K031297 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ACCESS OV MONITOR ASSAY. Classified as Test, Epithelial Ovarian Tumor-associated Antigen (ca125) (product code LTK), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Chaska, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 2, 2003 after a review of 8 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.6010 - the FDA immunology 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.