510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRaven Protest - Steam Biological Indicator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc. · FRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
Cleared on Oct 21, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K041386 (Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc., 2004) after a 397-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1980. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 21, 2009
- Review
- 397 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FRC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K801109 (1980). 5 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK801109 Proof (Biological/Chemical Indicator)Amsco Co. · 1980
- 2 generations backK963841 EztestSgm Biotech, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK041386 Raven Protest - SteamRaven Biological Laboratories, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK082756 Raven Protest - Steam Biological IndicatorRaven Biological Laboratories, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK112018 Smart Read Eztest SteamMesa Laboratories, Inc. · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K112018Smart Read Eztest SteamMesa Laboratories, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K801109 | Proof (Biological/Chemical Indicator) | Amsco Co. | 1980 | — |
| −2 | K963841 | Eztest | Sgm Biotech, Inc. | 1997 | 1 |
| −1 | K041386 | Raven Protest - Steam | Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K082756 | Raven Protest - Steam Biological Indicator | Raven Biological Laboratories, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K112018 | Smart Read Eztest Steam | Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041386 | Raven Protest - SteamSummary page 1…Indicator for Steam Classification: Class II Predicate Device: ProTest Steam (K041386) DESCRIPTION The biological indicator consists of a self-contained unit that includes bacterial spores of Geobacillus stearothe… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K112018 | Smart Read Eztest Steam | 2012 | 0 |
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 29 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.5 years on median.
- 2 of the 5 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K112018 (Mesa Laboratories, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K041386.
How does its category compare?
All FRC devicesFRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FRC
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRC
29in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRC
8so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRC
9in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRC, 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 | 83 | 0 | 100 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2009 | 6 | 183 | 1 | 45 |
| 2010 | 4 | 165 | 0 | 57 |
| 2011 | 6 | 118 | 0 | 37 |
| 2012 | 9 | 178 | 2 | 46 |
| 2013 | 4 | 260 | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 13 | 174 | 0 | 51 |
| 2015 | 3 | 130 | 0 | 182 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 482 |
| 2017 | 10 | 130 | 0 | 182 |
| 2018 | 18 | 97 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 30 |
| 2020 | 10 | 150 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 5 | 107 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 | 193 | 4 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 | 190 | 1 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8 | 105 | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Raven ProTest Steam is a self-contained Biological Indicator inoculated with Geobacillus stearothermnophilus spores and is intended for monitoring the efficacy of steam sterilization cycles (10 minute 132°C gravity displacement and 3 minute 132 0C flash gravity displacement cycles). Raven ProTest has a validated reduced incubation time of 24 hours.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082756 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082756: Raven Protest - Steam Biological Indicator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082756
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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