Cleared Traditional

K850994 - SPECTRA 1 FILTER PHOTOMETER

K850994 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SPECTRA 1 FILTER PHOTOMETER, manufactured by Awareness Technology, Inc.. The device is a Class 1 Chemistry device with product code JJQ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 60-day FDA review.

K850994 · Awareness Technology, Inc. · Chemistry device
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K850994 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SPECTRA 1 FILTER PHOTOMETER. Classified as Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use (product code JJQ), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Awareness Technology, Inc. (Palm City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 10, 1985 after a review of 60 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.2300 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K850994

510(k) Number K850994 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 11, 1985
Decision Date May 10, 1985
Days to Decision 60 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
28d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

JJQ Device Classification - Class 1, General Controls

Product Code JJQ Colorimeter, Photometer, Spectrophotometer For Clinical Use
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.2300
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.

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