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# Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL135 (K213457)
_Fort Defiance Industries, LLC · FLE · Mar 2, 2022 · General Hospital · SESE_
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## Device Facts
- **Applicant:** Fort Defiance Industries, LLC
- **Product Code:** [FLE](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FLE.md)
- **Decision Date:** Mar 2, 2022
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Abbreviated
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6880
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic
## Indications for Use
The Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers are autoclaves designed for sterilizing heat- and moisture-stable medical, dental, and surgical materials, including wrapped and unwrapped, solid, porous, and hollow items (e.g., dental handpieces, suction pipes) in healthcare facilities.
## Device Story
FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers (FL120, FL135) are tabletop autoclaves for healthcare facilities. Devices use electric resistive heaters to generate steam within a chamber boiler for sterilization. Operation involves Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) cycles to purge air, followed by steam exposure and a drying phase. Users interact via a touchscreen controller to select from 10 pre-programmed cycles. Safety features include door interlocks, overtemperature/overpressure protection, and a pressure safety relief valve. Exhaust air passes through a 0.3-micron HEPA filter and heat exchanger for moisture reclamation. The device ensures sterility of medical/dental instruments, supporting clinical infection control workflows.
## Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation performed per ANSI/AAMI ST55:2016. Testing included sterilization effectiveness (overkill method), biological performance (textiles, wrapped instruments, dental handpieces), moisture retention, and software verification. All tests passed.
## Technological Characteristics
Steam sterilizer with 316L stainless steel chamber and 6061-T6 aluminum door. Uses electric resistive heaters for steam generation. Features touchscreen PLC controller, 0.3-micron HEPA filter, and heat exchanger. Complies with ASME Section VIII Div 1, IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-040, and IEC 61326-1. Dimensions: FL120 (12"x23"), FL135 (13.5"x24").
## Regulatory 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
- Tuttnauer EZ11 Plus Electronic Tabletop Autoclave ([K111736](/device/K111736.md))
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March 2, 2022
Fort Defiance Industries LLC Chris Coleman Quality Management Representative 2411 Maremont Parkway Loudon, Tennessee 37774
### Re: K213457
Trade/Device Name: Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120. Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL135 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLE Dated: October 26, 2021 Received: October 27, 2021
Dear Chris Coleman:
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 Clarence W. Murray, III, PhD 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
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213457
### Device Name
Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL135
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers are autoclaves designed for sterilizing heat- and moisturestable medical, dental, and surgical materials, including wrapped, solid, porous, and hollow items (e.g., dental handpieces, suction pipes) in healthcare facilities.
| MODEL | CYCLE | MAXIMUM
LOAD | EXPOSURE
TEMP (F/C)* | EXPOSURE
TIME (MIN) | NUMBER OF
DYNAMIC
AIR REMOVAL
PULSES | DRY TIME
(MINUTES) |
|-------|----------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| FL120 | IMMEDIATE
USE (IUSS) | 20 lbs. | 270 / 132 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| FL120 | TEXTILES | 3 TEXTILE
PACKS ** | 250 / 121 | 30 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 270 / 132 | 4 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| FL120 | WRAPPED INSTRUMENTS
/ POUCHES | 20 lbs. | 250 / 121 | 30 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 270 / 132 | 4 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| FL120 | HANDPIECES | 12 HANDPIECES | 270 / 132 | 4 | 5 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 5 | 60 |
| FL135 | IMMEDIATE
USE (IUSS) | 25 lbs | 270 /132 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| FL135 | TEXTILES | 3 TEXTILE
PACKS ** | 250 / 121 | 30 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 270 / 132 | 4 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| FL135 | WRAPPED INSTRUMENTS
/ POUCHES | 25 lbs | 250 / 121 | 30 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 270 / 132 | 4 | 3 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| FL135 | HANDPIECES | 12 HANDPIECES | 270 / 132 | 4 | 5 | 60 |
| | | | 275 / 135 | 3 | 5 | 60 |
NOTES:
* THE ANSI/AAMI ST55:2016 MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IS LISTED FOR ALL CYCLES.
** AAMI STANDARD TEXTILE PACK (9 TOWELS - ST 55 SECTION 5.7.1.1).
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# 510(k) Summary for Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120 & FL135 K213457
Submitter / 510(k) Owner: Fort Defiance Industries LLC 2411 Maremont Parkway Loudon, TN 37774 Phone: (865) 408-0100 Fax No: (866) 732-8086
Contact: Chris Coleman Quality Management Representative Fort Defiance Industries LLC Phone: (865) 657-6108 (866) 732-8086 Fax:
Submission Date: March 2nd, 2022
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#### 1. Device Name
| Trade Name: | Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120, Fort
Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL135 |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model Name(s): | FL120 / FL135 |
| Common/usual Name: | Electronic autoclave, steam sterilizer |
| Classification Name: | Steam Sterilizer
Class II Device - 21 CFR 880.6880 Product Code FLE |
#### 2. Predicate Device
K111736, Tuttnauer EZ11 Plus Electronic Tabletop Autoclave, product code FLE, cleared December 8, 2011
#### 3. Description of Device
The Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers are autoclaves designed for sterilizing heat- and moisture-stable medical, dental, and surgical materials, including wrapped and unwrapped, solid, porous, and hollow items (e.g., dental handpieces, suction pipes) in healthcare facilities. The devices use electrical resistive heaters to produce steam as the sterilizing agent. The devices adhere to sterilization processes and requirements that are universally accepted sterilization standards for Tabletop Steam Sterilizers. A touchscreen controller is used for monitoring and control of the device.
The devices are equipped with multiple safety features. The door includes a safety locking mechanism and door switch. The door switch does not permit cycle operation unless the door is sealed closed and does not permit the door to be opened until the internal chamber pressure is at atmospheric pressure. Additional safety features include electronic overtemperature and overpressure protection, an independent high temperature cutoff switch, and a pressure safety relief valve for the pressure vessel.
Only United States Food and Drug Administration cleared sterilization accessories should be used with these autoclaves.
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#### 4. Design and Materials
The FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers, models FL120 and FL135, are steam sterilizers composed of a stainless-steel chamber, an aluminum chamber door, electric resistive heaters, a plumbing system with a clean water tank, control system, and an aluminum frame providing a housing for all components. The devices are electronically controlled, and each device includes 10 pre-programmed sterilization cycles. All materials in the sterilization system and plumbing system are deemed acceptable for steam sterilizers.
#### న. Technology
The FRONT-LINE series of autoclaves are steam sterilizers composed of a pressure vessel that utilizes electric resistive heaters to produce the sterilizing agent, steam, from a chamber boiler. The autoclaves contain an electronic control system that automatically initiates programmed Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) phases to purge atmospheric air from the chamber followed by a timed steam exposure and drying phase. Exhaust air purged during the dry phase passes through a heat exchanger to condense water vapor and reclaim as much condensate as possible for reuse.
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#### 6. Intended Use
The Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers are autoclaves designed for sterilizing heat- and moisture-stable medical, dental, and surgical materials, including wrapped and unwrapped, solid, porous, and hollow items (e.g., dental handpieces, suction pipes) in healthcare facilities.
| Model | Cycle | Maximum
Load | Exposure
Temperature¹
(°F/°C) | Exposure
Time
(minutes) | Dry Time
(minutes) |
|-------|-------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------|
| FL120 | Immediate Use
(IUSS) | 20 lbs. | 270/132
275/135 | 4
3 | 0 |
| | Textiles | 3 Textile Packs² | 250/121
270/132
275/135 | 30
4
3 | 60 |
| | Wrapped
Instruments /
Pouches | 20 lbs. | 250/121
270/132
275/135 | 30
4
3 | 60 |
| FL120 | Handpieces | 12 Handpieces | 270/132 | 4 | 60 |
| | | | 275/135 | 3 | |
| FL135 | Immediate Use
(IUSS) | 25 lbs. | 270/132
275/135 | 4
3 | 0 |
| | Textiles | 3 Textile Packs² | 250/121
270/132
275/135 | 30
4
3 | 60 |
| | Wrapped
Instruments /
Pouches | 25 lbs. | 250/121
270/132
275/135 | 30
4
3 | 60 |
| FL135 | Handpieces | 12 Handpieces | 270/132 | 4 | 60 |
| | | | 275/135 | 3 | |
1 The ANSI/AAMI ST55:2016 minimum temperature is listed for all cycles.
2 AAMI Standard Textile Pack (9 towels - ST 55 section 5.7.1.1).
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#### 7. Comparison of Technology
The previously cleared device and the FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers FL120 and FL135 are traditional steam sterilizers of similar chamber size using AAMI approved Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) dynamic air removal cycles. The previously cleared device and the FRONT-LINE series sterilizers use electric heaters to generate steam and touchscreen controllers for cycle control. Based on the information provided below, there are negligible differences noted between the FRONT-LINE series and the predicate with regards to chamber size, cycle parameters, and configuration of steam generation. The differences do not affect safety or effectiveness of the new devices compared to the predicate. Table 1 provides a summary of performance and safety characteristics of the proposed new devices and the predicate.
| Performance
and/or Safety
Characteristic | New Device
Fort Defiance Industries
FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers
FL120 & FL135
K213457 | Predicate Device
Electronic Tabletop Autoclave
Tuttnauer EZ11 Plus
K111736 |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for
Use | The Fort Defiance Industries
FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers
are autoclaves designed for
sterilizing heat- and moisture-
stable medical, dental, and
surgical materials, including
wrapped and unwrapped, solid,
porous, and hollow items (e.g.,
dental handpieces, suction pipes)
in healthcare facilities. | The EZ Plus series of autoclaves are
autoclaves designed for sterilizing
medical and surgical goods,
including both wrapped and
unwrapped, solid, hollow, and
porous products and goods defined
as hollow (e.g. dental handpieces,
suction pipes) in ophthalmic, dental,
and medical clinics; in first aid
rooms; and in small laboratories. |
| Operating
Principle | Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
(SFPP).
Steam is the sterilization agent.
(traditional method). | Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
(SFPP).
Steam is the sterilization agent
(traditional method). |
| Performance
and Safety
Standards
Followed | ANSI/AAMI ST55
ASME Sec. VIII Div 1
IEC 61010-1
IEC 61326-1
IEC 61010-2-040 | ANSI/AAMI ST55
ASME Sec. VIII Div 1
UL 61010-1
EN 61326-1
UL 61010-2-040 |
| Performance
and/or Safety
Characteristic | New Device
Fort Defiance Industries
FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers
FL120 & FL135
K213457 | Predicate Device
Electronic Tabletop Autoclave
Tuttnauer EZ11 Plus
K111736 |
| | Factory Pre-Programmed
Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
(SFPP) Conditioning Phase | Factory Pre-Programmed
Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
(SFPP) Conditioning Phase |
| Sterilization
Cycles | 30 min exposure @ 250°F
60 min dry time - Default | 30 min exposure @ 250°F
1 min dry time - Default |
| | 4 min exposure @ 270°F
60 min dry time - Default | 3 or 4 min exposure @ 270°F
Dry time dependent on load |
| | 3 min exposure @ 275°F
60 min dry time - Default | |
| Chamber Size
& Volume | FL120
12" dia. X 23" lg.
1.6 cf. (45.3 L)
FL135
13.5" dia. X 24" lg.
2.00 cf. (56.35 L) | 11" dia. X 19.8" lg.
1.0 cf. (28.5 L) |
| Chamber
Design and
Construction | Single Wall Chamber
ASME Section VIII, Div. I
certified
Stainless steel (316L) chamber
and aluminum door (6061-T6) | Single Wall Chamber
ASME Section VIII, Div. I
certified
Stainless steel (316L) chamber
and stainless-steel door |
| Shelves / Trays | Hard anodized aluminum shelf | Stainless Steel wire trays |
| Steam Source | Internal chamber boiler via
partitioned section | Internal chamber boiler along
length of chamber |
| Steam
Generation
Mechanism | Electric resistive heaters
submerged in chamber boiler | External chamber wall electric band
heaters |
| Dying Process | External air pulled through 0.3-
micron HEPA filter then heated
for drying | External air pulled through 0.2-
micron HEPA filter then heated
for drying |
| Control
Technology | Electronic controller touch screen
(PLC) | Electronic controller touch screen
(PLC) |
| Performance
and/or Safety
Characteristic | New Device
Fort Defiance Industries
FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers
FL120 & FL135 | Predicate Device
Electronic Tabletop Autoclave
Tuttnauer EZ11 Plus
K111736 |
| Process
Monitors | Chamber pressure transmitter.
