Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer

K201927 · Maquet GmbH · FLE · Mar 1, 2021 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K201927
• Device Name: Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer
• Applicant: Maquet GmbH
• Product Code: FLE · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Mar 1, 2021
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.6880
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The steam sterilizer is used by health care facilities to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped porous and nonporous heat and moisture stable items such as surgical instruments and linens by means of pressurized steam.

Device Story

Steam sterilizer for healthcare facilities; processes wrapped/unwrapped porous and nonporous heat/moisture-stable items (surgical instruments, linens). Uses gravity/downward displacement with positive pulse conditioning and pressure/vacuum pulsing for dynamic air removal. Control system sequences cycle phases, monitors parameters, and provides audible/visual notifications of deviations. Operated by healthcare staff. Benefits include effective sterilization of medical equipment to support infection control. Output consists of sterilized items; device status/alerts provided to operator.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Validation performed per AAMI ST8:2013 (R2018) standards. Testing included biological performance (SAL 10^-6) for fabric PCDs, liquid loads, wrapped instrument PCDs, and IUSS cycles. Physical performance testing confirmed chamber temperature profiles, mechanical air removal, air leak rates, and moisture retention met acceptance criteria.

Technological Characteristics

Steam sterilizer; stainless steel chamber (SA240-316L) and jacket (SA240-304). Pressure vessel built to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1. Features vacuum pump for air removal. Horizontal door design with electric motor. Control system provides cycle sequencing and monitoring. Connectivity/interlocks via electro-mechanical logic. Sterilization via pressurized steam.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by health care facilities to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped porous and nonporous heat and moisture stable items, including surgical instruments and linens, via pressurized steam.

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.

Predicate Devices

• Getinge GSS67N Series Steam Sterilizer (K172159)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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March 1, 2021

Maquet GmbH % Mark Smith Regulatory Affairs Manager Getinge 45 Barbour Pond Road Wayne, New York 07470

Re: K201927

Trade/Device Name: Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLE Dated: February 1, 2021 Received: February 2, 2021

Dear Mark Smith:

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.

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.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal

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Sincerely,

Clarence W. Murray III, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director 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

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K201927

Device Name Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer

Indications for Use (Describe)

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| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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# 510(k) Summary - K201927 Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer

| Submitted by | Maquet GmbH_<br>Kehler Strasse 31<br>Rastatt DE-BW<br>Germany 76437 |
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- Mark N. Smith Contact person Manager, Regulatory Affairs Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
- K201927 510(k) number
- Date Prepared February 26, 2021

# Proprietary Device Name

- Trade Name: Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer
610N10 40.9 inch (1000 mm) long chamber Models: 610N14 51.1 inch (1400 mm) long chamber 610N15 60.6 inch (1540 mm) long chamber

Common Name: Steam Sterilizer

- Classification: Steam Sterilizer (21CFR880.6880, Product Code 80 FLE)
# Predicate Devices

[K172159] Getinge GSS67N Series Steam Sterilizer Getinge. Date 01/30/2018

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# Description of Device

The steam sterilizer is used by health care facilities to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped porous and nonporous heat and moisture stable items such as surgical instruments and linens by means of pressurized steam.

The Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer employs both with gravity/downward displacement with positive pulse conditioning and pressure/vacuum pulsing for dynamic air removal. All cycle phases are sequenced and monitored by the control system, providing both audible and visual notification of deviation from certain operating parameters

# Indications for Use

The Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer is intended for use by health care facilities to sterilize wrapped and unwrapped porous and nonporous heat and moisture stable items such as surgical instruments and linens by means of pressurized steam. The GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer is available in 3 models differentiated by chamber length: GSS610N Model 610N10 (40.9 inch chamber), GSS610N Model 610N14 (51.1 inch chamber), and GSS610N Model 610N15 (60.6 inch chamber).

# Cycles and Load Chart

| Cycle Type | Factory Settings | | Load Configuration<br>(Note 1) | Maximum Items per<br>Chamber Length | | | |
|------------------|----------------------|------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| | Exp.<br>Temp. | Exp.<br>Time | Drying<br>Time | | 610N10<br>1040 mm<br>40.9 in | 610N14<br>1400 mm<br>51.1 in | 610N15<br>1540 mm<br>60.6 in |
| P1<br>PREVAC 1 | 135.0°C<br>(275.0°F) | 3 min | 16 min | Full instrument packs | 18 | 24 | 24 |
| P2<br>PREVAC 2 | 135.0°C<br>(275.0°F) | 3 min | 3 min | Full fabric packs | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| P3<br>PREVAC 4 | 132.2°C<br>(270.0°F) | 4 min | 30 min | Full instrument packs | 18 | 24 | 24 |
| P4<br>PREVAC 5 | 132.2°C<br>(270.0°F) | 4 min | 5 min | Full fabric packs | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| P5<br>B & D TEST | 134°C<br>(273.0°F) | 3 min,<br>30 sec | 0 min | 1 B&D Test Pack in an<br>EMPTY chamber (other<br>than loading accessories) | 1 Test<br>Pack | 1 Test<br>Pack | 1 Test<br>Pack |
| P6<br>GRAVITY 1 | 121.1°C<br>(250.0°F) | 30 min | 45 min | Full instrument packs<br>Full fabric packs | 18<br>40 | 24<br>40 | 24<br>60 |
| P7<br>GRAVITY 2 | 135.0°C<br>(275.0°F) | 10 min | 45 min | Full instrument packs<br>Full fabric packs | 18<br>40 | 24<br>40 | 24<br>60 |
| P8<br>GRAVITY 3 | 132.2°C<br>(270.0°F) | 15 min | 45 min | Full instrument packs<br>Full fabric packs | 18<br>40 | 24<br>40 | 24<br>60 |
| P9<br>IUSS 1 | 135.0°C<br>(275.0°F) | 3 min | 1 min | Full instrument packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |

# Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer Cvcles and Load Chart

510k Summary GSS610N K201927

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| Vac | | | | | Full fabric packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|--------------------------|----------------------|--------|-------------------------------------------|--|-------------------------------------------------------------|---|---|---|
| P10<br>IUSS 2<br>Grav | 135.0°C<br>(270.0°F) | 10 min | 30 sec | | Full instrument packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | Full fabric packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| P11<br>IUSS 3<br>Grav | 132.2°C<br>(270.0°F) | 4 min | 1 min | | Full instrument packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| | | | | | Full fabric packs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| P12<br>Vented<br>Bottles | 121.1°C<br>(250.0°F) | 45 min | 3kPa/min<br>(0.44<br>psi/min)<br>(Note 2) | | Each container 1000 mL<br>(34 fl oz) or smaller<br>(Note 3) | 3 | 3 | 3 |

#### NOTE: Liquid Cycles are not intended for the sterilization of liquids used for direct patient contact.

## TABLE NOTES:

1. The load configurations listed in these tables are those used during testing validations of the sterilizer. These configurations follow AAMI Standard ST8: Hospital steam sterilizers where applicable (fabric packs are process challenge devices as described in ANSI/AAM ST8 and were made to be consistent with the packs described in ANSI/AAM ST8). For guidance on processing loads in the sterilizer, refer to AAMI Standard ST79: Comprehensive guide to sterility assurance in health care facilities.

2. Cooldown rate

3. Use vented or open containers only.

# Technological Characteristics Table:

Shown below is a comparison of the subject device Getinge GSS610N Series Steam Sterilizer versus the predicate device (Getinge GSS67N Series Steam Sterilizer):

