Cleared Traditional

RUBAZYME (K790976) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K790976 · Abbott Laboratories · Microbiology device
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Aug 1979
Decision
85d
Days
Class 2
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K790976 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RUBAZYME. Classified as Antigen, Ha (including Ha Control), Rubella (product code GOL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 16, 1979 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3510 - 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 K790976 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 23, 1979
Decision Date August 16, 1979
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
17d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GOL Antigen, Ha (including Ha Control), Rubella
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3510
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.

Regulatory Peers - GOL Antigen, Ha (including Ha Control), Rubella

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Devices cleared under the same product code (GOL) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K790976.
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EIA RUBELLA-G
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MACRO-VUE RUBELLA CARD TEST
K800797 · Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · Jun 1980
CORDIA T
K790212 · Cordis Corp. · Apr 1979
CORDIA R
K780885 · Cordis Corp. · Jan 1979
RUBA-NOST TEST KITS
K771796 · Behring Diagnostics, Inc. · Oct 1977