Cleared Special

VERSATREK (K032306) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K032306 · Trek Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K032306 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VERSATREK. Classified as System, Blood Culturing (product code MDB), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Trek Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (Cleveland, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 22, 2003 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.2560 - 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 K032306 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 25, 2003
Decision Date August 22, 2003
Days to Decision 28 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MDB System, Blood Culturing
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.2560
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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