Device Story
Reusable rigid sterilization container system; constructed of anodized aluminum with silicone gaskets; utilizes single-use (paper/polypropylene) or reusable (PTFE) filters. Used by healthcare providers in clinical settings to enclose medical devices during sterilization cycles (steam, STERRAD, or STERIS V-PRO). Container protects instruments during sterilization and maintains sterility for up to 360 days post-processing. Includes accessories: silicone mats, stainless steel baskets, trays, holders, organizers, indicator cards, and tamper-proof locks. System ensures sterility maintenance of enclosed instruments until point of use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sterilization efficacy (BI overkill method), simulated use for flexible scopes, microbial aerosol challenge, maintenance of sterility (360 days), reusable filter validation (2200 cycles), material compatibility, and cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5). All tests passed.
Indicated for use by healthcare providers to enclose medical devices for sterilization and to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices until use. Compatible with steam (PreVac and Gravity), STERRAD, and STERIS V-PRO sterilization modalities.
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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July 5, 2019
Aesculap, Inc. Sierra Mertz Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034
Re: K182414
Trade/Device Name: Aesculap® SterilContainer™ S2 System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: June 6, 2019 Received: June 7, 2019
Dear Sierra Mertz:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
For Elizabeth Claverie, M.S. Assistant Director for THT4B2 Acting Assistant Director for THT4B1 DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K182414
Device Name
Aesculap(R) SterilContainer™ S2 System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Aesculap(R) SterilContainer™ S2 System is a reusable rigid sterilization container system intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This container system is compatible for use in the following sterilization modalities:
- · Dynamic-air removal steam (PreVac) (Exposure: 270°F for 4 minutes with 15 minute dry time)
- · Gravity Steam (Exposure: 250°F for 30-60 minutes with 15 minute dry time)
- · STERRAD 100S, STERRAD NX Standard, STERRAD NX Advanced, STERRAD 100NX Standard, STERRAD 100NX Flex Cycles
- · STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen, V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen, V-PRO 60 Flex, V-PRO maX Lumen, V-PRO maX Non-Lumen, and V-PRO maX Flex Cycles.
The Aesculap SterilContainer S2 System includes accessories such as sillcone mats and organizers, stainless steel baskets, trays, holders, sterilization indicator cards and tamper proof locks.
The attached table identifies the validated load configurations for each of the modalities.
| Sterilization Cycle | Container Size | Validated Load Configuration |
|---------------------------------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dynamic Air Removal Steam<br>(PreVac) | Full | 1 lumen with ≥ 3mm ID x ≤400mm L<br>and a second lumen ≥ 3.8mm ID x ≤370mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| Gravity Steam | Full | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD 100S | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 3.0mm ID and ≤400mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD NX Standard | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 2mm ID and ≤400mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD NX Advanced | Full | 1 Flexible lumen (≥ 1mm ID and ≤850mm L) |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD 100NX Standard | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 0.7mm ID and ≤ 500mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD 100NX Flex | Full | 1 Flexible lumen 1mm ID and ≤850mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
Table 1. SterilContainer S2 System Validated Load Configurations
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| STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen | Full | Stainless steel lumens<br>1 lumen ≥ 0.77mm ID and ≤410mm L |
|--------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Three-Quarter | 1 lumen ≥ 1.2mm ID and ≤275mm L |
| | Half | 1 lumen ≥ 1.8mm ID and ≤310mm L<br>1 lumen ≥ 2.8mm ID and ≤317mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen | Full | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Flex | Full | |
| | Three-Quarter | 1 flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light<br> |
| | Half | cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any<br>additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a single or<br>dual lumens that are >1mm ID and<br><990 mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Lumen | Full | Stainless steel lumens |
| | Three-Quarter | 1 lumen ≥ 0.77mm ID and ≤527mm L |
| | Half | 1 lumen ≥ 1.2mm ID and ≤275mm L<br>1 lumen ≥ 1.8mm ID and ≤310mm L<br>1 lumen ≥ 2.8mm ID and ≤317mm L<br>1 lumen ≥ 3.0mm ID and ≤400mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Non-<br>Lumen | Full | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Flex | Full | 2 flexible endoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to<br>endoscope) and mat with no additional load. The scopes<br>can have: a single lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm L<br>or two lumens with one ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm L and the<br>other ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 850 mm L<br>OR<br>1 flexible endoscope with a light cord (if not integral to<br>endoscope) and mat and additional non-lumened<br>instruments. The scope can have: a single lumen that is ≥ 1<br>mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm L or two lumens with one ≥ 1 mm ID<br>and ≤ 990 mm L and the other ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 850 mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
## Table 2. SterilContainer S2 System Configurations – Prevac Steam and Gravity Steam
| Sterilization<br>Method | Container Size | Container<br>Bottom Part<br># | Container<br>Lid Part # | Total Loaded Container<br>Weight* |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Dynamic-air removal steam<br>(PreVac)<br>&<br>Gravity Steam | Full Size - 4 ¼" | JS440 | JS489 | 25 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ¼ " | JS740 | JS789 | 25 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼ " | JS340 | JS389 | 25 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
*Maximum load weight is 25 pounds or the maximum indicated weight for the sterilizer, whichever is less.
