FDA product code KEO: Formulations, Paraffin, All

KEO is the FDA product code for formulations, paraffin, all. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 864.4010 and reviewed by the Pathology panel. FDA has cleared 11 510(k) submissions under KEO, from 9 different applicants. The average 510(k) review took 22 days (median 28). FDA has posted 3 recalls for KEO devices.

Classification

FieldValue
Device nameFormulations, Paraffin, All
Device classClass I
Regulation21 CFR 864.4010
Review panelPA — Pathology
Medical specialtyPathology
Premarket route510(k) exempt
GMP exemptYes

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Top KEO applicants

ApplicantClearancesLatest
Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.31986-04-11
Stephens Scientific11989-06-22
Richard-Allan Medical Ind., Inc.11986-06-17
Erie Scientific Co.11986-06-13
Sherwood Medical Co.11984-06-26

4 more applicants have KEO clearances. See the full list in Caduvo.

Most recent KEO clearances

510(k)ApplicantDeviceDecision dateReview days
K893772Stephens ScientificTISSUE EMBEDDING MEDIUM1989-06-2231
K862223Richard-Allan Medical Ind., Inc.MICRO THIN* PARAFFIN1986-06-176
K862141Erie Scientific Co.HISTOLOGY PARAFFIN1986-06-139
K861270Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc.BLUE RIBBON PARAFFIN INFILTRATION/EMBEDDING MED.1986-04-117
K842053Sherwood Medical Co.PARAPLAST EXTRA TISSUE EMBEDDING MED.1984-06-2635

Recalls for KEO devices

3 product recalls in 2 recall events; 0 initiated in the last five years and 0 still open. Most recent: 2014-04-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is FDA product code KEO?

KEO is the FDA product code for formulations, paraffin, all. It is a Class I device, regulated under 21 CFR 864.4010 and reviewed by the Pathology panel.

What device class is KEO?

Class I, regulation 21 CFR 864.4010. Typical premarket route: 510(k) exempt.

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

Across 11 cleared submissions the average was 22 days from receipt to decision (median 28).

Which companies have the most KEO clearances?

Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc. (3); Stephens Scientific (1); Richard-Allan Medical Ind., Inc. (1); Erie Scientific Co. (1); Sherwood Medical Co. (1).

Have KEO devices been recalled?

Yes: 3 product recalls across 2 recall events; the most recent began 2014-04-16.

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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