← Product Code [MLR](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/MLR) · K083097 # AMSCO V-PRO 1 LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION SYSTEM (K083097) _STERIS Corporation · MLR · Aug 3, 2009 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/MLR/K083097 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** STERIS Corporation - **Product Code:** [MLR](/submissions/HO/subpart-g%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-miscellaneous-devices/MLR.md) - **Decision Date:** Aug 3, 2009 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.6860 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital ## Indications for Use The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System, with VAPROX HC Sterilant, is a vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer intended for use in the terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed and dried reusable metal and nonmetal medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The two pre-programmed sterilization cycles, the Lumen and the Non Lumen Cycles, operate at low pressure and low temperature and are thus suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture. ## Device Story Self-contained, standalone vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer; operates at low pressure/temperature. Processes cleaned, rinsed, dried reusable medical devices. Features two pre-programmed cycles: Lumen (for diffusion-restricted spaces and specific stainless steel lumens) and Non Lumen (for non-lumened instruments). Used in healthcare facilities; operated by trained staff. System utilizes VAPROX HC Sterilant. Output is a sterilized medical device load, verified by biological/chemical indicators. Ensures sterility of heat/moisture-sensitive instruments, preventing cross-contamination and transmission of infectious organisms. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Effectiveness demonstrated by complete kill of biological indicators and achievement of sterility assurance level (SAL) of at least 10^-6. Validation performed using maximum load of 19.65 lbs, including two instrument trays and two pouches. Compliance with AAMI standards and FDA guidance for sterilizers. ## Technological Characteristics Vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization; low pressure/temperature operation. Unfired pressure vessel construction per ASME Section VIII, Division 1. Electrical safety per UL 61010-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1. Standalone system. ## Regulatory Identification An ethylene gas sterilizer is a nonportable device intended for use by a health care provider that uses ethylene oxide (ETO) to sterilize medical products. ## Predicate Devices - Amsco V-PRO 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System ([K062297](/device/K062297.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ ### AUG 0 3 2009 STERIS® ### 510(k) Summary For ## Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 354-2600 Fax No: (440) 639-4459 Contact: John Robert (Jack) Scoville Jr. Fellow, Regulatory Affairs Telephone: (440) 392-7330 Fax No: (440) 357-9198 Summary Date: July 31, 2009 STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600 {1}------------------------------------------------ #### STERIS Response w 7/30/09 Request for Additional Information 51 Line Noo 100 100 100 Reguest for Auditional mionnation K083097 / S003 Amsco® V-PRO™ 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System #### 1. Device Name | Trade Name: | Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature
Sterilization System | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Common/usual Name: | Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer | | Classification Name: | Sterilizer, Ethylene Oxide Gas | | FDA classification number: | 21 CFR 880.6860 | | Product Code: | 80 MLR. | #### 2... Predicate Device - Amsco V-PRO 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System: K062297. ● #### క్ష Overview The purpose of this 510(k) is to obtain premarket clearance for the Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System. The V-PRO 1 Plus has an added preprogrammed Non Lumen Cycle as compared to the Amsco V-PRO 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System. This cycle is intended for sterilization of non lumened surgical instruments. #### 4. Description of Device The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilizer is a self-contained standalone device using vaporized hydrogen peroxide. This device is intended for use in terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed and dried, reusable medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The sterilizer operates at low pressure and low temperature and is therefore suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture. #### 5. Intended Use The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System, with VAPROX HC Sterilant, is a vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer intended for use in the terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed and dried reusable metal and nonmetal medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The two pre-programmed sterilization cycles, the Lumen and the Non Lumen Cycles, operate at low pressure and low temperature and are thus suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture. {2}------------------------------------------------ The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilizer System's Lumen Cycle was cleared under K062297. The Lumen Cycle can sterilize* - · Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors - · Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with: o an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of a 125 mm or shorter o an insider diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter o an inside diameter of 3 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter - * The validation testing for all lumen sizes was conducted using a maximum of twenty (20) lumens per load. Hospital loads should not exceed the maximum number of lumens validated by this testing. The validation studies were performed using a validation load consisting of two instrument trays and two pouches for a total weight of 19.65 lbs. The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System's Non Lumen Cycle can sterilize**: Non-lumened instruments including non-luments with stainless steel diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. - ** The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of two instrument trays and two pouches for a total weight of 19.65 Ibs. #### Description of Safety and Substantial Equivalence 6. The proposed and predicate devices have the same intended use. The difference between the proposed and predicate device is limited to