Cleared Traditional

K831272 - EMIT QST THEOPHYLLINE ASSAY

K831272 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMIT QST THEOPHYLLINE ASSAY by Syva Co.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code KLS) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 38-day FDA review.

K831272 · Syva Co. · Chemistry device
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Class 2
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K831272 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMIT QST THEOPHYLLINE ASSAY. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Theophylline (product code KLS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Syva Co. (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 27, 1983 after a review of 38 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3880 - 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 K831272 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 19, 1983
Decision Date May 27, 1983
Days to Decision 38 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
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 38d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KLS Enzyme Immunoassay, Theophylline
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3880
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 - KLS Enzyme Immunoassay, Theophylline

All 55
Devices cleared under the same product code (KLS) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K831272.
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