Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection
QVB is the FDA product code for Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection, a class II device type, regulated under 21 CFR 880.2806. FDA's definition for this code reads: "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...". As of , FDA records hold 3 510(k) clearances under this code, the most recent dated , and no recalls.
Classification record
- Product code
- QVB
- Device name
- Biological Sterilization Indicator With Indirect Growth Detection
- FDA definition
- 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.
- Regulation
- 21 CFR 880.2806
- Device class
- Class II
- Review panel
- General Hospital
- Submission type
- 510(k)
- Implant
- No
- Life sustaining or supporting
- No
- GMP exempt
- No
- Third party review eligible
- No
- Ingested clearances
- 3
- Ingested recalls
- 0
Clearances, product code QVB
By decision yearShow the numbers
| Year | Clearances |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Applicants with the most clearances
Product code QVB| Applicant | Clearances |
|---|---|
| Steritec Products, Inc. | 1 |
| Terragene LLC | 1 |
| True Indicating LLC | 1 |
Companies listing this code with FDA
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