Cleared Traditional

K980507 - PROSPECT SHIGA TOXIN MICROPLATE ASSAY

K980507 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for PROSPECT SHIGA TOXIN MICROPLATE ASSAY, manufactured by Alexon - Trend, Inc.. The device is a Class 1 Microbiology device with product code GMZ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 72-day FDA review.

K980507 · Alexon - Trend, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K980507 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PROSPECT SHIGA TOXIN MICROPLATE ASSAY. Classified as Antigens, All Types, Escherichia Coli (product code GMZ), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Alexon - Trend, Inc. (Ramsey, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 23, 1998 after a review of 72 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3255 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K980507

510(k) Number K980507 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 10, 1998
Decision Date April 23, 1998
Days to Decision 72 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
30d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 72d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

GMZ Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code GMZ Antigens, All Types, Escherichia Coli
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3255
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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