510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
STERIS Corporation · FRG Wrap, Sterilization
Cleared on Jan 3, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K172749 (STERIS Corporation, 2018) after a 37-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1977.
- Decided
- Jan 3, 2019
- Review
- 37 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FRG
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K771032 (1977). 9 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK771032 Pouches, Peel Open, BreathableSurgicot, Inc. · 1977
- 5 generations backK070765 Vis-U-All II Self Seal PouchSTERIS Corporation · 2007
- 4 generations backK090371 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Tyvek Sterilization Pouch for V-Pro 1…STERIS Corporation · 2009
- 3 generations backK140487 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/TubingSTERIS Corporation · 2014
- 2 generations backK160908 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/TubingSTERIS Corporation · 2016
- 1 generation backK172749 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/TubingSTERIS Corporation · 2018
- This deviceK183297 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/TubingSTERIS Corporation · 2019
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K771032 | Pouches, Peel Open, Breathable | Surgicot, Inc. | 1977 | — |
| −5 | K070765 | Vis-U-All II Self Seal Pouch | STERIS Corporation | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K090371 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Tyvek Sterilization Pouch for V-Pro 1 Sterilization… | STERIS Corporation | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K140487 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing | STERIS Corporation | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K160908 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing | STERIS Corporation | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K172749 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing | STERIS Corporation | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183297 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing | STERIS Corporation | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172749 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/TubingSummary page 7…lassification Number: 21 CFR 880.6850 Product Code: FRG 2. Predicate Device Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing (K172749) 3. Description of Device The proposed Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing is identical to the… | 2018 |
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 42 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 1 of the 9 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K172749.
How does its category compare?
All FRG devicesFRG Wrap, Sterilization: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FRG
9in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRG
151in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRG
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRG
18in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRG, 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 | 182 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 171 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 213 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 110 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 | 133 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 146 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 | 177 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 | 196 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 | 131 | 0 | 20 |
| 2017 | 9 | 260 | 29 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 9 | 258 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 | 122 | 14 | 21 |
| 2021 | 4 | 170 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 217 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 | 230 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 | 182 | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | 9 | 151 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026 | 4 | 247 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing are sterilization containment pouches for use by health care providers to enclose: • medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration • trays* containing medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration • small items requiring surface sterilization in a single pouch configuration within a tray* to be sterilized in the Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen and Fast Cycles of…
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The Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing are sterilization containment pouches for use by health care providers to enclose:
• medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration
• trays* containing medical devices in a single or double pouch configuration
• small items requiring surface sterilization in a single pouch configuration within a tray*
to be sterilized in the Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen and Fast Cycles of the V-PRO® Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The pouches maintain the sterility of the enclosed devices until used.
When used to enclose medical devices, the pouches are intended to contain the devices in such a manner as to leave a minimum of one inch between the devices and seal on all sides. When used to enclose a tray, the tray must fit loosely within the pouch.
Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Pouch Loads when Medical Devices are:
• Directly pouched
• Placed inside of a tray* and the tray pouched*
V-PRO 60 & s2 Lumen Cycle
• Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes
• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following configurations:
• single or dual lumen devices
• ≥ 0.77 mm internal diameter (ID) and ≤ 410 mm in length
• triple lumen devices
• ≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length
• ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
or
• ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length
V-PRO 60 & s2 Non Lumen Cycle
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
V-PRO 60 & s2 Flexible Cycle
Load 1: One flexible surgical endoscope or bronchoscope with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat without any additional load. The flexible endoscope may be a:
• single or dual lumen device with lumens that are ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 990 mm in length
Load 2: Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors. Medical devices, including rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following dimensions:
• ≥ 2 mm ID and ≤ 400 mm in length
• ≥ 0.76 mm ID and ≤ 233 mm in length
• ≥ 1.0 mm ID and ≤ 254 mm in length
V-PRO s2 Fast Cycle
• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes, and non-lumened devices with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors.
• Medical devices (including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes) with the following configurations:
• Single or dual channeled devices with stainless steel lumens that are ≥ 0.77 mm ID and ≤ 410 mm in length
• Triple channeled devices with stainless steel lumens that are either:
• ≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length
• ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
or
• ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length
V-PRO 1, 1 Plus, maX & maX 2 Lumen Cycle
• Instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
• Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes
• Medical devices, including single, dual and triple channeled rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes, with the following configurations:
• single or dual lumen devices:
• ≥ 0.77 mm internal diameter (ID) and ≤ 410 mm in length
• triple lumen devices:
• ≥ 1.2 mm ID and ≤ 275 mm in length
• ≥ 1.8 mm ID and ≤ 310 mm in length
or
• ≥ 2.8 mm ID and ≤ 317 mm in length
V-PRO 1, 1 Plus, maX & maX 2 Non Lumen Cycle
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel or titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors
V-PRO 1, 1 Plus, maX & maX 2 Flexible Cycle
Load 1: Single or dual lumen surgical flexible endoscopes (such as those used in ENT, Urology and Surgical Care) and bronchoscopes with a light cord (if not integral to endoscope) and mat with no additional load.
The flexible endoscopes may contain either:
• a single lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 1050 mm in length
• or two lumens with:
• one lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and < 990 mm in length
• and the other lumen that is ≥ 1 mm ID and ≤ 850 mm in length
Load 2: Non-lumened instruments including instruments with diffusion-restricted areas such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors.
V-PRO maX 2 Fast Non Lumen Cycle
Non-lumened devices including non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes and non-lumened devices with stainless steel or titanium diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps or scissors.
*Trays must be legally marketed for use in the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems and contain a vent surface area to tray volume ratio ≥0.135 in-1 with the maximum number of instrument organizers installed.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183297 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183297: Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch/Tubing.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183297
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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