Cleared Traditional

K872844 - THROMBOREL S

K872844 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for THROMBOREL S by Behring Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code GJS) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 17-day FDA review.

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K872844 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THROMBOREL S. Classified as Test, Time, Prothrombin (product code GJS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Behring Diagnostics, Inc. (La Jolla, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 6, 1987 after a review of 17 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7750 - 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 K872844 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 20, 1987
Decision Date August 06, 1987
Days to Decision 17 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
96d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 17d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GJS Test, Time, Prothrombin
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7750
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 - GJS Test, Time, Prothrombin

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