Cleared Special

K013272 - ACS: 180 AND ADVIA CENTAUR THEOPHYLLINE 2 ASSAY

K013272 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ACS: 180 AND ADVIA CENTAUR THEOPHYLLINE..., manufactured by Bayer Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Chemistry device with product code KLS cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 24-day FDA review.

K013272 · Bayer Corp. · Chemistry device
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K013272 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ACS: 180 AND ADVIA CENTAUR THEOPHYLLINE 2 ASSAY. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Theophylline (product code KLS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bayer Corp. (Tarrytown, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 25, 2001 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3880 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K013272

510(k) Number K013272 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 01, 2001
Decision Date October 25, 2001
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 89d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KLS Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KLS Enzyme Immunoassay, Theophylline
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3880
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.

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K013272 · ACS: 180 AND ADVIA CENTAUR THEOPHYLLINE 2 ASSAY
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