Cleared Traditional

CREATININE REAGENT KIT (K873131) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K873131 · A-Kem, Inc. · Chemistry device
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Oct 1987
Decision
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Days
Class 2
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K873131 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CREATININE REAGENT KIT. Classified as Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine (product code CGX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by A-Kem, Inc. (Clifton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 23, 1987 after a review of 74 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1225 - 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 K873131 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 10, 1987
Decision Date October 23, 1987
Days to Decision 74 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
14d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 74d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CGX Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1225
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 - CGX Alkaline Picrate, Colorimetry, Creatinine

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