Cleared Special

ADVIA CENTAUR TSH (K141999) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Chemistry device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K141999 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Apr 2015
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Class 2
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K141999 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ADVIA CENTAUR TSH. Classified as Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (product code JLW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. (Tarrytown, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 22, 2015 after a review of 273 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1690 - 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 K141999 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 23, 2014
Decision Date April 22, 2015
Days to Decision 273 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
185d slower than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 273d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JLW Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1690
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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