Dual element chamber
temperature sensor. | Chamber pressure transmitter.
Dual element chamber
temperature sensor. |
| Door Failsafe | Automatic Door Interlock | Automatic Door Interlock |
| Primary
Overtemp and
Overpressure
Control | PLC Controller -
Utilizing RTDs and Pressure
Transmitter | PLC Controller -
Utilizing RTDs and Pressure
Transmitter |
| Secondary
Overtemp
Control | Thermocouple Temperature
Cut-off Switch (TCO) | Capillary Temperature
Cut-off Switch (TCO) |
| Secondary
Overpressure
Control | ASME Pressure Safety Valve | ASME Pressure Safety Valve |
| Electrical
Input | 120VAC +/- 10%,
1Ø, 50/60 Hz, 15 A
230-240VAC +/- 10%,
1Ø, 50/60 Hz, 15 A | 120VAC +/- 5%, 60 Hz |
### Table 1: Comparison of Technology
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#### 8. Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
Fort Defiance Industries conducted validation studies in accordance with AAMI/ANSI ST55:2016 (FDA Recognition Number 14-518). Design outputs and testing demonstrate that the FRONT-LINE Models FL120 and FL135 autoclaves meet all aspects of the standard.
Performance effectiveness of the sterilizer cycles and exposure time recommendations were demonstrated by the overkill method by passing 3 successive cycles at half the programmed exposure time to guarantee a sterility assurance level (SAL) of at least 10 to probability of survival. Fort Defiance Industries validates its sterilization cycles using recommended practices, standards and guidelines developed by independent organizations such as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The Fort Defiance Industries FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizers FL120 and FL135 have been validated to meet the requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST55:2016, Tabletop Steam Sterilizers (FDA Recognition Number 14-518). Table 2 summarizes FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120 and FL135 effectiveness testing and results performed by Fort Defiance Industries.
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### Table 2: Performance Testing Summary
| Test Procedure | AAMI ST55:2016
Requirements | AAMI ST55:2016 Tests | Measured
Performance |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Sterilizer Temperature
Control
&
Pressure Measurement
TP-5070
Note:
TR-5072 reports
Sterilizer Resolutions of
Temperature
Measurement
TR-5075 reports
Sterilizer Pressure
Measurement
TR-5077 reports Cold
Point Relationship | 4.4.2.1 Temperature monitoring
4.4.2.2 Relationship between
RTD and chamber cold point
4.4.2.4 Temperature graduations
of 1°C or less
4.4.3 -0/+6°F temp control
4.4.5.1 Pressure gauge of +/- 3%
of full scale, resolution of 1
PSIG or less | 5.4.2.1 - Verified by
inspection
5.4.2.2 - Verified by
inspection and test 5.4.3
5.4.2.4 - Verified by
inspection
5.4.3 - Temperature
instrumented chamber tests
to confirm steady state
temperature control range
and documentation of cold
point
5.4.5.1 - Verified by
inspection and by testing
against certified standards | PASS |
| Temperature Accuracy
TP-5240 | 4.4.2.3 temperature accuracy of
+/- 1℃ over designated range | 5.4.2.3 - Verified by testing
against calibrated standards | PASS |
| Air Removal
TP-5080 | 4.6.1 Air removal for dynamic
air removal sterilizers | A.4.6.1 - Alternate test for
Steam Flush Pressure Pulse
Sterilizers | PASS |
| Software Verification
and Validation
TP-5100: Sterilizer Log
Verification
TP-5110: Sterilizer Fault
Conditions
TP-5120: General
Functions
TP-5130: Full Cycle
Verification | 4.4.7 Sterilizer fault conditions
4.4.8 Cycle documentation | 5.4.7 - Verified by inspection
5.4.8 - Verified by inspection | PASS |
| Biological Performance
- Textiles
TP-5141 | 4.5 Biological performance of
sterilizers | 5.5.2 Biological performance
with a textile pack | PASS |
| Biological Performance
- Wrapped Instrument
TP-5160 | 4.5 Biological performance of
sterilizers | 5.5.4 Biological performance
with wrapped instruments | PASS |
| Biological Performance
- Dental Handpieces
TP-5170 | 4.5 Biological performance of
sterilizers | 5.5.5 Biological performance
with dental handpieces | PASS |
| Test Procedure | AAMI ST55:2016
Requirements | AAMI ST55:2016 Tests | Measured
Performance |
| Moisture Retention –
Textiles
