Cleared Traditional

K020469 - CAL-CHEX CD PLUS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K020469 · Streck Laboratories, Inc. · Hematology device
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Apr 2002
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Class 2
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K020469 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CAL-CHEX CD PLUS. Classified as Calibrator For Cell Indices (product code KRX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Streck Laboratories, Inc. (La Vista, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 4, 2002 after a review of 51 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.8150 - 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 K020469 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 12, 2002
Decision Date April 04, 2002
Days to Decision 51 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
62d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 51d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KRX Calibrator For Cell Indices
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.8150
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.