K002799 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PARAGON CZE 2000 CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS SYSTEM AND BUFFER-100. Classified as Immunoelectrophoretic, Immunoglobulins, (g, A, M) (product code CFF), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 5, 2000 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5510 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry 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.