Cleared Traditional

IGG FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE (K990551) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K990551 · Dade Behring, Inc. · Immunology device
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Mar 1999
Decision
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Class 2
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K990551 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IGG FLEX REAGENT CARTRIDGE. Classified as Radioimmunoassay, Immunoglobulins (g, A, M) (product code CFQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Dade Behring, Inc. (Newark, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 25, 1999 after a review of 31 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Immunology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.5510 - 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 K990551 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 22, 1999
Decision Date March 25, 1999
Days to Decision 31 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Immunology (IM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 104d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code CFQ Radioimmunoassay, Immunoglobulins (g, A, M)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.5510
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.