JJ Series Container System
Device Facts
| Record ID | K192056 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | JJ Series Container System |
| Applicant | Aesculap, Inc. |
| Product Code | KCT · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.6850 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System is a reusable rigid sterilization container system intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterlized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device during transport and until used. This container system is compatible for use in steam sterilization according to the configurations listed in the tables below.
Device Story
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System is a reusable rigid sterilization container designed for healthcare facilities. It consists of anodized aluminum containers (solid bottom or enhanced drying system styles) and a lid, used to house medical instruments during steam sterilization. The system utilizes single-use paper filters to maintain a sterile barrier. It is operated by healthcare personnel in a sterile processing environment. The device is loaded with instruments, placed in a steam sterilizer, and then stored until needed. The container protects the enclosed instruments from contamination during transport and storage, ensuring they remain sterile for up to 365 days when processed with specific dry-time cycles. This system facilitates the safe handling and storage of surgical instruments, reducing the risk of contamination before use in clinical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance validated per AAMI ST-77, ISO 11167-1, and ISO 10993-5. Testing included sterilization efficacy (SAL 10^-6), dry time (weight difference <0.2%), microbial aerosol challenge, sterility maintenance (365 days), material compatibility, cytotoxicity, and cleaning validation.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Anodized aluminum container/lid, silicone gasket. Design: Rigid container with single-use paper filter. Sterilization: Prevac steam. Accessories: Baskets, trays, silicone mats, instrument organization systems. Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare providers to enclose medical devices for steam sterilization and to maintain sterility during transport and storage. Compatible with Prevac steam cycles (with/without dry time) for porous and non-porous loads. Includes various container sizes and accessories (baskets, trays, silicone mats, etc.).
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.
Predicate Devices
- Aesculap SterilContainer (K112671)
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- K162600 — Jewel Precision Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container System · Jewel Precision Sheet Metal & Machine, Inc. · Dec 9, 2016
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 27, 2020
Aesculap, Inc. Sierra Mertz Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034
Re: K192056
Trade/Device Name: Aesculap JJ Series Container System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KCT Dated: February 25, 2020 Received: February 27, 2020
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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For CAPT Elizabeth Claverie, M.S. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192056
Device Name
Aesculap JJ Series Container System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System is a reusable rigid sterilization container system intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterlized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device during transport and until used. This container system is compatible for use in steam sterilization according to the configurations listed in the tables below.
The JJ Series Container System container styles: a solid bottom container and enhanced drying system (EDS) container.
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System includes accessories such as baskets, trays, silicone mats, instrument organizational accessories, holders, indicator cards, tamper evident locks, lid covers, faceplate holders, and tags.
The attached tables identifies the load configurations.
Table 1. JJ Series Container System Lumen Configurations
| Sterilization<br>Cycle | Size | Lumens |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| PreVac Steam<br>with dry time<br>(270°F<br>4 min Exposure) | Full Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤500mm L |
| | Three-<br>Quarter | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤400mm L |
| | Half Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤200mm L |
| Prevac Steam<br>without dry time<br>(270°F<br>3 min Exposure)<br>Non-Porous | Full Size | Non lumened instruments |
| | Three-<br>Quarter<br>Size | Non lumened instruments |
| | Half Size | Non lumened instruments |
| Prevac Steam<br>without dry time<br>(270°F<br>4 min Exposure)<br>Porous | Full Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤500mm L |
| | Three-<br>Quarter<br>Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤400mm L |
| | Half Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with ≥ 1mm ID x<br>≤125mm L |
Validation testing was performed using the JJ612 single use paper filter.
