Cleared Traditional

DISTAT ANTI-DSDNA KIT (K905386) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Immunology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K905386 · Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. · Immunology device
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Dec 1990
Decision
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Class 2
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K905386 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DISTAT ANTI-DSDNA KIT. Classified as Anti-dna Indirect Immunofluorescent Solid Phase (product code KTL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. (Dundee, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 13, 1990 after a review of 13 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K905386 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 30, 1990
Decision Date December 13, 1990
Days to Decision 13 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
91d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 13d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KTL Anti-dna Indirect Immunofluorescent Solid Phase
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.

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