510(k) · Cleared
Clearedi-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Abbott Point of Care, Inc. · JGS Electrode, Ion Specific, Sodium
Cleared on Feb 7, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K042291 (Beckman Coulter, Inc., 2004) after a 406-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1988. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 7, 2020
- Review
- 406 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JGS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K883181 (1988). 6 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK883181 Synchron CX4/CX5 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer ReageBeckman Instruments, Inc. · 1988 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK965240 Synchron LX 20 Clinical Chemistry System, Synchron LX Albumin…Beckman Instruments, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK042291 Unicel DXC 600 and 800 Synchron SystemsBeckman Coulter, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- This deviceK183688 i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK210958 i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK223755 i-STAT G cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252488 ABL90 FLEX PLUS SystemRadiometer Medicals Aps · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK230275 i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK223710 i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K210958i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K223755i-STAT G cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K252488ABL90 FLEX PLUS SystemRadiometer Medicals Aps · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K230275i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
- K223710i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 SystemAbbott Point of Care, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K883181 | Synchron CX4/CX5 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Reage | Beckman Instruments, Inc. | 1988 | 2 |
| −2 | K965240 | Synchron LX 20 Clinical Chemistry System, Synchron LX Albumin Reagent… | Beckman Instruments, Inc. | 1997 | 12 |
| −1 | K042291 | Unicel DXC 600 and 800 Synchron Systems | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | 2004 | 34 |
| 0 (this device) | K183688 | i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System | Abbott Point of Care, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K210958 | i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System | Abbott Point of Care, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K223755 | i-STAT G cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System | Abbott Point of Care, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K252488 | ABL90 FLEX PLUS System | Radiometer Medicals Aps | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K230275 | i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System | Abbott Point of Care, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K223710 | i-STAT CG8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System | Abbott Point of Care, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
Planning a device in JGS? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new JGS device
- #1 K252475 ABL90 FLEX PLUS Systemscore 12.2 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K042291 | Unicel DXC 600 and 800 Synchron SystemsSummary page 5…N Clinical System SYNCHRON Systems BUN Reagent on UniCel DxC 600/800 SYNCHRON Clinical System 510(k) Number K042291 Product Device Classification Regulation Class Panel code name… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (5)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 32 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.5 years on median.
- 5 of the 6 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K210958 (Abbott Point of Care, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K042291.
How does its category compare?
All JGS devicesJGS Electrode, Ion Specific, Sodium: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JGS
3in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JGS
347in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JGS
4in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JGS
64in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JGS, 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 | — | 7 | 33 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 57 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 1 | 361 |
| 2011 | 3 | 191 | 1 | 912 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 2 | 412 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 5 | 510 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 251 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 1 | 158 |
| 2016 | 4 | 198 | 0 | 84 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 292 |
| 2018 | 3 | 180 | 0 | 158 |
| 2019 | 3 | 58 | 5 | 105 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 1 | 89 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 1 | 91 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 60 |
| 2023 | 3 | 347 | 4 | 98 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 96 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 64 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of sodium, potassium, chloride and blood urea nitrogen in arterial or venous whole blood in point of care or clinical laboratory settings. Sodium measurements are used for monitoring electrolyte imbalances. Potassium measurements are used in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and clinical conditions that manifest high and low potassium levels.…
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The i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System is intended for use in the in vitro quantification of sodium, potassium, chloride and blood urea nitrogen in arterial or venous whole blood in point of care or clinical laboratory settings.
Sodium measurements are used for monitoring electrolyte imbalances.
Potassium measurements are used in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and clinical conditions that manifest high and low potassium levels.
Chloride measurements are primarily used in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders including, but not limited to, cystic fibrosis, diabetic acidosis, and hydration disorders.
Blood urea nitrogen measurements are used for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of certain renal and metabolic diseases.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183688 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183688: i-STAT CHEM8+ cartridge with the i-STAT 1 System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183688
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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