Cleared Traditional

COAG-A-MATE(R) XC (K870960) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K870960 · Organon Teknika Corp. · Hematology device
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K870960 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the COAG-A-MATE(R) XC. Classified as System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies (product code JPA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Organon Teknika Corp. (Durham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 17, 1987 after a review of 7 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5425 - the FDA hematology 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 K870960 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 10, 1987
Decision Date March 17, 1987
Days to Decision 7 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
106d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 7d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5425
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 Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - JPA System, Multipurpose For In Vitro Coagulation Studies

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