Cleared Traditional

D.A.T. (TM) AMYLASE REAGENT (K871943) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K871943 · Behring Diagnostics, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Class 2
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K871943 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the D.A.T. (TM) AMYLASE REAGENT. Classified as Saccharogenic, Amylase (product code CIJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Behring Diagnostics, Inc. (La Jolla, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 3, 1987 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1070 - 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 K871943 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 19, 1987
Decision Date June 03, 1987
Days to Decision 15 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 15d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CIJ Saccharogenic, Amylase
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1070
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.

Regulatory Peers - CIJ Saccharogenic, Amylase

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