Cleared Special

K243935 - Aptima CMV Quant Assay

K243935 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Aptima CMV Quant Assay, manufactured by Hologic, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Microbiology device with product code PAB cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K243935 · Hologic, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K243935 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Aptima CMV Quant Assay. Classified as Cytomegalovirus (cmv) Dna Quantitative Assay (product code PAB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hologic, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 17, 2025 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3180 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K243935

510(k) Number K243935 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 20, 2024
Decision Date January 17, 2025
Days to Decision 28 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

PAB Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code PAB Cytomegalovirus (cmv) Dna Quantitative Assay
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3180
Definition Cytomegalovirus (cmv) Dna Quantitative Assay Is An In Vitro Nucleic Acid Assay For The Quantitative Measurement Of Cmv Dna In Human Plasma. The Assay Can Be Used To Measure Cmv Dna Levels Serially At Baseline And During The Course Of Antiviral Treatment To Assess Virological Response To Treatment. The Test Results Must Be Interpreted Within The Context Of All Relevant Clinical And Laboratory Findings.
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.

K243935 · Aptima CMV Quant Assay
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