510(k) · Cleared
ClearedInActiv Blue
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fertipro NV · QBD Microbial Nucleic Acid Storage And Stabilization Device
Cleared on Jun 11, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K202641 (Zymo Research, 2020) after a 746-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2018.
- Decided
- Jun 11, 2024
- Review
- 746 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QBD
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to DEN170029 (2018). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
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 K202641 DNA/RNA Shield Collection Tubescore 18.5 · 1 generation · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K202641 | DNA/RNA Shield Collection TubeSummary page 4…Class II Panel: Microbiology Product code: QBD Predicate Device: K202641 – DNA/RNA ShieldTM Collection Tube (Manufacturer: Zymo Research) Intended Use/I… | 2020 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K202641.
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. 2024, 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?
InActiv Blue is intended for the stabilization, transportation and inactivation of upper respiratory specimens suspected of containing SARS-CoV-2. These devices can be used for collection, transport and storage of specimens at refrigerated (2-8°C) or ambient temperatures (20-25°C). SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the specimens is stabilized for 7 days at these specified temperatures. Specimens collected and stored in an InActiv Blue 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/K221547 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K221547: InActiv Blue.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221547
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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