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Table 2. JJ Series Container System Configurations, Without Silicone Mat and Lid cover*
| Container<br>Type | Sterilization<br>Method | Container<br>Bottom Part # | Container<br>Lid Part # | Maximum Load Weight (lbs)* |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>15 minute*<br>dry time | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | 24 |
| | | JJ120 | | 23 |
| | | JJ110 | | 22 |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ330 | | 22 |
| | | JJ320 | | 20 |
| | | JJ310 | | 18 |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ230 | | 18 |
| | | JJ220 | | 15 |
| | | JJ210 | | 13 |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>8 minute*<br>dry time | JJ141 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ131 | | 24 |
| | | JJ121 | | 23 |
| | | JJ111 | | 22 |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ331 | | 22 |
| | | JJ321 | | 20 |
| | | JJ311 | | 18 |
| | | JJ241 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ231 | | 18 |
| | | JJ221 | | 15 |
| | | JJ211 | | 13 |
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous)<br>AND<br>Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | |
| | | JJ120 | | |
| | | JJ110 | | |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | | JJ330 | | |
| | | JJ320 | | |
| | | JJ310 | | |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 25 |
| | | JJ230<br>JJ220<br>JJ210 | | |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous)<br>AND<br>Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ141 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ131 | | |
| | | JJ121 | | |
| | | JJ111 | | |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | | JJ331 | | |
| | | JJ321 | | |
| | | JJ311 | | |
| | | JJ241 | JJ420 | 25 |
| | | JJ231<br>JJ221 | | |
| Container<br>Type | Sterilization<br>Method | Container<br>Bottom Part # | Container<br>Lid Part # | Maximum Load<br>Weight (lbs)* |
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>30 minute*<br>dry time | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | 24 |
| | | JJ120 | | 23 |
| | | JJ110 | | 22 |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ330 | | 22 |
| | | JJ320 | | 20 |
| | | JJ310 | | 18 |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ230 | | 18 |
| | | JJ220 | | 15 |
| | | JJ210 | | 13 |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>30 minute*<br>dry time | JJ141 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ131 | | 24 |
| | | JJ121 | | 23 |
| | | JJ111 | | 22 |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ331 | | 22 |
| | | JJ321 | | 20 |
| | | JJ311 | | 18 |
| | | JJ241 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ231 | | 18 |
| | | JJ221 | | 15 |
| | | JJ211 | | 13 |
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous)<br>AND | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | |
| | | JJ120 | | |
| | | JJ110 | | |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | | JJ330 | | |
| | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ320 | | |
| | | JJ310 | | |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 25 |
| | | JJ230 | | |
| | | JJ220 | | |
| | | JJ210 | | |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous)<br>AND | JJ141 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ131 | | |
| | | JJ121 | | |
| | | JJ111 | | |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | | JJ331 | | |
| | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ321 | | |
| | | JJ311 | | |
| | | JJ241 | JJ420 | 25 |
| | | JJ231 | | |
| | | JJ221 | | |
| | | JJ211 | | |
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Table 3. JJ Series Container System Configurations, with Silicone Mat and Lid Cover*
*Dry times and load weights are based on container with silicone mats and/or lid cover.
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| | Table 4: Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories - Prevac Steam | | | | | |
|--|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|
|--|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|
| Accessories | Prevac Steam<br>with dry time | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Baskets, trays, indicator cards, tamper evident<br>locks, faceplate holders, and tags. | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization System (Silicone and<br>Stainless Steel racks, brackets, holders, and<br>clamps) | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | Yes¹ | Yes |
| Lid Covers | Yes¹ | Yes |
1 Using silicone mats and/or lid covers may require a longer drying time.
When used with PreVac Steam with dry time (270°F, 4 minute exposure), the maintenance of sterility of the Aesculap JJ Series Container System is 365 days.
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| <input type="checkbox"/> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | | | |
| <input checked="" type="checkbox"/> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | | | |
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#### ട. 510(k) SUMMARY (as required by 21 CFR 807.92)
# Aesculap JJ Series Container System for Steam
March 27, 2020
| 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® JJ Series Container System |
| COMMON NAME: | Sterilization Container Wrap |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Wrap, Sterilization |
| REGULATION NUMBER: | 880.6850 |
| PRODUCT CODE: | KCT |
| DEVICE CLASS: | Class II per 21 CFR 880.6850 |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Aesculap JJ Series Container 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 Prevac steam with and without dry time.
The JJ Series Container System consists of two different container styles: a solid bottom container and enhanced drying system (EDS) container.
The containers are made from anodized aluminum and utilize a single-use filter. The JJ Series Container System includes accessories such as baskets, trays, silicone mats, instrument organizational accessories, holders, indicator cards, tamper evident locks, lid covers, faceplate holders, and tags.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Aesculap JJ Series Container 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
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provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device during transport and until used. This container system is compatible for use in steam sterilization according to the configurations listed in the tables below.
The JJ Series Container System consists of two different container styles: a solid bottom container and enhanced drying system (EDS) container.
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System includes accessories such as baskets, trays, silicone mats, instrument organizational accessories, holders, indicator cards, tamper evident locks, lid covers, faceplate holders, and tags.
The attached tables identifies the load configurations.
| Sterilization<br>Cycle | Size | Lumens |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| PreVac Steam<br>with dry time<br>(270°F<br>4 min Exposure) | Full Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x ≤500mm L |
| | Three-Quarter<br>Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x ≤400mm L |
| | Half Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x ≤200mm L |
| Prevac Steam<br>without dry time<br>(270°F<br>3 min Exposure)<br>Non-Porous | Full Size | Non lumened instruments |
| | Three-Quarter<br>Size | Non lumened instruments |
| | Half Size | Non lumened instruments |
| Prevac Steam<br>without dry time<br>(270°F<br>4 min Exposure)<br>Porous | Full Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x <500mm L |
| | Three-Quarter<br>Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x ≤400mm L |
| | Half Size | 4 stainless steel lumens with > 1mm ID x <125mm L |
Validation testing was performed using the JJ612 single use paper filter.
