Cleared Special

K060617 - PTS PANELS HDL CHOLESTEROL TEST STRIPS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class I Chemistry device.

K060617 · Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. · Chemistry device
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K060617 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PTS PANELS HDL CHOLESTEROL TEST STRIPS. Classified as Lipoprotein, High Density, Hdl, Over The Counter (product code NAQ), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 5, 2006 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1175 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry 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 K060617 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 08, 2006
Decision Date April 05, 2006
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
60d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code NAQ Lipoprotein, High Density, Hdl, Over The Counter
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1175
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.