Cleared Traditional

K840243 - DETERMIN. OF SALICYLATE IN SERUM/PLAST (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K840243 · Sigma Chemical Co. · Chemistry device
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Mar 1984
Decision
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Class 2
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K840243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DETERMIN. OF SALICYLATE IN SERUM/PLAST. Classified as Colorimetry, Salicylate (product code DKJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Sigma Chemical Co. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 23, 1984 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3830 - 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 K840243 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 20, 1984
Decision Date March 23, 1984
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
25d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DKJ Colorimetry, Salicylate
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3830
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.