Cleared Special

K130144 - ABL90 FLEX

K130144 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 190-day FDA review.

K130144 · Radiometer Medical Aps · Chemistry device
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K130144 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 July 31, 2013 after a review of 190 days - an extended review 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 - K130144

510(k) Number K130144 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 22, 2013
Decision Date July 31, 2013
Days to Decision 190 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
102d slower than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 190d
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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