Cleared Special

K012478 - MODIFICATION TO: I-STAT PORTABLE CLINIC...

K012478 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO: I-STAT PORTABLE CLINIC... by I-Stat Corp.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code CHL) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 18-day FDA review.

K012478 · I-Stat Corp. · Chemistry device
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K012478 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: I-STAT PORTABLE CLINICAL ANALYZER. Classified as Electrode Measurement, Blood-gases (pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph (product code CHL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by I-Stat Corp. (East Windsor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 20, 2001 after a review of 18 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1120 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K012478 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 02, 2001
Decision Date August 20, 2001
Days to Decision 18 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
70d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 18d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-gases (pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1120
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-gases (pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph

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