K213080 · Tuttnauer , Ltd. · FLE · Jan 4, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K213080
Device Name
T-Edge 10, T-Edge 11
Applicant
Tuttnauer , Ltd.
Product Code
FLE · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jan 4, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6880
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 tabletop autoclaves are designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads used in health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, freestanding surgical centers, clinics, and medical and dental offices). The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are validated for use in: - Sterilizing fabric packs / textiles - Sterilizing dental handpieces
Device Story
Table-top steam sterilizers (autoclaves) for medical/surgical goods. Inputs: demineralized water; medical/surgical loads. Operation: computerized control system (Linux-based) manages heating elements (silicon jacket) and vacuum pump for pre-vacuum air removal and post-vacuum drying. Produces: sterilized loads; cycle documentation (up to 999 cycles). Used in healthcare facilities by trained personnel. Output: touchscreen monitoring; USB data export; barcode printer connectivity. Benefits: efficient steam penetration; temperature uniformity; effective sterilization; reduced water/energy consumption. Safety features: door micro-switches; locking pin; safety thermostat; pressure relief valve; water quality sensor.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated per ANSI/AAMI ST-55, including Bowie & Dick test, air-leak-rate test, empty/full chamber thermal distribution tests, and biological performance testing (textile PCD, wrapped instrument PCD, and dental handpieces) achieving 10^-6 SAL.
Technological Characteristics
Chamber: 316L stainless steel. Door: 304L stainless steel. Outer covers: polycarbonate. Heating: silicon jacket heating element. Vacuum: built-in pump for pre/post-vacuum. Connectivity: USB, LAN. Standards: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-040, UL 61010-1, EN 61326-1, FCC Part 15, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, ANSI/AAMI ST-55.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sterilization of medical and surgical goods including wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, surgical centers, clinics, and medical/dental offices. Validated for fabric packs/textiles and dental handpieces.
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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January 4, 2022
Tuttnauer Ltd. Robert Basile Official Correspondent Har-Tuv Industrial Zone Beit-Shemesh, Jerusalem 9910101 Israel
Re: K213080
Trade/Device Name: T-Edge 10, T-Edge 11 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLE Dated: September 23, 2021 Received: September 23, 2021
Dear Robert Basile:
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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Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number
K213080
Device Name
T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11
Indications for Use (Describe)
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 tabletop autoclaves are designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads used in health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, freestanding surgical centers, clinics, and medical and dental offices).
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are validated for use in:
- · Sterilizing fabric packs / textiles
- · Sterilizing dental handpieces
The following tables show the cycles that were validated for Class B, including sterilization temperature, sterilization time in minutes and dry time in minutes and maximum loads:
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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Table 1: Class B key cycles
| # | Cycle Name | Sterilization<br>temperature<br>[°F/°C] | Sterilization<br>time [min] | Dry Time<br>[min] | Max load<br>10"<br>[Kg] | Max load<br>11"<br>[Kg] |
|---|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1 | Unwrapped Instr.<br>273F | 273.2°F<br>(134°C) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Wrapped Pouches<br>273F | 273.2°F<br>(134°C) | 4 | 20 | Instruments - 3.6<br>Textile - 1.5<br>Handpieces - 1 units | Instruments - 5.4<br>Textile - 2 |
| 3 | Unwrapped<br>Delicate 250F | 250°F (121°C) | 20 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | Wrapped Delicate<br>250F | 250°F (121°C) | 20 | 30 | Instruments - 3.6<br>Textile - 1.5 | Instruments - 5.4<br>Textile - 2 |
| 5 | B&D Test | 273.2°F<br>(134°C) | 3.5 | 2 | - | - |
| 6 | Vacuum Test | NA | NA | NA | - | - |
Table 2: Class S key cycles
| # | Cycle Name | Sterilization<br>temperature<br>[°F/°C] | Sterilization<br>time<br>[min] | Dry Time<br>[min] | Max<br>load 10"<br>[Kg] | Max<br>load 11"<br>[Kg] |
|---|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 1 | Unwrapped instruments<br>270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | Wrapped instruments<br>pouches 270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 4 | 30 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Unwrapped delicate<br>instruments 250F | 249.8°F (121°C) | 20 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 | Handpieces 270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 4 | 30 | 6 units | |
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# K213080 510(k) Summary Device name: T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11
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### Date Prepared: August 4, 2021
# 1. SUBMITTER
Tuttnauer USA Co. Ltd. 25 Power Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788 Phone: (631) 737 4850 Fax: (631) 737 0720
### Contact Person:
Robert Basile Sr. Vice President Tuttnauer USA Co. Ltd. Tel: 631 737 4850 Ext: 137 Fax: 631 737 1034 E-mail: bob@tuttnauerusa.com
# 2. DEVICE
Trade Name: T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 Common Name: Electronic autoclave Classification Name: Steam Sterilizer Classification: Product Code FLE
Regulatory Class: II Regulation Number: 21CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer
## 3. PREDICATE DEVICES
Primary predicate: Tuttnauer's Elara 11 autoclave Secondary predicate: Tuttnauer's EZ11Plus autoclaves
| Predicate<br>name | Product Code | Regulation<br>Number | Regulation<br>Name | Class | 510K no. |
|-------------------|--------------|----------------------|---------------------|----------|----------|
| Elara 11 | FLE | 21CFR<br>880.6880 | Steam<br>Sterilizer | Class II | K143311 |
| EZ11Plus | FLE | 21CFR<br>880.6880 | Steam<br>Sterilizer | Class II | K111736 |
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# 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are Table-Top steam sterilizers (autoclave) that use steam as the sterilizing agent. The autoclaves are fully automated device with a computerized control system, which is based on Linux Operating system. that ensures a fully automatic sterilization cycle, control and monitoring of physical parameters and a clear documentation of the sterilization cycle, including the ability of recording the sterilization parameters (with a built-in memory to store history of up-to 999 cycles). A graphical touchscreen is used for monitoring and control purposes.
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are Class-B and Class-S devices. They are designed for repeated use of sterilization of medical and surgical goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads used in health care facilities.
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are validated for use in:
- Sterilizing fabric packs / textiles
- . Sterilizing dental handpieces
The following tables show the cycles that were validated for Class-S and Class-B, including sterilization temperature, sterilization time in minutes and dry time in minutes:
| # | Cycle Name | Sterilization<br>temperature<br>[°F/°C] | Sterilization time<br>[min] | Dry Time<br>[min] | Max load<br>10"<br>[Kg] | Max load<br>11"<br>[Kg] |
|---|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 1 | Unwrapped Instr. 273F | 273.2°F (134°C) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Wrapped Pouches 273F | (134°C) 273.2°F | 4 | 20 | Instruments – 3.6 | Instruments – 5.4 |
| | | | | | Textile – 1.5 | Textile – 2 |
| | | | | | Handpieces – 1 units | |
| 3 | Unwrapped Delicate<br>250F | 250°F (121°C) | 20 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | Wrapped Delicate 250F | 250°F (121°C) | 20 | 30 | Instruments – 3.6 | Instruments – 5.4 |
| | | | | | Textile – 1.5 | Textile – 2 |
| 5 | B&D Test | 273.2°F (134°C) | 3.5 | 2 | - | - |
| 6 | Vacuum Test | NA | NA | NA | - | - |
Table 1: Class B key cycles
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#### Table 2: Class S key cycles
| # | Cycle Name | Sterilization<br>temperature<br>[°F/°C] | Sterilization<br>time<br>[min] | Dry Time [min] | Max load<br>10"<br>[Kg] | Max load<br>11"<br>[Kg] |
|---|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 1 | Unwrapped instruments 270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | Wrapped instruments pouches<br>270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 4 | 30 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Unwrapped delicate<br>instruments 250F | 249.8°F (121°C) | 20 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 | Handpieces 270F | 269.6°F (132°C) | 4 | 30 | | 6 units |
The steam for the sterilization process is produced by warming up a controlled amount of demineralized water that is inserted into a pipe heating element and then flows into the chamber as steam. This technique is used as a way of reducing water consumption and saving energy. The autoclave is equipped with a heating element wrapped around the chamber to maintain the required temperatures and steam for the sterilization process. All of these processes are done via the computerized control system of the device.
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 autoclaves are equipped with a built-in vacuum pump used for fractionated pre-vacuum air removal at the first stage of the cycle, eliminating air pockets from all load types, including porous load and most kinds of tubes (rubber, plastic etc.). This is maximizing efficient steam penetration throughout the entire load, resulting in temperature uniformity and an effective sterilization. After the sterilization stage the vacuum pump is used for post-vacuum drying, performed with the door closed.
The door's locking mechanism is designed to allow closing/opening the door, easily, with one hand.
The chamber door has the following features protecting personnel from hazards:
- . Two door micro-switches that indicate that the door is closed and locked. Without this indication steam is not introduced into the chamber. These micro-switches prevent opening the door while the chamber is pressurized and at the end of cycle until chamber pressure equalizes to room pressure.
- An electrical door locking pin that blocks door opening during operation. .
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In addition, the following safety devices are installed in the autoclave to optimize its safe operation:
- A safety thermostat to prevent over-heating of the chamber heating elements. .
- . A safety cut-off switch to prevent over heating of the pipe heating element.
- . A pressure safety valve to prevent over-pressurizing of the chamber.
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 autoclaves have two optional configurations (available upon request) - a manually filled reservoir of demineralized water or an automatic / direct inlet of demineralized water from the water supply system. The demineralized water overflow outlet is located on the rear cover, demineralized water overflow, and wastewater outlet on the rear cover. Built-in system for checking water quality Automatic water quality checking will alert the user of poor water quality, protecting the autoclave chamber from corrosive minerals found in poor quality water.
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 feature a built-in memory to record up to 999 sterilization cycles. The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 have a built-in USB port to enable exporting this data to a USB device, to be transferred to a PC.
The built-in USB port also enables the operation of an external, optional barcode printer, by using a dedicated cable - the barcode printer can print labels with a unique cycle ID barcode, operator's name, sterilization and expiry dates. One barcode printer can be connected to the machine. The device also has a built-in network port (LAN) for use with optional Tuttnauer's R.PC.R software.
The chamber is made of a corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel, and the door is made of corrosion-resistant 304L stainless steel. The outer covers are made of polycarbonate.
The properties of the T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are as described in the following table:
| Property | | Value | |
|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | T-Edge 10 | T-Edge 11 |
| | Width | ~19" (48 cm) | ~19.7" (50 cm) |
| External size | Height | ~19.7" (50 cm) | |
| Property | Value | | |
| | T-Edge 10 | T-Edge 11 | |
| Chamber | Depth | ~22.8" (58 cm) (supporting common install base carry a ~23" (60 cm) countertop) | |
| | Diameter | ~10" (25 cm) | ~11" (28 cm) |
| | Depth | ~18" (46 cm) | |
| | Volume | ~778 Ounces (23 Lit) | ~913 Ounces (27.2 Lit) |
| | Usable chamber space | 75% (~575 Ounces/~17 Lit) | 75% (~685 Ounces/~20.5 Lit) |
| Max. Allowable Working pressure (MAWP) | ~40.6 PSI (2.8 bar) | | |
| Safety relief valve | ~40 PSI (2.8 bar) | | |
| Net weight | ~117 lbs (53 kg) | ~124 lbs (56 kg) | |
| Shipping weight | ~145 lbs (66 kg) | ~152 lbs (69 kg) | |
| Floor loading requirements | ~165 lbs (75 kg) | | |
| Max load | Solid /Unwrapped | ~13 lbs (6 kg) | ~19.8 lbs (9 kg) |
| | Solid /Wrapped | ~7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) | ~11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| | Textile | ~3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | ~4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Maximum<br>load per tray | Unwrapped | ~2.67 lbs (1.2 kg) | ~4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| | Wrapped | ~1.6 lbs (0.72 kg) | ~2.4 lbs (1.08 kg) |
| Tray dimensions | | ~16.6" x ~7.4" x ~0.8"<br>(42.1 cm x 18.9 cm x 2.05 cm) | ~16.6" x ~8.14" x ~0.8"<br>(42.1 cm x 20.7 cm x 2.05 cm) |
| No. of trays | 5 | | |
| Mineral-free water<br>reservoir | Max. water<br>volume | Overflow (up to the float): ~128 Ounces (3.8 Lit) | |
| | Min. water<br>volume | ~33.8 Ounces (1 Lit) | |
| | The volume<br>used by the<br>sterilization<br>cycle/load<br>having the<br>highest<br>steam<br>consumption | Recorded 27 Ounces<br>(800 ml)<br>were required to<br>sterilize full load of<br>porous type using<br>"wrapped 121" | ~30 Ounces (~900 ml)<br>for<br>Wrapped 273°F + virus<br>protect |
| Used (waste) water<br>reservoir | Max. water volume | Max vol.: ~135 Ounces / (4 Lit)<br>Float: ~125 Ounces (3.7 Lit.) max allowed for | |
| Property | Value | | |
| | T-Edge 10 | T-Edge 11 | |
| Load No. counter | Counting from 0 to 999 and nullifies | | |
Table 3: T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 properties
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Only United States Food and Drug Administration cleared accessories such as sterilization wraps, sterilization pouches, chemical indicators, biological indicators, and sterilization cassettes should be used with this autoclave.
# 5. LIST OF DEVICES
The following table is a list of devices models for which this 510(k) clearance is requested in this submission:
Table 4: List of devices models in the current submission
| Device model | Device catalog no. | Device description |
|------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| T-Edge 10 230V | AMS10-230-T | An autoclave with a 10" diameter chamber and with a volume of 23L (~778 Oz), operating in 230V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied by a manually filled reservoir. |
| T-Edge 10-W 230V | AMS10-230-W-T | An autoclave with a 10" diameter chamber and with a volume of 23L (~778 Oz), operating in 230V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied directly via dedicated inlet connected to a demineralized water supply. |
| T-Edge 10 120V | AMS10-120-T | An autoclave with a 10" diameter chamber and with a volume of 23L (~778 Oz), operating in 120V/1Ph (50/60Hz). |
| Device model | Device catalog no. | Device description |
| | | The demineralized water is supplied by a manually filled reservoir. |
| T-Edge 10-W 120V | AMS10-120-W-T | An autoclave with a 10" diameter chamber and with a volume of 23L (~778 Oz), operating in 120V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied directly via dedicated inlet connected to a demineralized water supply. |
| T-Edge 11 230V | AMS11-230-T | An autoclave with a 11" diameter chamber and with a volume of 27.2L (~913 Oz), operating in 230V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied by a manually filled reservoir. |
| T-Edge 11-W 230V | AMS11-230-W-T | An autoclave with a 11" diameter chamber and with a volume of 27.2L (~913 Oz), operating in 230V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied directly via dedicated inlet connected to a demineralized water supply. |
| T-Edge 11 120V | AMS11-120-T | An autoclave with a 11" diameter chamber and with a volume of 27.2L (~913 Oz), operating in 120V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied by a manually filled reservoir. |
| Device model | Device catalog no. | Device description |
| T-Edge 11-W 120V | AMS11-120-W-T | An autoclave with a 11" diameter chamber and with a volume of 27.2L (~913 Oz), operating in 120V/1Ph (50/60Hz).<br>The demineralized water is supplied directly via dedicated inlet connected to a demineralized water supply. |
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# 6. INDICATION FOR USE
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 table-top autoclaves are designed for sterilization of medical and surgical goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads used in health care facilities (e.g. hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, freestanding surgical centers, clinics, and medical and dental offices).
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are validated for use in:
- . Sterilizing fabric packs / textiles
- . Sterilizing dental handpieces
### Intended user
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 Table-Top autoclave are intended for use by trained personnel in hospital and healthcare settings.
All autoclave users must receive training in proper usage from an experienced employee. Every new employee must undergo a training period under an experienced employee.
# 7. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The following technological characteristics will be compared between the T-Edge family (T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11) and the cleared predicate devices, the Elara11 (the primary predicate) and the EZ11Plus (The secondary predicate):
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- General design of device: chamber volume, control system; ●
- . Indication for use and intended users
- Materials; ●
- Energy source: .
- Performance: .
- . Sterilization parameters
### Reason for the 510(k):
The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are class II device, equivalent to the predicate cleared devices, Elara11 (K143311) and EZ11plus (K111736) but changes made exceeds the limitations for a special 510(k) and thus the device requires a traditional 510(k):
- . The Operating system of T-Edge devices is based on Linux (using Java as the programing language) compared to Windows (using C# as the programing language) in the predicate devices.
- The sterilization time for the Unwrapped delicate cycle in the T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 is 10 ● minutes shorter than its equivalent in the EZ11 (20 minutes as compared to 30 minutes).
- The chamber volume of the T-Edge 10 corresponds to the 10" chamber. It differs in 23L . compared to 28.5L. The chamber volume of the T-Edge 11 corresponds to the 11" chamber. It differs slightly in 27.2L compared to 28.5L.
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Chamber<br>volume | This device is a<br>single door table-<br>top autoclave<br>with a chamber<br>volume of 28.5L. | This device is a<br>single door table-<br>top autoclave<br>with a chamber<br>volume of 28.5L. | This device is a<br>single door table-<br>top autoclave with<br>a chamber volume<br>of:<br>23L (~778 ounces)<br>for the T-Edge 10 | Different |
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
| | | | 27.2L (~913 ounces) for the T-Edge11. | |
| Control system | The device is software controlled with electronic control panel that permits automatic usage. | The device is software controlled with electronic control panel that permits automatic usage. | The device is software controlled with electronic control panel that permits automatic usage. | Same |
| | The device is non-programmable. | The device is non-programmable. | The device is non-programmable. | Same |
| | The Operating system is Windows (programing language is C#). | The Operating system is Windows (programing language is C#). | The Operating system is Linux (programing language is Java). | Different |
| Indication for use | The Elara11 is a tabletop autoclave designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical goods, including both wrapped and unwrapped, solid, hollow, and porous products and goods defined as hollow A (e.g., dental hand pieces; suction pipes) in ophthalmic, dental, medical | The EZ11Plus is a tabletop autoclave designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical goods, including both wrapped and unwrapped, solid, hollow, and porous products and goods defined as hollow A (e.g., dental hand pieces; suction pipes) in ophthalmic. | The T-Edge 10 & T-Edge 11 are tabletop autoclaves designed for the sterilization of medical and surgical goods such as wrapped and unwrapped solid, hollow, and porous loads used in health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, freestanding surgical centers. | Different |
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
| | clinics, and in<br>first aid rooms. | dental, medical<br>clinics, and in<br>first aid rooms<br>and in small<br>laboratories. | clinics, and<br>medical and dental<br>offices). | |
| Materials | The outer cover<br>of the device is<br>made of metal<br>(aluminum). | The outer cover<br>of the device is<br>made of metal<br>(aluminum). | The outer cover of<br>the device is made<br>of polycarbonate. | Different |
| | The chamber is<br>made of 316L<br>stainless steel. | The chamber is<br>made of 316L<br>stainless steel. | The chamber is<br>made of 316L<br>stainless steel. | Same |
| | The door is made<br>of 304L stainless<br>steel. | The door is made<br>of 304L stainless<br>steel. | The door is made<br>of 304L stainless<br>steel. | Same |
| Energy source | The device can<br>be operated only<br>while connected<br>to an electrical<br>source (the<br>electrical grid).<br>It has no internal<br>power source<br>(batteries). | The device can<br>be operated only<br>while connected<br>to an electrical<br>source (the<br>electrical grid).<br>It has no internal<br>power source<br>(batteries). | The device can be<br>operated only<br>while connected to<br>an electrical<br>source (the<br>electrical grid).<br>It has no internal<br>power source<br>(batteries). | Same |
| Performance | The operation<br>principle is<br>sterilization by<br>heating a<br>controlled<br>amount of<br>demineralized<br>water to generate<br>steam as the<br>sterilization<br>reagent and<br>maintaining its | The operation<br>principle is<br>sterilization by<br>heating a<br>controlled<br>amount of<br>demineralized<br>water to generate<br>steam as the<br>sterilization<br>reagent and<br>maintaining its | The operation<br>principle is<br>sterilization by<br>heating a<br>controlled amount<br>of demineralized<br>water to generate<br>steam as the<br>sterilization<br>reagent and<br>maintaining its<br>temperature by | Same |
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
| | temperature by<br>using a heating<br>element<br>surrounding the<br>chamber. The<br>water is drawn<br>from a built-in<br>water reservoir. | temperature by<br>using a heating<br>element<br>surrounding the<br>chamber. The<br>water is drawn<br>from a built-in<br>water reservoir. | using a heating<br>element<br>surrounding the<br>chamber. The<br>water is drawn<br>from a built-in<br>water reservoir. | |
| | | The heating of<br>the water to<br>generate the<br>steam is done in a<br>steam generator<br>and the heating<br>element used is<br>metal band. | The heating of<br>the water to<br>generate the<br>steam is done in<br>a steam generator<br>and the heating<br>element used is<br>metal band. | The heating of the<br>water to generate<br>the steam is done<br>by using a water<br>pipe heater and the<br>heating element<br>used is silicon<br>jacket. |
| | The Elara11 has a<br>vacuum<br>mechanism to<br>allow better air<br>removal of air<br>pockets in the<br>load for an<br>effective<br>sterilization<br>before the start of<br>the sterilization<br>process (i.e., pre-<br>vacuum) and to<br>allow drying of<br>the load at the<br>end of the<br>sterilization<br>process. | The EZ11Plus<br>has no vacuum<br>mechanism | The T-Edge 10 &<br>T-Edge 11 have a<br>vacuum<br>mechanism to<br>allow better air<br>removal of air<br>pockets in the load<br>for an effective<br>sterilization (i.e.,<br>pre-vacuum) and<br>to allow drying of<br>the load at the end<br>of the sterilization<br>process. This<br>possibility exists<br>as the T-Edge 10<br>& T-Edge 11 can<br>be switched<br>between S-class<br>cycles and B-class<br>cycles. | Same as the<br>Elara 11<br>(primary<br>predicate). |
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
| Sterilization<br>parameters | The Elara11 has<br>6 key programs<br>as a Class-B<br>device.<br>The sterilization<br>parameters are as<br>follows:<br>- Unwrapped<br>instruments:<br>temp.<br>$134°C/273°F$<br>for 4 minutes.<br>- Wrapped<br>instruments:<br>temp.<br>$134°C/273°F$<br>for 4 minutes.<br>- Unwrapped<br>delicate<br>instruments:<br>temp.<br>$121°C/250°F$<br>for 20<br>minutes.<br>- Wrapped<br>delicate<br>instruments:<br>temp.<br>$121°C/250°F$<br>for 20<br>minutes. | The EZ11Plus<br>has 4 key<br>programs as a<br>Class-S device.<br>The sterilization<br>parameters are as<br>follows:<br>- Unwrapped<br>instruments:<br>temp. $132°C$<br>for 3 minutes<br>- Wrapped<br>instruments,<br>pouches:<br>temp. $132°C$<br>for 4 minutes<br>- Unwrapped<br>delicate<br>instruments:<br>temp. $121°C$<br>for 30<br>minutes<br>- Handpieces:<br>temp. $132°C$<br>for 4 minutes | The T-Edge 10 &<br>T-Edge 11 have<br>both Class-B and<br>Class-S cycles and<br>it can be switched<br>between modes.<br>The sterilization<br>parameters for the<br>Class-B cycles<br>(see Table 1<br>Section 4 in this<br>document):<br>- Unwrapped<br>instruments:<br>temp.<br>$134°C/273.2°F$<br>for 4 minutes.<br>- Wrapped<br>pouches1:<br>temp.<br>$134°C/273.2°F$<br>for 4 minutes.<br>- Unwrapped<br>delicate: temp.<br>$121°C/249.8°F$<br>for 20 minutes.<br>- Wrapped<br>delicate: temp.<br>$121°C/249.8°F$<br>for 20 minutes.<br>The sterilization<br>parameters for the<br>Class-S cycles (see<br>Table 2 Section 4<br>in this document): | Same for the<br>Elara11.<br>Different for<br>the EZ11Plus. |
| Parameter | Elara11 -<br>K143311 | EZ11Plus -<br>K111736 | T-Edge | Comparison |
| | | | - Unwrapped instruments:<br>temp.<br>132°C/269.6°F<br>for 3 minutes<br>- Wrapped pouches: temp.<br>132°C/269.6°F<br>for 4 minutes<br>- Unwrapped delicate: temp.<br>121°C/249.8°F<br>for 20 minutes<br>- Handpieces:<br>temp.<br>132°C/269.6°F<br>for 4 minutes | |
Table 5: Comparison of technological characteristics with predicate devices
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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.