Cleared Special

K241344 - MetriCide OPA Plus Solution Test Strip

K241344 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MetriCide OPA Plus Solution Test Strip by Steris. It is a Class 2 General Hospital device (product code JOJ) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K241344 · Steris · General Hospital
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K241344 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MetriCide™ OPA Plus Solution Test Strip. Classified as Indicator, Physical/chemical Sterilization Process (product code JOJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Steris (Mentor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 11, 2024 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.2800 - the FDA general hospital 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 K241344 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 13, 2024
Decision Date June 11, 2024
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General Hospital (HO)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
100d faster than avg
Panel avg: 129d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JOJ Indicator, Physical/chemical Sterilization Process
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 880.2800
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 General Hospital devices follow this clearance model.

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