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## Table 3. Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories - Prevac Steam and Gravity Steam
| Accessories | Compatible with<br>Prevac Steam | Compatible with<br>Gravity Steam |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Stainless Steel baskets,<br>basket lids, and dividers | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization System<br>(Silicone and Stainless Steel racks,<br>brackets, holders, and clamps) | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | Yes | Yes |
## Table 4. SterilContainer S2 System Configurations – STERRAD Sterilization Systems
| Sterilization<br>Method | Container Size | Container<br>Bottom Part<br># | Container<br>Lid Part # | Total Loaded Container<br>Weight |
|-------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------|
| STERRAD 100 S | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 13.95 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 13.90 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | 13.90 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERRAD NX Standard | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERRAD NX Advanced | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERRAD 100NX Standard | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 21.45 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 13.85 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
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| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | 13.85 pounds |
|--------------------|---------------------------|-------|-------|--------------|
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERRAD 100NX Flex | Full Size - 4 ¼" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.95 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ¼" | JS740 | JS789 | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
## Table 5. Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories – STERRAD Sterilization Systems
| Accessories | Compatible<br>with<br>1005 | Compatible<br>with<br>NX Standard | Compatible with<br>NX Advanced | Compatible<br>with<br>100NX Standard | Compatible with<br>100NX Flex |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Stainless Steel baskets,<br>basket lids, and dividers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization<br>System<br>(Silicone and Stainless<br>Steel racks, brackets,<br>holders, and clamps) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
# Table 6. SterilContainer S2 System Configurations – STERIS Sterilization Systems
| Sterilization<br>Method | Container Size | Container<br>Bottom Part<br># | Container<br>Lid Part # | Total Loaded Container<br>Weight |
|--------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen | Full Size - 4 ¼" | JS440 | JS489 | 11.1 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ¼" | JS740 | JS789 | 9.6 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | 9.6 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | | |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen | Full Size - 4 ¼" | JS440 | JS489 | 12.0 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | | | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 12.0 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | 12.0 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Flex | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 1 flexible surgical<br>endoscope or<br>bronchoscope with a<br>light cord (if not integra<br>to endoscope) and mat<br>without any additional<br>load. The flexible<br>endoscope may be a<br>single or dual lumens<br>that are >1mm ID and<br><990 mm L |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 1 flexible surgical<br>endoscope or<br>bronchoscope with a<br>light cord (if not integra<br>to endoscope) and mat<br>without any additional<br>load. The flexible<br>endoscope may be a<br>single or dual lumens<br>that are >1mm ID and<br><990 mm L |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | 1 flexible surgical<br>endoscope or<br>bronchoscope with a<br>light cord (if not integra<br>to endoscope) and mat<br>without any additional<br>load. The flexible<br>endoscope may be a<br>single or dual lumens<br>that are >1mm ID and<br><990 mm L |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 11.1 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Lumen | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 9.6 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ½" | JS340 | JS389 | 9.6 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Non-<br>Lumen | Full Size - 4 ½" | JS440 | JS489 | 18.6 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ½" | JS740 | JS789 | 18.6 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | | | |
| | | | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | 18.6 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| | Full Size - 4 ¼" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.3 pounds |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Flex | Full Size - 5 ½" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 ¼" | JS740 | JS789 | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 ½" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
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Table 7. Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories - STERIS Sterilization Systems
| Accessories | Compatible<br>with V-PRO<br>60 Lumen | Compatible<br>with V-PRO 60<br>Non-Lumen | Compatible<br>with<br>V-PRO 60<br>Flex | Compatible<br>with V-PRO<br>maX Lumen | Compatible<br>with V-PRO<br>maX Non-<br>Lumen | Compatible with<br>V-PRO maX Flex |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Stainless Steel baskets,<br>basket lids, and dividers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization<br>System (Silicone and<br>Stainless Steel racks,<br>brackets, holders, and<br>clamps) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY (as required by 21 CFR 807.92)
### Aesculap®)SterilContainer™ S2 System For Steam & Low Temperature Sterilization Cycles July 5, 2019
| COMPANY: | Aesculap, Inc.<br>3773 Corporate Parkway<br>Center Valley, PA 18034<br>Establishment Registration Number: 2916714 |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CONTACT: | Sierra M. Mertz<br>610-984-9076 (phone)<br>Sierra.Mertz@aesculapimplants.com<br>610-791-6882 (fax) |
| TRADE NAME: | Aesculap® SterilContainer™ S2 System |
| COMMON NAME: | Sterilization Container Wrap |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Wrap, Sterilization |
| REGULATION NUMBER: | 880.6850 |
| PRODUCT CODE: | KCT |
| DEVICE CLASS: | Class II |
#### Predicate Device
Aesculap SterilContainer System (K792558)
#### Reference Device
Aesculap SterilContainer S (K093649) Aesculap SterilContainer S (K093493)
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Aesculap SterilContainer S2 System is a reusable rigid container system that will allow for sterilization and storage of other medical devices. This container system is compatible for use in the following sterilization modalities:
- Dynamic-air removal steam (PreVac) (270°F for 4 minutes with 15 minute dry time)
- Gravity Steam (250°F for 30-60 minutes with 15 minute dry time)
- STERRAD 100S, STERRAD NX Standard, STERRAD NX Advanced, STERRAD ● 100NX Standard, STERRAD 100NX Flex Cycles
- STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen, V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen, V-PRO 60 Flex, V-PRO maX . Lumen, V-PRO maX Non-Lumen, V-PRO maX Flex cycles
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The containers are perforated and made from anodized aluminum and utilize a single-use or reusable filter. The SterilContainer S2 System includes accessories such as mats, baskets, trays, instrument holders, organizers, filters, indicator cards and tamper proof locks.
### Maintenance of Sterility
The maintenance of sterility for the load in this device is 360 days.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Aesculap SterilContainer S2 System is a reusable rigid sterilization container system intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This container system is compatible for use in the following sterilization modalities:
- Dynamic-air removal steam (PreVac) (Exposure: 270°F for 4 minutes with 15 minute dry . time)
- Gravity Steam (Exposure: 250°F for 30-60 minutes with 15 minute dry time)
- STERRAD 100S, STERRAD NX Standard, STERRAD NX Advanced, STERRAD 100NX Standard, STERRAD 100NX Flex Cycles
- STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen, V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen, V-PRO 60 Flex, V-PRO maX . Lumen, V-PRO maX Non-Lumen, and V-PRO maX Flex Cycles.
The Aesculap SterilContainer S2 System includes accessories such as silicone mats and organizers, stainless steel baskets, trays, holders, sterilization indicator cards and tamper proof locks.
The attached table identifies the validated load configurations for each of the modalities.
