K140496 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Access Vitamin B12 Assay, Access Ferritin Assay, Access Folate Assay, Access .... Classified as Radioassay, Vitamin B12 (product code CDD), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 16, 2014 after a review of 201 days - an extended review 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. 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.