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.