510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBrowne Opa Test Strip
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
STERIS Corporation · JOJ Indicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process
Cleared on Jun 11, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K991709 (Albert Browne, Ltd., 1999) after a 21-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1994. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 11, 2008
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K922481 (1994). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK922481 Browne GA Indicator Use in 2% Activ GlutaraldehydeBoard of Directors, Albert Browne, Ltd. · 1994 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK991709 Browne Cidex Opa IndicatorAlbert Browne, Ltd. · 1999 · Recalled
- This deviceK081427 Browne Opa Test StripSTERIS Corporation · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241344 MetriCide™ OPA Plus Solution Test StripSteris · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181472 AEROFLEX (TM) Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor with AUTOSURE (TM) MRC…Advanced Sterilization Products (Asp) · 2019
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K922481 | Browne GA Indicator Use in 2% Activ Glutaraldehyde | Board of Directors, Albert Browne, Ltd. | 1994 | 3 |
| −1 | K991709 | Browne Cidex Opa Indicator | Albert Browne, Ltd. | 1999 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K081427 | Browne Opa Test Strip | STERIS Corporation | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K241344 | MetriCide™ OPA Plus Solution Test Strip | Steris | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K181472 | AEROFLEX (TM) Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor with AUTOSURE (TM) MRC Monitor | Advanced Sterilization Products (Asp) | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new JOJ device
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K991709 | Browne Cidex Opa IndicatorSummary page 2…e: Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator (21 CFR 880.2800 (b), Product Code JOJ). 2. Predicate Device K991709 - Browne CidexTM OPA Indicator. 3. Description of Device The Browne OPA Test Strip is a chemical indicator strip consis… | 1999 |
What descends from it? (2)
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 14 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.7 years on median.
- 2 of the 2 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241344 (Steris, 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K991709.
How does its category compare?
All JOJ devicesJOJ Indicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JOJ
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOJ
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOJ
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOJ
12in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOJ, 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 | 8 | 140 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 57 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 188 | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 | 115 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 13 | 151 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 224 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 | 212 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 | 198 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 | 188 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 | 150 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 | 172 | 0 | 35 |
| 2018 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 | 38 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 108 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 | 87 | 1 | 29 |
| 2022 | 8 | 90 | 0 | 23 |
| 2023 | 4 | 53 | 1 | 39 |
| 2024 | 12 | 71 | 0 | 25 |
| 2025 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 12 |
| 2026 | 3 | 30 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Browne OPA Test Strip is a concentration monitor for use in ortho-phthalaldehyde-containing germicide solutions with a minimum effective concentration of 0.3%.
The Browne OPA Test Strip is dedicated for use with CidexTM OPA solution
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081427 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081427: Browne Opa Test Strip.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081427
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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