Cleared Special

K163266 - Alere i Influenza A & B, Alere i Influenza A & B Control Swab Kit, Alere i Instrument (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K163266 · Alere Scarborough, Inc. · Microbiology device
Dec 2016
Decision
30d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K163266 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Alere i Influenza A & B, Alere i Influenza A & B Control Swab Kit, Alere i In.... Classified as Respiratory Virus Panel Nucleic Acid Assay System (product code OCC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Alere Scarborough, Inc. (Scarborough, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 21, 2016 after a review of 30 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K163266 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 21, 2016
Decision Date December 21, 2016
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
144d faster than avg
Panel avg: 174d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code OCC Respiratory Virus Panel Nucleic Acid Assay System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3980
Definition A Respiratory Viral Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay Is A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Device Intended To Simultaneously Detect And Identify Multiple Viral Nucleic Acids Extracted From Human Respiratory Specimens Or Viral Culture. The Detection And Identification Of A Specific Viral Nucleic Acid From Individuals Exhibiting Signs And Symptoms Of Respiratory Infection Aids In The Diagnosis Of Respiratory Viral Infection When Used In Conjunction With Other Clinical And Laboratory Findings. The Device Is Intended For Detection And Identification Of A Combination Of The Following Viruses: Influenza A And Influenza B, Influenza A Subtype H1 And Influenza A Subtype H3, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtype A And Respiratory Syncytial Virus Subtype B, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, And Parainfluenza 3 Virus, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus, And Adenovirus.
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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