Cleared Traditional

INTERNAL STANDARD SOLUTION, EXTERNAL STANDARD SOLU (K851990) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Chemistry device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K851990 · Alpkem Corp. · Chemistry device
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Jun 1985
Decision
49d
Days
Class 2
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K851990 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the INTERNAL STANDARD SOLUTION, EXTERNAL STANDARD SOLU. Classified as Calibrator, Multi-analyte Mixture (product code JIX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Alpkem Corp. (Clackamas, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 25, 1985 after a review of 49 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1150 - 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 K851990 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 07, 1985
Decision Date June 25, 1985
Days to Decision 49 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
39d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 49d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JIX Calibrator, Multi-analyte Mixture
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1150
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 Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.

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