# K983068: Reliance Family of Washer-Disinfectors

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: STERIS Corporation
- Decided: May 31, 2000 after 637 days
- Product code: LDS (Device, Pasteurization, Hot Water)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 880.6991
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K911087 (1993). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K911087: Castle Washer/Disinfector, Model 7550, Mdt Biologic Co. (1993) Summary page 1.
- K911120: Decontaminating Machines, LS-850, LS-76, DW/T-216, T-21, Hamo USA, Inc. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The STERIS Amsco Reliance Family of Washer / Disinfectors are indicated for use in the cleaning and low-level disinfection of soiled reusable utensils, trays, glassware, bedpans and urinals, rubber and plastic goods, simple hard-surfaced rigid instruments such as forceps and clamp, and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K983068
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology