Cleared Traditional

K851506 - SERUM TRANSPORT VIALS

K851506 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SERUM TRANSPORT VIALS by Ncs Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Microbiology device (product code JKA) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 73-day FDA review.

K851506 · Ncs Diagnostics, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K851506 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SERUM TRANSPORT VIALS, T25/SC, TZ10/SC. Classified as Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection (product code JKA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ncs Diagnostics, Inc. (Mississauga, L4z 1y6, CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 1985 after a review of 73 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1675 - the FDA microbiology 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 K851506 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 15, 1985
Decision Date June 27, 1985
Days to Decision 73 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
29d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 73d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1675
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 Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.

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