K140963 · Kimberly-Clark Corp. · FRG · Nov 10, 2014 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K140963
Device Name
KIMGUARD SMART-FOLD STERILIZATION WRAP
Applicant
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Product Code
FRG · General Hospital
Decision Date
Nov 10, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.6850
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) is intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using: Advanced Sterilization Products' STERRAD® Sterilization Systems that include: STERRAD® 100S, STERRAD® NX® [Standard Cycle, Advanced Cycle], STERRAD® 100NX® [Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS cycle, DUO Cycle]. KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wraps (KC450 and KC650) are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Device Story
KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap consists of two pre-shaped, adhesively seamed SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) polypropylene sheets; includes reinforcement strips and pull tabs for aseptic opening. Used by healthcare providers in clinical settings to wrap medical instruments prior to sterilization in STERRAD® hydrogen peroxide systems. Reinforcement strips serve as reference lines for tray placement. Wrap maintains sterility of enclosed devices post-sterilization until point of use. Benefits include convenient, simultaneous two-sheet wrapping and reliable sterility maintenance for heavy instrument trays.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validated for STERRAD® system compatibility via sterilant penetration testing, material/biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity, ISO 10993-10 dermal irritation), material usability, and 180-day package integrity maintenance. All tests passed.
Technological Characteristics
Three-layer SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) polypropylene fabric; contains <2% phthalocyanine blue pigment, <1% titanium dioxide, <0.008% potassium phosphate anti-static treatment. Form factor: pre-shaped, adhesively seamed sheets with reinforcement strips. Single-use, non-sterile (prior to user sterilization).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare providers to enclose medical devices (metal/non-metal, including lumened and flexible endoscopes) for sterilization via STERRAD® hydrogen peroxide systems and to maintain sterility until use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A sterilization wrap (pack, sterilization wrapper, bag, or accessories, is a device intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a health care provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device and also to maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 10, 2014
Kimberly-Clark Health Care Dr. Thomas Kozma Director of Regulatory Affairs 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076
Re: K140963
Trade/Device Name: KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap (Models KC450 and KC650) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Regulation Name: Sterilization Wrap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: September 25, 2014 Received: September 26, 2014
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Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
K140963 510(k) Number (if known)
#### Device Name
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KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (Models KC450 and KC650)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) is intended to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using:
- Advanced Sterilization Products' STERRAD® Sterilization Systems that include:
- STERRAD® 100S o
- STERRAD® NX® [Standard Cycle, Advanced Cycle] O
- STERRAD® 100NX®). [Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS cycle, DUO Cycle] C
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wraps (KC450 are intended to allow sterlization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Test results validated that KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterlization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) allowed sterilization of the enclosed devices by the Advanced Sterilization Products STERRAD® 100S, NX® [Standard Cycle and Advanced Cycle and Advanced Cycle], and 100NX . (Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, DUO Cycle)), (Refer to the STERRAD Sterilization System User's Guide for complete instructions on load(s) and cycle(s), including chamber loading instructions.)
The KC450 and KC650 models of the KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap have been validated for use with the STERRAD® 100S, STERRAD® NX®, and STERRAD® 100 NX® cycles in Table 1.
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap Recommendations for Use with the Advanced Sterilization Systems are provided in Table 2.
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| TABLE 1: Validated Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) STERRAD® 100S, STERRAD® NX®, and STERRAD® 100NX® Cycles | |
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| ASP<br>STERRAD®<br>System and<br>Cycle | Intended Load |
| STERRAD®<br>100S | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load:<br>• An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 125 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens.<br>• An inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens.<br>• An inside diameter of 3 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens.<br>• An inside diameter of 6 mm or larger and a length of 310 mm or shorter of single-channel Teflon/Polyethylene lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>NX®<br>Standard<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load:<br>• An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 150 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens.<br>• An inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>NX®<br>Advanced<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load:<br>• An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 500 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens.<br>OR<br>One single-channel Flexible Endoscope with or without a silicone mat and no additional load. The flexible endoscope may contain:<br>• A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 850 mm or shorter. |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>Standard<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load:<br>• An inside diameter of 0.7 mm or larger and a length of 500 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. (A maximum of two flexible endoscopes, one per tray per sterilization cycle.) |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>Flex Cycle | One or two single-channel Flexible Endoscope with or without a silicone mat and no additional load. The flexible endoscope may<br>contain:<br>• A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 850 mm or shorter. (A maximum of two flexible endoscopes, one per tray per sterilization cycle). |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>EXPRESS<br>Cycle | Non-lumened reusable metal and non-metal devices requiring surface sterilization, and sterilization of diffusion-restricted spaces such as<br>the hinged portions of forceps and scissors, and rigid or semi-rigid endoscopes without lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>DUO Cycle | One or two single-channel Flexible Endoscope with accessory devices that are normally connected to it, with or without a silicone mat.<br>The flexible endoscope may contain:<br>• A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter.<br>• Accessory devices that are normally connected to a flexible endoscope during use.<br>• Flexible endoscopes without lumens |
