Cleared Special

K243725 - BD Vaginal Panel (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K243725 · Becton, Dickinson and Company · Microbiology device
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K243725 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BD Vaginal Panel. Classified as Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System (product code PQA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Becton, Dickinson and Company (Sparks, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 19, 2024 after a review of 16 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3975 - 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 K243725 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 03, 2024
Decision Date December 19, 2024
Days to Decision 16 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
86d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 16d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code PQA Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3975
Definition A Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System Is A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Device For The Direct Detection Of Nucleic Acid Sequences From Microorganisms Associated With Vaginitis Or Bacterial Vaginosis. The Device Is Indicated For Individuals With Signs And Symptoms Of Vaginitis Or Bacterial Vaginosis And Aids In The Diagnosis Of These Vaginal Infections.
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 Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.

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