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PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray

K231501510(k) TraditionalCleared Aug 7, 202375-day reviewClass II21 CFR 880.6850

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

STERIS Corporation · KCT Sterilization Wrap Containers, Trays, Cassettes & Other Accessories

Cleared on Aug 7, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K222440 (Steris, 2022) after a 75-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1984.

Decided
Aug 7, 2023
Review
75 days
Class
Class II
Product code
KCT
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K844002 (1984). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K771032 (1977). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

  1. Root · 12 generations backK844002 HU-Friedy Ims Cassette SystemHu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. · 1984
  2. 8 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK172755 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSTERIS Corporation · 2018
  4. 2 generations backK183402 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2019
  5. 1 generation backK222440 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE…Steris · 2022
  6. This deviceK231501 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2023
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  1. Root · 12 generations backK844002 HU-Friedy Ims Cassette SystemHu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. · 1984
  2. 11 generations backK980065 C/T Med-Systems Cassette SystemC/T Med System, Ltd. · 1998
  3. 10 generations backK990761 Tuttnauer Mini Container Cassette, Tuttnauer Standard Case CassetteTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 1999
  4. 9 generations backK012105 Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery SystemSymmetry Medical, Inc. · 2002
  5. 8 generations backK023658 Sterilization Cases and TraysCarr Metal Products, Inc. · 2003
  6. 7 generations backK052992 Conmed Linvatec Instrument Sterilization TrayConmed Linvatec · 2006
  7. 6 generations backK070769 VHP 136 TraySTERIS Corporation · 2007
  8. 5 generations backK140494 V-Pro Sterilization Tray/ Sterilization MatSTERIS Corporation · 2014
  9. 4 generations backK160912 Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2016
  10. 3 generations backK172755 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSTERIS Corporation · 2018
  11. 2 generations backK183402 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2019
  12. 1 generation backK222440 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE…Steris · 2022
  13. This deviceK231501 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−12K844002HU-Friedy Ims Cassette SystemHu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.1984—
−11K980065C/T Med-Systems Cassette SystemC/T Med System, Ltd.1998—
−10K990761Tuttnauer Mini Container Cassette, Tuttnauer Standard Case CassetteTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd.1999—
−9K012105Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery SystemSymmetry Medical, Inc.2002—
−8K023658Sterilization Cases and TraysCarr Metal Products, Inc.2003—
−7K052992Conmed Linvatec Instrument Sterilization TrayConmed Linvatec2006—
−6K070769VHP 136 TraySTERIS Corporation2007—
−5K140494V-Pro Sterilization Tray/ Sterilization MatSTERIS Corporation2014—
−4K160912Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation2016—
−3K172755PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSTERIS Corporation2018—
−2K183402PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation2019—
−1K222440Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE Sterilization…Steris2022—
0 (this device)K231501PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation2023—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197710
198210
199410
199510
199710
200110
200210
200410
200720
200910
201110
201410
201610
201810
201910
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K231501, 1984–2023Source: 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
*K222440Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays
Summary page 9
…21 CFR 880.6850 Class II Product Code KCT 2. Predicate Device PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray, K222440 3. Description of Device The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays contain medical devices for sterilization in the V-PRO L…
Steris2022—

Also cleared against K222440: 1 other device →

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 39 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
  • 1 of the 28 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K222440.

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. 2023, 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 PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the following Cycles: * Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen, Fast, and Specialty Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems * Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S Sterilizer « Standard and Advanced Cycles of the STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers » Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and 100NX…

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The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays are used to contain medical devices for sterilization in the following Cycles:

* Lumen, Non Lumen, Flexible, Fast Non Lumen, Fast, and Specialty Cycles of the V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems

* Default Cycle of the STERRAD®* 100S Sterilizer

« Standard and Advanced Cycles of the STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers

» Standard, Flex Scope, Express and DUO Cycles of the STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Sterilizers

*STERRAD and ALLClear are trademarks of Advanced Sterilization Products

Prior to placing in the Sterilizer, the trays must either be:

» wrapped with a legally marketed sterilization wrap for use in the Sterilizers listed above

or

» placed inside a legally marketed pouch for enclosing trays in the Sterilizers listed above

The PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays ate not intended to maintain sterility; they are intended to be used in conjunction with a validated, FDA-cleared sterilization wrap or pouch in order to maintain sterility of the enclosed medical instruments.

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052

V-PRO 60 and s2 Lumen Cycle:

* Non-lumened devices 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 channeled devices with stainless steel lumens that are:

*>0.77 mm ID and <410 mm in length

*> 1.8 mm ID x < 542 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 60 and 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 and 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

Toad 2- Non-Tumened 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 configurations:

+>0.76 mm ID and < 233 mm in length

+> 1.0 mm ID and <254 mm in length

+> 1.8 mm ID and < 542 mm in length

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049

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 and 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

+>0.77 mm ID and < 410 mm in length

+>1.8 mm ID and < 542 mm in length

» Triple channeled devices with stainless steel lumens

+> 1.2 mm ID and <275 mm in length

+>1.8 mm ID and <310 mm in length

or

+>2.8mm ID and <317 mm in length

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052, VP0053

V-PRO 1, 1 Plus, maX, and maX 2 Lumen Cycle:

« Non-lumened instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors

« Medical devices, including single, dual or triple channeled stainless steel lumens that are:

*>0.77 mm ID and < 527 mm in length

+>0.8 mm ID and < 542 mm in length

+>0.48 mm ID and < 100 mm in length

« Medical devices with dead end stainless steel lumens that are > 1.3 mm ID and < 73 mm in length

« Instruments with rigid non-metallic lumens (such as those used in endoscope sheaths, take-apart forceps and trocars) that are:

» >3 mm ID and <298 mm in length

+ >4 mm ID and <424 mm in length

V-PRO 1 Plus, maX, and maX 2 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 maX, and 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 or dual lumen that is > 1 mm ID and < 1050 mm in length

Load 2:

« 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

« Single, dual or triple channel stainless steel lumens that are > 0.48 mm ID and < 100 mm in length

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050

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 diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

V-PRO maX 2 Specialty Cycle:

Patient-specific surgical guides (eg. osteotomy, shoulder, hip, knee, spine) or anatomical models fabricated via additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes and intended for single-use during operative procedures.*

or

Non-lumened instruments including non-lumened general medical instruments, non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes.**

*The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of pouched guide(s)/model(s) (with or without tray) for a total weight of 5 Ibs (2.3 kg) 3D printed material.

**The validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of one pouched intrument try or one pouch with guide(s)/model(s) (with or without tray) for a total weight of 11 Ibs (5kg).

Material Manufacturer Specialty Cycle Lumens

Surgical Guide Resin Formlabs F >3mmIDand <30 mmL

Biomed Amber Resin Formlabs F >3 mmIDand <30 mmL

Dental LT Clear V2 Resin Formlabs D >3mmIDand <30 mmL

Biomed Clear Resin Formlabs D >3mmIDand <30 mmL

Biocompatible Clear MED610 Stratasys E >3mmIDand <20 mmL

Biocompatible Opaque Med615RGD Stratasys E >3 mm ID and <20 mm L

Veroglaze MED620 Stratasys E >3mmIDand <20 mmL

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0050, VP0051, VP0052

STERRAD 100S Default Cycle:

Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

Metal and nonmetal lumened instruments with

»>6 mm ID and <310 mm in length

Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:

*>1 mm ID and < 125 mm in length

»>2 mm ID and < 250 mm in length

+> 3 mm ID and < 400 mm in length

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0048, VP0049

STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Standard Cycle:

Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:

+> 1 mm ID and < 150 mm in length

»>2 mm ID and <400 mm in length

STERRAD NX and NX with ALLClear Technology Advanced Cycle:

Metal and non-metal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors

Medical devices with:

« a single stainless steel lumen with:

FORM FDA 3881 (6/20) Page 3 of 5

»>1 mm ID and < 500 mm in length

« single channel polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene)

> lmm ID and < 850 mm in length

Intended Sterilization Cycles and Intended Tray Loads for Tray Models: VP0045, VP0046, VP0047, VP0048, VP0049, VP0051, VP0052, VP0053

STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Standard Cycle:

Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments with have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

Medical devices with a single stainless steel lumen with:

»> 0.7 mm ID and < 500 mm in length

STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Flex Scope Cycle:

Metal and nonmetal medical devices including instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

Medical devices, including most flexible endoscopes, with:

- Single channel polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene)

« > 1mm ID and < 850 mm in length

STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Express Cycle:

Metal and nonmetal devices surfaces and instruments which have diffusion-restricted spaces, such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.

STERRAD 100NX and 100NX with ALLClear Technology Duo Cycle:

Medical devices including:

« most flexible endoscopes with a single channe! of polyethylene and Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) with > 1 mm ID and < 875 mm in length

« accessory devices that are normally connected to a flexible endoscope during use

» flexible endoscopes without lumens

Instrument organizers are optional accessories intended to stabilize cylindrical medical instruments within the Sterilization Trays.

Model Description

VP0054 Blank, Tall

VP0055 Blank, Short

VP0063 3 mm — 7 mm, Tall

VP0064 7 mm — 11 mm, Tall

VP0065 11 mm — 15 mm, Tall

VP0066 15 mm — 19 mm, Tall

VP0067 3 mm — 7 mm, Short

VP0068 7 mm — 11 mm, Short

VP0069 11 mm — 15 mm, Short

VP0070 15 mm — 19 mm, Short

Sterilization mats are optional accessories intended to cushion and stabilize instruments within the Sterilization Trays.

Model Description (to fit Length” x Width” Tray)

VP0071 13x4.5

VP0072 19x4.5

VP0073 25x 4.5

VP0074 13x7.75

VP0075 19x7.75

VP0076 27x7.75

VP0077 12x 11.75

VP0078 25x 11.75

VP0079 25x 14

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K231501: PRO-LITE 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/K231501

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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