# K191236: 3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrators

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: 3M Company
- Decided: Nov 22, 2019 after 198 days
- Product code: JOJ (Indicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.2800
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K771080 (1977). 2 ancestors in all.
3 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K101249: Sterigage Model 1243RA, 1243RB, 1243RE, 3M Company (2010) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K193254: 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator (2019), 2 descendants of its own
- K220942: 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators (1243A, 1243B, 1243RE, 1243RES) (2022), 1 descendant of its own
- K261992: 3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrator (1243A, 1243B, 1243RE, 1243RES) (2026), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The 3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrators are designed to respond to all critical parameters over a specified range of steam sterilization cycles. The integrating indicator 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: Cycle Type Temperature Exposure Time Gravity 250°F/121°C 30 minutes Gravity 270°F/132°C 3, 4, 10, 15, 25 minutes Gravity 275°F/135°C 3, 10 minutes Dynamic Air Removal 250°F/121°C 30 minutes Dynamic Air Removal 270°F/132°C 4, 10 minutes Dynamic Air Removal 273°F/134°C 3, 4 minutes Dynamic Air Removal 275°F/135°C 3 minutes Minimum Stated Values for 3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrators as determined in a resistometer: 250°F/ 121°C: 16.5 minutes 270°F/ 132°C: 2.0 minutes 273°F/ 134°C: 1.4 minutes 275°F/ 135°C: 1.2 minutes

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K191236
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology