Cleared Special

K031880 - AMMONIA/ETHANOL/CO2 CALIBRATOR

K031880 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for AMMONIA/ETHANOL/CO2 CALIBRATOR by Roche Diagnostics Corp.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code JIX) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K031880 · Roche Diagnostics Corp. · Chemistry device
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K031880 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AMMONIA/ETHANOL/CO2 CALIBRATOR, CONTROL NORMAL, CONTROL ABNORMAL. Classified as Calibrator, Multi-analyte Mixture (product code JIX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Roche Diagnostics Corp. (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 16, 2003 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1150 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry 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 K031880 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 18, 2003
Decision Date July 16, 2003
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
60d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JIX Calibrator, Multi-analyte Mixture
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1150
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 Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - JIX Calibrator, Multi-analyte Mixture

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