QVB · Class II · 21 CFR 880.2806

FDA Product Code QVB: Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection

A Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection Capabilities Is A Device Intended For Use By A Healthcare Provider To Accompany Products Being Sterilized Through A Sterilization Process To Monitor The Adequacy Of Sterilization. Detection Of Surviving Microorganisms Is Accomplished By A Method Other Than Direct Detection Of Growth Or Growth Products.

Leading manufacturers include Terragene S.A. and Steritec Products.

2
Total
1
Cleared
507d
Avg days
2024
Since
Growing category - 2 submissions in the last 2 years vs 0 in the prior period

FDA 510(k) Cleared Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection Devices (Product Code QVB)

2 devices
1–2 of 2

About Product Code QVB - Regulatory Context

510(k) Submission Activity

2 total 510(k) submissions under product code QVB since 2024, with 1 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 507 days).

Submission volume has increased in recent years - 2 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 0 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.

QVB devices are reviewed by the General Hospital panel. Browse all General Hospital devices →