Cleared Special

VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS K+ SLIDES AND CALIBRATOR KIT 2 (K073157) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K073157 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. · Chemistry device
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K073157 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS K+ SLIDES AND CALIBRATOR KIT 2. Classified as Electrode, Ion Specific, Potassium (product code CEM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (Rochester, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 7, 2007 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1600 - 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 K073157 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 08, 2007
Decision Date December 07, 2007
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
59d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code CEM Electrode, Ion Specific, Potassium
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1600
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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