Cleared Special

K102175 - RAPIDVUE HCG TEST

K102175 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for RAPIDVUE HCG TEST by Quidel Corporation. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code JHI) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 23-day FDA review.

K102175 · Quidel Corporation · Chemistry device
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K102175 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RAPIDVUE HCG TEST. Classified as Visual, Pregnancy Hcg, Prescription Use (product code JHI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Quidel Corporation (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 25, 2010 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1155 - 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 K102175 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 02, 2010
Decision Date August 25, 2010
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JHI Visual, Pregnancy Hcg, Prescription Use
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1155
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 Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

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