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SterilContainer S

K143729510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 18, 2015232-day reviewClass II21 CFR 880.6850

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

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.

  1. Root · 2 generations backK040865 Aesculap Sterrad 100S Compatable SterilcontainerAesculap · 2004
  2. 1 generation backK093649 Aesculap Sterilcontainer SAesculap · 2010
  3. This deviceK143729 SterilContainer SAesculap, Inc. · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K040865Aesculap Sterrad 100S Compatable SterilcontainerAesculap2004—
−1K093649Aesculap Sterilcontainer SAesculap2010—
0 (this device)K143729SterilContainer SAesculap, Inc.2015—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K143729, 2004–2015Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K093649Aesculap Sterilcontainer S
Summary 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…
Aesculap2010—

Also cleared against K093649: 1 other device →

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 devices

KCT 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

2007: 32008: 62009: 62010: 122011: 62012: 102013: 82014: 112015: 152016: 122017: 102018: 152019: 182020: 142021: 182022: 112023: 102024: 82025: 112026 (partial year): 9
2007high 18 (2019) · low 3 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · KCT

205in 2025

2007: 199 days median2008: 182 days median2009: 89 days median2010: 202 days median2011: 117 days median2012: 236 days median2013: 131 days median2014: 169 days median2015: 151 days median2016: 182 days median2017: 211 days median2018: 192 days median2019: 187 days median2020: 134 days median2021: 185 days median2022: 137 days median2023: 94 days median2024: 106 days median2025: 205 days median2026 (partial year): 122 days median
2007high 236 (2012) · low 89 (2009)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · KCT

17in 2022

2010: 12011: 22013: 12014: 12016: 32017: 12021: 12022: 17
2007high 17 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · KCT

50in 2025

2007: 22008: 82009: 52010: 32011: 32012: 22013: 62014: 52015: 62016: 162017: 32018: 222019: 152020: 662021: 262022: 82023: 302024: 182025: 50
2007high 66 (2020) · low 2 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code KCT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007319902
2008618208
200968905
20101220213
2011611723
20121023602
2013813116
20141116915
20151515106
201612182316
20171021113
201815192022
201918187015
202014134066
202118185126
202211137178
20231094030
20248106018
202511205050
202691220—

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.

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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