Cleared Traditional

BECKMAN ASTRA SYSTEM (K781442) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Chemistry device.

K781442 · Beckman Instruments, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Oct 1978
Decision
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Class 1
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K781442 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BECKMAN ASTRA SYSTEM. Classified as Analyzer, Chemistry, Micro, For Clinical Use (product code JJF), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Beckman Instruments, Inc. (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 3, 1978 after a review of 41 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.2170 - 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: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K781442 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 23, 1978
Decision Date October 03, 1978
Days to Decision 41 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
47d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 41d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code JJF Analyzer, Chemistry, Micro, For Clinical Use
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.2170
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

Regulatory Peers - JJF Analyzer, Chemistry, Micro, For Clinical Use

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