FINN CHAMBER (R)

K013820 · Epitest Ltd. OY · KXF · Jan 30, 2002 · General Hospital

Device Facts

• Record ID: K013820
• Device Name: FINN CHAMBER (R)
• Applicant: Epitest Ltd. OY
• Product Code: KXF · General Hospital
• Decision Date: Jan 30, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 880.6025
• Device Class: Class 1

Intended Use

Finn Chamber® is an aluminum holding device to place allergens and allergen mixes in contact with the surface of skin during allergen patch testing. This product is intended for use by or under the supervision of a physician in the testing of individuals suspected of having allergies. It is not intended for over-the-counter use.

Device Story

Finn Chamber is an aluminum holding device used during allergen patch testing. It functions as a physical container to hold allergens or allergen mixes against the patient's skin. The device is used in a clinical setting under the supervision of a physician to assist in the diagnosis of suspected allergies. It does not perform analysis or provide automated outputs; it serves as a mechanical delivery interface for patch testing materials.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; device is a mechanical holding accessory for patch testing.

Technological Characteristics

Aluminum holding device for allergen patch testing. Form factor designed for skin contact. No electronic components, software, or energy sources.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by or under the supervision of a physician for individuals suspected of having allergies, to hold allergens and allergen mixes in contact with the skin surface during patch testing.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An absorbent tipped applicator is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of an absorbent swab on a wooden, paper, or plastic stick. The device is used to apply medications to, or to take specimens from, a patient.

Predicate Devices

• IQ Chamber (K992553)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Epitest Limited Oy c/o Clawson Bowman Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Affairs 1330A Redwood Way Petaluma, California 94954-1169

November 1, 2024

Re: K013820

Trade/Device Name: Finn Chamber® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.6025 Regulation Name: Absorbent tipped applicator Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: KXF

Dear Clawson Bowman:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated January 30, 2002. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter because FDA has better categorized your device technology under product code KXF.

Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact David Wolloscheck, OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, OB-Gyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices, 301-796-1480, David.Wolloscheck(@fda.hhs.gov.

Sincerelv.

David Wolloscheck -S

David Wolloscheck, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, OB-Gyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Epitest Limited Oy C/O Mr. Clawson Bowman Vice President, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences 1330A Redwood Way Petaluma, California 94954-1169

Re: K013820

Trade/Device Name: Finn Chamber ® Regulation Number: None Regulation Name: Allergen and Vaccine Delivery System Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LDH Dated: November 15, 2001 Received: November 16, 2001

Dear Mr. Bowman:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device the device We have reviewed your Secuon 510(x) profix) is substantially equivalent (for the referenced above and have determined the develop predicated predicate devices marketed in
indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally madical Device indications for use stated in the checked to to regioned date of the Medical Device interstate commerce prior to May 20, 1970, the sitived in accordance with the provisions of
Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance approval of a Amendments, or to devices that have been received to ret require approval of a premarket
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that douice, subject to the general the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosinent Act (recree, market the device, subject to the general
approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the approval application (FMA). Tou may, includes provisions of the Act include controls provisions of the Act. The genting of devices, good manufacturing practice,
requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, requirements for annials against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III If your device is classified (see above) into controls. Existing major regulations affecting (PMA), it may be subject to such additional voluless, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In
your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title Federal your device can be found in the Code of Pederal Regaring your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not Please be advised that FDA s Issualice of a substanian oque ransplies with other requirements

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You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limite of the rest comply with all the Act's requirements, including, out mor mintening practice
and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practi I ca listing (21 CFR Part 807); abeling (21 CFR Part 801); good marker (21 CFR Part 820); and if
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### B. Statement of Indication for Use

Applicant: Epitest Ltd Oy

510(k) Number: not-known 长۵۱ 38 Q 0

Device Name: Finn Chamber®

Indication For Use:

Finn Chamber® is an aluminum holding device to place allergens and allergen mixes
and allering and and the most the tasting Finil Chambers is an face of skin during allergen patch testing.

This product is intended for use by or under the supervision of a physician in the This product is intended for use by or under the super research of the not intended for over-thecounter use.

Patrovo Ciccerite

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Division of Dental, Infection Control, Division General Hospital Devices 810 General Hoston Kol3820

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#### K013820 510(k) Premarket Notification Finn Chamber®

| C. 510(k) Summary | JAN 3 0 2002 |
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| Submitter: | Dow Pharmaceutical Sciences<br>1330A Redwood Way<br>Petaluma, CA 94954<br>[phone] |
| | On Behalf of:<br>Epitest Ltd Oy<br>Rannankoukku 22<br>FIN-04300 Tuusula, Finland |
| Contact: | Clawson Bowman, J.D.<br>Vice President, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs |
| Date: | November 15, 2001 |
| Device Name: | Finn Chamber® |
| Classification Name: | Allergen and Vaccine Delivery System |
| Predicate Device: | IQ Chamber (K992553) (Dormer Laboratories, Inc.) |

Description:

Finn Chamber® is an aluminum holding device to place allergens and allergen mixes in contact with the surface of skin during allergen patch testing.

This product is intended for use by or under the supervision of a physician in the testing of individuals suspected of having allergies. It is not intended for over-thecounter use. Finn Chamber® is substantially equivalent to various marketed allergen and vaccine delivery systems including IQ Chamber (K992553).