Cleared Special

K181131 - Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K181131 · Roche Diabetes Care · Chemistry device
Dec 2018
Decision
227d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K181131 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Classified as System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter (product code NBW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Roche Diabetes Care (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 13, 2018 after a review of 227 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1345 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K181131 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 30, 2018
Decision Date December 13, 2018
Days to Decision 227 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
7d faster than avg
Panel avg: 234d · This submission: 227d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1345
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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