Cleared Special

K062179 - MICROSCAN DRIED GRAM-POSITIVE MIC/COMBO PANELS WITH ERYTHROMYCIN (0.25 - 16UG/ML)

K062179 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MICROSCAN DRIED GRAM-POSITIVE MIC/COMBO..., manufactured by Dade Behring, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Microbiology device with product code LRG cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 23-day FDA review.

K062179 · Dade Behring, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K062179 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MICROSCAN DRIED GRAM-POSITIVE MIC/COMBO PANELS WITH ERYTHROMYCIN (0.25 - 16UG.... Classified as Instrument For Auto Reader & Interpretation Of Overnight Suscept. Systems (product code LRG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Dade Behring, Inc. (West Sacramento, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 23, 2006 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.1640 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K062179

510(k) Number K062179 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 31, 2006
Decision Date August 23, 2006
Days to Decision 23 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
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

LRG Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LRG Instrument For Auto Reader & Interpretation Of Overnight Suscept. Systems
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.1640
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.

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