# K021258: Germ Terminator GT 100 Toothbrush Sanitizer

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Germ Terminator Corporation
- Decided: May 10, 2002 after 21 days
- Product code: MCF (Unit, Ultraviolet Sanitation/Sterilization (For Toothbrushes), Sterile)
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.6855
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K003517 (2001). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K003517: Otres Toothbrush Sanitizer Model TB100W, Otres, LLC (2001) Summary page 1.

## Recalls of this device
- Apr 5, 2016 · Class II · Z-2047-2016: CEG Enterprises, LLC is recalling Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer GT100 due to the following issues: UL label believed to be not genuine; discoloration of power cords (could indicate some degrada

## Indications for use
The Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer is designed to sanitize up to two manual toothbrushes or two toothbrush heads between uses. The Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer is intended for home use and will be available “over the counter.”

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K021258
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology