Cleared Traditional

MODIFIED FERRITIN ENZYME IMUNOASSAY TEST KIT (K920046) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K920046 · Medix Biotech, Inc. · Immunology device
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Jan 1992
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Class 2
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K920046 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFIED FERRITIN ENZYME IMUNOASSAY TEST KIT. Classified as Ferritin, Antigen, Antiserum, Control (product code DBF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medix Biotech, Inc. (Foster City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 28, 1992 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5340 - 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 K920046 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 06, 1992
Decision Date January 28, 1992
Days to Decision 22 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
82d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 22d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DBF Ferritin, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5340
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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