Cleared Traditional

K880897 - NOVA GEL (TM) SCL-70

K880897 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NOVA GEL (TM) SCL-70, manufactured by Inova Diagnostics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Immunology device with product code LLL cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 50-day FDA review.

K880897 · Inova Diagnostics, Inc. · Immunology device
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K880897 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NOVA GEL (TM) SCL-70. Classified as Extractable Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen And Control (product code LLL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Inova Diagnostics, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 21, 1988 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5100 - the FDA immunology 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K880897

510(k) Number K880897 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 02, 1988
Decision Date April 21, 1988
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 105d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

LLL Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LLL Extractable Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen And Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5100
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 Immunology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - LLL Extractable Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen And Control

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