510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAssert TM Biological/Chemical Indicator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Surgicot, Inc. · FRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
Cleared on Jul 17, 1986 after a 206-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 17, 1986
- Review
- 206 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FRC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- This deviceK855101 Assert TM Biological/Chemical IndicatorSurgicot, Inc. · 1986
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK051056 Verify Self-Contained Biological IndicatorAlbert Browne, Ltd. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK091950 Smart-Well Eztest IncubatorSgm Biotech, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK083665 Verify Scbi 275F 3-10STERIS Corporation · 2009 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K855101 | Assert TM Biological/Chemical Indicator | Surgicot, Inc. | 1986 | — |
| +1 | K051056 | Verify Self-Contained Biological Indicator | Albert Browne, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K091950 | Smart-Well Eztest Incubator | Sgm Biotech, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K083665 | Verify Scbi 275F 3-10 | STERIS Corporation | 2009 | 7 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (3)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K051056 (Albert Browne, Ltd., 2005) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FRC devicesFRC Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FRC
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRC
29in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRC
8so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRC
9in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRC, 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 | 83 | 0 | 100 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2009 | 6 | 183 | 1 | 45 |
| 2010 | 4 | 165 | 0 | 57 |
| 2011 | 6 | 118 | 0 | 37 |
| 2012 | 9 | 178 | 2 | 46 |
| 2013 | 4 | 260 | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 13 | 174 | 0 | 51 |
| 2015 | 3 | 130 | 0 | 182 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 482 |
| 2017 | 10 | 130 | 0 | 182 |
| 2018 | 18 | 97 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 30 |
| 2020 | 10 | 150 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 5 | 107 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 | 193 | 4 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 | 190 | 1 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8 | 105 | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 8 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K855101 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K855101: Assert TM Biological/Chemical Indicator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K855101
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026