Cleared Traditional

MEDISENSE PRECISION EASYBLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM, MEDISENSE OPTIUM EASYBLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM (K022182) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Chemistry device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K022182 · Abbott Laboratories · Chemistry device
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Sep 2002
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Class 2
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K022182 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MEDISENSE PRECISION EASYBLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM, MEDISENSE OPTIUM EAS.... Classified as System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter (product code NBW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Abbott Laboratories (Bedford, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 9, 2002 after a review of 68 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1345 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K022182 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 03, 2002
Decision Date September 09, 2002
Days to Decision 68 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
20d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 68d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1345
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.

Regulatory Peers - NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter

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