Cleared Traditional

K840685 - PORPHYRIN TEST AGAR

K840685 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PORPHYRIN TEST AGAR by Remel Co.. It is a Class 1 Microbiology device (product code JSF) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 62-day FDA review.

K840685 · Remel Co. · Microbiology device
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K840685 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PORPHYRIN TEST AGAR. Classified as Culture Media, Single Biochemical Test (product code JSF), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Remel Co. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 17, 1984 after a review of 62 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.2320 - 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 K840685 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 15, 1984
Decision Date April 17, 1984
Days to Decision 62 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
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 62d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code JSF Culture Media, Single Biochemical Test
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.2320
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

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