Cleared Traditional

K970824 - MDX 2000, DIGITAL ANALYZER (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K970824 · Shotwell & Carr, Inc. · Hematology device
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May 1997
Decision
85d
Days
Class 2
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K970824 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MDX 2000, DIGITAL ANALYZER. Classified as Device, Automated Cell-locating (product code JOY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Shotwell & Carr, Inc. (Dallas, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 30, 1997 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5260 - 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 K970824 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 06, 1997
Decision Date May 30, 1997
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
28d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JOY Device, Automated Cell-locating
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5260
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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