Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay System
PCH is the FDA product code for Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay System, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3990. FDA's definition for this code reads: "A gastrointestinal pathogen panel multiplex nucleic acid assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acids extracted from human stool specimens. The detection and identification of a specific gastrointestinal microbial...". As of , FDA records hold 38 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and 24 recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- PCH
- Device name
- Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay System
- FDA definition
- A gastrointestinal pathogen panel multiplex nucleic acid assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acids extracted from human stool specimens. The detection and identification of a specific gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acid from individuals exhibiting signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection aids in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 866.3990
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- Microbiology
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 38
- Ingested recalls
- 24
Clearances, product code PCH
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code PCH| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Luminex Molecular Diagnostics Inc | 8 |
| BioFire Diagnostics, LLC | 6 |
| Becton Dickinson & Co | 5 |
| Qiagen | 5 |
| Applied BioCode, Inc. | 3 |
| Cepheid | 2 |
| Hologic, Inc. | 2 |
| Luminex Corporation | 2 |
| Gen-Probe Prodesse, Inc. | 1 |
| Genetic Signatures Limited | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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