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TABLE 2: Recommended Loads for KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap for use with Advanced Sterilization Products
[Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS Cycle, DUO Cycle])
| KIMGUARD* Smart<br>Fold* Sterilization<br>Wrap Models | Intended Loads1 | Maximum Wrapped Package<br>Content Weights Used in Sterility<br>Maintenance Validation Study | Description of Leads Used in<br>Sterility Maintenance Validation<br>Study |
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| KC450 | Moderate to heavy weight<br>package (e.g., general use<br>medical instruments | 10.7 lbs. | •APTIMAX® Instrument Tray (23 in.<br>x 11 in. x 4in.) with Tray Mat<br>•Metal and non-metal instruments |
| KC650 | Very heavy weight package (e.g.,<br>general use medical instruments | 10.7 lbs. | •APTIMAX® Instrument Tray (23 in.<br>x 11 in. x 4in.) with Tray Mat<br>•Metal and non-metal instruments |
l htended loads include: Medical Instruments without lumens that include telescopes, cameras, light cords, and general use medical instruments
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
| Applicant's Name, Address, Telephone, FAX, Contact Person<br>Halyard Health (f/k/a Kimberly-Clark Health Care)<br>1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30076-2190, USA<br>Establishment Registration Number: 1033422<br>Contact Name: Thomas Kozma, PhD, Director of Regulatory Affairs<br>E-mail: thomas.kozma@hyh.com<br>(770) 587-8393 (Telephone)<br>(920) 225-3408 (Fax) | |
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| DATE PREPARED: | November 07, 2014 |
| TRADE NAME: | KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap (Models KC450 and<br>KC650) |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Sterilization Wrap |
| COMMON/USUAL NAME: | Sterilization Wrap |
| PRODUCT CODE: | FRG |
| DEVICE CLASSIFICATION: | Class II per 21 CFR §880.6850 |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | KimGuard* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap (Models KC250,<br>KC450, KC550, and KC650) cleared January 19, 2013<br>(K112300).<br>KimGuard* ONE-STEP Sterilization Wrap (Models KC100,<br>KC200, KC300, KC400, KC500, and KC600 cleared August 20,<br>2013 (K113806) |
## Indications for Use
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) is intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider using:
- Advanced Sterilization Products' STERRAD® Sterilization Systems that include: .
- o STERRAD® 100S
- STERRAD® NX® |Standard Cycle, Advanced Cycle]
- o STERRAD® 100NX®). [Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS cycle, DUO Cycle]
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wraps (KC450 and KC650) are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device(s) until used.
Test results validated that KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) allowed sterilization of the enclosed devices by the Advanced Sterilization Products STERRAD® Sterilization Systems (STERRAD® 100S, NX® [Standard Cycle and Advanced Cycle], and 100NX®. [Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS cycle, DUO Cycle]). (Refer to the STERRAD®
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Sterilization System User's Guide for complete instructions on load(s) and cycle(s), including chamber loading instructions.)
The KC450 and KC650 models of the KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap have been validated for use with the STERRAD® 100S, STERRAD® NX®, and STERRAD® 100 NX® cycles in Table 1.
| TABLE 1: Validated Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) STERRAD® 100S, STERRAD® NX®, and STERRAD®<br>100NX® Cycles | |
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| ASP<br>STERRAD®<br>System<br>and Cycle | Intended Load |
| STERRAD®<br>100S | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber<br>load:<br>An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 125 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. An inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. An inside diameter of 3 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. An inside diameter of 6 mm or larger and a length of 310 mm or shorter of single-channel Teflon/Polyethylene lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>NX®<br>Standard<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber<br>load:<br>An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 150 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. An inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>NX®<br>Advanced<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load:<br>An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 500 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. OR<br>One single-channel Flexible Endoscope with or without a silicone mat and no additional load. The flexible endoscope may contain:<br>A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 850 mm or shorter. |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>Standard<br>Cycle | Reusable metal and non-metal medical devices, including up to 10 lumens of the following dimensions per chamber load: An inside diameter of 0.7 mm or larger and a length of 500 mm or shorter of single-channel stainless steel lumens. (A maximum of two flexible endoscopes, one per tray per sterilization cycle.) |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>Flex Cycle | One or two single-channel Flexible Endoscope with or without a silicone mat and no additional load. The flexible endoscope may contain: A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 850 mm or shorter. (A maximum of two flexible endoscopes, one per tray per sterilization cycle). |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>EXPRESS<br>Cycle | Non-lumened reusable metal and non-metal devices requiring surface sterilization, and sterilization of diffusion- restricted spaces such as the hinged portions of forceps and scissors, and rigid or semi-rigid endoscopes without lumens. |
| STERRAD®<br>100NX®<br>DUO Cycle | One or two single-channel Flexible Endoscope with accessory devices that are normally connected to it, with or without a silicone mat. The flexible endoscope may contain: A single-channel Teflon®/Polyethylene lumen with an inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter. Accessory devices that are normally connected to a flexible endoscope during use. Flexible endoscopes without lumens |
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KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap Recommendations for Use with the Advanced Sterilization Products STERRAD® Sterilization Systems are provided in Table 2.
