# K162815: SterilContainer S System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Aesculap, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 13, 2017 after 280 days
- Product code: KCT (Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.6850
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K040865 (2004). 3 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K151242: SterilContainer S, Aesculap, Inc. (2015) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K193582: SterilContainer S2 System (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The SterilContainer S System 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 TS03 Sterizone VP4 Low Temperature Sterilization System. The SterilContainer S System includes accessories such as silicone mats, baskets, trays, racks, eyepiece holders and sleeve holders.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K162815
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology