Cleared Traditional

K882944 - DIMERTEST(R) LATEX

K882944 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for DIMERTEST LATEX, manufactured by Agen Biomedical , Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Hematology device with product code DAP cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 34-day FDA review.

K882944 · Agen Biomedical , Ltd. · Hematology device
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Aug 1988
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K882944 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DIMERTEST(R) LATEX. Classified as Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control (product code DAP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Agen Biomedical , Ltd. (Brisbane, AU). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 17, 1988 after a review of 34 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7320 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K882944

510(k) Number K882944 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 14, 1988
Decision Date August 17, 1988
Days to Decision 34 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
79d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 34d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

DAP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7320
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 - DAP Fibrinogen And Fibrin Split Products, Antigen, Antiserum, Control

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