510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay; Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain Assay
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Diazyme Laboratories, Inc. · DFH Kappa, Antigen, Antiserum, Control
Cleared on Jun 26, 2018 after a 25-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
- Decided
- Jun 26, 2018
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DFH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
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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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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
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.
How does its category compare?
All DFH devicesDFH Kappa, Antigen, Antiserum, Control: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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. The Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain…
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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.
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.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181438 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181438: Diazyme Human Kappa Free Light Chain Assay; Diazyme Human Lambda Free Light Chain Assay.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181438
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