Cleared Traditional

THE EXTRACTOR(TM) (K873932) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Microbiology device.

K873932 · Molecular Biosystems, Inc. · Microbiology device
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Nov 1987
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Class 1
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K873932 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE EXTRACTOR(TM). Classified as Adsorbents, Ion-exchange (product code DKO), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Molecular Biosystems, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 20, 1987 after a review of 56 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.2230 - 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 K873932 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 25, 1987
Decision Date November 20, 1987
Days to Decision 56 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
46d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 56d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code DKO Adsorbents, Ion-exchange
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.2230
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.