Cleared Special

BreathID® Smart System (K223185) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K223185 · Meridian Bioscience Israel , Ltd. · Microbiology device
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Nov 2022
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K223185 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BreathID® Smart System. Classified as Test, Urea (breath Or Blood) (product code MSQ), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Meridian Bioscience Israel , Ltd. (Modiin, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 10, 2022 after a review of 29 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. 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 K223185 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 12, 2022
Decision Date November 10, 2022
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
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
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MSQ Test, Urea (breath Or Blood)
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.

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