# K111150: Steritec Smart-Read Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Steritec Products Mfg Co, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 8, 2011 after 74 days
- Product code: FRC (Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.2800
- Recalls of this device: 3 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Recalls of this device
- Jun 10, 2013 · Class II · Z-1827-2013: Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specif
- Jun 10, 2013 · Class II · Z-1826-2013: Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specif
- Jun 10, 2013 · Class II · Z-1825-2013: Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specif

## Indications for use
SteriTec Smart Read Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator is designed specifically for testing of 3 or 4 minutes at 132°C (270°F) and 3 minutes at 135°C (275°F) in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers. The test pack consists of a self-contained biological indicator containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus inside a small package of porous and nonporous materials, simulating the biological indicator 16 towel test packs defined by AAMI ST79. When used as directed, the Chemical Indicator Record Card gives visible indication that sterilizing conditions were met.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K111150
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology