Product code

QFA: Assay for detection of proteases in chronic wounds

FDA product code · Class II · Microbiology

Key facts

Product code QFA
Device Assay for detection of proteases in chronic wounds
Device class Class II
Regulation number 866.3231
Review panel Microbiology
Medical specialty Microbiology
Submission type 510(k)
GMP exempt No
Implanted device No
Life-sustaining or life-supporting No
Definition A device to detect bacterial protease activity in chronic wound fluid is a lateral flow prescription device that may include a sterile swab. The device is intended for use in patients as an aid in assessing the risk for non-healing of chronic venous, diabetic foot, and pressure ulcers associated with wounds where there are no signs of wound infection and where patient are asymptomatic for clinical…

At a glance

  • None 510(k) clearances
  • 1–9 De Novo grants
  • None PMA approvals
  • None HDE approvals
  • 1–9 UDI devices (GUDID)
  • None MAUDE adverse event reports
  • None Recalled products (Z-numbers)

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