| TABLE 2: Recommended Loads for KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold* Sterilization Wrap for use with Advanced<br>Sterilization Products (ASP) STERRAD® Sterilization Systems (STERRAD® 100S, NX® [Standard<br>Cycle, Advanced Cycle], and 100NX® [Standard Cycle, Flex Cycle, EXPRESS Cycle, DUO Cycle]) | | | |
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| KIMGUARD*<br>Smart Fold*<br>Sterilization Wrap<br>Models | Intended Loads¹ | Maximum Wrapped<br>Package Content Weights<br>Used in Sterility<br>Maintenance Validation<br>Study² | Description of Leads Used<br>in Sterility Maintenance<br>Validation Study |
| KC450 | Moderate to heavy weight<br>package (e.g., general use<br>medical instruments | 10.7 lbs. | •APTIMAX® Instrument Tray<br>(23 in. x 11 in. x 4in.) with<br>Tray Mat<br>•Metal and non-metal<br>instruments |
| KC650 | Very heavy weight package<br>(e.g., general use medical<br>instruments | 10.7 lbs. | •APTIMAX® Instrument Tray<br>(23 in. x 11 in. x 4in.) with<br>Tray Mat<br>•Metal and non-metal<br>instruments |
Intended loads include: Medical Instruments with and without lumens that include telescopes, cameras, light cords, and general use medical instruments
it is recommended to not exceed the maximum, wrapped package content weights indicated for each wrap model. Furthermore, it is recommended to not exceed the number, weight, and size of individual content types that were validated (i.e. the number and size of the fluid resistant linens or the weights of the metal mass)
### DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE
KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap is comprised of two pre-shaped sheets of KIMGUARD Sterilization Wrap (blue base sheet and white intermediate sheet), which include reinforcement strips, and adhesively seamed on three edges to allow convenient wrapping with two sheets (i.e., white and blue) simultaneously. The fabric is a nonwoven spunbondmeltblown-spunbond (SMS) composite sheet manufactured with polypropylene with less than 2% by weight of phthalocyanine blue pigment, less than 1% by weight titanium dioxide pigment, and less than 0.008% by weight of a potassium phosphate anti-static treatment. Two strips of blue SMS are adhesively bonded to the white SMS intermediate layer for added strength. These reinforcement strips also function as a "reference line" to indicate proper sterilization tray placement by the user. The Smart-Fold wrap also incorporates pull tabs comprised of blue SMS material for convenient aseptic opening of wrapped packages.
The following table compares the subject KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization to the predicate KIMGUARD Sterilization Wrap devices.
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| General Comparison Matrix Overview: Subject and Predicate Device | | | |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate | Predicate |
| Characteristic | KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold*<br>Sterilization Wrap (models<br>KC450 and KC650) | KIMGUARD* Smart-Fold*<br>Sterilization Wrap (models<br>KC250, KC450, KC550, and<br>KC650) | KIMGUARD* ONE-STEP*<br>Sterilization Wrap (models<br>KC100, KC200, KC300,<br>KC400, KC500, KC600) |
| 510(k) Number | TBD | K112300 | K113806 |
| Regulation/<br>Product Code | Sterilization Wrap:<br>21CFR880.6850<br>FRG | [SAME] | [SAME] |
| Intended Use | Intended to allow sterilization of<br>the enclosed medical device(s)<br>and also maintain sterility of the<br>enclosed device(s) until used. | [SAME] | [SAME] |
| Sterilization<br>Modality | STERRAD® (hydrogen peroxide)<br>Sterilization Systems | Pre-Vacuum Steam and<br>Ethylene Oxide | [SAME] |
| Base Materials<br>of<br>Construction | Three-layer SMS (spunbond-<br>meltblown-spunbond) fabric | [SAME] | [SAME] |
| Packaging | Bulk and Non-sterile | [SAME] | [SAME] |
| Use | Over the Counter/Single Use | [SAME] | [SAME] |
## SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL TESTS
Performance testing was conducted to show that the KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap maintains sterility until used, after completion of the sterilization processes provided by the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. The following Table summarizes performance evaluations performed.
| Performance Requirement | Results |
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| STERRAD Sterilant Penetration | Passed |
| Material Compatibility/Biocompatibility post-sterilization<br>using maximum hydrogen peroxide concentration<br>· Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5:2009 Elution Method using<br>MEM extraction<br>· Dermal Irritation per ISO 10993-10:2010, Intracutaneous<br>reactivity using two extracts (i.e., 0.9% Sodium Chloride,<br>USP and Sesame Oil, NF) | Passed |
| Material Usability post-sterilization | Passed |
| Maintenance of Package Integrity (180 Days) | Passed |
## Overall Performance Conclusions
The nonclinical studies demonstrate that the KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap performs as intended as a sterilization packaging system of medical devices when sterilized in the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems. These studies show that the KIMGUARD* Smart Fold* Sterilization Wrap (KC450 and KC650) met the same criteria as the predicate device and are substantially equivalent.
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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.