510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTecno-Gaz Andromeda Vacuum CS Autoclave
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Mediline Italia S.R.L. · FLE Sterilizer, Steam
Cleared on Jun 29, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K023348 (Midmark Corp., 2003) and 2 other predicates after a 200-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Jun 29, 2007
- Review
- 200 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FLE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K936181 (1994). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K900432 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK936181 Midmark M-11 Ultraclave Steam SterilizerMidmark Corp. · 1994 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK990189 Modification of: Midmark M-11 Ultraclave Steam SterilizerMidmark Corp. · 1999
- 1 generation backK023348 Midmark M9 Ultraclave Steam SterilizerMidmark Corp. · 2003
- This deviceK063681 Tecno-Gaz Andromeda Vacuum CS AutoclaveMediline Italia S.R.L. · 2007
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K936181 | Midmark M-11 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer | Midmark Corp. | 1994 | 1 |
| −2 | K990189 | Modification of: Midmark M-11 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer | Midmark Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K023348 | Midmark M9 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer | Midmark Corp. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063681 | Tecno-Gaz Andromeda Vacuum CS Autoclave | Mediline Italia S.R.L. | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in FLE? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FLE device
- #1 K250168 Life Ultra 25L Tabletop Mono Chamber Steam…score 12.7 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023348 | Midmark M9 Ultraclave Steam SterilizerSummary page 1…ces The Tecno-Gaz ANDROMEDA VACUUM CS Autoclave is substantially equivalent to the following devices: VMidmark M9 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer (K023348), /Tuttnaucr EHS Series Table top autoclave (K003470) /Prestige Medical Series 2100Clinical Autoclave (K9… | 2003 |
| * | K003470 | Ehs Series Table Top Autoclave, Models 2540 and 3870Summary page 1…ntially equivalent to the following devices: VMidmark M9 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer (K023348), /Tuttnaucr EHS Series Table top autoclave (K003470) /Prestige Medical Series 2100Clinical Autoclave (K962903)… | 2001 |
| * | K962903 | Prestige Medical Series 2100 Clinical AutoclaveSummary page 1…rk M9 Ultraclave Steam Sterilizer (K023348), /Tuttnaucr EHS Series Table top autoclave (K003470) /Prestige Medical Series 2100Clinical Autoclave (K962903) Page 4 of 38 oo00±)… | 1998 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 13 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 7 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K023348.
How does its category compare?
All FLE devicesFLE Sterilizer, Steam: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FLE
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FLE
184in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FLE
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FLE
71in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FLE, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 67 | 1 | 19 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 1 | 21 |
| 2009 | 8 | 109 | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 | 5 | 141 | 1 | 63 |
| 2012 | 5 | 111 | 1 | 69 |
| 2013 | 5 | 241 | 2 | 112 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 113 |
| 2015 | 3 | 302 | 1 | 68 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 76 |
| 2017 | 3 | 233 | 0 | 63 |
| 2018 | 8 | 146 | 1 | 90 |
| 2019 | 5 | 192 | 2 | 91 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 87 |
| 2021 | 5 | 147 | 1 | 81 |
| 2022 | 10 | 133 | 0 | 70 |
| 2023 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 66 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 64 |
| 2025 | 4 | 184 | 0 | 71 |
| 2026 | 3 | 85 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Tecno-Gaz ANDROMEDA VACUUM CS Autoclave is intended to be used in medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other facilities to sterilize heat and moisture-stable, reusable items (including dental hand pieces) that are compatible with steam sterilization. Refer to Standard Cycle Parameters for detailed information.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063681 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063681: Tecno-Gaz Andromeda Vacuum CS Autoclave.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063681
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026