Cleared Traditional

K831242 - LITHIUM HEPARINIZED BLOOD COLLECT-TUBE (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K831242 · American Dade · Hematology device
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May 1983
Decision
31d
Days
Class 2
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K831242 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LITHIUM HEPARINIZED BLOOD COLLECT-TUBE. Classified as Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection (product code JKA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by American Dade (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 16, 1983 after a review of 31 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1675 - 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 K831242 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 15, 1983
Decision Date May 16, 1983
Days to Decision 31 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
82d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1675
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.

Regulatory Peers - JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection

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