Cleared Special

K050338 - MODIFICATION TO: INSTAREAD LITHIUM SYSTEM

K050338 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO: INSTAREAD LITHIUM SYSTEM by Akers Biosciences, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code JIH) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 21-day FDA review.

K050338 · Akers Biosciences, Inc. · Chemistry device
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K050338 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: INSTAREAD LITHIUM SYSTEM. Classified as Flame Photometry, Lithium (product code JIH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Akers Biosciences, Inc. (Thorofare, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 4, 2005 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3560 - 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 K050338 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 11, 2005
Decision Date March 04, 2005
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JIH Flame Photometry, Lithium
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3560
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 - JIH Flame Photometry, Lithium

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