Cleared Traditional

K791689 - PICRIC SOLUTION

K791689 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PICRIC SOLUTION by Hi Chem, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code CGX) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 48-day FDA review.

K791689 · Hi Chem, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Sep 1979
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Class 2
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K791689 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PICRIC SOLUTION. Classified as Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine (product code CGX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hi Chem, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 17, 1979 after a review of 48 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1225 - 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 K791689 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 31, 1979
Decision Date September 17, 1979
Days to Decision 48 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
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 48d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CGX Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1225
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 - CGX Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine

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