| Sterilization Cycle | Container Size | Validated Load Configuration |
|---------------------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Dynamic Air Removal<br>Steam (PreVac) | Full | 1 lumen with ≥ 3mm ID x ≤400mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | and a second lumen ≥ 3.8mm ID x ≤370mm L |
| | Half | |
| Gravity Steam | Full | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD 100S | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 3.0mm ID and ≤400mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD NX Standard | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 2mm ID and ≤400mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD NX Advanced | Full | 1 Flexible lumen (≥ 1mm ID and ≤850mm L) |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
| STERRAD 100NX<br>Standard | Full | 5 Stainless steel lumens ≥ 0.7mm ID and ≤ 500mm L |
| | Three-Quarter | |
| | Half | |
Table 1. SterilContainer S2 System Validated Load Configurations
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| STERRAD 100NX Flex | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | 1 Flexible Lumen 1mm ID and $<$ 850mm L |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Lumen | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | Stainless steel lumens<br>1 lumen $≥$ 0.77mm ID and $≤$ 410mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 1.2mm ID and $≤$ 275mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 1.8mm ID and $≤$ 310mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 2.8mm ID and $≤$ 317mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Non-Lumen | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| STERIS V-PRO 60 Flex | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | 1 flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a single or dual lumens that are >1mm ID and $<$ 990 mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Lumen | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | Stainless steel lumens<br>1 lumen $≥$ 0.77mm ID and $≤$ 527mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 1.2mm ID and $≤$ 275mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 1.8mm ID and $≤$ 310mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 2.8mm ID and $≤$ 317mm L<br>1 lumen $≥$ 3.0mm ID and $≤$ 400mm L |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Non-Lumen | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | Non lumen stainless steel instruments |
| STERIS V-PRO maX Flex | Full<br>Three-Quarter<br>Half | 2 flexible endoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat with no additional load. The scopes can have: a single lumen that is $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 1050 mm L or two lumens with one $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 990 mm L and the other $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 850 mm L OR 1 flexible endoscope with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat and additional non-lumened instruments. The scope can have: a single lumen that is $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 1050 mm L or two lumens with one $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 990 mm L and the other $≥$ 1 mm ID and $≤$ 850 mm L |
# Table 2. SterilContainer S2 System Configurations – Prevac Steam and Gravity Steam
| Sterilization<br>Method | Container Size | Container<br>Bottom Part<br># | Container<br>Lid Part # | Total Loaded<br>Container Weight* |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Dynamic-air removal steam<br>(PreVac)<br>&<br>Gravity Steam | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 | 25 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 1/2" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
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| Three-Quarter Size - 4 1/4 " | JS740 | JS789 | 25 pounds |
|------------------------------|-------|-------|-----------|
| Three-Quarter Size - 5 1/2" | JS741 | | |
| Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| Half Size - 4 1/4 " | JS340 | JS389 | 25 pounds |
| Half Size - 5 1/2 | JS341 | | |
| Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
*Maximum load weight is 25 pounds or the maximum indicated weight for the sterilizer, whichever is less.
# Table 3. Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories - Prevac Steam and Gravity Steam
| Accessories | Compatible with<br>Prevac Steam | Compatible with<br>Gravity Steam |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Stainless Steel baskets,<br>basket lids, and dividers | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization System<br>(Silicone and Stainless Steel<br>racks, brackets, holders, and<br>clamps) | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | Yes | Yes |
## Table 4. SterilContainer S2 System Configurations – STERRAD Sterilization Systems
| Sterilization<br>Method | Container Size | Container<br>Bottom<br>Part # | Container<br>Lid Part # | Total Loaded<br>Container Weight |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------|
| | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 | 13.95 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 1/2" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 1/4" | JS740 | JS789 | 13.90 pounds |
| STERRAD 100 S | Three-Quarter Size - 5 1/2" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 1/2" | JS340 | JS389 | 13.90 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Full Size - 5 1/2" | JS441 | | |
| STERRAD NX Standard | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 1/4" | JS740 | JS789 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 1/2" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 1/4" | JS340 | JS389 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
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| STERRAD NX Advanced | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 | 10.70 pounds |
|---------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------|-------|--------------|
| | Full Size - 5 1/2" | JS441 | | |
| | Full Size - 6" | JS442 | | |
| | Full Size - 8" | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 1/4" | JS740 | JS789 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 1/2" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 ¼" | JS340 | JS389 | 10.70 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 ½ | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| | STERRAD 100NX<br>Standard | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 |
| Full Size - 5 1/2" | | JS441 | | |
| Full Size - 6" | | JS442 | | |
| Full Size - 8" | | JS444 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 4 1/4" | JS740 | JS789 | 13.85 pounds |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 5 1/2" | JS741 | | |
| | Three-Quarter Size - 6" | JS742 | | |
| | Half Size - 4 1/4" | JS340 | JS389 | 13.85 pounds |
| | Half Size - 5 1/2 | JS341 | | |
| | Half Size - 6" | JS342 | | |
| | STERRAD 100NX Flex | Full Size - 4 1/4" | JS440 | JS489 |
| Full Size - 5 1/2" | | JS441 | |…
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.