Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO: DIRECT ENZYMATIC HBA1C ASSAY KIT, MODEL# DZ168A, DZ168A-CAL, DZ168A-CON (K070734) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K070734 · Diazyme Laboratories · Chemistry device
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K070734 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO: DIRECT ENZYMATIC HBA1C ASSAY KIT, MODEL# DZ168A, DZ168A-CAL,.... Classified as Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin (product code LCP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Diazyme Laboratories (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 9, 2007 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7470 - 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 K070734 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 16, 2007
Decision Date April 09, 2007
Days to Decision 24 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
64d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LCP Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7470
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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