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| Container<br>Type | Sterilization<br>Method | Container<br>Bottom Part # | Container<br>Lid Part # | Maximum LoadWeight (lbs) |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>15 minute*<br>dry time | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | 24 |
| | | JJ120 | | 23 |
| | | JJ110 | | 22 |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ330 | | 22 |
| | | JJ320 | | 20 |
| | | JJ310 | | 18 |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ230 | | 18 |
| | | JJ220<br>JJ210 | | 15<br>13 |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>8 minute*<br>dry time | JJ141<br>JJ131<br>JJ121<br>JJ111 | JJ410 | 25<br>24<br>23<br>22 |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ331<br>JJ321<br>JJ311 | | 22<br>20<br>18 |
| | | JJ241<br>JJ231 | JJ420 | 18<br>18 |
| | | JJ221<br>JJ211 | | 15<br>13 |
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous) | JJ140<br>JJ130<br>JJ120<br>JJ110 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | AND | JJ340<br>JJ330 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time | JJ320<br>JJ310 | | |
| | 270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ240<br>JJ230<br>JJ220<br>JJ210 | JJ420 | 25 |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous) | JJ141<br>JJ131<br>JJ121<br>JJ111 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | AND | JJ341<br>JJ331 | JJ310 | 25 |
| | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time | JJ321 | | |
| 270°F | JJ241 | JJ420 | 25 | |
| 4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ231 | | | |
| | JJ221 | | | |
| | JJ211 | | | |
Table 2. JJ Series Container System Configurations, Without Silicone Mat and Lid cover*
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| Table 3. JJ Series Container System Configurations, with Silicone Mat and Lid Cover* | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| Container<br>Type | Sterilization<br>Method | Container<br>Bottom Part # | Container<br>Lid Part # | Maximum Load<br>Weight (lbs)* |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>30 minute*<br>dry time | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | 24 |
| | | JJ120 | | 23 |
| | | JJ110 | | 22 |
| | | JJ340 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ330 | | 22 |
| | | JJ320 | | 20 |
| | | JJ310 | | 18 |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ230 | | 18 |
| | | JJ220 | | 15 |
| | | JJ210 | | 13 |
| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>270°F<br>4 min exposure<br>30 minute*<br>dry time | JJ141 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ131 | | 24 |
| | | JJ121 | | 23 |
| | | JJ111 | | 22 |
| | | JJ341 | JJ430 | 23 |
| | | JJ331 | | 22 |
| | | JJ321 | | 20 |
| | | JJ311 | | 18 |
| | | JJ241 | JJ420 | 18 |
| | | JJ231 | | 18 |
| | | JJ221 | | 15 |
| | | JJ211 | | 13 |
| Solid Bottom<br>Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous) | JJ140 | JJ410 | 25 |
| | | JJ130 | | |
| | | JJ120 | | |
| | | JJ110 | | |
| | AND<br>Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ340 | JJ430 | 25 |
| | | JJ330 | | |
| | | JJ320 | | |
| | | JJ310 | | |
| | | JJ240 | JJ420 | 25 |
| | 270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | JJ230 | | |
| | | JJ220 | | |
| | | JJ210 | | |
| | | | | |
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| EDS Container | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>3 min Exposure<br>(Non-porous)<br>AND<br>Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time<br>270°F<br>4 min Exposure<br>(Porous) | | | |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|----|--|
| | JJ141<br>JJ131<br>JJ121<br>JJ111 | JJ410 | 25 | |
| | JJ341<br>JJ331<br>JJ321<br>JJ311 | JJ430 | 25 | |
| | JJ241<br>JJ231<br>JJ221<br>JJ211 | JJ420 | 25 | |
*Dry times and load weights are based on container with silicone mats and/or lid cover.
| Table 4: Sterilization Cycle Compatible Accessories - Prevac Steam |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Accessories | Prevac Steam with<br>dry time | Prevac Steam<br>Without dry time |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Baskets, trays, indicator cards, tamper evident<br>locks, faceplate holders, and tags. | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Organization System (Silicone and<br>Stainless Steel racks, brackets, holders, and<br>clamps) | Yes | Yes |
| Silicone mats | Yes1 | Yes |
| Lid Covers | Yes1 | Yes |
1 Using silicone mats and/or lid covers may require a longer drying time.
When used with PreVac Steam with dry time (270°F, 4 minute exposure), the maintenance of sterility of the Aesculap JJ Series Container System is 365 days.
