cobas® BV/CV

FDA 510(k) K260021 · Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK260021

Submission

Device name
cobas® BV/CV
Applicant
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA, US
Received
January 5, 2026
Decision date
July 16, 2026
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
PQA – Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3975
Specialty
Microbiology

A vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis nucleic acid detection system is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device for the direct detection of nucleic acid sequences from microorganisms associated with vaginitis or bacterial vaginosis. The device is indicated for individuals with signs and symptoms of vaginitis or bacterial vaginosis and aids in the diagnosis of these vaginal infections.

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Questions and answers

When was cobas® BV/CV cleared by the FDA?

cobas® BV/CV (K260021) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 16, 2026, 192 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K260021?

The FDA product code is PQA – Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Nucleic Acid Detection System, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 866.3975.