Flow Cytometry Calibrator
The Flow Cytometry Calibrator is a hematology device consisting of polystyrene or other particles with defined characteristics (such as number, size, scatter properties, and fluorescence intensity) used to standardize and calibrate flow cytometers to ensure consistent and accurate performance. It falls under the Hematology medical specialty and is classified as a Class 2 device under regulation 864.5220, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. Calibrators are essential quality control tools in clinical flow cytometry laboratories. It is not an implant and is not life-sustaining.
Basic Information
- Product Code
- PDX
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 864.5220
- Medical Specialty
- Hematology
- Review Panel
- IM
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
Flow cytometer calibrators are polystyrene or other particles whose defined characteristics (e.g. number, size, scatter or fluorescence intensity) is used to standardize instrumentation or to quantify other particles or analytes measured by flow cytometers.
FEI Numbers
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Registration Numbers
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