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FDA 510(k) Microbiology Devices

FDA 510(k) Microbiology Devices - Regulatory Overview

FDA 510(k) microbiology devices include diagnostic systems used to detect and identify bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The FDA review panel code is MI.

Key device types:

  • Blood culture systems - automated incubation and detection platforms
  • Microbial identification - MALDI-TOF, biochemical and molecular ID systems
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing - MIC determination and breakpoint analysis
  • Rapid infectious disease tests - influenza, strep, RSV, COVID-19 antigen and molecular tests
  • Molecular diagnostics - PCR panels for respiratory, GI and STI pathogens

FDA 510(k) Review Time - Microbiology Panel

Period Avg days (cleared)
Last 2 years 155d
All-time average (cleared) 102d
Not Substantially Equivalent (denied) 275d

Recent Microbiology submissions have taken longer than the historical average - 155 days in the last 2 years vs 102 days historically. Factor this into your 510(k) submission timeline planning. Denied submissions averaged 275 days before receiving a Not Substantially Equivalent determination.

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7061
Total
6999
Cleared
155d
Avg (2y)
1976
Since

FDA 510(k) Cleared Microbiology Devices

This page lists all 7061 medical devices in the Microbiology specialty that have been submitted to the FDA through the 510(k) premarket notification process. Culture systems, microbial identification and infectious disease test kits.

  • 6999 devices cleared as substantially equivalent to a predicate device.
  • Average time to FDA decision: 102 days.
  • Records available from 1976 to the present.
  • Filter by product code using the sidebar to narrow results by device type.
4559 Microbiology devices
1–12 of 4559
Cleared Jul 16, 2026
cobas® BV/CV
K260021 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
PQA · Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System · 192d
Cleared Jul 10, 2026
Flowflex Plus RSV + Flu A/B + COVID Rapid Test
K261212 · ACON Laboratories, Inc.
SCA · Multi-analyte Respiratory Virus Antigen Detection Test · 87d
Cleared Jul 08, 2026
cobas CT/NG for use on the cobas 5800/6800/8800 systems
K260917 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
QEP · Nucleic Acid Detection System For Non-viral Microorganism(s) Causing Sexually Transmitted Infections · 111d
Cleared Jul 08, 2026
VITEK REVEAL GN AST Assay and VITEK REVEAL AST System
K260160 · bioMerieux, Inc.
SAN · Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test System For Positive Blood Culture Samples · 169d
Cleared Jul 02, 2026
Xpert Carba-R
K261867 · Cepheid
POC · System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Antimicrobial Resistance Marker, Direct Specimen · 28d
Cleared Jun 05, 2026
Fastep COVID-19 Antigen Pen Home Test
K260754 · Assure Tech., LLC
QYT · Over-the-counter Covid-19 Antigen Test · 88d
Cleared Jun 04, 2026
LIAISON Murex HBsAg Qual
K260770 · DiaSorin, Inc.
LOM · 87d
Cleared Jun 01, 2026
CorDx Tyfast COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Rx
K253882 · CorDx, Inc.
QVF · Simple Point-of-care Device To Directly Detect Sars-cov-2 Viral Targets From Clinical Specimens In Near-patient Settings · 179d
Cleared May 28, 2026
BD BACTEC FXI Culture System
K260213 · Bd Diagnostic Systems
MDB · System, Blood Culturing · 125d
Cleared May 27, 2026
Visby Medical Flu and COVID-19 Test
K253971 · Visby Medical, Inc.
SIA · 167d
Cleared May 19, 2026
FilmArray TF Control Panel M527
K260577 · Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.
PMN · Assayed External Control Material For Microbiology Nucleic Acid Amplification (nat) Assays · 88d
Cleared May 19, 2026
LIAISON PLEX Gastrointestinal Flex Assay
K253722 · Luminex Corporation
PCH · Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-based Assay System · 176d

Using this Microbiology 510(k) Regulatory Dataset

This page lists 7061 medical devices in the Microbiology specialty submitted to the FDA through the 510(k) premarket notification process. Of these, 6999 were cleared as substantially equivalent to a predicate device. Average FDA review time: 102 days. Records from 1976 to the present.

You can use this list to:

  • Find predicate devices for a new 510(k) submission
  • Verify the clearance status of a specific device
  • Identify FDA product codes related to microbiology
  • Compare similar cleared devices within this category
  • Research manufacturers active in this specialty

Each entry includes: device name, 510(k) number, product code, manufacturer and FDA decision date. Click any device to view the full submission details.

This information is based on publicly available FDA data and is intended for informational purposes only. It may not reflect current market or regulatory status. Always verify critical information at accessdata.fda.gov.

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