Cleared Traditional

IONOMETER E-HK AND ACCESSORIES (K880373) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K880373 · Smash Ent., Inc. · Hematology device
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K880373 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IONOMETER E-HK AND ACCESSORIES. Classified as Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated (product code GKF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Smash Ent., Inc. (Arden Hills, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 17, 1988 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5600 - 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 K880373 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 27, 1988
Decision Date March 17, 1988
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GKF Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5600
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 - GKF Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated

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