Cleared Traditional

K821266 - BBL DIRECTIGEN MENINGITIS TEST KIT (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K821266 · Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · Microbiology device
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Jun 1982
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Class 2
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K821266 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BBL DIRECTIGEN MENINGITIS TEST KIT. Classified as Antisera, All Types, H. Influenza (product code GRP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 1, 1982 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3300 - 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 K821266 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 03, 1982
Decision Date June 01, 1982
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GRP Antisera, All Types, H. Influenza
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3300
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.