MODIFICATION TO E.P.T. PREGNANCY TEST
K040329 · Unipath , Ltd. · LCX · Mar 8, 2004 · Clinical Chemistry
Device Facts
| Record ID | K040329 |
| Device Name | MODIFICATION TO E.P.T. PREGNANCY TEST |
| Applicant | Unipath , Ltd. |
| Product Code | LCX · Clinical Chemistry |
| Decision Date | Mar 8, 2004 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1155 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
e.p.t.® 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 first day of missed period and detection of pregnancy. The test is indication for ass in associed period.
Device Story
e.p.t.® Pregnancy Test is an over-the-counter lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. Device is intended for home use by consumers to detect pregnancy starting from the first day of a missed period. User applies urine sample to test device; presence of hCG is indicated by visual color change on test strip. Results provide early pregnancy detection to assist in clinical decision-making regarding prenatal care. No complex instrumentation or remote processing required.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided in the document.
Technological Characteristics
Lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative hCG detection. Form factor is a handheld test device for urine analysis. Standalone device; no software, connectivity, or energy source required.
Indications for Use
Indicated for detection of pregnancy in women starting from the first day of a missed period. Intended for over-the-counter use.
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.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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MAR - 8 2004
Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
Ms. Louise Roberts Regulatory Affairs Manager Unipath LTD. Priory Business Park Bedford United Kingdom MK44 3UP
k040329 Re:
Trade/Device Name: e.p.t. ® Pregnancy Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1155 Regulation Name: Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LCX Dated: February 9, 2004 Received: February 11, 20034
Dear Ms. Roberts:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becaused the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encreativent of the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to conninered pror to ritty 2017 11:37 accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Costinetter recept rety the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, mercere, mailies of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provisions practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is clusiness (600 as controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can may or suizyoet to base of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA oc found in Title 21, occouncements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination docs not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that 1171 has intatutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any I edetar statuates and states and the mot limited to: registration and listing (21
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This lotter will and it your finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premits to the licated device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific information about the application of labeling requirements to your device, or questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 594-3084. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the I ou inay of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.
Sincerely yours,
Jean M. Cooper, MS, DVM.
Yean M. Cooper, MS, D.V.M. 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
510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K040329
Device Name:___e.p.t.® Pregnancy Test
Indications For Use:
e.p.t.® Pregnancy Test is an over-the-counter urine hCG test which is intended for the e.p.t.® Pregnancy Test is an over including of use from first day of missed period and
detection of pregnancy. The test is indicated for use from first day of missed period detection of pregnancy. The test is indication for ass in associed period.
Carol Benson
Division of Off
Office of In Vitro Diagnostic
Device evaluation and Safety
510(k) K040329
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use
X
(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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