the addition of a Non Lumen sterilization cycle. The difference does not raise any new issues of safety and efficacy. #### 7. Performance Testing Summary ### Performance Testing - Bench ### Effectiveness Effectiveness of sterilizer function and exposure time recommendations was demonstrated by complete kill of biological indicators and by verifying an appropriate safety factor or sterility assurance level (SAL) of at least 106 probability of survival. STERIS 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). {3}------------------------------------------------ The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System has been validated to meet the requirements of FDA Guidance on Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Sterilizers Intended for Use in Health Care Facilities, 1993 and Addendum to the Sterilizer guidance document, 1995. The results of the Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System verification studies demonstrate that the sterilizer performs as intended. The results are summarized as follows: ### Safety STERIS sterilizers including the Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System have been designed, constructed and tested to meet the safety and performance requirements of various national safety codes and standards. The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System complies with the following requirements: - · Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Electrical Safety Code 61010-1 certified by Intertek Testing Services (ITS). - · Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard C22.2 No. 1010-1 as certified by Intertek Testing Services. - · American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section VIII, Division 1 for unfired pressure vessels. ### Hazards – Failure of Performance Failure of the sterilization process can lead to incidence of cross contamination, the transmission of potentially infectious organisms from one infected person to another who was not otherwise infected prior to the incident. To avoid failure, the user must ensure that the materials, instruments and devices to be sterilized are thoroughly cleaned and dried, the manufacturer's instructions for use are followed, the cycle to be used for each type of sterilizer load has been validated, the sterilizer has been maintained in accordance with the sterilizer manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and is operating properly, and each sterilizer load is monitored with available and validated biological and chemical sterilization process indicators, #### 8. Conclusion The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System's Non Lumen Cycle has been validated to meet the established performance criteria. The results of the Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System verification studies demonstrate that the Non Lumen Cycle performs as intended. {4}------------------------------------------------ #### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/4/Picture/1 description: The image shows the seal of the Department of Health & Human Services - USA. The seal features a stylized eagle-like symbol with three curved lines representing wings or feathers. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular pattern around the symbol. The text is in uppercase letters and is evenly spaced around the circle. #### Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Mr. John R. Scoville Fellow, Regulatory Affairs STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834 AUG 0 3 2009 Re: K083097 Trade/Device Name: Amsco® V-PRO™ 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880. 6860 Regulation Name: Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer Regulatory Class: II Product Codc: MLR Dated: July 22, 2009 Received: July 23, 2009 Dear Mr. Scoville: 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. 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. {5}------------------------------------------------ #### Page 2 - Mr. Scoville Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/ for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance. You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely yours. Min for Susan Runner, D.D.S., M.A. Acting Division Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health #### Enclosure {6}------------------------------------------------ ### Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K083097 Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System Device Name: Indications for Use: The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System, with VAPROX HC Sterilant, is a vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer intended for use in the terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed and dried reusable metal and nonmetal medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The two pre-programmed sterilization cycles; the Lumen and the Non Lumen Cycles operate at low pressure and low temperature and are thus suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture. The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilizer System's (Lumen Cycle) was cleared under (K062297) can sterilize *: - · Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors - · Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with: - o an inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of a 125 mm or shorter o an insider diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 250 mm or shorter o an inside diameter of 3 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter - * The validation testing for all lumen sizes was conducted using a maximum of twenty (20) lumens per load. Hospital loads should not exceed the maximum number of lumens validated by this testing. The validation studies were performed using a validation load consisting of two instrument trays and two pouches for a total weight of 19.65 Ibs. The Amsco V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System's (Non Lumen Cycle) the subject of this (K083097) can sterilize**: Non-lumened instruments including non-luments with stainless steel diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. - ** The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of two instrument trays and two pouches for a total weight of 19.65 lbs. Page 1 of 2 {7}------------------------------------------------ # STERIS Response to 7/30/09 Request for Additional Information K083097 / S003 Amsco® V-PRO™ 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization System Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use _ X (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) ### (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED) ### Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Shula H. 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