Cleared Traditional

VACUTAINER(R) BRAND SST(R) AND CAT TUBES (K921806) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K921806 · Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · Chemistry device
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K921806 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VACUTAINER(R) BRAND SST(R) AND CAT TUBES. Classified as Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection (product code JKA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic (Franklin Lakes, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 29, 1992 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.1675 - 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 K921806 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 15, 1992
Decision Date April 29, 1992
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 14d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.1675
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 - JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection

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