Cleared Special

K032246 - MODIFICATION TO MULTITRANS CULTURE COLL...

K032246 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO MULTITRANS CULTURE COLL... by Starplex Scientific, Inc.. It is a Class 1 Microbiology device (product code JSM) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K032246 · Starplex Scientific, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K032246 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO MULTITRANS CULTURE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM. Classified as Culture Media, Non-propagating Transport (product code JSM), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Starplex Scientific, Inc. (Etobicoke, Ontario, CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 13, 2003 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.2390 - 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 K032246 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 22, 2003
Decision Date August 13, 2003
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
80d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JSM Culture Media, Non-propagating Transport
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.2390
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.

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