Cleared Traditional

K170284 - Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K170284 · Great Basin Scientific, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K170284 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test. Classified as Bordetella Pertussis Dna Assay System (product code OZZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Great Basin Scientific, Inc. (Salt Lake City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 31, 2017 after a review of 60 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. 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 K170284 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 30, 2017
Decision Date March 31, 2017
Days to Decision 60 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
42d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code OZZ Bordetella Pertussis Dna Assay System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3980
Definition A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Assay Intended To Detect Bordetella Pertussis Dna Extracted From Human Respiratory Specimens. Detection Of Bordetella Pertussis Dna Aids In The Diagnosis Of Bordetella Pertussis Respiratory Infection In Conjunction With Other Clinical And Laboratory Testing In Patients Exhibiting Signs And Symptoms Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
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.