QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus; QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini
K250080 · QIAGEN GmbH · QOF · Aug 27, 2025 · Microbiology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K250080 |
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| Device Name | QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus; QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini |
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| Applicant | QIAGEN GmbH |
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| Product Code | QOF · Microbiology |
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| Decision Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
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| Decision | SESE |
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| Submission Type | Traditional |
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| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.3981 |
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| Device Class | Class 2 |
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Intended Use
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: Adenovirus, Human Coronavirus 229E, Human Coronavirus HKU1, Human Coronavirus NL63, Human Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1N1 pdm09, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (not differentiated), SARS-CoV-2, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions. Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test, or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen. Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease. The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection. The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The following viruses are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2. Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions. Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test, or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen. Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease. The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
Device Story
QIAstat-Dx system performs multiplexed RT-PCR for respiratory pathogen detection; includes QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0, 2.0, and new QIAstat-Dx Rise instrument. QIAstat-Dx Rise is high-throughput platform; uses integrated robotic handler to process up to 18 cartridges across eight analytical modules. Cartridges are single-use; contain all reagents for nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and detection. User loads NPS specimen into cartridge; system performs automated sample prep, lysis, purification, and real-time PCR. Fluorescence signals indicate presence of specific viral/bacterial targets. Results displayed on screen; aids clinicians in diagnosing respiratory infections alongside other clinical findings. Benefits include rapid turnaround (~1 hour) and minimal hands-on time.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Reproducibility study across three sites, five days, three operators, and three reagent lots demonstrated acceptable performance. Instrument equivalency study compared QIAstat-Dx Rise to QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 using serial dilutions of representative analytes; results confirmed equivalent hit rates and Ct values. Carry-over study confirmed no cross-contamination during automated robotic handling.
Technological Characteristics
Multiplexed real-time RT-PCR; cartridge-based; automated pneumatic microfluidics for sample prep, lysis, and purification. QIAstat-Dx Rise platform features robotic handler and eight analytical modules. Connectivity: Standalone instrument system. Software: Automated interpretation via Assay Definition File (ADF).
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals with clinical signs/symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Uses nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) for qualitative detection/identification of viral and bacterial nucleic acids (Plus panel) or viral nucleic acids (Mini panel) including SARS-CoV-2. Not for sole diagnostic use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A device to detect and identify nucleic acid targets in respiratory specimens from microbial agents that cause the SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infection and other microbial agents when in a multi-target test is an in vitro diagnostic device intended for the detection and identification of SARS-CoV-2 and other microbial agents when in a multi-target test in human clinical respiratory specimens from patients suspected of respiratory infection who are at risk for exposure or who may have been exposed to these agents. The device is intended to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory infection in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiologic, and laboratory data or other risk factors.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The intended use in the labeling required under § 809.10 of this chapter must include a description of the following: Analytes and targets the device detects and identifies, the specimen types tested, the results provided to the user, the clinical indications for which the test is to be used, the specific intended population(s), the intended use locations including testing location(s) where the device is to be used (if applicable), and other conditions of use as appropriate.
(2) Any sample collection device used must be FDA-cleared, -approved, or -classified as 510(k) exempt (standalone or as part of a test system) for the collection of specimen types claimed by this device; alternatively, the sample collection device must be cleared in a premarket submission as a part of this device.
