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# Tuttnauer Horizontal autoclave series model: 4472, 5596, 6690, 66120 (K221227)
_Tuttnauer , Ltd. · FLE · Sep 20, 2022 · General Hospital · SESE_
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## Device Facts
- **Applicant:** Tuttnauer , Ltd.
- **Product Code:** [FLE](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FLE.md)
- **Decision Date:** Sep 20, 2022
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6880
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General Hospital
## Indications for Use
The Tuttnauer horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 are intended for use by health care providers to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam. The devices that are intended to provide sterilization of heat stable medical devices: wrapped (IUSS) solids, hollow and porous products.
## Device Story
Horizontal steam sterilizers (models 4472, 5596, 6690, 66120) for hospital/medical use; utilize pressurized steam for sterilization of heat-stable medical devices (solids, hollow, porous). Features include dynamic air removal (vacuum pump or ejector), steam jacket, and digital control system. Configurations include 1 or 2 doors (sliding or hinged) and various steam sources (onboard generator, external, or steam-to-steam). Operators (hospital/medical personnel) select programs via digital interface; system provides automated cycle control and printed documentation. R.PC.R application enables remote data/trend reporting. Emergency stop and automatic sleep mode included. Benefits include effective sterilization of increased load capacities for wrapped/unwrapped instruments.
## Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 61010-1/2-040), EMC (EN 61326-1), pressure vessel integrity (ASME Section VIII), and performance validation per ANSI/AAMI ST-8. Performance tests included Bowie & Dick, air-leak-rate, empty/full chamber thermal distribution, moisture retention, and biological performance (SAL 10^-6) for wrapped and IUSS loads.
## Technological Characteristics
Chamber materials: 316/304 stainless steel. Energy: electrical grid. Vacuum: pump or ejector. Control: electronic computer. Standards: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-040, EN 61326-1, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, ANSI/AAMI ST-8. Connectivity: Remote PC Reporting (R.PC.R) application.
## 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
- 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 Horizontal Autoclave ([K181456](/device/K181456.md))
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September 20, 2022
Tuttnauer Ltd. Robert Basile Senior Vice President Har-Tuv Industrial Zone Beit-Shemesh, Jerusalem 9910101 Israel
### Re: K221227
Trade/Device Name: Tuttnauer Horizontal autoclave series model: 4472, 5596, 6690, 66120 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6880 Regulation Name: Steam Sterilizer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLE Dated: August 22, 2022 Received: August 22, 2022
### 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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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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K221227
#### Device Name
Tuttnauer Horizontal autoclave models: 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Tuttnauer Horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 are intended for use by health care providers to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam. The devices that are intended to provide sterilization of heat stable medical devices: wrapped (IUSS) solids, hollow and porous products.
The following tables show the validated cycles, including sterilization time (in minutes), dry time (in minutes) and maximum load for tools (in kilograms) and textile (in packs) for each of the models mentioned:
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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# Sterilization Programs for submitted models
| Model 4472 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 4 packs |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs. |
| IUSS delicate | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 4 packs |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs. |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| | | Table 1: standard cvcles for model 4472 | | | | |
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Table 2: standard cycles for model 5596
| Model 5596 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 6 packs |
| | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 6 packs |
| | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Table 3: standard cycles for model 6690
| Model 6690 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 12 packs |
| | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 102.1 kg |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 12 Packs |
| | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Model 66120 - All door configurations | | | | |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 16 packs |
| | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs. |
| IUSS delicate | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 16 packs |
| | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs. |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
# Table 4: standard cycles for model 66120
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# 510k Summary
# Submission: K221227 Device Models: 4472, 5596, 6690, 66120
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## Date Prepared: September 19, 2022
# 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: Tuttnauer Horizontal autoclave series model: 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 Common Name: Horizontal Steam Sterilizer
#### Classification:
| Regulation description: | Steam sterilizer |
|-------------------------------|------------------|
| Regulation medical specialty: | General hospital |
| Product code: | FLE |
| Regulation number: | 880.6880 |
| Device class: | II |
## 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
Primary Predicate: Tuttnauer 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 Horizontal Autoclave Models
| Predicate Name | Product Code | Regulation Number | Regulation Name | Class | 510k No. |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------|---------------------|-------|----------|
| 4472, 5596,
6690 and
66120
Horizontal
Autoclave | FLE | 21CFR880.6880 | Steam
Sterilizer | II | K181456 |
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# 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Tuttnauer horizontal autoclave series models 4472, 5596 and 6690 are dynamic-air-removal autoclaves that are designed for sterilization of heat stable medical devices: wrapped and unwrapped (IUSS) solids, hollow and porous products. The sterilization medium is steam, which is directly introduced into the sterilization chamber. This eliminates the need to wait for water introduced into the chamber to boil and reach sterilization parameters. The autoclave operates in a temperature range of up to 137 C (279°F) and pressure up to 2.3 bar (34psi).
Each of the mentioned models differ from each other in chamber size and include different 1 or 2 door configurations. The models can come with onboard steam generation capability, but other configurations are used with external steam sources.
The various configurations are provided as follows:
A. Door configurations:
Door configuration can be manual or automatic hinged or sliding, one door or two doors:
| | Number of doors in the autoclave | |
|--------------------|----------------------------------|---------|
| Door type | 1 door | 2 doors |
| Vertical sliding | 1V | 2V |
| Horizontal sliding | 1H | 2H |
| Manual hinged | 1R | 2R |
| Automatic hinged | 1A | 2A |
The vertical sliding door is operated by two hydro-pneumatic cylinders, mounted laterally on both sides of the door. Each cylinder contains an integrated and separated oil system. The operation of the cylinders is performed by an air pressure and the oil system acts as a speed control system. An adjustable restrictor controls the flow of oil from one side to the other side on each cylinder, controlling the speed movement of the door.
The horizontal sliding door is operated by a hydro-pneumatic cylinder mounted above the door that is adjusted to operate in either the opening or closing direction. The cylinder contains an integrated and separated oil system. The operation of the cylinder is performed by air pressure and the oil system acts as a speed control system. An adjustable restrictor on the cylinder controls the flow of oil from one side to the other, controlling the speed movement of the door.
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The manual hinged door is locked by rotating a wheel located on the front of the door. The closing mechanism incorporates a safety lock which locks the door in the closed position, preventing the door mechanism from opening. The door will only open if conditions in the chamber allow the locking mechanism to open the door.
The automatic hinged door is closed manually and is locked by an automatic pneumatic mechanism. Similarly, at the end of a cycle, the door is unlocked and can be opened manually.
The interlock system of the door is based on the following opening conditions:
- The door cannot be opened while the autoclave is in operation. .
- The door cannot be opened if the chamber is under pressure.
- . The door cannot be opened if there is liquid in the chamber.
- . The door cannot be opened at the end of the cycle if the chamber temperature is higher than the pre-set final temperature.
- B. Steam generation configuration:
- o EP Electric Power onboard steam generator
- o SP Steam comes from External source
- o STS Steam to Steam option, a unit supplied with the configuration that cleans the external industrial steam.
The horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 include main components: a pressure vessel with steam jacket, a vacuum pump, a water pump and generator, depending on the configuration of the device. The vacuum pump can be replaced by an ejector, which is installed as part of the piping of the device and operates in a similar way to create vacuum.
An emergency stop-push button that is mounted on the front panel is an available option for customers with specific needs. This feature is designed to prevent hazards to humans, and accidents due to equipment breakdown. When the emergency switch is activated, the key must be used to allow the switch to return to the operating position.
The autoclave has an automatic shutdown system. If there are no operations for four hours, the autoclave goes into SLEEP mode.
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The selected program, the main phases of the cycle and the status of the machine are controlled and displayed on digital readouts. For process documentation, the important information concerning operation is printed.
The Remote PC Reporting application, (R.PC.R), is used to generate Data and Trends reports on cycle data.
The electronic circuitry and software programming of the programmable control system are designed to operate:
- . Programs for Un-wrapped Loads
- . Programs for Wrapped Loads.
- . Two Test Programs: The Bowie & Dick Test and the Vacuum Test
The control system of the sterilizer is based on microcomputer technology. The computerized control unit ensures a fully automatic operation through the entire cycle. For all models mentioned, the software and controller are the same.
# 5. LIST OF DEVICES
The following table is a list of devices models for which this 510(k) clearance is requested in this submission:
| Device model | Device catalog
no. | Device description |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 4472 | 4472-1V
4472-2V
4472-1R
4472-2R
4472-1V-L-USA
4472-1V-R-USA | An autoclave with a chamber volume of 120L, operating in 1Ph
115V/60Hz or 3Ph 220V/60Hz depending on the configuration
(see device manual).
This device can come with:
• one or two vertical sliding doors (1V or 2V) configuration, or
• one or two manual hinged doors configuration (1R or 2R).
With the piping to the left or right side of the device and,
Several steam generation options:
• EP – Electric Power – onboard steam generator
• SP - Steam comes from external source
• STS - Steam to Steam option, a unit supplied with the
configuration that cleans the external industrial steam. |
| Device model | Device catalog
no. | Device description |
| 5596 | 5596-1V
5596-2V
5596-1R
5596-2R
5596-2V-USA
5596-1V-L-USA
5596-1V-R-USA
5596-1R-L-USA
5596-1R-R-USA | An autoclave with a chamber volume of 250L, operating in 1Ph
115V/60Hz or 3Ph 400V/60Hz depending on the configuration
(see device manual).
This device can come with:
one or two vertical sliding doors (1V or 2V) configuration, or one or two manual hinged doors (1R or 2R) configuration With the piping to the left or right side of the device and,
Several steam generation options: EP - Electric Power - onboard steam generator SP - Steam comes from external source STS - Steam to Steam option, a unit supplied with the configuration that cleans the external industrial steam. |
| 6690 | 6690-1A
6690-2A
6690LM-1V-USA
6690LM-2V-USA | An autoclave with a chamber volume of 430L, operating in 1Ph
115V/60Hz or 3Ph 208V/60Hz or 3Ph 400V/60Hz depending on
the configuration (see device manual).
This device can come with:
one or two vertical sliding doors (1V or 2V) configuration, or one or two doors automatic hinged doors (1A or 2A) configuration. With the piping to the left or right side of the device and,
Several steam generation options: EP - Electric Power - onboard steam generator SP - Steam comes from external source STS - Steam to Steam option, a unit supplied with the configuration that cleans the external industrial steam. |
| 66120 | 66120-1V
66120-2V | An autoclave with a chamber volume 530L, operating in 1Ph
115V/60Hz or 1Ph 120V/60Hz depending on the configuration
(see device manual).
This device can come with:
one or two vertical sliding doors (1V or 2V) configuration With the piping to the left or right side of the device and,
Several steam generation options: EP - Electric Power - onboard steam generator SP - Steam comes from external source STS - Steam to Steam option, a unit supplied with the configuration that cleans the external industrial steam. |
Table 1: List of devices models in the current submission
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# 6. INDICATION FOR USE
The Tuttnauer horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 are intended for use by health care providers to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam. The devices are autoclaves that are intended to provide sterilization of heat stable medical devices: wrapped and unwrapped (IUSS) solids, hollow and porous products.
The following tables show the preprogramed standard cycles for each of the mentioned models, including sterilization temperature, sterilization time (in minutes), dry time (in minutes) and maximum load for tools (in kilograms) and textile (in packs) for each of the models mentioned:
#### Table 2: standard cycles for model 4472
| Model 4472 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS* | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 4 packs |
| | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate* | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 4 packs |
| | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
#### Notes:
* IUSS – means immediate use steam sterilization
Table 3: standard cycles for model 5596
| Model 5596 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS* | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 6 packs |
| | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate* | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 6 packs |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 34 kg (75 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
* IUSS – means immediate use steam sterilization
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## Table 4: standard cycles for model 6690
| Model 6690 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS* | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools - 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile - 12 packs
Wrapped Tools – 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate* | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools - 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile - 12 Packs
Wrapped Tools – 102.1 kg (225 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
* IUSS – means immediate use steam sterilization
#### Table 5: standard cycles for model 66120
| Model 6690 - All door configurations | | | | |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Cycle name | Sterilization
temperature
[°C] | Sterilization
Time
[minute] | Dry Time
[minute] | Maximum Load |
| IUSS* | 132 | 3 | 2 | Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Textile – 16 packs |
| Wrapped | 132 | 4 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| IUSS delicate* | 121 | 30 | 2 | Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Textile – 16 Packs |
| Wrapped delicate | 121 | 30 | 20 | Wrapped Tools – 136 kg (300 lbs.) |
| Bowie and Dick | 134 | 3.5 | 2 | N/A |
| Vacuum test | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
* IUSS – means immediate use steam sterilization
## Intended user
The horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 are intended for use by hospital personnel and other medical personnel.
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.
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# 7. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The following technological characteristics will be compared between the subject horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596. 6690 and 66120 and the cleared predicate horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120 under K181456:
- . Indication for use
- General design of device: chamber volume, dimensions;
- Materials; ●
- Energy source; ●
- Performance: operation principle, sterilization cycle type, sterilization time, controls; ●
- . Sterilization parameters
- . Maximum load
#### Reason for the 510(k):
Increasement of the maximum load that can be sterilized in the Wrapped tools and Unwrapped tools (IUSS) cycles, and replacing the definition of the allowable maximum load in the Textile cycles from kilograms to number of packs for the horizontal autoclave models 4472, 5596, 6690 and 66120.
| Parameter | 4472 –
K221227 | 4472 –
under K181456 | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indication for use | The horizontal autoclave
model 4472 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
and unwrapped (IUSS)
solids, hollow and porous
products. | The horizontal autoclave
model 4472 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
solids, hollow and porous
products. | Different |
| Parameter | 4472 -
K221227 | 4472 -
under K181456 | Comparison |
| Chamber dimensions | 16" x 16" x 29" | 16" x 16" x 29" | Same |
| Chamber volume | 4.24 ft³ (120 L) | 4.24 ft³ (120 L) | Same |
| Operating
Principle /
sterilization method | Sterilization using steam as
sterilizing agent | Sterilization using steam as
sterilizing agent | Same |
| Sterilization cycle
types | Pre & post vacuum | Pre & post vacuum | Same |
| Vacuum system | Vacuum pump or ejector | Vacuum pump | Different |
| Chamber Materials | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | Same |
| Energy source | The device can be operated
only while connected to an
electrical source (the
electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | The device can be operated
only while connected to an
electrical source (the
electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | Same |
| Controls | Electronic computer control | Electronic computer control | Same |
| Maximum Load | Tools (solids) – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) Textile – 4 packs | Tools (solids) – 23 kg (50.7 lbs.) Textile – 11.1 kg | Different |
| Cycle parameters | IUSS – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 3min, dry time of 2min. Wrapped - sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 4min, dry time of 20min. IUSS delicate – sterilization temp. of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time for 2min. Wrapped delicate - sterilization temp of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time of 20min. | IUSS – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 3min, dry time of 1min. Wrapped-sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 4min, dry time of 20min. IUSS delicate – sterilization temp. of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time for 1min. Wrapped delicate - sterilization temp of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time of 20min. | Different |
#### Table 6: model 4472 – Comparison of technological characteristics with predicate device
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## Table 7: model 5596 – Comparison of technological characteristics with predicate device
| Parameter | 5596 -
K221227 | 5596 -
under K181456 | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indication for use | The horizontal autoclave
model 5596 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
and unwrapped (IUSS)
solids, hollow and porous
products. | The horizontal autoclave
model 5596 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that is
intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
solids, hollow and porous
products. | Different |
| Chamber dimensions | 20" x 20" x 38" | 20" x 20" x 38" | Same |
| Chamber volume | 8.83 ft3 (250 L) | 8.83 ft3 (250 L) | Same |
| Operating
Principle /
sterilization method | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Same |
| Sterilization cycle
types | Pre & post vacuum | Pre & post vacuum | Same |
| Vacuum system | Vacuum pump or ejector | Vacuum pump | Different |
| Chamber
Materials | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | Same |
| Energy source | The device can be
operated only while
connected to an electrical
source (the electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | The device can be
operated only while
connected to an electrical
source (the electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | Same |
| Controls | Electronic computer control | Electronic computer control | Same |
| Maximum load | · Tools (solids) - 34 kg (75
lbs.)
· Textile - 6 packs | • Tools (solids) – 23 kg
(50.7 lbs.)
