510(k) K251721

Xpert GI Panel by Cepheid — Product Code PCH

K251721 is an FDA 510(k) premarket notification submitted by Cepheid for the device "Xpert GI Panel". The FDA issued a decision of Substantially Equivalent on January 16, 2026. The device falls under product code PCH (Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay System), a Class II device regulated under 21 CFR 866.3990. Cepheid has at least 10 other 510(k) clearances on record.

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
January 16, 2026
Date Received
June 4, 2025
Clearance Type
Traditional
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay System
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
866.3990
Review Panel
MI
Submission Type

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.