Cleared Traditional

K260696 - MTS Gepotidacin 0.016-256 µg/mL (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Microbiology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K260696 · Liofilchem S. R. L. · Microbiology device
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K260696 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MTS Gepotidacin 0.016-256 µg/mL. Classified as Manual Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Systems (product code JWY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Liofilchem S. R. L. (Roseto Degli Abruzzi, IT). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 17, 2026 after a review of 45 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.1640 - the FDA microbiology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K260696 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 03, 2026
Decision Date April 17, 2026
Days to Decision 45 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized Yes - Predetermined Change Control Plan authorized FDA has pre-authorized specific future modifications to this device, a pathway common in AI/SaMD devices.
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
57d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 45d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. PCCP authorized - AI/SaMD pathway.

Device Classification

Product Code JWY Manual Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Systems
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.1640
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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