510(k) Report

510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2020

Wako Total Bilirubin V, Models 410-22701, 998-23291, 416-22801, 990-23191

K053131510(k) TraditionalCleared Dec 30, 200552-day reviewClass II21 CFR 862.1110Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. · JFM Enzymatic Method, Bilirubin

Cleared on Dec 30, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K970985 (Wako Chemicals USA, Inc., 1997) after a 52-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1991. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Dec 30, 2005
Review
52 days
Class
Class II
Product code
JFM
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K912024 (1991). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

  1. Root · 2 generations backK912024 Automated Biochemical Analyzer (WAK0-20R & 30R)Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. · 1991
  2. 1 generation backK970985 Wako Total Bilirubin VWako Chemicals USA, Inc. · 1997
  3. This deviceK053131 Wako Total Bilirubin V, Models 410-22701, 998-23291, 416-22801…Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. · 2005
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K912024Automated Biochemical Analyzer (WAK0-20R & 30R)Wako Chemicals USA, Inc.1991—
−1K970985Wako Total Bilirubin VWako Chemicals USA, Inc.1997—
0 (this device)K053131Wako Total Bilirubin V, Models 410-22701, 998-23291, 416-22801, 990-23191Wako Chemicals USA, Inc.2005—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K053131, 1991–2005Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (1)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K970985Wako Total Bilirubin V
Summary page 1
…idation. The safety and effectiveness of the Wako Total Bilirubin V assay is demonstrated by its substantial equivalency to our previous Total Bilirubin assay (510G(K) # 970985). The previously marketed device (51 Ok# 970985) was marketed for serum samples and this submission adds the use of plasma as a s…
Wako Chemicals USA, Inc.1997—

Also cleared against K970985: 2 other devices →

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

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Feb 13, 2020Class IIZ-1537-2020Under Investigation by firmBilirubin assays may exhibit a positive bias with patients on eltrombopag therapy

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 8.7 years on median.
  • None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K970985.

How does its category compare?

All JFM devices

JFM Enzymatic Method, Bilirubin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · JFM

1in 2017

2007: 12016: 22017: 1
2007high 2 (2016) · low 0 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · JFM

Too few JFM 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.

Recalls per year · JFM

1in 2023

2023: 1
2007high 1 (2023) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · JFM

1in 2025

2007: 82008: 22010: 72011: 62012: 12015: 22021: 12023: 12024: 12025: 1
2007high 8 (2007) · low 0 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code JFM, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—08
20080—02
20090—00
20100—07
20110—06
20120—01
20130—00
20140—00
20150—02
20162—00
20171—00
20180—00
20190—00
20200—00
20210—01
20220—00
20230—11
20240—01
20250—01
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

Determination of serum and plasma bilirubin is useful in the screening of liver function disorders or in the diagnosis of jaundice.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K053131: Wako Total Bilirubin V, Models 410-22701, 998-23291, 416-22801, 990-23191.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K053131

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026