510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSterilContainer S
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aesculap, Inc. · KCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories
Cleared on Aug 18, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K093649 (Aesculap, 2010) after a 232-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2004.
- Decided
- Aug 18, 2015
- Review
- 232 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KCT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K040865 (2004). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
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.
Planning a device in KCT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KCT device
- #1 K214041 Aesculap AICON Containerscore 18.1 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093649 | Aesculap Sterilcontainer SSummary page 6…ION NAME: Sterilization wrap containers, trays, cassettes & other accessories (21 CFR 880.6850, Product Code KCT) DEVICE CLASS: Class II per 21 CFR 880.6850 PREDICATE: K093649, Aesculap SterilContainer S cleared for use in V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus DEVICE DESCRIPTION The SterilContainer S is a container… | 2010 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.4 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K093649.
How does its category compare?
All KCT devicesKCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KCT
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KCT
205in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KCT
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KCT
50in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KCT, 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 | 199 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 182 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 89 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 | 202 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 117 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 236 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 131 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 11 | 169 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 151 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 | 182 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 | 211 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 192 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 18 | 187 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 | 134 | 0 | 66 |
| 2021 | 18 | 185 | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | 11 | 137 | 17 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 8 | 106 | 0 | 18 |
| 2025 | 11 | 205 | 0 | 50 |
| 2026 | 9 | 122 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SterilContainer S is a reusable sterilization container system (consisting of perforated bottoms and perforated lids with filter retention plates, and single use polypropylene filters) intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. This container system has been validated with stainless steel and Teflon lumens, hinged, and knurled instruments. It is intended to allow sterilization of the…
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The SterilContainer S is a reusable sterilization container system (consisting of perforated bottoms and perforated lids with filter retention plates, and single use polypropylene filters) intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is to be sterilized by a healthcare provider. This container system has been validated with stainless steel and Teflon lumens, hinged, and knurled instruments. It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed device and also maintain sterility of the enclosed device until used. This container system is compatible for use with the V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System’s Lumen, Non Lumen and Flexible Cycles. The SterilContainer S includes accessories such as silicone mats, baskets, trays, racks, eyepiece holders and sleeve holders.
The SterilContainer S was demonstrated to maintain the sterility of its contents for 180 days following successful sterilization.
V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Lumen Cycle
Total
Lid Bottom Description load.e d Intended Container Load
container
weight (1bs)
JM440 Full Size 90mm (4 %")* 21.46 [ Lumened and non-lumened devices with
: —— diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged
JM489 | IM441 Full Size 120mm (5 A7) 21.46 portion of forceps and scissors
IM442 Full Size 135mm (6)* 21.46 e Medical devices, including single, dual and
: = triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid
_IM740 % Size 90mm (4 14”)* 13.85 endoscopes, with the following configurations:
IM789 | IM741 % Size 120mm (5 47)* 13.85 e single or dual lumen devices with stainless
= lumen(s) that is (are} > 0.77 mm internal
IM742 % Size 135mm (67)* 13.85 ~ diameter (ID) and < 410 mm length
IM340 ¥ Size 90mm (4 %")* 13.85 s triple lumen devices with stainless steel
lumens that are
IM389 | JM341 Y% Size 120mm (5 '47)* 13.85 > [.2 mm ID and < 275 mm length
IM342 % Size 135mm (67)* 13.85 2 1.8 mmID and <310 mm length
L one Mini 73 > 2.8 mm ID and <317 mm length
Mo20 | mo21 | FX OFE,)*T' mm 7.65
o]
Mini 67mm
IM174 1 ] -
MI188 (2 9y 7.65
* The validation chamber load consisted of one container containing a basket and basket Iid, mat, accessories, 12 lumens, and
metal and non-metal medical devices
**The validation chamber load consisted of two containers containing a basket and basket lid, mat, accessories, and metal
and non-metal medical devices for a total chamber load weight of 15.30 1bs. Each container held six (6) lumens for a total of
12 total lumens per load.
V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Non Lumen Cyele
Total
Lid Bottom Description 1oad'e d Intended Container Load
container
weight (Ibs)
IM440 Full Size 90mm (4 Y47)* 20.0
IM489 44T | Full Size 120mm (5 %)% 200
IM442 Full Size 135mm (6™)* 20.0
IM740 ¥ Size 90mm (4 Y47)* 13.85 Non-lumened devices including
IM789 miv7a1 % Size 120mm (5 %) 13.85 devices with stainless steel or
IM742 % Size 135mm (6™)* 13.85 titanium diffusion-restricted spaces
IM340 ¥ Size 90mm (4 %7)* 13.85 such as the hinged portion of forceps
IM389 V1341 % Size 120mm (5 V&7)* 13.85 and scissors.
IM342 Y, Size 135mm (67)* 13.85
IMO020 | JMO021 Extra Long Mini 73mm (37)** 7.64
IM174 | IM188 Mini 67mm (2 %”)** 7.64
* The validation chamber load consisted of one container with a basket and basket lid, mat, accessories, and metal and non-
metal medical devices
**The validation chamber load consisted of two containers with a basket and basket lid, mat, accessories, and metal and non-
metal medical devices for a total chamber load weight of 15.30 Ibs.
V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Flexible Cycle
Total
loaded
Lid Bottom Description® container Intended Container Load
weight
(1bs)
IM440 | Full Size 90mm (4 '4™) 21.46 One flexible surgical endoscope or
M489 JM441 | Full Size 120mm (5 %7) 21.46 bronchoscope with a light cord (if not integral
to the endoscope) and mat without any
IM442 Full Size 135mm (6™) 21.46 | additional load. The flexible endoscopes may
IM740 % Size 90mm (4 14”) 13.85 contain:
IMT789 \TIN741 | % Size 120mm (5 %) 13.85 | e single or dual lumen devices with lumens
IM742 % Size 135mm (67) 13.85 that are > 1 mm ID and < 990 mm length
IM389 IN341 | v Size 120mm (5 %) 13.85
JM342 Y4 Size 135mm (67) 13.85
* The validation chamber load consisted of one container with a basket and lid, mat, accessories, three (3) 1 x 1000mm
lumens, one flexible endoscope, and one light cable.
V-PRO 60 Sterilizer Compatible SterilContainer S Accessories
Accessories Y-PRO 60
Stainless Steel baskets, Yes
basket lids, and dividers )
Instrument Organization Yes
System (Silicone and
Stainless Steel racks,
brackets, holders, and
clamps)
Silicone mats Yes
Stainless Steel racks, trays, Yes
holders, clamps, brackets
and platforms
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143729 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143729: SterilContainer S.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143729
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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