Cleared Traditional

K252484 - cobas HCV (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K252484 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. · Microbiology device
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Nov 2025
Decision
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Class 2
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K252484 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the cobas HCV. Classified as Assay, Hybridization And/or Nucleic Acid Amplification For Detection Of Hepatitis C Rna,hepatitis C Virus (product code MZP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (Pleasanton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 3, 2025 after a review of 88 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3170 - 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 K252484 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 07, 2025
Decision Date November 03, 2025
Days to Decision 88 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
14d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 88d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MZP Assay, Hybridization And/or Nucleic Acid Amplification For Detection Of Hepatitis C Rna,hepatitis C Virus
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3170
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.