Cleared Traditional

K872184 - TB METHYLENE BLUE

K872184 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for TB METHYLENE BLUE by Remel Co.. It is a Class 1 Pathology device (product code JTS) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 51-day FDA review.

K872184 · Remel Co. · Pathology device
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K872184 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TB METHYLENE BLUE. Classified as Stains, Microbiologic (product code JTS), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Remel Co. (Lenexa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 29, 1987 after a review of 51 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Pathology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.1850 - the FDA pathology 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 K872184 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 08, 1987
Decision Date July 29, 1987
Days to Decision 51 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Pathology (PA)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
26d faster than avg
Panel avg: 77d · This submission: 51d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code JTS Stains, Microbiologic
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.1850
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

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