Cleared Traditional

POLYMEDCO HOMOCYSTEINE TEST FOR THE POLY-CHEM AND HITACHI CHEMISTRY SYSTEMS (K033706) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K033706 · Polymedco, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Feb 2004
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K033706 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the POLYMEDCO HOMOCYSTEINE TEST FOR THE POLY-CHEM AND HITACHI CHEMISTRY SYSTEMS. Classified as Urinary Homocystine (nonquantitative) Test System (product code LPS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Polymedco, Inc. (Cortlandt Manor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 4, 2004 after a review of 70 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1377 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry 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 K033706 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 26, 2003
Decision Date February 04, 2004
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
18d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LPS Urinary Homocystine (nonquantitative) Test System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1377
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.