510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDNA/RNA Shield Collection Tube
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zymo Research · QBD Microbial Nucleic Acid Storage And Stabilization Device
Cleared on Dec 14, 2020 as substantially equivalent to DEN170029 (Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, LLC, 2018) after a 94-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2018. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 14, 2020
- Review
- 94 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QBD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to DEN170029 (2018). 7 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backDEN170029 PrimeStore MTMLonghorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, LLC · 2018
- This deviceK202641 DNA/RNA Shield Collection TubeZymo Research · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK223497 Spectrum Saliva Collection DeviceSpectrum Solutions, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK242820 Puritan PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport SystemPuritan Medical Products, LLC · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK240797 PPH Saliva Collection KitPermantis Public Health · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK221547 InActiv BlueFertipro NV · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231013 DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Saliva Collection kitZymo Research · 2023
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K223497Spectrum Saliva Collection DeviceSpectrum Solutions, LLC · 2023 · cites it directly1descendant
- K242820Puritan PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport SystemPuritan Medical Products, LLC · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K240797PPH Saliva Collection KitPermantis Public Health · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K221547InActiv BlueFertipro NV · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
- K231013DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Saliva Collection kitZymo Research · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | DEN170029 | PrimeStore MTM | Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, LLC | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K202641 | DNA/RNA Shield Collection Tube | Zymo Research | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K223497 | Spectrum Saliva Collection Device | Spectrum Solutions, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K242820 | Puritan PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport System | Puritan Medical Products, LLC | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K240797 | PPH Saliva Collection Kit | Permantis Public Health | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K221547 | InActiv Blue | Fertipro NV | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K231013 | DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Saliva Collection kit | Zymo Research | 2023 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new QBD device
- #1 K242820 Puritan PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport…score 9.7 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | DEN170029 | PrimeStore MTMSummary page 4…CRF 866.2950 Classification Class II Review Panel Microbiology 83 Predicate Devices PrimeStore MTM (DEN170029) Intended Use The DNA/RNA Shield™ collection tube is intended for the stabilization and inactivation of… | 2018 |
What descends from it? (7)
6 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K223497 | Spectrum Saliva Collection Device | 2023 | 1 |
| K242820 | Puritan PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport System | 2025 | 0 |
| K221547 | InActiv Blue | 2024 | 0 |
| K231013 | DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Saliva Collection kit | 2023 | 0 |
| K221802 | iSWAB-Respiratory Tract Sample Collection Media-Extraction Less (iSWAB-RC-EL) | 2023 | 0 |
| K211675 | Dasky Disposable Sampling Tube (Model name: VSM02) | 2022 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All QBD devicesQBD Microbial Nucleic Acid Storage And Stabilization Device: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · QBD
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · QBD
651in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · QBD
2in 2022
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · QBD
No MAUDE report names QBD since 2007.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 2 (2) | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 286 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 651 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The DNA/RNA Shield™ collection tube is intended for the stabilization and inactivation of upper and lower respiratory human specimens suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2. These devices can be used for collection transport and storage of specimens at ambient temperatures (20-25°C). Specimens collected and stored in a DNA/RNA Shield™ collection tube are suitable for use with legally marketed molecular diagnostic devices.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K202641 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K202641: DNA/RNA Shield Collection Tube.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K202641
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026