Cleared Special

K014233 - CAPTIAM SYPHILIS-G ASSAY

K014233 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CAPTIAM SYPHILIS-G ASSAY, manufactured by Trinity Biotech, Plc. The device is a Class 2 Microbiology device with product code LIP cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K014233 · Trinity Biotech, Plc · Microbiology device
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K014233 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CAPTIAM SYPHILIS-G ASSAY. Classified as Enzyme Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema Pallidum (product code LIP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Trinity Biotech, Plc (Co. Wicklow, IE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 24, 2002 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3830 - 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 - K014233

510(k) Number K014233 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 26, 2001
Decision Date January 24, 2002
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

LIP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LIP Enzyme Linked Immunoabsorption Assay, Treponema Pallidum
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3830
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 Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.

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