K173927 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Elecsys BRAHMS PCT. This device is classified as a Procalcitonin Assay (Class II - Special Controls, product code PRI).
Submitted by Roche Diagnostics (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 6, 2018, 192 days after receiving the submission on December 26, 2017.
This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 866.3215. To Aid In Decision Making On Antibiotic Therapy, Including Antibiotic Initiation And Discontinuation, For Inpatients Or Patients In The Emergency Department, With Suspected Or Confirmed Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (lrti) Defined As Community-acquired Pneumonia (cap), Acute Bronchitis, And Acute Exacerbation Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (aecopd)..