K022603 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IMMULITE 1000 AUTOMATED IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER. Classified as Radioimmunoassay, Parathyroid Hormone (product code CEW), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Diagnostic Products Corp. (Los Angeles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 21, 2002 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1545 - the FDA toxicology 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.