Cleared Special

STAT-SITE MHGB METER, STAT-SITE MHGB METER CARD HOLDER, STAT-SITE MHGB TEST CARDS, STAT-SITE MHGB CODE WAY, MODELS 90090 (K020138) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Hematology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K020138 · Gds Technology · Hematology device
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K020138 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STAT-SITE MHGB METER, STAT-SITE MHGB METER CARD HOLDER, STAT-SITE MHGB TEST C.... Classified as Whole Blood Hemoglobin Determination (product code KHG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Gds Technology (Elkhart, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 11, 2002 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7500 - the FDA hematology device 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 K020138 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 16, 2002
Decision Date February 11, 2002
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
87d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KHG Whole Blood Hemoglobin Determination
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7500
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.

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