Cleared Traditional

VISION(R) TOTAL BILIRUBIN (K872487) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K872487 · Abbott Laboratories · Chemistry device
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Aug 1987
Decision
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Days
Class 2
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K872487 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VISION(R) TOTAL BILIRUBIN. Classified as Diazo Colorimetry, Bilirubin (product code CIG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 21, 1987 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1110 - 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 K872487 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 23, 1987
Decision Date August 21, 1987
Days to Decision 59 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
29d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 59d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CIG Diazo Colorimetry, Bilirubin
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1110
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 - CIG Diazo Colorimetry, Bilirubin

All 87
Devices cleared under the same product code (CIG) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K872487.
REFLOTRON BILIRUBIN
K872818 · Boehringer Mannheim Corp. · Nov 1987
CONJUGATED BILIRUBIN (CBIL) ITEM NO. 67684/95
K873551 · Em Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Oct 1987
EASY-TEST CONJUGATED BILIRUBIN (CBIL) #16690
K873424 · Em Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Sep 1987
EMDS TOTAL BILIRUBIN (TBIL) TESTPACKS, #67675/95
K872512 · Em Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Aug 1987
EASY-TEST TOTAL BILIRUBIN (TBIL) ITEM NO. 16604
K872513 · Em Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Aug 1987
PROCEDURE NO. 552/553 BILIRUBIN, TOTAL AND DIRECT
K872197 · Sigma Diagnostics, Inc. · Aug 1987