# K991371: Careside Ammonia

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Careside, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 3, 1999 after 105 days
- Product code: JID (Photometric Method, Ammonia)
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 862.1065
- 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 K912844 (1991). 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)
- K912844: Kodak Ektachem Dtii System, Eastman Kodak Company (1991) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
For in vitro diagnostic use with the CARESIDE Analyzer™ to measure ammonia from anti-coagulated whole blood or plasma specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and Reye’s syndrome.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K991371
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology