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Indicator, Physical/Chemical, Storage Temperature

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Product Code
Definition
The time-temperature indicator provides a visual signal that a selected time-temperature profile has been exceeded. When affixed to a device, a time temperature indicator is indicated, via a permanent color change, for the purpose of distinguishing between medical products that have exceeded a selected time-temperature profile of interest to the user from products that have not exceeded that profile.
Physical State
Plastic label stock, with adhesive backing. Reference and active inks are deposited upon the plastic stock. The reference ring is printed with UV curable ink or a solvent-based ink, depending on the substrate. The active ink contains a suspension of diacetylenic monomers within a nitrocellulose-based ink vehicle.
Technical Method
The mode of operation is through the solid state polymerization of diacetylenes (DAs) to form poly(diacetylenes) (PDAs).
Target Area
Affixed to packaging of a device.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.2800
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2800 Sterilization process indicator

§ 880.2800 Sterilization process indicator.

(a) Biological sterilization process indicator—(1) Identification. A biological sterilization process indicator is a device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. The device consists of a known number of microorganisms, of known resistance to the mode of sterilization, in or on a carrier and enclosed in a protective package. Subsequent growth or failure of the microorganisms to grow under suitable conditions indicates the adequacy of sterilization.

(2) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

(b) Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator—(1) Identification. A physical/chemical sterilization process indicator is a device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor one or more parameters of the sterilization process. The adequacy of the sterilization conditions as measured by these parameters is indicated by a visible change in the device.

(2) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

Indicator, Physical/Chemical, Storage Temperature

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The time-temperature indicator provides a visual signal that a selected time-temperature profile has been exceeded. When affixed to a device, a time temperature indicator is indicated, via a permanent color change, for the purpose of distinguishing between medical products that have exceeded a selected time-temperature profile of interest to the user from products that have not exceeded that profile.
Physical State
Plastic label stock, with adhesive backing. Reference and active inks are deposited upon the plastic stock. The reference ring is printed with UV curable ink or a solvent-based ink, depending on the substrate. The active ink contains a suspension of diacetylenic monomers within a nitrocellulose-based ink vehicle.
Technical Method
The mode of operation is through the solid state polymerization of diacetylenes (DAs) to form poly(diacetylenes) (PDAs).
Target Area
Affixed to packaging of a device.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.2800
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2800 Sterilization process indicator

§ 880.2800 Sterilization process indicator.

(a) Biological sterilization process indicator—(1) Identification. A biological sterilization process indicator is a device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. The device consists of a known number of microorganisms, of known resistance to the mode of sterilization, in or on a carrier and enclosed in a protective package. Subsequent growth or failure of the microorganisms to grow under suitable conditions indicates the adequacy of sterilization.

(2) Classification. Class II (performance standards).

(b) Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator—(1) Identification. A physical/chemical sterilization process indicator is a device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor one or more parameters of the sterilization process. The adequacy of the sterilization conditions as measured by these parameters is indicated by a visible change in the device.

(2) Classification. Class II (performance standards).