Cleared Traditional

BIO-MONITOR GENTAMICIN (K780951) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K780951 · Monitor Science Corp. · Toxicology device
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Aug 1978
Decision
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Days
Class 2
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K780951 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIO-MONITOR GENTAMICIN. Classified as Bacillus Subtilis, Microbiological Assay, Gentamicin (product code DKD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Monitor Science Corp. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 14, 1978 after a review of 66 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3450 - the FDA toxicology 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 K780951 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 09, 1978
Decision Date August 14, 1978
Days to Decision 66 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
21d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 66d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DKD Bacillus Subtilis, Microbiological Assay, Gentamicin
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3450
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 Toxicology devices follow this clearance model.