Cleared Traditional

SYNCHRON SYSTEMS SALICYLATE REAGENT AND CALIBRATOR (K014173) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Toxicology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K014173 · Beckman Coulter, Inc. · Toxicology device
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K014173 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNCHRON SYSTEMS SALICYLATE REAGENT AND CALIBRATOR. Classified as Colorimetry, Salicylate (product code DKJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 15, 2002 after a review of 57 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3830 - the FDA toxicology 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 K014173 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 20, 2001
Decision Date February 15, 2002
Days to Decision 57 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
30d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 57d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DKJ Colorimetry, Salicylate
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3830
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 Toxicology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DKJ Colorimetry, Salicylate

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