Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO: UNICAP SPECIFIC IGE (K051218) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Immunology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K051218 · Pharmacia Diagnostics AB · Immunology device
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K051218 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: UNICAP SPECIFIC IGE. Classified as System, Test, Radioallergosorbent (rast) Immunological (product code DHB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pharmacia Diagnostics AB (Portage, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 9, 2005 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5750 - the FDA immunology device 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 K051218 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 12, 2005
Decision Date June 09, 2005
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
76d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DHB System, Test, Radioallergosorbent (rast) Immunological
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5750
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.

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