Cleared Traditional

cobas TV/MG for use on cobas 6800/8800 systems, cobas TV/MG Positive Control Kit, cobas Buffer Negative Control Kit (K190433) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Microbiology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K190433 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · Microbiology device
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May 2019
Decision
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Class 2
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K190433 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the cobas TV/MG for use on cobas 6800/8800 systems, cobas TV/MG Positive Control .... Classified as Nucleic Acid Detection System For Non-viral Microorganism(s) Causing Sexually Transmitted Infections (product code QEP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (Pleasanton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 22, 2019 after a review of 89 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3393 - the FDA microbiology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K190433 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 22, 2019
Decision Date May 22, 2019
Days to Decision 89 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
13d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 89d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code QEP Nucleic Acid Detection System For Non-viral Microorganism(s) Causing Sexually Transmitted Infections
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3393
Definition A Device To Detect Nucleic Acids From Non-viral Microorganism(s) Causing Sexually Transmitted Infections Is An In Vitro Diagnostic Device Intended For The Detection And Identification Of Nucleic Acids From Non-viral Microorganism(s) In Clinical Specimens Collected From Patients Suspected Of Sexually Transmitted Infections. The Device Is Intended To Aid In The Diagnosis Of Non-viral Sexually Transmitted Infections In Conjunction With Other Clinical And Laboratory Data.
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.

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