510(k) · Cleared
ClearedR&D Retic-PG Hematology Control
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
R&D Systems, Inc. · JPK Mixture, Hematology Quality Control
Cleared on Jul 15, 1996 as substantially equivalent to K943336 (R&D Systems, Inc., 1994) after a 75-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1994.
- Decided
- Jul 15, 1996
- Review
- 75 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JPK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K943336 (1994). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK943336 Retic Control-H Hematology Control/MultipleR&D Systems, Inc. · 1994
- This deviceK961673 R&D Retic-PG Hematology ControlR&D Systems, Inc. · 1996
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K943336 | Retic Control-H Hematology Control/Multiple | R&D Systems, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K961673 | R&D Retic-PG Hematology Control | R&D Systems, Inc. | 1996 | — |
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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- Candidate predicates for a device like this, rankedin the report
- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K943336 | Retic Control-H Hematology Control/MultipleSummary page 1…e. R&D Retic-I™ is a trademark of R&D Systems, Inc., 614 McKinley Place N. E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. The FDA document number for the predicate device, R&D Retic-I™, is K943336. Device description: R&D Retic-PG is an in vitro diagnostic reagent composed of human erythrocytes and a reticulocyte surrogate… | 1994 |
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
How does its category compare?
All JPK devicesJPK Mixture, Hematology Quality Control: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JPK
4in 2016
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JPK
296in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JPK
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JPK
2in 2023
MAUDE reports naming product code JPK, 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 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 14 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 187 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 267 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 3 | 56 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 296 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
R&D Retic-PG™ is a tri-level, assayed hematology control designed to document and monitor reticulocyte values obtained from the CELL-DYN® 3500 System.
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/K961673 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K961673: R&D Retic-PG Hematology Control.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K961673
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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