Cleared Traditional

K972556 - QUICKSCREEN ONE STEP METHAMPHETAMINE TE...

K972556 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for QUICKSCREEN ONE STEP METHAMPHETAMINE TE... by Phamatech. It is a Class 2 Toxicology device (product code LAF) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 55-day FDA review.

K972556 · Phamatech · Toxicology device
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K972556 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the QUICKSCREEN ONE STEP METHAMPHETAMINE TEST(9065). Classified as Gas Chromatography, Methamphetamine (product code LAF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Phamatech (Sandiego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 2, 1997 after a review of 55 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3610 - 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 K972556 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 09, 1997
Decision Date September 02, 1997
Days to Decision 55 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
32d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 55d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LAF Gas Chromatography, Methamphetamine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3610
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 - LAF Gas Chromatography, Methamphetamine

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