Cleared Traditional

K981857 - QUANTA LITE TPO ELISA

K981857 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for QUANTA LITE TPO ELISA by Inova Diagnostics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Immunology device (product code LLL) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K981857 · Inova Diagnostics, Inc. · Immunology device
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K981857 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the QUANTA LITE TPO ELISA. Classified as Extractable Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen And Control (product code LLL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Inova Diagnostics, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 29, 1998 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5100 - 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 K981857 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 27, 1998
Decision Date July 29, 1998
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
41d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LLL Extractable Antinuclear Antibody, Antigen And Control
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5100
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.

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