Cleared Traditional

K890831 - EMIT CONVENIENCE PACK: THYROXINE ASSAY

K890831 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMIT CONVENIENCE PACK: THYROXINE ASSAY by Syva Co.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code KLI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 52-day FDA review.

K890831 · Syva Co. · Chemistry device
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K890831 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMIT CONVENIENCE PACK: 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 April 14, 1989 after a review of 52 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K890831 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 21, 1989
Decision Date April 14, 1989
Days to Decision 52 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
36d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 52d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

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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