K071017 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IMMULITE 2500 HIGH SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, MODELS L5KCRP (200 TESTS),.... Classified as Cardiac C-reactive Protein, Antigen, Antiserum, And Control (product code NQD), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics (Los Angeles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 2, 2007 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5270 - 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.