Cleared Special

K093631 - B12 REAGENT CARTRIDGE AND FOL FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, MODEL RF642 AND RF644 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K093631 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics · Chemistry device
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K093631 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the B12 REAGENT CARTRIDGE AND FOL FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE, MODEL RF642 AND RF644. Classified as Radioassay, Vitamin B12 (product code CDD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (Newark, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 12, 2010 after a review of 80 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1810 - 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 K093631 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 24, 2009
Decision Date February 12, 2010
Days to Decision 80 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
8d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 80d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code CDD Radioassay, Vitamin B12
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1810
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.