(3) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include:
(i) A detailed device description, including reagents, instruments, ancillary materials, all control elements, and a detailed explanation of the methodology, including all pre-analytical methods for processing of specimens;
(ii) Detailed descriptions of the performance characteristics of the device for each specimen type claimed in the intended use based on analytical studies including the following, as applicable: Limit of Detection, inclusivity, cross-reactivity, interfering substances, competitive inhibition, carryover/cross contamination, specimen stability, precision, reproducibility, and clinical studies;
(iii) Detailed descriptions of the test procedure(s), the interpretation of test results for clinical specimens, and acceptance criteria for any quality control testing;
(iv) A warning statement that viral culture should not be attempted in cases of positive results for SARS-CoV-2 and/or any similar microbial agents unless a facility with an appropriate level of laboratory biosafety (
*e.g.,* BSL 3 and BSL 3+, etc.) is available to receive and culture specimens; and(v) A prominent statement that device performance has not been established for specimens collected from individuals not identified in the intended use population (
*e.g.,* when applicable, that device performance has not been established in individuals without signs or symptoms of respiratory infection).(vi) Limiting statements that indicate that:
(A) A negative test result does not preclude the possibility of infection;
(B) The test results should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data available to the clinician;
(C) There is a risk of incorrect results due to the presence of nucleic acid sequence variants in the targeted pathogens;
(D) That positive and negative predictive values are highly dependent on prevalence;
(E) Accurate results are dependent on adequate specimen collection, transport, storage, and processing. Failure to observe proper procedures in any one of these steps can lead to incorrect results; and
(F) When applicable (
*e.g.,* recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by current well-accepted clinical guidelines, or by published peer-reviewed literature), that the clinical performance may be affected by testing a specific clinical subpopulation or for a specific claimed specimen type.(4) Design verification and validation must include:
(i) Detailed documentation, including performance results, from a clinical study that includes prospective (sequential) samples for each claimed specimen type and, as appropriate, additional characterized clinical samples. The clinical study must be performed on a study population consistent with the intended use population and compare the device performance to results obtained using a comparator that FDA has determined is appropriate. Detailed documentation must include the clinical study protocol (including a predefined statistical analysis plan), study report, testing results, and results of all statistical analyses.
(ii) Risk analysis and documentation demonstrating how risk control measures are implemented to address device system hazards, such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis and/or Hazard Analysis. This documentation must include a detailed description of a protocol (including all procedures and methods) for the continuous monitoring, identification, and handling of genetic mutations and/or novel respiratory pathogen isolates or strains (
*e.g.,* regular review of published literature and periodic in silico analysis of target sequences to detect possible mismatches). All results of this protocol, including any findings, must be documented and must include any additional data analysis that is requested by FDA in response to any performance concerns identified under this section or identified by FDA during routine evaluation. Additionally, if requested by FDA, these evaluations must be submitted to FDA for FDA review within 48 hours of the request. Results that are reasonably interpreted to support the conclusion that novel respiratory pathogen strains or isolates impact the stated expected performance of the device must be sent to FDA immediately.(iii) A detailed description of the identity, phylogenetic relationship, and other recognized characterization of the respiratory pathogen(s) that the device is designed to detect. In addition, detailed documentation describing how to interpret the device results and other measures that might be needed for a laboratory diagnosis of respiratory infection.
(iv) A detailed device description, including device components, ancillary reagents required but not provided, and a detailed explanation of the methodology, including molecular target(s) for each analyte, design of target detection reagents, rationale for target selection, limiting factors of the device (
*e.g.,* saturation level of hybridization and maximum amplification and detection cycle number, etc.), internal and external controls, and computational path from collected raw data to reported result (*e.g.,* how collected raw signals are converted into a reported signal and result), as applicable.(v) A detailed description of device software, including software applications and hardware-based devices that incorporate software. The detailed description must include documentation of verification, validation, and hazard analysis and risk assessment activities, including an assessment of the impact of threats and vulnerabilities on device functionality and end users/patients as part of cybersecurity review.
(vi) For devices intended for the detection and identification of microbial agents for which an FDA recommended reference panel is available, design verification and validation must include the performance results of an analytical study testing the FDA recommended reference panel of characterized samples. Detailed documentation must be kept of that study and its results, including the study protocol, study report for the proposed intended use, testing results, and results of all statistical analyses.
(vii) For devices with an intended use that includes detection of Influenza A and Influenza B viruses and/or detection and differentiation between the Influenza A virus subtypes in human clinical specimens, the design verification and validation must include a detailed description of the identity, phylogenetic relationship, or other recognized characterization of the Influenza A and B viruses that the device is designed to detect, a description of how the device results might be used in a diagnostic algorithm and other measures that might be needed for a laboratory identification of Influenza A or B virus and of specific Influenza A virus subtypes, and a description of the clinical and epidemiological parameters that are relevant to a patient case diagnosis of Influenza A or B and of specific Influenza A virus subtypes. An evaluation of the device compared to a currently appropriate and FDA accepted comparator method. Detailed documentation must be kept of that study and its results, including the study protocol, study report for the proposed intended use, testing results, and results of all statistical analyses.
(5) When applicable, performance results of the analytical study testing the FDA recommended reference panel described in paragraph (b)(4)(vi) of this section must be included in the device's labeling under § 809.10(b) of this chapter.
(6) For devices with an intended use that includes detection of Influenza A and Influenza B viruses and/or detection and differentiation between the Influenza A virus subtypes in human clinical specimens in addition to detection of SARS-CoV-2 and similar microbial agents, the required labeling under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include the following:
(i) Where applicable, a limiting statement that performance characteristics for Influenza A were established when Influenza A/H3 and A/H1-2009 (or other pertinent Influenza A subtypes) were the predominant Influenza A viruses in circulation.
(ii) Where applicable, a warning statement that reads if infection with a novel Influenza A virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to State or local health departments for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.
(iii) Where the device results interpretation involves combining the outputs of several targets to get the final results, such as a device that both detects Influenza A and differentiates all known Influenza A subtypes that are currently circulating, the device's labeling must include a clear interpretation instruction for all valid and invalid output combinations, and recommendations for any required followup actions or retesting in the case of an unusual or unexpected device result.
(iv) A limiting statement that if a specimen yields a positive result for Influenza A, but produces negative test results for all specific influenza A subtypes intended to be differentiated (
*i.e.,* H1-2009 and H3), this result requires notification of appropriate local, State, or Federal public health authorities to determine necessary measures for verification and to further determine whether the specimen represents a novel strain of Influenza A.(7) If one of the actions listed at section 564(b)(1)(A) through (D) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act occurs with respect to an influenza viral strain, or if the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines, under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act, that a disease or disorder presents a public health emergency, or that a public health emergency otherwise exists, with respect to an influenza viral strain:
(i) Within 30 days from the date that FDA notifies manufacturers that characterized viral samples are available for test evaluation, the manufacturer must have testing performed on the device with those influenza viral samples in accordance with a standardized protocol considered and determined by FDA to be acceptable and appropriate.
(ii) Within 60 days from the date that FDA notifies manufacturers that characterized influenza viral samples are available for test evaluation and continuing until 3 years from that date, the results of the influenza emergency analytical reactivity testing, including the detailed information for the virus tested as described in the certificate of authentication, must be included as part of the device's labeling in a tabular format, either by:
(A) Placing the results directly in the device's labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter that accompanies the device in a separate section of the labeling where analytical reactivity testing data can be found, but separate from the annual analytical reactivity testing results; or
(B) In a section of the device's label or in other labeling that accompanies the device, prominently providing a hyperlink to the manufacturer's public website where the analytical reactivity testing data can be found. The manufacturer's website, as well as the primary part of the manufacturer's website that discusses the device, must provide a prominently placed hyperlink to the website containing this information and must allow unrestricted viewing access.
Predicate Devices
- QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus (K233100)
- QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini (K242353)
Related Devices
- K242353 — QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini · QIAGEN GmbH · Oct 25, 2024
- K233100 — QIAstat-Dx® Respiratory Panel Plus · QIAGEN GmbH · May 10, 2024
- K183597 — QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel · QIAGEN GmbH · May 18, 2019
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
August 27, 2025
Qiagen GmbH
% Melissa Mahall
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
Qiagen
19300 Germantown Road
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Re: K250080
Trade/Device Name: QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus; QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3981
Regulation Name: Device To Detect And Identify Nucleic Acid Targets In Respiratory Specimens From Microbial Agents That Cause The SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Infection And Other Microbial Agents When In A Multi-Target Test
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QOF
Dated: February 14, 2025
Received: February 14, 2025
Dear Melissa Mahall:
We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801 and Part 809); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
ANNA M. MIELECH -S
Anna Mielech, PhD.
Deputy Branch Chief (Acting)
Viral Respiratory and HPV Branch
Division of Microbiology Devices
OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K250080
Device Name
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini
Indications for Use (Describe)
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus:
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: Adenovirus, Human Coronavirus 229E, Human Coronavirus HKU1, Human Coronavirus NL63, Human Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1N1 pdm09, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (not differentiated), SARS-CoV-2, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test, or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini:
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following viruses are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Nucleic acids from viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis,
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treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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QIAGEN
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels with QIAstat-Dx Rise
510(k) K250080
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# 510(k) Summary
## General Information
Submitted by: QIAGEN GmbH
QIAGEN Strasse 1
Hilden, Germany 40724
Contact Person: Melissa Mahall
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
QIAGEN
19300 Germantown Road
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-944-7768
Email: melissa.mahall@qiagen.com
Date Prepared: August 26, 2025
Device Name: QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini
Classification: 21 CFR 866.3981 - Device To Detect And Identify Nucleic Acid Targets In Respiratory Specimens From Microbial Agents That Cause The SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Infection And Other Microbial Agents When In A Multi-Target Test
Product Code: QOF
Predicate Device: QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus, K233100
QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini, K242353
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QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels with QIAstat-Dx Rise
510(k) K250080
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# Device Description
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini are multiplexed nucleic acid tests which are designed for use with the QIAstat-Dx system (currently QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 and QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0). The device modification is to add the QIAstat-Dx Rise as an additional instrument for use with the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini ("QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels"). The QIAstat-Dx Rise is a higher throughput platform, incorporating up to eight QIAstat-Dx Analytical Modules (AM) on a small footprint. The instrument allows queuing up to 18 cartridges, which are scheduled for processing and delivered to the appropriate AM by an integrated robotic handler. The AM used with the QIAstat-Dx Rise is the same AM that can be used with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 or 2.0.
The modified QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini are identical to the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus (K233100) and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini (K242353), respectively, with the exception of the Instructions for Use which were updated to include the assay-specific procedure for the QIAstat-Dx Rise.
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels are intended to be used with one nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) eluted in Universal Transport Media (UTM), which is not provided with the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels.
All the reagents required for the complete execution of the test are pre-loaded and self-contained in a QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel cartridge. The user does not need to manipulate any reagents. During the test, reagents are handled by pneumatically-operated microfluidics without any direct contact with the user or the analyzer actuators.
Within the cartridge, multiple steps are automatically performed in sequence by using pneumatic pressure and a multiport valve to transfer the sample and fluids via the Transfer Chamber (TC) to their intended destinations. Following the introduction of the sample from a disposable transfer pipette, the following assay steps occur automatically and sequentially:
- Resuspension of Internal Control
- Cell lysis using mechanical and/or chemical means
- Membrane-based nucleic acid purification
- Mixing of the purified nucleic acid with lyophilized master mix reagents
- Transfer of defined aliquots of eluate/master mix to different reaction chambers
- Performance of multiplex real-time RT-PCR testing within each reaction chamber
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Assay Definition File (ADF) automatically interprets test results and displays a summary on the instrument display screen. The detected analytes are displayed in red. All other tested but not detected analytes are listed in green. The instrument will report if an error occurs during processing, in which case the test will fail and no results will be provided (screen will show "FAIL").
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# Intended Use
## QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: Adenovirus, Human Coronavirus 229E, Human Coronavirus HKU1, Human Coronavirus NL63, Human Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1N1 pdm09, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (not differentiated), SARS-CoV-2, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test, or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
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# QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following viruses are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Nucleic acids from viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection.
