Cleared Traditional

K242538 - 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1493 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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Nov 2024
Decision
91d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K242538 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1493. This device is classified as a Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process (Class II - Special Controls, product code FRC).

Submitted by 3M Company (St. Paul, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 25, 2024, 91 days after receiving the submission on August 26, 2024.

This device falls under the General Hospital FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 880.2800.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K242538 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 26, 2024
Decision Date November 25, 2024
Days to Decision 91 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General Hospital (HO)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code FRC — Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 880.2800

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