Cleared Traditional

K960987 - LIQUICHEK RHEUMATOID FACTOR CONTROL (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K960987 · Bio-Rad · Immunology device
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Jun 1996
Decision
85d
Days
Class 2
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K960987 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIQUICHEK RHEUMATOID FACTOR CONTROL. Classified as System, Test, Rheumatoid Factor (product code DHR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bio-Rad (Anaheim, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 4, 1996 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5775 - 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 K960987 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 11, 1996
Decision Date June 04, 1996
Days to Decision 85 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
19d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DHR System, Test, Rheumatoid Factor
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5775
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.