Cleared Traditional

K981427 - STAT PROFILE M ANALYZER

K981427 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for STAT PROFILE M ANALYZER by Nova Biomedical Corp.. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code GKF) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 26-day FDA review.

K981427 · Nova Biomedical Corp. · Hematology device
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K981427 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STAT PROFILE M ANALYZER. Classified as Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated (product code GKF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nova Biomedical Corp. (Walham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 12, 1998 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.5600 - 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 K981427 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 16, 1998
Decision Date May 12, 1998
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
87d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GKF Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.5600
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.

Regulatory Peers - GKF Instrument, Hematocrit, Automated

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