Cleared Traditional

K832020 - HEMOCUE PHOTOMETER TECHNICAL MANUAL

K832020 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for HEMOCUE PHOTOMETER TECHNICAL MANUAL by Aktiebolaget Leo Diagnostics. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code GKR) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 135-day FDA review.

K832020 · Aktiebolaget Leo Diagnostics · Hematology device
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K832020 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HEMOCUE PHOTOMETER TECHNICAL MANUAL. Classified as System, Hemoglobin, Automated (product code GKR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aktiebolaget Leo Diagnostics (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 28, 1983 after a review of 135 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Hematology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K832020 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 15, 1983
Decision Date October 28, 1983
Days to Decision 135 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
22d slower than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 135d
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.

Regulatory Peers - GKR System, Hemoglobin, Automated

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Devices cleared under the same product code (GKR) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K832020.
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HEMOGLOBIN REAGENT SET
K841057 · Medical Specialties, Inc. · Mar 1984
KING DIAGNOSTICS HEMOGLOBIN TEST
K812127 · King Diagnostics, Inc. · Aug 1981
HEMESPEC II
K803015 · Helena Laboratories · Dec 1980
HELENA HEMESPEC II TOTAL HEMOGLOBIN MET.
K803016 · Helena Laboratories · Dec 1980