Cleared Traditional

CX OPIATE REAGENT FOR SYNCHRON CX SYSTEMS (K944606) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K944606 · Beckman-Diagnostic Systems Group · Toxicology device
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Nov 1994
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Class 2
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K944606 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CX OPIATE REAGENT FOR SYNCHRON CX SYSTEMS. Classified as Enzyme Immunoassay, Opiates (product code DJG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Beckman-Diagnostic Systems Group (Brea, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 30, 1994 after a review of 72 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Toxicology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3650 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K944606 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 19, 1994
Decision Date November 30, 1994
Days to Decision 72 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Toxicology (TX)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
15d faster than avg
Panel avg: 87d · This submission: 72d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DJG Enzyme Immunoassay, Opiates
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 862.3650
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.

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