# K981843: AST

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
- Decided: Jun 29, 1998 after 34 days
- Product code: CIT (Nadh Oxidation/Nad Reduction, Ast/Sgot)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 862.1100
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K894180 (1989). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K894180: Abbott Ast-Activated (Liquid, List#01A54), Abbott Laboratories (1989) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
The Aspartate Aminotransferase Activated assay is used for the quantitation of aspartate aminotransferase (also known as a serum glutamic oxaloacetic transferase or SGOT) in human serum or plasma. Aspartate aminotransferase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain types of liver and heart disease.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K981843
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology