FDA Review Panel · MI

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 149d
All-time average (cleared) 102d
Not Substantially Equivalent (denied) 275d

Recent Microbiology submissions have taken longer than the historical average - 149 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.

7067
Total
7005
Cleared
149d
Avg (2y)
1976
Since

FDA 510(k) Cleared Microbiology Devices

This page lists all 7067 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.

  • 7005 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.
5923 Microbiology devices
1–12 of 5923
Cleared Aug 28, 2026
cobas Strep A Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System (07341911190)
K260047 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
PGX · Groups A, C And G Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus Nucleic Acid Amplification System · 233d
Cleared Aug 28, 2026
cobas® Cdiff Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System (07454945190)
K260045 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
OZN · C. Difficile Toxin Gene Amplification Assay · 233d
Cleared Aug 20, 2026
HardyDisk AST Tebipenem 10µg (TBP10)
K262113 · Hardy Diagnostics
JTN · Susceptibility Test Discs, Antimicrobial · 58d
Cleared Aug 07, 2026
Xpert Hemorrhagic Fever
K261362 · Cepheid
QVR · Multiplex Nucleic Acid Detection System For Biothreat Agents · 102d
Cleared Aug 07, 2026
Metrix COVID Test
K253453 · Aptitude Medical Systems, Inc.
QWB · Over-the-counter Molecular Test To Detect Sars-cov-2 From Clinical Specimens · 305d
Cleared Aug 06, 2026
QIAstat-Dx BCID GPF Plus AMR Panel
K254194 · QIAGEN GmbH
PAM · Gram-positive Bacteria And Their Resistance Markers · 226d
Cleared Jul 24, 2026
Thermo Scientific Oxoid Cefepime/Zidebactam Disc (30/30 µg) FPZ60
K261781 · Thermo Fisher Scientific (Oxoid Ltd.)
JTN · Susceptibility Test Discs, Antimicrobial · 56d
Cleared Jul 23, 2026
Gepotidacin GEP 10 µg
K261853 · Liofilchem, Inc.
JTN · Susceptibility Test Discs, Antimicrobial · 50d
Cleared Jul 17, 2026
BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Tropical Fever Panel Control Kit
K261475 · Biofire Defense, LLC
PMN · Assayed External Control Material For Microbiology Nucleic Acid Amplification (nat) Assays · 73d
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 10, 2026
Sofia Lyme FIA
K254295 · Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (QuidelOrtho)
LSR · Reagent, Borrelia Serological Reagent · 191d

Using this Microbiology 510(k) Regulatory Dataset

This page lists 7067 medical devices in the Microbiology specialty submitted to the FDA through the 510(k) premarket notification process. Of these, 7005 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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