Cleared Special

K112788 - EASTLYTE NA/K/CA/PH

K112788 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EASTLYTE NA/K/CA/PH by Medica Corp.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code CEM) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 24-day FDA review.

K112788 · Medica Corp. · Chemistry device
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K112788 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EASTLYTE NA/K/CA/PH. Classified as Electrode, Ion Specific, Potassium (product code CEM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medica Corp. (Bedford, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 20, 2011 after a review of 24 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 K112788 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 26, 2011
Decision Date October 20, 2011
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
64d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 24d
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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