K Number
K030216
Device Name
COLONCARE
Date Cleared
2003-04-02

(71 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
864.6550
Panel
HE
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
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Intended Use

ColonCARE is a rapid, convenient, hygienic and highly sensitive (0.05 µg hHb/ml) method for the qualitative detection of occult blood in feces, which may be indicative of gastrointestinal diseases associated with bleeding such as colorectal carcinoma, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and colon polyp:

The test is recommended for use in the home or in medical facilities as a screening test for colorectal cance or gastrointestinal bleeding from any source.

Device Description

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AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) clearance letter for the ColonCARE device, which means it does not contain the detailed study information required to answer your questions about acceptance criteria and device performance.

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§ 864.6550 Occult blood test.

(a)
Identification. An occult blood test is a device used to detect occult blood in urine or feces. (Occult blood is blood present in such small quantities that it can be detected only by chemical tests of suspected material, or by microscopic or spectroscopic examination.)(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A control intended for use with an occult blood test is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 864.9.