# K971888: Glutatect

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Alden Scientific, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 9, 1998 after 233 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
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Indications for use
Glutatect is a chemical indicator for liquid chemical germicides when used according to the Directions For Use. Glutatect is used to measure the active ingredient in the germicide solution. The liguid chemical germicides are Procide, Procide Plus, Procide NS, Cidex, Cidex Plus, Metricide, Metricide 28 and Metricide 30. The active ingredient in the germicide solution is glutaraldehyde.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K971888
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology