Cleared Traditional

K963902 - QUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGEN ASSAY

K963902 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for QUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGEN ASSAY by Ortho Diagnostic Systems, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code GIS) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K963902 · Ortho Diagnostic Systems, Inc. · Hematology device
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Nov 1996
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K963902 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the QUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGEN ASSAY. Classified as Test, Fibrinogen (product code GIS), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ortho Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (Raritan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 29, 1996 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7340 - the FDA hematology 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 K963902 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 27, 1996
Decision Date November 29, 1996
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GIS Test, Fibrinogen
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7340
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 Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

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