Cleared Traditional

K972116 - VON WILLEBRAND REAGENT

K972116 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for VON WILLEBRAND REAGENT, manufactured by Behring Diagnostics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Hematology device with product code GGP cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 50-day FDA review.

K972116 · Behring Diagnostics, Inc. · Hematology device
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K972116 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the VON WILLEBRAND REAGENT. Classified as Test, Qualitative And Quantitative Factor Deficiency (product code GGP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Behring Diagnostics, Inc. (San Jose, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 25, 1997 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.7290 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K972116

510(k) Number K972116 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 05, 1997
Decision Date July 25, 1997
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

GGP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GGP Test, Qualitative And Quantitative Factor Deficiency
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.7290
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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