Product code PRI— Microbiology

Elecsys BRAHMS PCT

Classification name
Procalcitonin Assay
Device class
Class 2
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3215
Advisory panel
Microbiology
Total cleared
8
First cleared
Most recent

FDA classification definition

“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).”

— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, device classification record for product code PRI under 21 CFR 866.3215, via openFDA

Market context for product code PRI

FDA has cleared 8 devices under product code PRI between 2017 and 2022, filed by 7 applicant companies. 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.

Clearances per year

Top applicants under product code PRI

Recent clearances under product code PRI

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