510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2013Hemocue Albumin 201 Analyzing System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Hemocue AB · KQO Automated Urinalysis System
Cleared on Feb 17, 2006 after an 88-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Feb 17, 2006
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- KQO
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 0
The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Clinitek 50 Urine Chemistry Analyzer Named without a submission number |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2013 | Class II | Z-0086-2014 | Packaging | HemoCue AB has become aware of a production related problem involving punctured HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes single pack pouches. |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Class III | Z-0619-2013 | Labeling mix-ups | Incorrect version of Quick Reference Guide (QRG) was delivered with products in shipment made from April1 st 2011 and onwards. In addition, a warranty statement was missing in the analyzer package. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All KQO devicesKQO Automated Urinalysis System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KQO
2in 2015
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KQO
Too few KQO 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · KQO
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KQO
12in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KQO, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 1 | 92 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 106 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 238 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 1 | 373 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 2 | 64 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The quantitative, rapid, turbidimetric immunoassay of albumin in human urine using a specially designed system, the HemoCue Albumin 201 System. The system is designed be used for the quantitative determination of low levels of albumin in urine at the point-of-care for the purpose of screening for, diagnosing, monitoring and to supplement the clinical evidence in the treatment of microalbuminuria. The system is designed for testing using spot samples or timed collections. A quantitative result is obtained within 90 seconds. HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes are for in vitro diagnostic use only. The HemoCue Albumin 201 Analyzer is only to be used with HemoCue Urine Albumin Microcuvettes.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K053253 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K053253: Hemocue Albumin 201 Analyzing System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K053253
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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