Cleared Traditional

Vstrip H. pylori Antigen Rapid Test (K183573) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K183573 · Panion & BF Biotech, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K183573 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Vstrip H. pylori Antigen Rapid Test. Classified as Helicobacter Pylori (product code LYR), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Panion & BF Biotech, Inc. (New Taipei City, TW). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 14, 2019 after a review of 83 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3110 - 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 K183573 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 21, 2018
Decision Date March 14, 2019
Days to Decision 83 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
19d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 83d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code LYR Helicobacter Pylori
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3110
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

Regulatory Consultant

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Kazem Kazempour

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