| Item | Getinge GSS610N<br>[Subject device] | Getinge GSS67N<br>[Predicate Device]<br>K172159 | Comparison |
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| Pressure Vessel | | | |
| Chamber Sizes | Model 610N10: 26.4" x<br>42.5" x 40.9" (672 x1080<br>x1040 mm) | Model 6710: 26.4" x 27.6" x<br>39.4" (672 x700 x1000 mm) | Different Chamber<br>Sizes |
| | Model 610N14: 26.4" x<br>42.5" x 55.1" (672 x1080<br>x1400 mm) | Model 6713: 26.4" x 27.6" x<br>51.2" (672 x700 x1300 mm) | Different Chamber<br>Sizes |
| | Model 610N15: 26.4" x<br>42.5" x 60.6" (672<br>x1080 x1540 mm) | Model 6717: 26.4" x 27.6" x<br>66.9" (672 x700 x1700 mm) | Different Chamber<br>Sizes |
| Chamber Volumes | Model 610N10: Single Door<br>26.52 Cu Ft (751L), Double<br>Door 26.59 Cu Ft (753L) | Model 6710: Single Door 17<br>Cu Ft (481L), Double Door<br>16.5 Cu Ft (468L) | The chamber volumes<br>correspond to the<br>chamber sizes |
| | Model 610N14: Single Door<br>35.73 Cu Ft (1012L) | | |
| | Double Door 35.77 Cu Ft<br>(1013L)<br><br>Model 610N15: Single Door<br>39.3 Cu Ft (1113L), Double<br>Door 39.34 Cu Ft (1114L) | Model 6713: Single Door 22<br>Cu Ft (621L), Double Door<br>21.5 Cu Ft (609L)<br><br>Model 6717: Single Door 28.6<br>Cu Ft (809L), Double Door<br>28.11 Cu Ft (796L) | |
| ASME Pressure Vessel | All pressure vessels are<br>built to ASME Sect. VIII,<br>Div. 1 | All pressure vessels are built<br>to ASME Sect. VIII, Div. 1 | Same |
| "U" Stamped Unfired<br>Pressure Vessel) | Chamber: 45 psi<br>Jacket: 45 psi | Chamber: 43.5 psi<br>Jacket: 51 psi | The pressure rating<br>differs slightly |
| Material of Jacket | Stainless Steel (SA240- 304 ) | Stainless Steel (SA240- 304 ) | Same |
| Material of Chamber | Stainless Steel (SA240-<br>316L ) | Stainless Steel (SA240-316L ) | Same |
| Vacuum method | Vacuum pump standard. | Vacuum pump standard. | Same |
| Chamber Closure | | | |
| Door Operation | Horizontal opening/closing<br>door design operated by<br>an electrical motor. | Vertical opening/closing door<br>design with pneumatic<br>cylinder actuator | Different door<br>design. |
| Safety and Interlocks | | | |
| Door switch<br>system/steam to<br>chamber interlock | Electro-mechanical logic | Electro-mechanical logic | Same |
| Cycles | | | |
| Types of cycles offered | Prevac 132.2°C, 4<br>min; 135°C, 3 min,<br>Gravity 121°C, 30 min;<br>135°C 10 min; 132.2°<br>15 min;<br>IUSS 135°C, 3 min,;<br>135C, 10 min; 132.2°C<br>4 min<br>Vented Bottles 121°C<br>45min.<br>BD Test | Prevac 132.2°C, 4 min;<br>135°C, 3 min,<br>Gravity 121°C, 30 min;<br>135°C 10 min; 132.2° 15<br>min;<br>IUSS 135°C, 3 min,;<br>135C, 10 min; 132.2°C 4<br>min<br>Vented Bottles 121°C<br>45min.<br>BD Test | Same |
| Maximum Load<br>Capacities | Reference chart for<br>maximum loads within<br>GSS610N - up to 25lbs<br>per tray | Reference chart for<br>maximum loads within<br>GSS67N - up to 25lbs per<br>tray | Same |
| Utility Requirements | | | |
| Primary<br>Electrical<br>Connection | GSS610N are available for<br>connection to:<br>208V 3ph 60Hz (Not<br>GSS61015N with integrated<br>electrical heated steam<br>boiler)<br>460V 3ph 60Hz<br>480V 3ph 60Hz | GSS67N are available for<br>connection to:<br>208V 3ph 60Hz<br>460V 3ph 60Hz<br>480V 3ph 60Hz<br>600V 3ph 60Hz (Not with<br>integrated electrical heated<br>steam boiler) | Similar electrical<br>connections |

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# GETINGE

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# Summary of Non-Clinical Testing

Shown below is a summary of the non-clinical testing that was performed with this device:.

| Test<br>Performed | Device<br>Description | Test Method | Acceptance<br>Criteria | Results |
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| <b>Biological Performance Tests</b> | | | | |
| Sterilization<br>Efficacy Validation<br>Biological<br>Performance with<br>a fabric PCD | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.5.2 | Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) 10-6 | Pass |
| Biological<br>Performance with<br>liquid loads | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.5.3 | Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) 10-6 | Pass |
| Biological<br>Performance with<br>a wrapped<br>instrument PCD | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.5.4 | Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) 10-6 | Pass |
| Biological<br>performance of<br>immediate-use<br>steam sterilization<br>for single-wrapped<br>or unwrapped<br>nonporous items | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.5.5 | Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) 10-6 | Pass |
| <b>Physical Performance Test</b> | | | | |
| Chamber<br>Temperature<br>Profile | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.4.2.5 | +3°C (or +6°F) and -<br>0°C (or -0°F) of the<br>selected sterilization<br>exposure temperature | Pass |

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| Mechanical Air<br>Removal Test | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.6.1 | Load reaching<br>exposuire temperature<br>witin 10 secs<br><br>Color change on BD<br>chemical indicator<br>sheet | Pass |
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| Air Leak Rate Test | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.6.2 | Average leak rate of 1<br>mmHg (0.13 kPa) (0.019<br>psia) per minute or less<br>over the measured time<br>interval. | Pass |
| Moisture<br>Retention Rest | GSS610N10<br>GSS610N14<br>GSS610N15 | AAMI ST8:2013<br>(R2018)<br>§5.7 | < 3% increase in<br>presterilization test<br>pack weight for fabric<br>pack & &lt20% increase<br>for wrapped instrument<br>pack | Pass |

# Conclusion:

The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical test demonstrates that the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device, Class II (21 CFR 880.6880, Product code FLE)