Cleared Traditional

HGB3 (1:251) (K802266) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K802266 · R&D Systems, Inc. · Hematology device
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Oct 1980
Decision
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Class 2
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K802266 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HGB3 (1:251). Classified as System, Hemoglobin, Automated (product code GKR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by R&D Systems, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 23, 1980 after a review of 37 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5620 - 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: 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 K802266 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 16, 1980
Decision Date October 23, 1980
Days to Decision 37 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
76d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 37d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GKR System, Hemoglobin, Automated
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5620
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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