510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCapillarys Hemoglobin, Capillarys Flex Piercing System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sebia · GKA Abnormal Hemoglobin Quantitation
Cleared on May 25, 2012 after a 267-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 25, 2012
- Review
- 267 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GKA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK112550 Capillarys Hemoglobin, Capillarys Flex Piercing SystemSebia · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180762 Capi 3 Hemoglobin (E)Sebia · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K180762Capi 3 Hemoglobin (E)Sebia · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K112550 | Capillarys Hemoglobin, Capillarys Flex Piercing System | Sebia | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K180762 | Capi 3 Hemoglobin (E) | Sebia | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
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? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K180762 | Capi 3 Hemoglobin (E) | 2018 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K180762 (Sebia, 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GKA devicesGKA Abnormal Hemoglobin Quantitation: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GKA
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GKA
Too few GKA 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · GKA
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GKA
2in 2013
MAUDE reports naming product code GKA, 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 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The CAPILLARYS HEMOGLOBIN(E) kit is designed for the separation of the normal hemoglobins (A, A2 and F) in human blood samples, and for the detection of the major hemoglobin variants (S, C, E and D), by capillary electrophoresis in alkaline buffer (pH 9.4) with the SEBIA CAPILLARYS 2 FLEX-PIERCING instrument. The CAPILLARYS HEMOGLOBIN(E) kit is designed for laboratory use. The CAPILLARYS 2 FLEX-PIERCING instrument is an automated analyzer which performs…
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The CAPILLARYS HEMOGLOBIN(E) kit is designed for the separation of the normal hemoglobins (A, A2 and F) in human blood samples, and for the detection of the major hemoglobin variants (S, C, E and D), by capillary electrophoresis in alkaline buffer (pH 9.4) with the SEBIA CAPILLARYS 2 FLEX-PIERCING instrument. The CAPILLARYS HEMOGLOBIN(E) kit is designed for laboratory use.
The CAPILLARYS 2 FLEX-PIERCING instrument is an automated analyzer which performs a complete hemoglobin profile. for the quantitative analysis of the normal hemoglobin fractions A, A2 and F and for the detection of major hemoglobin variants S, C, E and D. The assay is performed on the hemolysate of whole blood samples collected in tubes containing K2EDTA or K3EDTA as anticoagulant.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112550 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112550: Capillarys Hemoglobin, Capillarys Flex Piercing System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112550
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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