TP-5190 | 4.7 Moisture Retention | 5.7.1 Textile test packs | PASS |
| Moisture Retention –
Wrapped Instrument
TP-5200 | 4.7 Moisture Retention | 5.7.2 Wrapped Instr. Test
trays | PASS |
| Moisture Retention –
Pouches Drying Test
TP-5210 | 4.7 Moisture Retention | 5.7.3 Paper-plastic peel
pouches | PASS |
| Endotoxin and Water
Quality
TP-5220 | A.4.2.6 Water supply reservoir | A.4.2.6 Water supply
reservoir | PASS |
| FDI Test Procedure or
3rd Party | Standard | Tests | Measured
Performance |
| Labeling
TP-5010
(FDI) | AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.1.1
Device Markings
AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.1.2
Information Manual
AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.1.3
Service Manual | AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.1 Visual
inspection only | PASS |
| Sterilizer Safety
TP-5050
(FDI) | AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.3.1
Interlock
AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.3.2
Thermal hazards
AAMI ST55:2016 - 4.3.3
Aborting cycles | AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.3.1
Interlock functions under
conditions described
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.3.2
Thermal hazard testing per UL-
61010
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.3.3
Verified by inspection | PASS |
| General Inspection
TP-5060
(FDI) | 4.2.1 & 4.2.2 Pressure vessel
requirements
4.2.4 Corrosion resistance
4.2.5 Air filters
4.2.6 Water supply reservoir
4.4.4 Sterilizer exposure timer
4.4.6 Cycle completion | AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.2.1
Verified by compliance to
ASME BPVC Section VIII
Division 1 Code, requirements
in UL 61010-1 and IEC 61010-
2-040
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.2.4
Material corrosion resistance
review
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.2.5 Air
filter inspection necessary
filtration efficiency and filter
readily accessible
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.2.6
Verified by inspection
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.4.4
Verified by inspection and
timer testing to NIST standard
AAMI ST55:2016 - 5.6.6
Verified by inspection | PASS |
| 3rd Party Testing
Electrical Safety | IEC 61010-1 Edition 3.1
2017-01 | 3rd Party test protocol | PASS |
| 3rd Party Testing
Electrical/Sterilizer
Specific Safety | IEC 61010-2-040:2020 | 3rd Party test protocol | PASS |
| 3rd Party Testing
EMC/EMI | IEC 61326-1:2020 | 3rd Party test protocol | PASS |
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#### 9. Safety
The Fort Defiance FRONT-LINE Field Steam Sterilizers have been designed, constructed, and tested to meet the safety and performance requirements of various national safety codes and standards. The device complies with the following standards:
- ANSI/AAMI ST55:2016, Tabletop Steam Sterilizers (FDA Recognition Number 14-518).
- IEC 61010-1 Edition 3.1 2017-01, "Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment ● for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - Part 1 General Requirements". (FDA Recognition Number 19-34)
- IEC 61326-1:2020, "Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and . Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements – Part 1: General Requirements" (General Use)
- . IEC 61010-2-040:2020, "Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - Part 2-040: Particular Requirements for Sterilizers and Washer-disinfectors used to Treat Medical Materials" (General Use)
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division I, 2019 Edition, . Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (General Use)
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Table 3 summarizes FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer FL120 and FL135 safety testing results performed by Fort Defiance Industries or a Third Party where indicated.
### Table 3: Safety Testing Summary
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#### 10. Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical testing demonstrates that the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device, K111736, Class II (21 CFR 880.6880, Product code FLE).
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