510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAesculap Primeline Container LTD.
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aesculap, Inc. · KCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories
Cleared on Apr 28, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K053389 (Aesculap, Inc., 2006) and 3 other predicates after a 171-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1987. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 28, 2008
- Review
- 171 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KCT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K871202 (1987). 11 ancestors in all, the oldest K792558 (1979). 9 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK871202 Flashpak Container SystemPerformance Instruments Corp. · 1987
- 2 generations backK022978 Steritite Container with Flashtite Valve Plate (S) & Meditray ProductsCase Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK053389 Aesculap Sterilcontainer SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK073168 Aesculap Primeline Container LTD.Aesculap, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK112671 Sterilcontainer SystemAesculap, Ltd. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK192056 JJ Series Container SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK214041 Aesculap AICON ContainerAesculap, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK242762 Aesculap Aicon® Series Container SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK250029 ONE TRAY® Sealed Sterilization Container SystemInnovative Sterilization Technologies · 2025
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K112671Sterilcontainer SystemAesculap, Ltd. · 2012 · cites it directly7descendants
- K192056JJ Series Container SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K214041Aesculap AICON ContainerAesculap, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K242762Aesculap Aicon® Series Container SystemAesculap, Inc. · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
- K250029ONE TRAY® Sealed Sterilization Container SystemInnovative Sterilization Technologies · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K871202 | Flashpak Container System | Performance Instruments Corp. | 1987 | — |
| −2 | K022978 | Steritite Container with Flashtite Valve Plate (S) & Meditray Products | Case Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K053389 | Aesculap Sterilcontainer System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073168 | Aesculap Primeline Container LTD. | Aesculap, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K112671 | Sterilcontainer System | Aesculap, Ltd. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K192056 | JJ Series Container System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K214041 | Aesculap AICON Container | Aesculap, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +4 | K242762 | Aesculap Aicon® Series Container System | Aesculap, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +4 | K250029 | ONE TRAY® Sealed Sterilization Container System | Innovative Sterilization Technologies | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 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 KCT? 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 KCT device
- #1 K214041 Aesculap AICON Containerscore 18.1 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K053389 | Aesculap Sterilcontainer SystemSummary page 1…AL EQUIVALENCE Aesculap®, Inc. believes that the SterilContainer with PrimeLine Lids is substantially equivalent to: Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (Flash Indication) (K053389) Reusable SterilContainer Filter (K041 623) Rigid Container System (K944864) Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (K792558) DEVICE DE… | 2006 |
| * | K041623 | Reusable Sterilcontainer Filter Model #JK090Summary page 1…hat the SterilContainer with PrimeLine Lids is substantially equivalent to: Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (Flash Indication) (K053389) Reusable SterilContainer Filter (K041 623) Rigid Container System (K944864) Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (K792558) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Aesculap SterilContainer with… | 2004 |
| * | K944864 | Primed Rigid Container SystemSummary page 1…Line Lids is substantially equivalent to: Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (Flash Indication) (K053389) Reusable SterilContainer Filter (K041 623) Rigid Container System (K944864) Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (K792558) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Aesculap SterilContainer with PrimeLine Lid is used in conjunc… | 1994 |
| * | K792558 | Container SystemSummary page 1…Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (Flash Indication) (K053389) Reusable SterilContainer Filter (K041 623) Rigid Container System (K944864) Aesculap Sterilcontainer System (K792558) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Aesculap SterilContainer with PrimeLine Lid is used in conjunction with Aesculap's Sterilcontainer Syste… | 1979 |
What descends from it? (9)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 21 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 1 of the 11 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K112671 (Aesculap, Ltd., 2012) has gone furthest, with 7 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K053389.
How does its category compare?
All KCT devicesKCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KCT
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KCT
205in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KCT
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KCT
50in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KCT, 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 | 3 | 199 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 182 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 89 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 | 202 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 117 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 236 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 131 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 11 | 169 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 151 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 | 182 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 | 211 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 192 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 18 | 187 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 | 134 | 0 | 66 |
| 2021 | 18 | 185 | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | 11 | 137 | 17 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 8 | 106 | 0 | 18 |
| 2025 | 11 | 205 | 0 | 50 |
| 2026 | 9 | 122 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Aesculap Sterilcontainer System is a reusable sterilization container system (consisting of solid and perforated bottoms, a perforated lid w/ filter retention plates, and reusable polytetrafluoroethylene filters) intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This…
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The Aesculap Sterilcontainer System is a reusable sterilization container system (consisting of solid and perforated bottoms, a perforated lid w/ filter retention plates, and reusable polytetrafluoroethylene filters) intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This container system is compatible for use in pre-vacuum steam and flash sterilization. The SterilContainer System includes accessories such as silicon mats, baskets, trays, and racks.
A combined maximum load validated for all container configurations is 351bs.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073168 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073168: Aesculap Primeline Container LTD..” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073168
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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