Product code QDS— Pathology

FilmArray Pneumonia Panel plus

Classification name
Mers-Cov And Common Respiratory Pathogens Semi-Quantitative And Quantitative Multiplex Nucleic Acid Detection System
Device class
Class 2
Regulation
21 CFR 866.4001
Advisory panel
Pathology
Total cleared
3
First cleared
Most recent

FDA classification definition

“A Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and common respiratory pathogens qualitative, semi-quantitative or quantitative multiplex nucleic acid detection system is an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection, identification, and quantification of MERS-CoV and common respiratory pathogens – associated nucleic acids in human clinical specimens. The test is indicated for individuals meeting specific MERS-CoV clinical and/or epidemiological criteria. It aids in the differential diagnosis of MERS-CoV infection in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiologic, and laboratory data, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the appropriate public health authorities.”

— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, device classification record for product code QDS under 21 CFR 866.4001, via openFDA

Market context for product code QDS

FDA has cleared 3 devices under product code QDS between 2018 and 2024, filed by 2 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 QDS

Adverse events under product code QDS

product code QDS
Death
3
Total
3

Source: openFDA MAUDE database, through . Counts aggregate all devices under this product code, not just this specific clearance. Reports are submissions to FDA, not validated events. Search MAUDE directly →

Recent clearances under product code QDS

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