510(k) K191030

Applied Biosystems™ 3500 Dx Genetic Analyzer and Applied Biosystems™ 3500xL Dx Genetic Analyzer by Life Technologies Corporation — Product Code PCA

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
February 21, 2020
Date Received
April 18, 2019
Clearance Type
Traditional
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Dna Genetic Analyzer
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
862.2570
Review Panel
CH
Submission Type

A genetic analyzer is an automated clinical multiplex instrument system intended to measure and sort signals generated by multiple fluorescent dyes in order to analyze DNA/RNA molecules in an assay from a clinical sample. Individual nucleotide sequences and DNA fragment sizes are identified using chain- or dye-termination or dye primer cycle sequencing, or PCR amplification with labeled primers, respectively. Labeled nucleotides and DNA fragments are separated by size and charge using a polymer-based separation matrix with capillary electrophoresis or other method. Fluorescence emissions are measured using filters on a photodiode or other detector and interpreted with software.