Cleared Special

K033274 - GIARDIA II

K033274 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for GIARDIA II by Techlab, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Microbiology device (product code MHI) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 25-day FDA review.

K033274 · Techlab, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K033274 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GIARDIA II. Classified as Giardia Spp. (product code MHI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Techlab, Inc. (Blacksburg, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 4, 2003 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3220 - 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 K033274 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 10, 2003
Decision Date November 04, 2003
Days to Decision 25 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
77d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MHI Giardia Spp.
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3220
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 Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - MHI Giardia Spp.

Devices cleared under the same product code (MHI) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K033274.
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K963135 · Techlab, Inc. · Nov 1996
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