• Textile – 22.2 kg | Different |
| Parameter | 5596 –
K221227 | 5596 –
under K181456 | Comparison |
| Cycle parameters | IUSS – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 3min, dry time of 2min. Wrapped – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 4min, dry time of 20min. IUSS delicate – sterilization temp. of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time for 2min. Wrapped delicate – sterilization temp of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time of 20min. | IUSS – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 3min, dry time of 1min. Wrapped – sterilization temp. of 132°C / 270°F for 4min, dry time of 20min. IUSS delicate – sterilization temp. of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time for 1min. Wrapped delicate – sterilization temp of 121°C / 250°F for 30min, dry time of 20min. | Different |
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Device Model: 4472, 5596, 6690, 66120
Table 8: model 6690 – Comparison of technological characteristics with predicate device
| Parameter | 6690 –
K221227 | 6690 –
under K181456 | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indication for use | The horizontal autoclave
model 6690 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
and unwrapped (IUSS)
solids, hollow and porous
products. | The horizontal autoclave
model 6690 is intended for
use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
solids, hollow and porous
products. | Different |
| Chamber dimensions | 26" x 26" x 39" | 26" x 26" x 39" | Same |
| Chamber volume | 15.19 ft3 (430 L) | 15.19 ft3 (430 L) | Same |
| Parameter | 6690 –
K221227 | 6690 –
under K181456 | Comparison |
| Operating Principle /
sterilization method | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Same |
| Sterilization cycle
types | Pre & post vacuum | Pre & post vacuum | Same |
| Vacuum system | Vacuum pump or ejector | Vacuum pump | Different |
| Chamber
Materials | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steal | Same |
| Energy source | The device can be
operated only while
connected to an electrical
source (the electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | The device can be
operated only while
connected to an electrical
source (the electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries). | Same |
| Controls | Electronic computer
control, not programmable | Electronic computer
control, not programmable | Same |
| Maximum load | • Tools (solids) – 102.1 kg
(225 lbs.)
• Textile - 12 packs | • Tools (solids) - 46 kg
(101.4 lbs.)
• Textile - 33.3 kg | Different |
| Cycle parameters | • IUSS – sterilization
temp. of 132°C / 270°F
for 3min, dry time of
2min.
• Wrapped – sterilization
temp. of 132°C / 270°F
for 4min, dry time of
20min.
• IUSS delicate –
sterilization temp. of
121°C / 250°F for 30min,
dry time for 2min.
• Wrapped delicate –
sterilization temp of
121°C / 250°F for 30min,
dry time of 20min. | • IUSS – sterilization
temp. of 132°C / 270°F
for 3min, dry time of
1min.
• Wrapped – sterilization
temp. of 132°C / 270°F
for 4min, dry time of
20min.
• IUSS delicate –
sterilization temp. of
121°C / 250°F for 30min,
dry time for 1min.
• Wrapped delicate –
sterilization temp of
121°C / 250°F for 30min,
dry time of 20min. | Different |
| Parameter | 66120 –
K221227 | 66120 –
under K181456 | Comparison |
| Indication for use | The horizontal autoclave
model 66120 is intended
for use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
and unwrapped (IUSS)
solids, hollow and porous
products. | The horizontal autoclave
model 66120 is intended
for use by health care
providers to sterilize
medical products by means
of pressurized steam. The
device is an autoclave that
is intended to provide
sterilization of heat stable
medical devices: wrapped
solids, hollow and porous
products. | Different |
| Chamber dimensions | 26" x 26" x 49" | 26" x 26" x 49" | Same |
| Chamber volume | 18.72 ft³ (530 L) | 18.72 ft³ (530 L) | Same |
| Operating
Principle /
sterilization method | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Sterilization using steam
as sterilizing agent | Same |
| Sterilization cycle
types | Pre & post vacuum | Pre & post vacuum | Same |
| Vacuum system | Vacuum pump or ejector | Vacuum pump | Different |
| Chamber
Materials | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steel | 316 or 304 grade stainless
steel | Same |
| Energy source | The device can be
operated only while
connected to an electrical
source (the electrical grid).
It has no internal power
source (batteries).…
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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FLE/K221227](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/FLE/K221227)
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