Cleared Traditional

VIRGO BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN IGM ANTIBODY KIT (K992243) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K992243 · Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. · Immunology device
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K992243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VIRGO BETA 2 GLYCOPROTEIN IGM ANTIBODY KIT. Classified as System,test,antibodies,b2 - Glycoprotein I (b2 - Gpi) (product code MSV), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (Waltham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 30, 1999 after a review of 60 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5660 - the FDA immunology 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 K992243 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 01, 1999
Decision Date August 30, 1999
Days to Decision 60 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
44d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MSV System,test,antibodies,b2 - Glycoprotein I (b2 - Gpi)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5660
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.