Cleared Special

K003734 - SERUM PROTEIN SUBSTITUTE

K003734 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SERUM PROTEIN SUBSTITUTE, manufactured by Sage Biopharma. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code MQL cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 17-day FDA review.

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K003734 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SERUM PROTEIN SUBSTITUTE. Classified as Media, Reproductive (product code MQL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Sage Biopharma (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 21, 2000 after a review of 17 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.6180 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 - K003734

510(k) Number K003734 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 04, 2000
Decision Date December 21, 2000
Days to Decision 17 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
143d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 17d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

MQL Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code MQL Media, Reproductive
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.6180
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - MQL Media, Reproductive

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