Cleared Traditional

K024226 - LIQUICHEK ANTI-SCL-70 CONTROL, POSITIVE, CATALOG #116 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K024226 · Bio-Rad · Immunology device
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Jan 2003
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K024226 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIQUICHEK ANTI-SCL-70 CONTROL, POSITIVE, CATALOG #116. Classified as Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen, Control (product code LKJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bio-Rad (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 10, 2003 after a review of 18 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5100 - the FDA immunology 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 K024226 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 23, 2002
Decision Date January 10, 2003
Days to Decision 18 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
86d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 18d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LKJ Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5100
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.