Cleared Traditional

AUTOFLUOR V (K861978) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K861978 · Technia Diagnostics , Ltd. · Immunology device
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Jun 1986
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Class 2
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K861978 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AUTOFLUOR V. Classified as Anti-dna Indirect Immunofluorescent Solid Phase (product code KTL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Technia Diagnostics , Ltd. (Elwood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 10, 1986 after a review of 20 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 K861978 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 21, 1986
Decision Date June 10, 1986
Days to Decision 20 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KTL Anti-dna Indirect Immunofluorescent Solid Phase
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.

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