Cleared Special

SURE CHECK PREGNANCY TEST (K011551) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Chemistry device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K011551 · Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Aug 2001
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K011551 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SURE CHECK PREGNANCY TEST. Classified as Kit, Test, Pregnancy, Hcg, Over The Counter (product code LCX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (Beverly, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 14, 2001 after a review of 88 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1155 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry 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 K011551 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 18, 2001
Decision Date August 14, 2001
Days to Decision 88 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
At panel average
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 88d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LCX Kit, Test, Pregnancy, Hcg, Over The Counter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1155
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 Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

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