510(k) · Cleared
Cleared3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, 3M Attest (TM) Auto-Reader
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
3M Company · FRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
Cleared on Oct 19, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K090569 (3M Company, 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 154-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995. 31 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 19, 2012
- Review
- 154 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FRC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K926364 (1995). 5 ancestors in all, the oldest K900771 (1990). 31 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK926364 Attest Brand Rapid Readout Biological Ind. #129X3M Health Care, Ltd. · 1995
- 1 generation backK090569 Modification to: Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, Mode 12923M Company · 2009
- This deviceK121484 3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, 3M Attest…3M Company · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 12 of its ownK140392 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator / 3M Attest Auto-Reader3M Company · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK152060 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 12953M Company · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK121593 3M Attest (TM) Super Radid Readout Steam Challenge Pack 3M Attest…3M Company · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK173519 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, 3M Attest Super…3M Company · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK160546 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator3M Company · 2016
Showing 5 of 31 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 31 · See all- K1403923M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator / 3M Attest Auto-Reader3M Company · 2014 · cites it directly12descendants
- K1520603M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 12953M Company · 2015 · 2 generations on11descendants
- K1215933M Attest (TM) Super Radid Readout Steam Challenge Pack 3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid 5…3M Company · 2013 · cites it directly11descendants
- K1735193M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus…3M Company · 2018 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K1605463M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator3M Company · 2016 · 3 generations on6descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K926364 | Attest Brand Rapid Readout Biological Ind. #129X | 3M Health Care, Ltd. | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K090569 | Modification to: Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, Mode 1292 | 3M Company | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K121484 | 3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, 3M Attest (TM)… | 3M Company | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K140392 | 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator / 3M Attest Auto-Reader | 3M Company | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K152060 | 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1295 | 3M Company | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K121593 | 3M Attest (TM) Super Radid Readout Steam Challenge Pack 3M Attest (TM) Super… | 3M Company | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K173519 | 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, 3M Attest Super Rapid 5… | 3M Company | 2018 | 1 |
| +3 | K160546 | 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator | 3M Company | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 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 FRC device
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K090569 | Modification to: Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, Mode 1292Summary page 1…(21 CFR § 880.2800(a)) Predicate Devices: * 'Intended Use Predicate' for 1492V - 3M AttestTM 1292 Rapid Readout Biological Indicator for Steam, K090569, K926364 * 'Design Predicate' for 1492V - 3M AttestTM 1491 Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator for Steam, K103277… | 2009 |
| * | K926364 | Attest Brand Rapid Readout Biological Ind. #129XSummary page 1…(21 CFR § 880.2800(a)) Predicate Devices: * 'Intended Use Predicate' for 1492V - 3M AttestTM 1292 Rapid Readout Biological Indicator for Steam, K090569, K926364 * 'Design Predicate' for 1492V - 3M AttestTM 1491 Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator for Steam, K103277 * 3M Att… | 1995 |
| * | K103277 | 3M Attest 1491 Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator; 3M Attest 490 Auto-ReaderSummary page 1…adout Biological Indicator for Steam, K090569, K926364 * 'Design Predicate' for 1492V - 3M AttestTM 1491 Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator for Steam, K103277 * 3M AttestTM 490 Auto-reader, K 103277 Description of Device: 1492 V The 3M AttestTM 1492V Super Rapid Reado… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (31)
See all 314 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K140392 | 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator / 3M Attest Auto-Reader | 2014 | 12 |
| K121593 | 3M Attest (TM) Super Radid Readout Steam Challenge Pack 3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid 5… | 2013 | 11 |
| K173437 | 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1492V, 3M Attest Auto-reader 490, 3M… | 2018 | 5 |
| K173634 | CELERITY 20 Steam Biological Indicator | 2018 | 2 |
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 17 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 14.1 years on median.
- 1 of the 5 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K140392 (3M Company, 2014) has gone furthest, with 12 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K090569.
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?
Use the 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1492V in conjunction with the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 490 to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal (prevacuum) steam sterilization cycles of 4 minutes at 270°F (132°C) and 3 minutes at 275°F (135°C).
The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1492V provides a final fluorescent result in 1 hour. An optional visual pH color change result is observed in 48 hours.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121484 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121484: 3M Attest (TM) Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, 3M Attest (TM) Auto-Reader.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121484
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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