Cleared Traditional

K831055 - HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS METH ON THE- (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K831055 · Olympus Corp. · Hematology device
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Jun 1983
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Class 2
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K831055 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS METH ON THE-. Classified as Test, Euglobulin Lysis (product code JBO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Olympus Corp. (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 8, 1983 after a review of 68 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7275 - 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 K831055 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 01, 1983
Decision Date June 08, 1983
Days to Decision 68 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
45d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 68d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JBO Test, Euglobulin Lysis
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7275
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.