Cleared Special

K033982 - MODIFICATION TO VYSIS UROVYSION BLADDER CANCER RECURRENCE TEST (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Immunology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

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Jan 2004
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K033982 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO VYSIS UROVYSION BLADDER CANCER RECURRENCE TEST. Classified as System, Test, Tumor Marker, Monitoring, Bladder (product code MMW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Vysis (Downers Grove, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 22, 2004 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.6010 - the FDA immunology 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 K033982 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 23, 2003
Decision Date January 22, 2004
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MMW System, Test, Tumor Marker, Monitoring, Bladder
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.6010
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.