Smith & Nephew Instrument Trays
by Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Div. 2 variants
510(k) K092551
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK092551 | Date14 Sep 2010 | StatusActive |
Recalls
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- KCT
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 880.6850
- Advisory Committee
- General Hospital
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026
The Smith & Nephew Instrument Trays are reusable stainless steel sterilization containers designed to hold and protect surgical instruments. These trays are classified as a surgical instrument tray under the FDA’s product code KCT, intended for organized storage and transport of reusable instruments in clinical settings.
These trays are engineered for use in prevacuum steam and high-temperature gravity steam sterilization methods, ensuring optimal exposure of contents to sterilant. Supplied as reusable medical devices, they are regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance (K092551) and are intended for hospital use, as indicated by the General Hospital Advisory Committee review.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026
Are these instrument trays designed for single-use or can they be reused in a clinical setting?
These trays are explicitly designed for reuse in clinical settings. They are made of stainless steel and are intended to be sterilized repeatedly using prevacuum steam or high-temperature gravity steam methods, ensuring they remain safe for ongoing use in hospitals.
What sterilization methods are compatible with these instrument trays, and why?
The trays are engineered specifically for prevacuum steam sterilization and high-temperature gravity steam sterilization. This design ensures that all contents inside receive optimal exposure to the sterilant, maintaining efficacy and preventing contamination during the sterilization cycle.
How are these trays regulated, and what does that mean for their use in hospitals?
These trays are regulated under the FDA’s 510(k) clearance process (K092551) and are classified under product code KCT for surgical instrument trays. The clearance confirms they meet FDA standards for reusable medical devices intended for hospital use, as reviewed by the General Hospital Advisory Committee.
Are these trays suitable for organizing and transporting instruments in any clinical environment, or are they limited to specific settings?
While the trays are intended for hospital use, their design—reusable stainless steel with steam sterilization compatibility—makes them suitable for any clinical setting where organized storage and transport of reusable surgical instruments are required, such as operating rooms, endoscopy suites, or procedure rooms.