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The Ferritin Reagent is for the determination of ferritin concentrations in human serum and plasma on the Beckman Coulter family of AU clinical chemistry analyzers. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Serum ferritin is an indicator of body iron stores: it has been shown to correlate with stainable bone marrow iron. Measurements of ferritin aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting iron metabolism, such as hemochromatosis (iron overload) and iron deficiency anemia.
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This document is an FDA 510(k) clearance letter for the Beckman Coulter Ferritin Reagent (OSR61203). It confirms that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. However, this document does not contain the detailed study information, acceptance criteria, or performance data that you requested about the device.
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§ 866.5340 Ferritin immunological test system.
(a)
Identification. A ferritin immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the ferritin (an iron-storing protein) in serum and other body fluids. Measurements of ferritin aid in the diagnosis of diseases affecting iron metabolism, such as hemochromatosis (iron overload) and iron deficiency amemia.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).