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hemochroma PLUS System

K163465510(k) TraditionalCleared Sep 8, 2017270-day reviewClass II21 CFR 864.5620

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

Immunostics Inc., · GKR System, Hemoglobin, Automated

Cleared on Sep 8, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K061047 (Hemocue AB, 2006) after a 270-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2003.

Decided
Sep 8, 2017
Review
270 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GKR
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K032203 (2003). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

  1. Root · 2 generations backK032203 Hemocue Hemoglobin 201 + System Article 121704Hemocue, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
  2. 1 generation backK061047 Hemocue HB 301 Analyzer, Model 121804 and Microcuvettes, Model 111801Hemocue AB · 2006
  3. This deviceK163465 hemochroma PLUS SystemImmunostics Inc., · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K032203Hemocue Hemoglobin 201 + System Article 121704Hemocue, Inc.20031
−1K061047Hemocue HB 301 Analyzer, Model 121804 and Microcuvettes, Model 111801Hemocue AB2006—
0 (this device)K163465hemochroma PLUS SystemImmunostics Inc.,2017—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K163465, 2003–2017Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Top candidate predicates for a new GKR device

  1. #1 K201217 HemoCue Hb 301 Systemscore 0.4 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
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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
*K061047Hemocue HB 301 Analyzer, Model 121804 and Microcuvettes, Model 111801
Summary page 4
…, Hematology quality control mixture Regulatory Class: Class II Panel: Hematology Product Code: GKR, JJX Predicate Device: HemoCue Hb 301 System Predicate 510(k) Number: K061047 1750 Brielle Ave. • A5 • Ocean, New Jersey • 07712…
Hemocue AB2006—

Also cleared against K061047: 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)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11.3 years on median.
  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K061047.

How does its category compare?

All GKR devices

GKR System, Hemoglobin, Automated: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GKR

2in 2020

2008: 12009: 12011: 12013: 22017: 12018: 22019: 12020: 2
2007high 2 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GKR

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

Recalls per year · GKR

1in 2013

2010: 12011: 12013: 1
2007high 1 (2010) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · GKR

1in 2024

2008: 22009: 162010: 92011: 122012: 252013: 432014: 312015: 192016: 92019: 92020: 12021: 12022: 12024: 1
2007high 43 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GKR, 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
20070—00
20081—02
20091—016
20100—19
20111—112
20120—025
20132—143
20140—031
20150—019
20160—09
20171—00
20182—00
20191—09
20202—01
20210—01
20220—01
20230—00
20240—01
20250—00
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The hemochroma PLUS System is for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin concentration in non-anticoagulated capillary (finger-stick) whole blood or venous whole blood (K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA, sodium citrate, lithium heparin, or sodium heparin) of adults. The testing system is designed for point-of-care use in primary care settings, hospitals, and medical Jab facilities. Estimation of hematocrit, as a function, is only for normal hemoglobin values from…

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The hemochroma PLUS System is for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin concentration in non-anticoagulated capillary (finger-stick) whole blood or venous whole blood (K2-EDTA, K3-EDTA, sodium citrate, lithium heparin, or sodium heparin) of adults. The testing system is designed for point-of-care use in primary care settings, hospitals, and medical Jab facilities. Estimation of hematocrit, as a function, is only for normal hemoglobin values from 12.0 to 18.0 g/dL (120 to 180 g/L).

The hemochroma PLUS Controls are intended for use as quality control material to assure the validity and performance of the hemochroma PLUS system in measuring the human hemoglobin concentration.

The hemochroma PLUS Microcuvettes are only used with hemochroma PLUS Analyzer. This device has not been evaluated for pediatric samples. The device has been evaluated for individuals ranging in age from 18 to 96 years old. The hemochroma PLUS System is for in vitro diagnostic only.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K163465: hemochroma PLUS System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K163465

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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