510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPRO-LITE Sterilization Tray
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
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.
- Root · 12 generations backK844002 HU-Friedy Ims Cassette SystemHu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. · 1984
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK172755 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSTERIS Corporation · 2018
- 2 generations backK183402 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2019
- 1 generation backK222440 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE…Steris · 2022
- This deviceK231501 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2023
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- Root · 12 generations backK844002 HU-Friedy Ims Cassette SystemHu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. · 1984
- 11 generations backK980065 C/T Med-Systems Cassette SystemC/T Med System, Ltd. · 1998
- 10 generations backK990761 Tuttnauer Mini Container Cassette, Tuttnauer Standard Case CassetteTuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. · 1999
- 9 generations backK012105 Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery SystemSymmetry Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK023658 Sterilization Cases and TraysCarr Metal Products, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK052992 Conmed Linvatec Instrument Sterilization TrayConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 6 generations backK070769 VHP 136 TraySTERIS Corporation · 2007
- 5 generations backK140494 V-Pro Sterilization Tray/ Sterilization MatSTERIS Corporation · 2014
- 4 generations backK160912 Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2016
- 3 generations backK172755 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSTERIS Corporation · 2018
- 2 generations backK183402 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2019
- 1 generation backK222440 Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE…Steris · 2022
- This deviceK231501 PRO-LITE Sterilization TraySTERIS Corporation · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K844002 | HU-Friedy Ims Cassette System | Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. | 1984 | — |
| −11 | K980065 | C/T Med-Systems Cassette System | C/T Med System, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K990761 | Tuttnauer Mini Container Cassette, Tuttnauer Standard Case Cassette | Tuttnauer U.S.A Co, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K012105 | Polyvac Surgical Instrument Delivery System | Symmetry Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K023658 | Sterilization Cases and Trays | Carr Metal Products, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K052992 | Conmed Linvatec Instrument Sterilization Tray | Conmed Linvatec | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K070769 | VHP 136 Tray | STERIS Corporation | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K140494 | V-Pro Sterilization Tray/ Sterilization Mat | STERIS Corporation | 2014 | — |
| −4 | K160912 | Sterilization Tray | STERIS Corporation | 2016 | — |
| −3 | K172755 | PRO-LITE Sterilization Trays | STERIS Corporation | 2018 | — |
| −2 | K183402 | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray | STERIS Corporation | 2019 | — |
| −1 | K222440 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE Sterilization… | Steris | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K231501 | PRO-LITE Sterilization Tray | STERIS Corporation | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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.
Planning a device in KCT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KCT device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K222440 | Vis-U-All Low Temperature Sterilization Pouches/Tubing, PRO-LITE Sterilization TraysSummary 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… | 2022 |
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 devicesKCT 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
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KCT
205in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KCT
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KCT
50in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KCT, 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 | 199 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 182 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 89 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 | 202 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 117 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 236 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 131 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 11 | 169 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 15 | 151 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 | 182 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 | 211 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 192 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 18 | 187 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 | 134 | 0 | 66 |
| 2021 | 18 | 185 | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | 11 | 137 | 17 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 8 | 106 | 0 | 18 |
| 2025 | 11 | 205 | 0 | 50 |
| 2026 | 9 | 122 | 0 | — |
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.
https://510kreport.com/device/K231501 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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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