# K223591: cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Dual Track)
- Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 27, 2023 after 238 days
- Product code: QOF (Multi-Target Respiratory Specimen Nucleic Acid Test Including Sars-Cov-2 And Other Microbial Agents)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 866.3981
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to DEN200031 (2021). 1 ancestor in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- DEN200031: BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1), Biofire Diagnostics, LLC (2021) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K251742: VELO Respiratory Test (2026), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System (cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B) is an automated rapid multiplex real-time, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A, and influenza B virus nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) and anterior nasal swab (ANS) specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection due to SARS-CoV-2 and influenza can be similar. cobas® SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B is intended for use as an aid in the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and/or influenza B infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information, and laboratory findings. SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B viral nucleic acid are generally detectable in NPS and ANS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms. The agent(s) detected by the cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B may not be the definite cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and/or influenza B infection. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K223591
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology
