Gram-Negative Bacteria And Associated Resistance Markers
The Gram-Negative Bacteria and Associated Resistance Markers assay is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic device designed to detect and identify gram-negative bacteria and associated antimicrobial resistance markers, typically from positive blood cultures. It falls under the Microbiology medical specialty and is classified as a Class 2 device under regulation 866.3365, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. Rapid identification of resistant organisms supports timely antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate treatment selection in septic patients. It is not an implant and is not life-sustaining.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- PEN
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 866.3365
- Medical Specialty
- Microbiology
- Review Panel
- MI
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
A qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic device to detect and identify gram-negative bacteria and resistance markers in positive blood cultures.
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 11 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K243013 | LIAISON PLEX Gram-Negative Blood Culture Assay | Apr 18, 2025 | Substantially Equivalent | Luminex Corporation |
| K243759 | BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel (RFIT-ASY-0147 (30 pack) RFIT-ASY-0148 (6 pack)) | Dec 20, 2024 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC |
| K213236 | ePlex Blood Culture Identification Gram Negative (BCID-GN) Panel | Apr 27, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Genmark Diagnostics, Incorporated |
| K193519 | BioFire Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel | Mar 18, 2020 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC |
| K190341 | iC-GN iC-Cassette for use on the iC-System | Jun 28, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Icubate, Inc. |
| K182619 | ePlex Blood Culture Identification Gram Negative (BCID-GN) Panel | Apr 12, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Genmark Diagnostics, Incorporated |
| K181493 | FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel | Jul 05, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC |
| K160457 | FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) panel for use with FilmArray Torch | Mar 15, 2016 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC |
| K143171 | FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel for use with the FilmArray 2.0 | Jan 30, 2015 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, LLC |
| K132843 | VERIGENE GRAM NEGATIVE BLOOD CULTURE NUCLEIC ACID TEST (BC-GN) | Jan 08, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Nanosphere, Inc. |
| K130914 | FILMARRAY BLOOD CULTURE IDENTIFICATION (BCID) PANEL | Jun 21, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Biofire Diagnostics, Inc. |
FEI Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 4 FEI numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.
Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 4 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.