510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Kappa/Lamda Free Light Chain Calibrator, Diazyme Human Kappa/Lamda Free Light Chain Calibrator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Diazyme Laboratories · DFH Kappa, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Cleared on Nov 18, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K023009 (The Binding Site, Ltd., 2003) and 2 other predicates after a 360-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2003.
- Decided
- Nov 18, 2016
- Review
- 360 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DFH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K023009 (2003). 3 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK023009 Freelite Human Kappa and Human Lambda Free Kits for Use on the…The Binding Site, Ltd. · 2003
- This deviceK153394 Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Lambda…Diazyme Laboratories · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K023009 | Freelite Human Kappa and Human Lambda Free Kits for Use on the Hitachi 911/912… | The Binding Site, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153394 | Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light… | Diazyme Laboratories | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
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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Top candidate predicates for a new DFH device
- #1 K253358 Diazyme Human Kappa (k) Free Light Chain…score 10.5 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023009 | Freelite Human Kappa and Human Lambda Free Kits for Use on the Hitachi 911/912 AnalyzerSummary page 7…mbda (λ) Free Light Chain Assay. Diazyme Human Kappa (κ) /Lambda (λ) Free Light Chain Assays are run on clinical chemistry analyzers such as Roche Hitachi 917 analyzer (K023009). They never come into direct contact with patients. The patient’s venous blood sample is first collected by a phlebotomist and t… | 2003 |
| * | K023131 | Freelite Human Lambda Free KitSummary page 9…ite® Human Lambda Free Lambda (λ) Free Light Chain Assay. Equivalency Kit for use on the Hitachi 911/912/917/ Modular P (k023131), (k040009) Kappa: This kit is intended for the The Diazyme Human Kappa (κ) Free Similar quantitation of kappa free light… | 2003 |
| * | K040009 | Freelite Human Kappa and Lambda KitsSummary page 9…Lambda Free Lambda (λ) Free Light Chain Assay. Equivalency Kit for use on the Hitachi 911/912/917/ Modular P (k023131), (k040009) Kappa: This kit is intended for the The Diazyme Human Kappa (κ) Free Similar quantitation of kappa free light chains Lig… | 2004 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
How does its category compare?
All DFH devicesDFH Kappa, Antigen, Antiserum, Control: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DFH
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DFH
340in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DFH
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DFH
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DFH, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 340 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay is intended as a latex particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay for the quantitative determination of Kappa Free Light Chain (FLC) concentration in serum on Hitachi 917 analyzers. The measurement of Kappa FLC in conjunction with Lambda FLC aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma in conjunction with other laboratory findings. For in-vitro diagnostic use only. Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda FLC Calibrator…
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The Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay is intended as a latex particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay for the quantitative determination of Kappa Free Light Chain (FLC) concentration in serum on Hitachi 917 analyzers. The measurement of Kappa FLC in conjunction with Lambda FLC aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma in conjunction with other laboratory findings. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda FLC Calibrator (DZ169A-CAL) is intended for use in establishing the calibration curve for the Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chain Assay. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda FLC Control (DZ169A-CON) is intended for use in monitoring the quality control of results obtained with the Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chain Assay. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
The Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain Assay is intended as a latex particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay for the quantitative determination of Lambda Free Light Chain (FLC) concentration in serum on Hitachi 917 analyzers. The measurement of Lambda FLC in conjunction with Kappa FLC aids in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma in conjunction with other laboratory findings. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda FLC Calibrator (DZ169A-CAL) is intended for use in establishing the calibration curve for the Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chain Assay. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda FLC Control (DZ169A-CON) is intended for use in monitoring the quality control of results obtained with the Diazyme Human Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chain Assay. For in-vitro diagnostic use only.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153394 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153394: Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain Assay, Diazyme Human Kappa/Lamda Free Light Chain Calibrator, Diazyme Human Kappa/Lamda Free Light Chain Calibrator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153394
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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