510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2016Ammonia-L3K Assay, Catalogue Number 233-10
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Diagnostic Chemicals, Ltd. · JIF Enzymatic Method, Ammonia
Cleared on Mar 10, 2004 after an 83-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 10, 2004
- Review
- 83 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- JIF
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2016 | Class II | Z-1078-2017 | Material/Component Contamination | Certain lots are showing an atypical decrease in optical density (OD) over time, which may result in an impact to performance at the high end of the linear range. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All JIF devicesJIF Enzymatic Method, Ammonia: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JIF
1in 2019
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JIF
Too few JIF 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · JIF
1in 2015
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JIF
5in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JIF, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
For the [N VITRO quantitative determination of Ammonia in plasma.
Ammonia measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of severe liver disorders, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and Rev'> Syndrome. For the IN VITRO qumatitaitive dcetermination of Anminonia in plasma.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K033921 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K033921: Ammonia-L3K Assay, Catalogue Number 233-10.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K033921
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026