Cleared Special

K132238 - PROPARAFLU+ ASSAY (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K132238 · Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. · Microbiology device
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Aug 2013
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Class 2
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K132238 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PROPARAFLU+ ASSAY. Classified as Parainfluenza Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay (product code OOU), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. (Waukesha, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 26, 2013 after a review of 39 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3980 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K132238 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 18, 2013
Decision Date August 26, 2013
Days to Decision 39 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 39d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code OOU Parainfluenza Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3980
Definition A Parainfluenza Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay Is A Multiplex In Vitro Diagnostic Test For The Simultaneous Qualitative Detection And Discrimination Of Parainfluenza 1 Virus, Parainfluenza 2 Virus, Parainfluenza 3 Virus And Parainfluenza 4 Virus Nucleic Acids Isolated And Purified From Human Respiratory Specimens Obtained From Individuals Exhibiting Signs And Symptoms Of Respiratory Tract Infections Or Viral Culture. The Detection And Discrimination Of Human Parainfluenza Nucleic Acids From Symptomatic Patients Aid In The Diagnosis Of Human Respiratory Tract Parainfluenza Infections If Used In Conjunction With Other Clinical And Laboratory Findings.
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.