Cleared Special

K140496 - Access Vitamin B12 Assay

K140496 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Access Vitamin B12 Assay by Beckman Coulter, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code CDD) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 201-day FDA review.

K140496 · Beckman Coulter, Inc. · Chemistry device
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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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K140496 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 27, 2014
Decision Date September 16, 2014
Days to Decision 201 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
113d slower than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 201d
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.

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