Cleared Traditional

K955481 - THERATEST KIT (MODIFICATION)

K955481 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THERATEST KIT (MODIFICATION), manufactured by Theratest Laboratories, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Immunology device with product code LJM cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 112-day FDA review.

K955481 · Theratest Laboratories, Inc. · Immunology device
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K955481 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THERATEST KIT (MODIFICATION). Classified as Antinuclear Antibody (enzyme-labeled), Antigen, Controls (product code LJM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Theratest Laboratories, Inc. (Chicago, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 6, 1996 after a review of 112 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Immunology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K955481

510(k) Number K955481 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 15, 1995
Decision Date March 06, 1996
Days to Decision 112 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
7d slower than avg
Panel avg: 105d · This submission: 112d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

LJM Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LJM Antinuclear Antibody (enzyme-labeled), Antigen, Controls
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.

Regulatory Peers - LJM Antinuclear Antibody (enzyme-labeled), Antigen, Controls

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