Cleared Special

K993914 - PREMIER TOXINS A&B, MODEL 616096 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class I Microbiology device.

K993914 · Meridian Diagnostics, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K993914 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PREMIER TOXINS A&B, MODEL 616096. Classified as Reagents, Clostridium Difficile Toxin (product code LLH), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Meridian Diagnostics, Inc. (Cincinnati, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 10, 1999 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.2660 - the FDA microbiology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K993914 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 17, 1999
Decision Date December 10, 1999
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LLH Reagents, Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.2660
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.