Cleared Traditional

K013544 - SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS AUTO D-DIMER CONTROL

K013544 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS AUTO D-DIMER CONTROL by Sigma Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code DAP) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 22-day FDA review.

K013544 · Sigma Diagnostics, Inc. · Hematology device
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Nov 2001
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K013544 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS AUTO D-DIMER CONTROL, LEVEL 2, MODEL A8096. Classified as Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control (product code DAP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Sigma Diagnostics, Inc. (St. Louis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 15, 2001 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7320 - the FDA hematology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K013544 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 24, 2001
Decision Date November 15, 2001
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
91d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7320
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 Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control

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