Cleared Traditional

K243570 - Dimension LOCI Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Flex reagent cartridge (TSHL) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
Dimension LOCI Free Thyroxine Flex reagent cartridge (FT4L)

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

K243570 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics · Chemistry device
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Apr 2025
Decision
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Class 2
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K243570 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Dimension LOCI Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Flex reagent cartridge (TSHL). Classified as Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (product code JLW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (Newark, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 25, 2025 after a review of 158 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. 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. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Chemistry review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K243570 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 18, 2024
Decision Date April 25, 2025
Days to Decision 158 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
70d slower than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 158d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - JLW Radioimmunoassay, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

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