Product code PCA— Clinical Chemistry

Applied Biosystems 3500 Dx Genetic Analyzer and Applied Biosystems 3500xL Dx Genetic Analyzer

Classification name
Dna Genetic Analyzer
Device class
Class 2
Regulation
21 CFR 862.2570
Advisory panel
Clinical Chemistry
Total cleared
1
First cleared
Most recent

FDA classification definition

“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.”

— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, device classification record for product code PCA under 21 CFR 862.2570, via openFDA

Market context for product code PCA

FDA has cleared 1 device under product code PCA, all in 2020, filed by 1 applicant company. No FDA device recalls reference this product code. Class II devices are moderate-risk and subject to general and special controls; most reach market through 510(k) clearance by demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device.

Top applicants under product code PCA

Recent clearances under product code PCA

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