Cleared Special

K022922 - HARMONY INR MONITORING SYSTEM (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K022922 · Lifescan, Inc. · Hematology device
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Sep 2002
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Class 2
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K022922 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HARMONY INR MONITORING SYSTEM. Classified as Test, Time, Prothrombin (product code GJS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Lifescan, Inc. (Milpitas, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 30, 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 864.7750 - 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 K022922 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 04, 2002
Decision Date September 30, 2002
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Summary PDF
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 GJS Test, Time, Prothrombin
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7750
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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