Cleared Special

ABX MICROS CRP 200, OPTION IM (K053308) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K053308 · Horiba Abx · Hematology device
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Dec 2005
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K053308 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ABX MICROS CRP 200, OPTION IM. Classified as Counter, Differential Cell (product code GKZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Horiba Abx (Montpellier, FR). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 29, 2005 after a review of 31 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5220 - the FDA hematology 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 K053308 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 28, 2005
Decision Date December 29, 2005
Days to Decision 31 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
82d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5220
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 Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

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