Cleared Traditional

MICROSCAN DRIED GRAM-POSITIVE MIC/COMBO PANELS, MODEL B1017 (K091264) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K091264 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics · Microbiology device
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Jul 2009
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K091264 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MICROSCAN DRIED GRAM-POSITIVE MIC/COMBO PANELS, MODEL B1017. Classified as Panels, Test, Susceptibility, Antimicrobial (product code LTT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (West Sacramento, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 22, 2009 after a review of 83 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. 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 K091264 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 30, 2009
Decision Date July 22, 2009
Days to Decision 83 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
19d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 83d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LTT Panels, Test, Susceptibility, Antimicrobial
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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