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## TECHNOLIGICALLCHARACTERISTICS (compared to predicate device)
The Aesculap JJ Series Container System has the same intended use as the Aesculap predicate device. The subject device is offered in similar sizes and is comprised of similar materials of construction as the predicate device.
| | Subject Device -<br>Aesculap JJ Series Container System<br>(K192056)<br>Product Code: KCT | Predicate Device-<br>Aesculap SterilContainer<br>(K112671)<br>Product Code: KCT | |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Intended Use | A device intended to be used to enclose another<br>medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care<br>provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the<br>enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility<br>of the enclosed device until used. | A device intended to be used to enclose another<br>medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care<br>provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the<br>enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility<br>of the enclosed device until used. | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Modalities | PreVac Steam with dry time<br>PreVac Steam without dry time | PreVac Steam<br>IUSS<br>Ethylene Oxide | Similar |
| Material | Container: Anodized aluminum<br>Lid: Anodized aluminum<br>Gasket: Silicone | Container: Anodized aluminum<br>Lid: Anodized aluminum<br>Gasket: Silicone | Same |
| Filter Type | Single use (Paper) | Single use (Paper) and reusable (PTFE) | Similar |
| Container<br>Design | Solid bottom or<br>Solid bottom with enhanced drying system<br>Perforated Lid | Solid or perforated bottom<br>Perforated Lid | Similar |
| Sizes | Full size<br>Three-Quarter Size<br>Half Size | Three-Quarter Size | Similar |
| Accessories | Baskets, trays, silicone mats, instrument<br>organizational accessories, holders, indicator cards,<br>tamper evident locks, lid covers, faceplate holders,<br>and tags. | Silicone mats, instrument organization system, lid<br>covers, baskets, trays, and racks, indicator cards, locks | Similar |
| Maintenance<br>of Sterility | Prevac Steam with dry time - 365 days | Prevac Steam & Ethylene Oxide- 360 days<br>IUSS - N/A | Similar |
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#### SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The Aesculap JJ Series Container 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:
- Prevac steam with dry time (Exposure: 270°F for 4 minutes) ●
- Prevac steam without dry time (Exposure: 270°F for 4 minutes Porous) ●
- Prevac steam without dry time (Exposure: 270°F for 3 minutes - Non-Porous)
Testing was conducted in accordance with applicable FDA guidance and standards. The table below outlines the testing which was performed on the subject device.
| Performance<br>Testing | Purpose | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Sterilization<br>Efficacy | To determine<br>sterilization<br>effectiveness of test<br>device after processing<br>in a sterilization cycle. | A sterility assurance level (SAL) of<br>10-6 will be achieved post sterilization using the BI overkill<br>method and half cycle validation indicated in section 5.6 of<br>AAMI ST-77. Biological indicators must be negative for<br>growth after incubation period. | Pass |
| Dry Time | To determine the proper<br>drying time required for<br>the JJ Series Container<br>System. | Per AAMI ST-77 section 4.4.2, (in association with EN868-8<br>section G.3/G.4 and EN 285 section G20.3), the system<br>shall demonstrate an average pre and post sterilization<br>weight difference of less than 0.2% within five 5 minutes of<br>cycle completion using final validated parameters and be<br>free of visible moisture following a cooling period. | Pass |
| Microbial<br>Aerosol<br>Challenge | To analyze the package<br>integrity and microbial<br>barrier properties of the<br>test device. | The container load maintains sterility after exposure to a<br>defined amount of aerosol microorganisms per ST-77<br>sections 5.9.1.1 & 5.9.1.2. No presence of growth after<br>incubation period. | Pass |
| Sterility<br>Maintenance | To demonstrate that a<br>processed test device<br>can maintain a sterile<br>barrier for a defined<br>period of time. | Sterility of container contents is maintained under conditions<br>which simulate hospital sterile package handling and storage<br>conditions and were tested per ISO 11167-1 section 6.4.<br>Test articles stored for their post processing shelf life.<br>Biological indicators must be negative for growth after<br>incubation period. | Pass |
| Material<br>Compatibility | To assess effects of full<br>use cycles on device<br>components and their<br>intended functionality. | No degradation or impact to functionality at the completion<br>multiple sterilization cycles according to section 5.0 of<br>TIR17. | Pass |
| Cytotoxicity | To determine the<br>potential of a test device<br>to cause cytotoxicity. | Testing completed in accordance with ISO 10993-5:2009.<br>Using the ISO Elution Method, the response to the article<br>must not be greater than 2 (mild reactivity). | Pass |
| Cleaning<br>Validation | To verify the<br>effectiveness of the<br>device cleaning<br>procedure. | In accordance with Annex A and section 7.5 of TIR30, test<br>samples shall show no visible soil after cleaning and shall<br>have protein or hemoglobin levels less than the<br>predetermined amounts. | Pass |
Results of the testing demonstrate that the proposed device met the acceptance criteria for each performance test.
### CONCLUSION
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that Aesculap JJ Series Container System the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device.
