510(k) K173927

Elecsys BRAHMS PCT by Roche Diagnostics — Product Code PRI

K173927 is an FDA 510(k) premarket notification submitted by Roche Diagnostics for the device "Elecsys BRAHMS PCT". The FDA issued a decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 6, 2018. The device falls under product code PRI (Procalcitonin Assay), a Class II device regulated under 21 CFR 866.3215. Roche Diagnostics has at least 10 other 510(k) clearances on record.

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
July 6, 2018
Date Received
December 26, 2017
Clearance Type
Traditional
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Procalcitonin Assay
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
866.3215
Review Panel
MI
Submission Type

To aid in decision making on antibiotic therapy, including antibiotic initiation and discontinuation, for inpatients or patients in the Emergency Department, with suspected or confirmed lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) defined as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), acute bronchitis, and acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD).