510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAic - Chek (Hbaic-I)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Express-Med, Inc. · LCP Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Cleared on Jun 15, 1998 after a 280-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 15, 1998
- Review
- 280 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LCP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK973365 Aic - Chek (Hbaic-I)Express-Med, Inc. · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK983172 Accu-Base Hemoglobin A1C Sample Collection KitDiabetes Technologies, Inc. (Dti) · 1998
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK993787 Appraise-Cardio Sample Collection KitOsborn Group, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK021698 MY Allergy TestImmunetech Corporation · 2002 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K983172Accu-Base Hemoglobin A1C Sample Collection KitDiabetes Technologies, Inc. (Dti) · 1998 · cites it directly2descendants
- K993787Appraise-Cardio Sample Collection KitOsborn Group, Inc. · 2000 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K021698MY Allergy TestImmunetech Corporation · 2002 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K973365 | Aic - Chek (Hbaic-I) | Express-Med, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K983172 | Accu-Base Hemoglobin A1C Sample Collection Kit | Diabetes Technologies, Inc. (Dti) | 1998 | — |
| +2 | K993787 | Appraise-Cardio Sample Collection Kit | Osborn Group, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| +3 | K021698 | MY Allergy Test | Immunetech Corporation | 2002 | 6 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
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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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K983172 | Accu-Base Hemoglobin A1C Sample Collection Kit | 1998 | 2 |
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, K983172 (Diabetes Technologies, Inc. (Dti), 1998) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LCP devicesLCP Assay, Glycosylated Hemoglobin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LCP
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LCP
269in 2019
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LCP
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LCP
22in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LCP, 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 | 7 | 133 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 206 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 | 158 | 6 | 15 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 10 | 176 | 51 | 27 |
| 2012 | 9 | 143 | 0 | 51 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 4 | 193 |
| 2014 | 8 | 127 | 2 | 182 |
| 2015 | 3 | 239 | 2 | 64 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 6 | 29 |
| 2017 | 5 | 218 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 1 | 1,911 |
| 2019 | 4 | 269 | 0 | 114 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 1 | 39 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 1 | 22 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
We propose the following Indications for Use Statement. The intended use of Express-Med’s A, .-EXPRESS is for the determination of percent of hemoglobin A, in human whole blood samples. Clinically, Express-Med’s A, -EXPRESS is intended to be used as a measure of long-term glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus. This product will be available to patients through Point of Care offices. Preferably, A,.-EXPRESS should be used in conjunction with…
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We propose the following Indications for Use Statement.
The intended use of Express-Med’s A, .-EXPRESS is for the determination of percent of hemoglobin A, in human whole blood samples. Clinically, Express-Med’s A, -EXPRESS is intended to be used as a measure of long-term glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus. This product will be available to patients through Point of Care offices.
Preferably, A,.-EXPRESS should be used in conjunction with other diabetes management tools, including consulitation with health care professionals, goal-setting, education, exercise, diet, and, when prescribed, medication.
A, -EXPRESS does not replace daily blood glucose monitoring.
There are no known contraindications.
The kit should be kept out of reach of children.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K973365 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K973365: Aic - Chek (Hbaic-I).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K973365
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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