510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAcetaminophen Flex Reagent Cartridge
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dade Intl., Inc. · LDP Colorimetry, Acetaminophen
Cleared on Sep 23, 1996 after a 35-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 23, 1996
- Review
- 35 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LDP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK963244 Acetaminophen Flex Reagent CartridgeDade Intl., Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK061655 Dimension Vista Flex Reagent CartridgesDade Behring, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK140790 Dimension Vista Chemistry 1 Calibrator (CHEM 1 CAL), Dimension Vista…Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics · 2015 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K963244 | Acetaminophen Flex Reagent Cartridge | Dade Intl., Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K061655 | Dimension Vista Flex Reagent Cartridges | Dade Behring, Inc. | 2006 | 7 |
| +2 | K140790 | Dimension Vista Chemistry 1 Calibrator (CHEM 1 CAL), Dimension Vista Magnesium… | Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics | 2015 | 2 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 LDP device
- #1 K261364 Atellica CH Acetaminophen 2 (ACTM)score 11.7 · 1 generation · no Class I recall
- #2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | aca® acetaminophen test pack Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K061655 | Dimension Vista Flex Reagent Cartridges | 2006 | 1 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K061655 (Dade Behring, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LDP devicesLDP Colorimetry, Acetaminophen: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LDP
1in 2022
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LDP
Too few LDP 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LDP
1in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LDP
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LDP, 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 | — | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ACTM FLEX™ reagent cartridge used on the Dimension® clinical chemistry system is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to measure the drug acetaminophen in plasma and serum. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of acetaminophen overdose.
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/K963244 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K963244: Acetaminophen Flex Reagent Cartridge.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K963244
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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