K001933 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the WAKO AUTOKIT LP(A) & LP(A) CALIBRATOR/COBAS BIO. Classified as Lipoprotein, Low-density, Antigen, Antiserum, Control (product code DFC), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. (Richmond, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 24, 2000 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5600 - the FDA immunology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.