Cleared Special

K081643 - DIMENSION TNI FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, AND CTNI SAMPLE DILUENT WITH MODELS, RF621, KD692 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K081643 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics · Chemistry device
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Jul 2008
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K081643 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DIMENSION TNI FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, AND CTNI SAMPLE DILUENT WITH MODELS, RF.... Classified as Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit (product code MMI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (Newark, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 3, 2008 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1215 - 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 K081643 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 12, 2008
Decision Date July 03, 2008
Days to Decision 21 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
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code MMI Immunoassay Method, Troponin Subunit
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1215
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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