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K083173 - VITROS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS TSH RE...

K083173 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for VITROS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS TSH RE... by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code JLW) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 56-day FDA review.

K083173 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics · Chemistry device
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K083173 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VITROS IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS TSH REAGENT PACK AND CALIBRATORS, VITROS 360.... Classified as Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (product code JLW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics (Rochester, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 22, 2008 after a review of 56 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1690 - 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 K083173 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 27, 2008
Decision Date December 22, 2008
Days to Decision 56 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
32d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 56d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JLW Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1690
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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