Cleared Special

K230404 - BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Mar 2023
Decision
29d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K230404 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel. This device is classified as a Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-based Assay System (Class II - Special Controls, product code PCH).

Submitted by Biofire Diagnostics, LLC (Salt Lake City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 16, 2023, 29 days after receiving the submission on February 15, 2023.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 866.3990. A Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay Is A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Device Intended To Simultaneously Detect And Identify Multiple Gastrointestinal Microbial Nucleic Acids Extracted From Human Stool Specimens. The Detection And Identification Of A Specific Gastrointestinal Microbial Nucleic Acid From Individuals Exhibiting Signs And/or Symptoms Of Gastrointestinal Infection Aids In The Diagnosis Of Gastrointestinal Infection When Used In Conjunction With Clinical Evaluation And Other Laboratory Findings..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K230404 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 15, 2023
Decision Date March 16, 2023
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
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Device Classification

Product Code PCH — Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-based Assay System
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3990
Definition A Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay Is A Qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic Device Intended To Simultaneously Detect And Identify Multiple Gastrointestinal Microbial Nucleic Acids Extracted From Human Stool Specimens. The Detection And Identification Of A Specific Gastrointestinal Microbial Nucleic Acid From Individuals Exhibiting Signs And/or Symptoms Of Gastrointestinal Infection Aids In The Diagnosis Of Gastrointestinal Infection When Used In Conjunction With Clinical Evaluation And Other Laboratory Findings.

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