Cleared Traditional

K842077 - MIDAS II AUTOMATIC STAINER

K842077 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MIDAS II AUTOMATIC STAINER, manufactured by Innovative Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 1 Hematology device with product code KPA cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 65-day FDA review.

K842077 · Innovative Medical Systems, Inc. · Hematology device
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K842077 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MIDAS II AUTOMATIC STAINER. Classified as Slide Stainer, Automated (product code KPA), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Innovative Medical Systems, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 27, 1984 after a review of 65 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.3800 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K842077

510(k) Number K842077 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 23, 1984
Decision Date July 27, 1984
Days to Decision 65 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
48d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 65d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

KPA Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code KPA Slide Stainer, Automated
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.3800
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

Regulatory Peers - KPA Slide Stainer, Automated

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Devices cleared under the same product code (KPA) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K842077.
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MI DAS 1000 AUTOMATIC SLIDE STAINER
K821830 · Innovative Medical Systems, Inc. · Jul 1982
TECHNICON AUTOSLIDE STAINING/PROCESSING
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