CLEARBLUE EASY PREGNANCY TEST
K110433 · SPD Development Company Limited · LCX · May 12, 2011 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
| Record ID | K110433 |
| Device Name | CLEARBLUE EASY PREGNANCY TEST |
| Applicant | SPD Development Company Limited |
| Product Code | LCX · Clinical Chemistry |
| Decision Date | May 12, 2011 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1155 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
Clearblue® Plus Pregnancy Test is an over-the-counter urine hCG test which is intended for the detection of pregnancy. The test is indicated for use from four days before the expected period (5 days before the missed period).
Device Story
Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test is an over-the-counter lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. Device intended for home use by consumers to detect pregnancy. User applies urine sample to absorbent tip; hCG, if present, binds to labeled antibodies; complex migrates to test zone; visual signal (line) indicates positive result. Provides rapid, qualitative assessment of pregnancy status. Results interpreted visually by user. Benefits include early pregnancy detection prior to missed period.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; device relies on bench testing to demonstrate analytical performance and substantial equivalence to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Lateral flow immunoassay; qualitative detection of hCG in urine. Device utilizes antibody-antigen binding principle. Form factor is a handheld test stick. No electronic components, software, or connectivity. Sterilization not applicable for this diagnostic test type.
Indications for Use
Indicated for over-the-counter detection of pregnancy in urine. Suitable for use by women starting 4 days before the expected period (5 days before the missed period).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for the early detection of pregnancy is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine. A human chorionic goadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for any uses other than early detection of pregnancy (such as an aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of treatment of persons with certain tumors or carcinomas) is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine.
Predicate Devices
- Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Test (K081635)
Related Devices
- K041404 — CLEARBLUE EASY EASY READ PREGNANCY TEST · Unipath , Ltd. · Jun 8, 2004
- K023699 — CLEARBLUE EASY EARLY RESULT PREGNANCY TEST · Unipath , Ltd. · Nov 27, 2002
- K240025 — Clearblue® Early Detection Pregnancy Test · Spd Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH · Jan 31, 2024
- K040341 — CLEARBLUE EASY EARLIEST RESULTS PREGNANCY TEST · Unipath , Ltd. · Mar 8, 2004
- K013372 — CLEARBLUE EASY EARLY RESULT PREGNANCY TEST · Unipath , Ltd. · Nov 9, 2001
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993
MAY 1 2 2011
SPD Development Company Limited c/o Ms. Tanya Fair Regulatory Affairs Manager Stannard Way, Priory Business Park Bedford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom MK44 3UP
Re: k110433
Trade/Device Name: Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Tesst Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1155 Regulation Name: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LCX Dated: April 28, 2011 Received: May 03, 2011
Dear Ms. Fair:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820).
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tolli-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrl/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours.
C.C.
Courtney Harper, Ph.D. Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use Form
510(k) Number (if known): K110433
Device Name: Clearblue® Plus Pregnancy Test
Indications for Use:
Clearblue® Plus Pregnancy Test is an over-the-counter urine hCG test which is intended for the detection of pregnancy. The test is indicated for use from four days before the expected period (5 days before the missed period).
Prescription Use AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
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510(k): K110433
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