510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpsmedical Sporview Steam BI
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spsmedical Supply Corp. · FRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
Cleared on Feb 1, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K070595 (Spsmedical Supply Corp., 2007) after a 245-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1980. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 1, 2012
- Review
- 245 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. 2 later devices descend 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 backK070595 Sporview Steam Self-Contained Biological IndicatorSpsmedical Supply Corp. · 2007
- This deviceK111515 Spsmedical Sporview Steam BISpsmedical Supply Corp. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK122024 Spsmedical Sporview 10 Steam Self Contained Biological IndicatorSpsmedical Supply Corp. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK200970 Self-Contained Biological IndicatorTrue Indicating, LLC · 2020
Most influential descendants
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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 | K070595 | Sporview Steam Self-Contained Biological Indicator | Spsmedical Supply Corp. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111515 | Spsmedical Sporview Steam BI | Spsmedical Supply Corp. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K122024 | Spsmedical Sporview 10 Steam Self Contained Biological Indicator | Spsmedical Supply Corp. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K200970 | Self-Contained Biological Indicator | True Indicating, LLC | 2020 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K070595 | Sporview Steam Self-Contained Biological IndicatorSummary page 1…Class HI, Regulation Number 880.2800 Product Code: FRC Predicate Device: SPSmedical SporViewe Steam Self Contained BI (K070595) Device Description: The SPSmedical SporView® biological indicator consists of a self-contained unit that includ… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K122024 | Spsmedical Sporview 10 Steam Self Contained Biological Indicator | 2013 | 1 |
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 32 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 5 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K122024 (Spsmedical Supply Corp., 2013) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K070595.
How does its category compare?
All FRC devicesFRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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?
SporView® Steam is a self-contained biological indicator inoculated with viable Geobacillus stearothermophilus bacterial spores and is intended for monitoring the efficacy of saturated steam sterilization processes operating at 121°C and 132°C gravity displacement 132°C flash gravity displacement and 121°C - 134°C prevacuum cycles.
SporView® self-contained biological indicators are also appropriate for use in monitoring the efficacy of saturated steam prevacuum sterilization processes operating at 135°C for 3 minutes exposure time.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111515 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K111515: Spsmedical Sporview Steam BI.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111515
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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