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ASSERT Biological/Chemical Indicator

by Surgicot, Inc.

510(k) K855101

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK855101 Date17 Jul 1986ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

Full name
Assert Tm Biological/Chemical Indicator
510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
FRC
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 880.2800
Advisory Committee
General Hospital
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The ASSERT Biological/Chemical Indicator is a Biological Sterilization Process Indicator (FRC) designed to verify the effectiveness of sterilization cycles in medical facilities. It provides visual confirmation that biological and chemical challenges within a sterilization process have been met, ensuring microbial inactivation and chemical sterilant exposure.

This single-use indicator is intended for use in autoclaves and other sterilization equipment within general hospital settings. Supplied in sterile packaging, it requires no special storage conditions beyond protection from contamination. The device holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K855101) under the Substantially Equivalent determination, classified as a Class II medical device under regulation 880.2800.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the ASSERT Biological/Chemical Indicator used for?

    This device is a Biological Sterilization Process Indicator intended to verify the effectiveness of sterilization cycles in autoclaves and other sterilization equipment within general hospital settings. It provides visual confirmation that biological and chemical challenges within the process have been met.

  • Is the ASSERT Biological/Chemical Indicator intended for single use?

    Yes, the device is designed as a single-use indicator. It is supplied in sterile packaging and is intended to be used once per sterilization cycle.

  • How is the device supplied and stored?

    The device is supplied in sterile packaging. It requires no special storage conditions beyond protection from contamination.

  • What is the regulatory status of the ASSERT Biological/Chemical Indicator?

    The device holds FDA 510(k) clearance (K855101) under the Substantially Equivalent determination and is classified as a Class II medical device.