Cleared Traditional

K033606 - ABBOTT AXSYM B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) MICROPARTICLE ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (MEIA) TEST (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Chemistry device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K033606 · Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. · Chemistry device
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Jan 2004
Decision
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Class 2
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K033606 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ABBOTT AXSYM B-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (BNP) MICROPARTICLE ENZYME IMMUNOASSA.... Classified as Test, Natriuretic Peptide (product code NBC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Axis-Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. (Dundee, Scotland, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 30, 2004 after a review of 74 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1117 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K033606 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 17, 2003
Decision Date January 30, 2004
Days to Decision 74 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
14d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 74d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code NBC Test, Natriuretic Peptide
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1117
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 Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

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