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# Comparison of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panels with QIAstat-Dx Rise and the Predicate Devices
Similarities and differences between the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus with QIAstat-Dx Rise and QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini with QIAstat-Dx Rise and the predicate devices are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively.
Table 1: Comparison of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus with QIAstat-Dx Rise with the predicate device
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus | QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus |
| 510(k) No. | K250080 | K233100 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.3981 | 21 CFR 866.3981 |
| Product Code | QOF | QOF |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II |
| Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use | The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: Adenovirus, Human Coronavirus 229E, Human Coronavirus HKU1, Human Coronavirus NL63, Human Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1N1 pdm09, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, | The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection, including SARS-CoV-2.The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus: Adenovirus, Human Coronavirus 229E, Human Coronavirus HKU1, Human Coronavirus NL63, Human Coronavirus OC43, Human Metapneumovirus, Influenza A, Influenza A H1, Influenza A H1N1 pdm09, Influenza A H3, Influenza B, Parainfluenza virus 1, Parainfluenza virus 2, Parainfluenza virus 3, Parainfluenza virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (not differentiated), SARS-CoV-2, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. | Rhinovirus/Enterovirus (not differentiated), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. |
| | Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions. | Nucleic acids from viral and bacterial organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions. |
| | Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test, or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen. | Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test or due to lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen. |
| | Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease. | Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus may not be the definite cause of disease. |
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Table 2: Comparison of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini with QIAstat-Dx Rise with the predicate device
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini | QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini |
| 510(k) No. | K250080 | K242353 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.3981 | 21 CFR 866.3981 |
| Product Code | QOF | QOF |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II |
| **Similarities** | | |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use | The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following viruses are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Nucleic acids from viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test or due to | The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals with clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infections, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The following viruses are identified using the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Rhinovirus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Nucleic acids from viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NPS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Detecting and identifying specific viral nucleic acids from individuals presenting with signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory infection, if used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other patient management decisions.
Negative results in the presence of a respiratory illness may be due to infection with pathogens that are not detected by the test or due to |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection. | lower respiratory tract infection that is not detected by a NPS specimen.
Conversely, positive results are indicative of the presence of the identified microorganism, but do not rule out co-infection with other pathogens not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini. The agent(s) detected by the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini may not be the definite cause of disease.
The use of additional laboratory testing (e.g., bacterial and viral culture, immunofluorescence, and radiography) may be necessary when evaluating a patient with possible respiratory tract infection. |
| Specimen Type | Same | Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) |
| Amplification and Detection Technology | Same | PCR |
| Assay Controls | Same | One internal control in each cartridge to control for sample processing that is subjected to all nucleic acid extraction and amplification steps similar to patient samples. Instructions for Use indicates quality control requirements should be performed in conformance with local, state, and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and the laboratory’s standard quality control procedures. |
| Nucleic Acid Extraction | Same | Extraction of nucleic acids using spin columns |
| Technology | Same | Detection of amplified targets uses an increase in fluorescence to generate the assay results. |
| Operational | Same | The sample is loaded straight into the cartridge. |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assay Targets | Same | Five (5) targets |
| **Differences** | | |
| Amplification and Detection Instrument System | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0, QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0, and QIAstat-Dx Rise | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 and QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 |
## Summary of Performance Data:
The performance for the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini with QIAstat-Dx Rise is equivalent to the performance for the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus (K233100) and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini (K242353).
The following analytical studies were performed on the QIAstat-Dx Rise and successfully demonstrated the equivalent performance of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini:
- Equivalence at Low Analyte Concentration
- Carryover
- Reproducibility
## Conclusions
The technological characteristics and the indications for use of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini remain the same. Validation data and information submitted in this premarket notification to add QIAstat-Dx Rise demonstrate that the modified QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus and QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
