Cleared Special

K161297 - Beta-2-Microglobulin

K161297 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Beta-2-Microglobulin by Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Immunology device (product code JZG) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K161297 · Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc. · Immunology device
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K161297 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Beta-2-Microglobulin. Classified as System, Test, Beta-2-microglobulin Immunological (product code JZG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc. (Co. Clare, IE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 7, 2016 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5630 - the FDA immunology device 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. Low regulatory complexity profile. 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 K161297 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 09, 2016
Decision Date June 07, 2016
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
75d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JZG System, Test, Beta-2-microglobulin Immunological
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5630
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - JZG System, Test, Beta-2-microglobulin Immunological

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