Cleared Special

K033501 - MODIFICATION TO CALIBRATOR FOR AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS (CFAS)

K033501 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO CALIBRATOR FOR AUTOMATI..., manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Chemistry device with product code JIX cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 15-day FDA review.

K033501 · Roche Diagnostics Corp. · Chemistry device
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K033501 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO CALIBRATOR FOR AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS (CFAS). 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 November 20, 2003 after a review of 15 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K033501

510(k) Number K033501 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 05, 2003
Decision Date November 20, 2003
Days to Decision 15 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
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 15d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JIX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

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.

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K033501 · MODIFICATION TO CALIBRATOR FOR AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS (CFAS)
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