Cleared Traditional

K222148 - HemoScreen Hematology Analyzer (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Hematology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K222148 · Pixcell Medical Technologies, Ltd. · Hematology device
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Aug 2023
Decision
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Class 2
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K222148 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HemoScreen Hematology Analyzer. Classified as Counter, Differential Cell (product code GKZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pixcell Medical Technologies, Ltd. (Yoknaem Ilit, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 16, 2023 after a review of 392 days - an unusually long review period, suggesting complex equivalence evaluation.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5220 - the FDA hematology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Elevated predicate reliance profile. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Hematology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K222148 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 20, 2022
Decision Date August 16, 2023
Days to Decision 392 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
279d slower than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 392d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GKZ Counter, Differential Cell
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5220
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 Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

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