Cleared Special

K222093 - V-PRO maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilizati...

K222093 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for V-PRO maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilizati... by Steris. It is a Class 2 General Hospital device (product code MLR) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 56-day FDA review.

K222093 · Steris · General Hospital
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K222093 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the V-PRO maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilization System, V-PRO maX Low Temperature S.... Classified as Sterilizer, Chemical (product code MLR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Steris (Mentor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 9, 2022 after a review of 56 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.6860 - the FDA general hospital device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K222093 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 15, 2022
Decision Date September 09, 2022
Days to Decision 56 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General Hospital (HO)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 129d · This submission: 56d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MLR Sterilizer, Chemical
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 880.6860
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most General Hospital devices follow this clearance model.

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