Cleared Special

Geri Embryo Incubator and Geri Dish (K180304) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K180304 · Genea Biomedx Pty, Ltd. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K180304 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Geri Embryo Incubator and Geri Dish. Classified as Accessory, Assisted Reproduction (product code MQG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Genea Biomedx Pty, Ltd. (Sydney, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 20, 2018 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.6120 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 K180304 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 02, 2018
Decision Date April 20, 2018
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
83d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MQG Accessory, Assisted Reproduction
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.6120
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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