Cleared Traditional

K880157 - MICROTRAK HSV 1/HSV 2 CULTURE IDENTI./T...

K880157 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MICROTRAK HSV 1/HSV 2 CULTURE IDENTI./T... by Syva Co.. It is a Class 2 Microbiology device (product code GON) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K880157 · Syva Co. · Microbiology device
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K880157 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MICROTRAK HSV 1/HSV 2 CULTURE IDENTI./TYPING TEST. Classified as Antigen, Cf (including Cf Control), Rubella (product code GON), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Syva Co. (Palo Alto, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 4, 1988 after a review of 22 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 K880157 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 13, 1988
Decision Date February 04, 1988
Days to Decision 22 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
80d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GON Antigen, Cf (including Cf 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.