Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO SERAQUEST EB VCA IGG (K033915) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K033915 · Quest Intl., Inc. · Microbiology device
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Jan 2004
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Class 1
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K033915 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO SERAQUEST EB VCA IGG. Classified as Epstein-barr Virus, Other (product code LSE), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Quest Intl., Inc. (North Miami, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 16, 2004 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3235 - 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 K033915 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 18, 2003
Decision Date January 16, 2004
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LSE Epstein-barr Virus, Other
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3235
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.