Cleared Traditional

K885141 - EMIT THYROXINE ASSAY

K885141 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for EMIT THYROXINE ASSAY, manufactured by Syva Co.. The device is a Class 2 Chemistry device with product code KLI cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 64-day FDA review.

K885141 · Syva Co. · Chemistry device
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K885141 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMIT THYROXINE ASSAY. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Non-radiolabeled, Total Thyroxine (product code KLI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Syva Co. (Palo Alto, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 17, 1989 after a review of 64 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1700 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K885141

510(k) Number K885141 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 15, 1988
Decision Date February 17, 1989
Days to Decision 64 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
24d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KLI Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KLI Enzyme Immunoassay, Non-radiolabeled, Total Thyroxine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1700
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 - KLI Enzyme Immunoassay, Non-radiolabeled, Total Thyroxine

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Devices cleared under the same product code (KLI) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K885141.
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THYROXINE MICROASSAY
K884260 · Diamedix Corp. · Feb 1989
ACA THYROXINE (T4 E) METHOD
K885258 · The DU Pont Co. · Feb 1989
ANALYST THYROXINE (T4) ROTOR
K884700 · The DU Pont Co. · Jan 1989
MODIFIED CEDIA TOTAL T4 ASSAY
K884634 · Microgenics Corp. · Dec 1988
K885141 · EMIT THYROXINE ASSAY
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