Cleared Traditional

CHLORIDE FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW INSTRUMENTS (K872511) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K872511 · Catachem, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Jul 1987
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Class 2
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K872511 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CHLORIDE FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW INSTRUMENTS. Classified as Mercuric Thiocyanate, Colorimetry, Chloride (product code CHJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Catachem, Inc. (Port Chester, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 21, 1987 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1170 - 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 K872511 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 24, 1987
Decision Date July 21, 1987
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
61d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CHJ Mercuric Thiocyanate, Colorimetry, Chloride
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1170
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 - CHJ Mercuric Thiocyanate, Colorimetry, Chloride

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