K142985 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the UniCel DxC SYNCHRON System HDL Cholesterol reagent(HDL),Unicel DxC SYNCHRON S.... Classified as Calibrator, Secondary (product code JIT), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 26, 2015 after a review of 133 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.
This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1150 - 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.