Cleared Traditional

K851369 - ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST KIT

K851369 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST KIT by Modern Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Immunology device (product code DHN) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 40-day FDA review.

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K851369 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ANTINUCLEAR ANTIBODY TEST KIT. Classified as Antinuclear Antibody, Indirect Immunofluorescent, Antigen, Control (product code DHN), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Modern Diagnostics, Inc. (Sacramento, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 15, 1985 after a review of 40 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5100 - the FDA immunology 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K851369 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 05, 1985
Decision Date May 15, 1985
Days to Decision 40 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
64d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 40d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DHN Antinuclear Antibody, Indirect Immunofluorescent, Antigen, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5100
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DHN Antinuclear Antibody, Indirect Immunofluorescent, Antigen, Control

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