FDA product code DOF: Lead, Atomic Absorption

DOF is the FDA product code for lead, atomic absorption. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3550 and reviewed by the Clinical Toxicology panel. FDA has cleared 6 510(k) submissions under DOF, from 5 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 178 days (median 195). FDA has posted 20 recalls for DOF devices, 6 initiated in the last five years.

Classification

FieldValue
Device nameLead, Atomic Absorption
Device classClass II
Regulation21 CFR 862.3550
Review panelTX — Clinical Toxicology
Medical specialtyClinical Toxicology
Premarket route510(k)

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Top DOF applicants

ApplicantClearancesLatest
Magellan Diagnostics22015-07-07
Esa Biosciences, Inc.12005-10-06
Esa, Inc.11997-09-09
Thermo Jarrell Ash Corp.Div.Thermo Inst.11994-09-06
Tri-Tech, Inc.11985-01-03

Most recent DOF clearances

510(k)ApplicantDeviceDecision dateReview days
K142705Magellan DiagnosticsLeadCare Plus Blood Lead Testing System2015-07-07288
K123563Magellan DiagnosticsLEADCARE (R) ULTRA (TM) BLOOD LEAD TESTING SYSTEM2013-08-20274
K052549Esa Biosciences, Inc.LEADCARE II BLOOD LEAD TESTING SYSTEM2005-10-0620
K971640Esa, Inc.LEADCARE BLOOD LEAD TESTING SYSTEM1997-09-09130
K936060Thermo Jarrell Ash Corp.Div.Thermo Inst.ATOMSPEC GF BLOOD LEAD WORKSTATION1994-09-06260

Recalls for DOF devices

20 product recalls in 12 recall events; 6 initiated in the last five years and 6 still open. Most recent: 2026-03-13.

YearRecalls
20172
20183
20213
20221
20231
20241
20263

Frequently asked questions

What is FDA product code DOF?

DOF is the FDA product code for lead, atomic absorption. It is a Class II device, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3550 and reviewed by the Clinical Toxicology panel.

What device class is DOF?

Class II, regulation 21 CFR 862.3550. Typical premarket route: 510(k).

How long does a 510(k) take for product code DOF?

Across 6 cleared submissions the average was 178 days from receipt to decision (median 195).

Which companies have the most DOF clearances?

Magellan Diagnostics (2); Esa Biosciences, Inc. (1); Esa, Inc. (1); Thermo Jarrell Ash Corp.Div.Thermo Inst. (1); Tri-Tech, Inc. (1).

Have DOF devices been recalled?

Yes: 20 product recalls across 12 recall events; the most recent began 2026-03-13.

Next steps

Source: openFDA device classification, 510(k), PMA, De Novo and recall data (public domain). Review days run from FDA receipt to decision. Not regulatory advice.

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