Cleared Special

OLYMPUS FERRITIN REAGENT (K030124) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K030124 · Olympus America, Inc. · Immunology device
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K030124 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OLYMPUS FERRITIN REAGENT. Classified as Ferritin, Antigen, Antiserum, Control (product code DBF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Olympus America, Inc. (Irving, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 6, 2003 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5340 - the FDA immunology 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 K030124 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 14, 2003
Decision Date February 06, 2003
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
81d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DBF Ferritin, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5340
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.

Regulatory Peers - DBF Ferritin, Antigen, Antiserum, Control

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