Xpert Carba-R

Q: When was Xpert Carba-R cleared by the FDA?

Xpert Carba-R (K261867) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 2, 2026, 28 days after the submission was received.

Q: What is the product code of K261867?

The FDA product code is POC – System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Antimicrobial Resistance Marker, Direct Specimen, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 866.1640.

FDA 510(k) K261867 · Cepheid®

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK261867

Submission

Device name: Xpert Carba-R
Applicant: Cepheid®
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Received: June 4, 2026
Decision date: July 2, 2026
Decision: Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type: Special 510(k)
Summary: 510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code: POC – System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Antimicrobial Resistance Marker, Direct Specimen
Device class: Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation: 21 CFR 866.1640
Specialty: Microbiology

To detect the presence of genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance by testing directly from clinical specimens using nucleic acid amplification technology.

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Questions and answers

When was Xpert Carba-R cleared by the FDA?

Xpert Carba-R (K261867) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on July 2, 2026, 28 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K261867?

The FDA product code is POC – System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Antimicrobial Resistance Marker, Direct Specimen, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 866.1640.