Cleared Special

K000316 - MERETEK UBT_LITE BREATH TEST FOR H. PYLORI

K000316 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MERETEK UBT_LITE BREATH TEST FOR H. PYLORI, manufactured by Meretek. The device is a Class 1 Microbiology device with product code MSQ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 23-day FDA review.

K000316 · Meretek · Microbiology device
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K000316 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MERETEK UBT_LITE BREATH TEST FOR H. PYLORI. Classified as Test, Urea (breath Or Blood) (product code MSQ), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Meretek (Nashville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 24, 2000 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3110 - the FDA microbiology 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K000316

510(k) Number K000316 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 01, 2000
Decision Date February 24, 2000
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MSQ Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code MSQ Test, Urea (breath Or Blood)
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3110
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

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