Cleared Traditional

K842160 - CHOLESTEROL ASSSAY KIT

K842160 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for CHOLESTEROL ASSSAY KIT by Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. (Usa). It is a Class 1 Chemistry device (product code CHH) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 79-day FDA review.

K842160 · Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. (Usa) · Chemistry device
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K842160 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CHOLESTEROL ASSSAY KIT. Classified as Enzymatic Esterase--oxidase, Cholesterol (product code CHH), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. (Usa) (Canada, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 17, 1984 after a review of 79 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1175 - 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 K842160 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 30, 1984
Decision Date August 17, 1984
Days to Decision 79 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
9d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 79d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code CHH Enzymatic Esterase--oxidase, Cholesterol
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1175
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 - CHH Enzymatic Esterase--oxidase, Cholesterol

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TDX REA CHOLESTEROL
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