510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator - Short
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 Jan 27, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K152630 (STERIS Corporation, 2016) after a 128-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2002. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 27, 2017
- Review
- 128 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K012195 (2002). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK012195 Steam Sterilization IntergratorDana Products, Inc. · 2002
- 1 generation backK152630 VERIFY STEAM Integrating IndicatorSTERIS Corporation · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK162631 VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator - ShortSTERIS Corporation · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK213412 VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator, VERIFY STEAM Integrating…Steris Corparation · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243876 VERIFY STEAM Integrating IndicatorSTERIS Corporation · 2025
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K012195 | Steam Sterilization Intergrator | Dana Products, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K152630 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator | STERIS Corporation | 2016 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K162631 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator - Short | STERIS Corporation | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K213412 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator, VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator 5CM | Steris Corparation | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K243876 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator | STERIS Corporation | 2025 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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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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
- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152630 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating IndicatorSummary page 5…mical sterilization process (21 CFR 880.2800, JOJ) 2. Predicate Device VERIFY® STEAM Integrating Indicator (K152630) 3. Description of Device The VERIFY® STEAM Integrating Indicator – Short is a single use device used by… | 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K213412 | VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator, VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator 5CM | 2022 | 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 15 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 14.0 years on median.
- 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K213412 (Steris Corparation, 2022) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K152630.
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. 2017, 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 integrating indicator is designed to chemically react over time with the critical parameters of a steam sterilization cycle within a specified tolerance. The integrating indicator strip is intended to be placed in each pack, pouch, container, tray or other containment device to function as an independent monitor of critical parameters for the following sterilization cycles: Steam Sterilization Cycles: • 250°F/121°C, 30 minutes Gravity • 270°F/132°C…
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The integrating indicator is designed to chemically react over time with the critical parameters of a steam sterilization cycle within a specified tolerance. The integrating indicator strip is intended to be placed in each pack, pouch, container, tray or other containment device to function as an independent monitor of critical parameters for the following sterilization cycles:
Steam Sterilization Cycles:
• 250°F/121°C, 30 minutes Gravity
• 270°F/132°C, 4 minutes Dynamic Air Removal
• 270°F/132°C, 15 minutes Gravity
• 275°F/135°C, 3 minutes dynamic air removal
• 275°F/135°C, 10 minutes Gravity
Steam Sterilization Cycles (IUSS):
• 270°F/132°C, 4 minutes Dynamic Air Removal
• 270°F/132°C, 3 minutes Gravity
• 270°F/132°C, 10 minutes Gravity
• 275°F/135°C, 3 minutes dynamic air removal
• 275°F/135°C, 3 minutes Gravity
• 275°F/135°C, 10 minutes Gravity
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162631 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162631: VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator - Short.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162631
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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