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ARCHITECT iGentamicin

Abbott Laboratories

Summary

Abbott Laboratories received 510(k) clearance for ARCHITECT iGentamicin, a LCD device. Cleared on 2025-07-09.

Details

Source

510(k) Clearance

External ID

K243500

Action Date

2025-07-09

Status

Special

Category

device

Product Code

LCD

Product Description

ARCHITECT iGentamicin. Product code: LCD.

Context & Analysis

A 510(k) clearance means the FDA determined this device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. This is one of 413 device clearances issued this month. Abbott Laboratories has received 15 total clearances in our database.

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 510(k) clearance mean?

A 510(k) is an FDA premarket submission demonstrating that a device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. It does NOT mean FDA approval — it means the device is cleared for marketing because it's similar enough to an existing cleared device. Most medical devices reach market via 510(k) rather than full PMA approval.

How often does Abbott Laboratories have FDA actions?

Abbott Laboratories has 101 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 15 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "K243500" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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