Cleared Traditional

K190452 - Aptima BV Assay

K190452 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Aptima BV Assay by Hologic, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Microbiology device (product code PQA) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 87-day FDA review.

K190452 · Hologic, Inc. · Microbiology device
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K190452 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Aptima BV Assay. Classified as Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System (product code PQA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Hologic, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 23, 2019 after a review of 87 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3975 - 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 K190452 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 25, 2019
Decision Date May 23, 2019
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
15d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 87d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code PQA Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3975
Definition A Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System Is A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Device For The Direct Detection Of Nucleic Acid Sequences From Microorganisms Associated With Vaginitis Or Bacterial Vaginosis. The Device Is Indicated For Individuals With Signs And Symptoms Of Vaginitis Or Bacterial Vaginosis And Aids In The Diagnosis Of These Vaginal Infections.
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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