Cleared Traditional

K792694 - NEGATIVE CONTROL SERUM

K792694 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for NEGATIVE CONTROL SERUM by Meridian Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Microbiology device (product code GMK) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K792694 · Meridian Diagnostics, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K792694 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NEGATIVE CONTROL SERUM. Classified as Antiserum, Positive Control, Histoplasma Capsulatum (product code GMK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Meridian Diagnostics, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 24, 1980 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3320 - 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 K792694 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 27, 1979
Decision Date January 24, 1980
Days to Decision 28 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GMK Antiserum, Positive Control, Histoplasma Capsulatum
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3320
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 - GMK Antiserum, Positive Control, Histoplasma Capsulatum

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