510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBrowne Aldahol Glutaraldehyde Indicator
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 4, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K924681 (Pymah Corp., 1993) after a 112-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1993.
- Decided
- Jun 4, 2012
- Review
- 112 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K924681 (1993). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK924681 Glutaraldehyde MonitorsPymah Corp. · 1993
- This deviceK120435 Browne Aldahol Glutaraldehyde IndicatorSTERIS Corporation · 2012
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K924681 | Glutaraldehyde Monitors | Pymah Corp. | 1993 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120435 | Browne Aldahol Glutaraldehyde Indicator | STERIS Corporation | 2012 | — |
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
- #1 K261992 3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrator (1243A…score 13.3 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K924681 | Glutaraldehyde MonitorsSummary page 2…Physical/chemical sterilization process indicator (21 CFR 880.2800 (b), Product Code JOJ). 2. Predicate Device * K92468 1 - 3MTM ComplyTh Cold SterilogTm Glutaraldehyde Monitor 3987MM 3. Description of Device The Browne Aldahol Glutarald… | 1993 |
| † | K113015 | Aldahol V High Level Disinfectant | 2012 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K924681.
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. 2012, 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 Aldahol Glutaraldehyde Indicator is a glutaraldehyde concentration monitor dedicated for use with Aldahol V High-Level Disinfectant. The purpose of the Browne Aldahol Glutaraldehyde Indicator is to monitor glutaraldehyde concentration greater than 1.8%.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120435 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120435: Browne Aldahol Glutaraldehyde Indicator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120435
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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