Product code

QPO: Device to preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples

FDA product code · Class II · Microbiology

Key facts

Product code QPO
Device Device to preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples
Device class Class II
Regulation number 866.2952
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 preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples is a device that consists of a container and reagents intended to stabilize microbial nucleic acids for the subsequent assessment of the relative abundance of microbial nucleic acids (i.e., microbiome) in human specimens by an assay validated for use with the device. The device may also be…

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
  • 1–9 Recalled products (Z-numbers)

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