Cleared Special

ACON STREP A RAPID TEST DEVICE (K031784) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K031784 · ACON Laboratories, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K031784 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ACON STREP A RAPID TEST DEVICE. Classified as Antigens, All Groups, Streptococcus Spp. (product code GTY), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by ACON Laboratories, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 14, 2003 after a review of 34 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3740 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K031784 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 10, 2003
Decision Date July 14, 2003
Days to Decision 34 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
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 34d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GTY Antigens, All Groups, Streptococcus Spp.
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3740
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

Regulatory Peers - GTY Antigens, All Groups, Streptococcus Spp.

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