Cleared Traditional

ACCUSIGN MTD-RAPID ONE-STEP METHADONE ASSAY (K962673) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K962673 · Princeton BioMeditech Corp. · Toxicology device
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K962673 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ACCUSIGN MTD-RAPID ONE-STEP METHADONE ASSAY. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Methadone (product code DJR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Princeton BioMeditech Corp. (Monmouth Junction, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 15, 1996 after a review of 37 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3620 - the FDA toxicology 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 K962673 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 09, 1996
Decision Date August 15, 1996
Days to Decision 37 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 37d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DJR Enzyme Immunoassay, Methadone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3620
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 Toxicology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DJR Enzyme Immunoassay, Methadone

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