Cleared Traditional

K023717 - SPERM WASH MEDIUM WITH GENTAMICIN

K023717 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SPERM WASH MEDIUM WITH GENTAMICIN, manufactured by Conception Technologies. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code MQL cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 38-day FDA review.

K023717 · Conception Technologies · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K023717 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SPERM WASH MEDIUM WITH GENTAMICIN. Classified as Media, Reproductive (product code MQL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Conception Technologies (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 13, 2002 after a review of 38 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. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K023717

510(k) Number K023717 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 05, 2002
Decision Date December 13, 2002
Days to Decision 38 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
122d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 38d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

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