Cleared Traditional

K897193 - OPUS T4 TEST SYSTEM

K897193 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for OPUS T4 TEST SYSTEM, manufactured by Pb Diagnostic Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Toxicology device with product code KLI cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 80-day FDA review.

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K897193 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OPUS T4 TEST SYSTEM. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Non-radiolabeled, Total Thyroxine (product code KLI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pb Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (Westwood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 19, 1990 after a review of 80 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1700 - the FDA toxicology 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 - K897193

510(k) Number K897193 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 29, 1989
Decision Date March 19, 1990
Days to Decision 80 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
7d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 80d
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 Toxicology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - KLI Enzyme Immunoassay, Non-radiolabeled, Total Thyroxine

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