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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2019

Endoscope Sterilization Tray

K183139510(k) AbbreviatedCleared Feb 1, 201980-day reviewClass II21 CFR 880.6850Recalls 1

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · KCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories

Cleared on Feb 1, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K180964 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2018) after an 80-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2002. 12 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Feb 1, 2019
Review
80 days
Class
Class II
Product code
KCT
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K013003 (2002). 12 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

  1. Root · 7 generations backK013003 Aptimax Instrument Tray, Instrument Mat and Instrument HolderAdvanced Sterilization Products · 2002
  2. 6 generations backK103213 Finess Endoscope Sterilization TrayEntellus Medical, Inc. · 2011
  3. 5 generations backK133942 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical · 2014
  4. 4 generations backK142937 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2015
  5. 3 generations backK151450 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2016
  6. 2 generations backK170640 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017
  7. 1 generation backK180964 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
  8. This deviceK183139 Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2019
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK232610 da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da Vinci Insufflator and Tube…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024 · Recalled
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK251739 da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2026
  11. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK241284 da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024
  12. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK251202 da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025
  13. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK243641 da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024

Showing 5 of 12 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2024: 32025: 42026: 5
2024high 5 (2026) · low 3 (2024)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K232610da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da Vinci Insufflator and Tube Set with Smoke…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly11descendants
  • K251739da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K241284da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K251202da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K243641da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K013003Aptimax Instrument Tray, Instrument Mat and Instrument HolderAdvanced Sterilization Products2002—
−6K103213Finess Endoscope Sterilization TrayEntellus Medical, Inc.2011—
−5K133942Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical2014—
−4K142937Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2015—
−3K151450Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2016—
−2K170640Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2017—
−1K180964Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2018—
0 (this device)K183139Endoscope Sterilization TrayIntuitive Surgical, Inc.2019—
+1K232610da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da Vinci Insufflator and Tube Set with…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.20246
+2K251739da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2026—
+2K241284da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2024—
+2K251202da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2025—
+2K243641da Vinci Surgical System (IS5000)Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2024—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202430
202540
202650
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K183139, 2002–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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
*K180964Endoscope Sterilization Tray
Summary page 4
…ory Committee: General Hospital Predicate Device: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Endoscope Sterilization Tray (K180964) P a g e 1 of 6 Endoscope S…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2018—

What descends from it? (12)

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1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K232610da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da Vinci Insufflator and Tube Set with Smoke…Intuitive Surgical, Inc.202411

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Dec 19, 2019Class IIZ-2328-2020Device DesignSmall but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays and handheld camera sterilization trays could lead to a potential breach of sterility and risk of infection. Certain features on…

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
  • None of the 7 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K232610 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 11 descendants of its own.

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. 2019, 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 Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Sterilization Tray is intended for use to encase and protect compatible da Vinci Xi endoscopes for sterilization in any of the following sterilization machines/cycles: • STERRAD 100NX sterilization system using the Express and DUO cycles • STERRAD 100S sterilization system using the Standard cycle • Steris V-PRO maX using the Non Lumen, Flexible, or Lumen cycles • Steris V-PRO 1 Plus using the Non Lumen or Lumen cycles •…

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The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Sterilization Tray is intended for use to encase and

protect compatible da Vinci Xi endoscopes for sterilization in any of the following

sterilization machines/cycles:

• STERRAD 100NX sterilization system using the Express and DUO cycles

• STERRAD 100S sterilization system using the Standard cycle

• Steris V-PRO maX using the Non Lumen, Flexible, or Lumen cycles

• Steris V-PRO 1 Plus using the Non Lumen or Lumen cycles

• Steris V-PRO 1 using the V-PRO/Lumen cycle

The sterilization cycle parameters of the sterilizers are preset by the manufacturers and

are not adjustable. The maximum product load per tray is one da Vinci Xi Endoscope.

The length of the da Vinci Xi Endoscope is approximately 600 mm and the diameter of

the shaft is 8.8 mm. The maximum weight of the tray and endoscope is 12.2 lbs. The

Endoscope Sterilization Tray is not intended to maintain sterility; it is intended to be used

in conjunction with a legally marketed, validated, FDA-cleared STERRAD and Steris

compatible sterilization wrap in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical

instrument.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K183139: Endoscope Sterilization Tray.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183139

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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