Cleared Special

K122729 - ABL90 FLEX

K122729 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ABL90 FLEX, manufactured by Radiometer Medical Aps. The device is a Class 2 Chemistry device with product code CHL cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 71-day FDA review.

K122729 · Radiometer Medical Aps · Chemistry device
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K122729 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ABL90 FLEX. Classified as Electrode Measurement, Blood-gases (pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph (product code CHL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Radiometer Medical Aps (Bronshoj, DK). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 16, 2012 after a review of 71 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1120 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K122729

510(k) Number K122729 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 06, 2012
Decision Date November 16, 2012
Days to Decision 71 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
18d faster than avg
Panel avg: 89d · This submission: 71d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

CHL Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code CHL Electrode Measurement, Blood-gases (pco2, Po2) And Blood Ph
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1120
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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