Cleared Traditional

DIASTAT ANTI-GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE KIT (K963525) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K963525 · Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. · Immunology device
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Nov 1996
Decision
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Class 2
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K963525 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DIASTAT ANTI-GLOMERULAR BASEMENT MEMBRANE KIT. Classified as Multiple Autoantibodies, Indirect Immunofluorescent, Antigen, Control (product code DBL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shield Diagnostics, Ltd. (Dundee, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 7, 1996 after a review of 64 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5660 - 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 K963525 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 04, 1996
Decision Date November 07, 1996
Days to Decision 64 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code DBL Multiple Autoantibodies, Indirect Immunofluorescent, Antigen, Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5660
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.