510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - =>8 µg/mL), VITEK 2 Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - >=8 µg/mL), VITEK 2 Streptococcus Penicillin
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
bioMerieux, Inc. · LON System, Test, Automated, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Short Incubation
Cleared on Oct 23, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K112000 (bioMerieux, Inc., 2011) after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2003. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 23, 2023
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LON
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K031865 (2003). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK031865 Vitek 2 Gram Positive Moxifloxacin for Strepococcus PneumoniaebioMerieux, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK053186 Vitek 2 Gram Positive Telithromycin for Streptococcus PneumoniaebioMerieux, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK063597 Vitek 2 Gram Positive Amoxicillin for Streptococcus PneumoniaebioMerieux, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK112000 Vitek 2 Streptococcus PenicillinbioMerieux, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK232201 VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - =>8 µg/mL), VITEK 2…bioMerieux, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260619 VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Cefepime (<=0.06 – >=4 µg/mL)Biomérieux, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260281 VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Cefuroxime (<=0.125 - >=8 µg/mL)Biomerieux · 2026
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K031865 | Vitek 2 Gram Positive Moxifloxacin for Strepococcus Pneumoniae | bioMerieux, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K053186 | Vitek 2 Gram Positive Telithromycin for Streptococcus Pneumoniae | bioMerieux, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K063597 | Vitek 2 Gram Positive Amoxicillin for Streptococcus Pneumoniae | bioMerieux, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K112000 | Vitek 2 Streptococcus Penicillin | bioMerieux, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K232201 | VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - =>8 µg/mL), VITEK 2… | bioMerieux, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K260619 | VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Cefepime (<=0.06 – >=4 µg/mL) | Biomérieux, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K260281 | VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Cefuroxime (<=0.125 - >=8 µg/mL) | Biomerieux | 2026 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 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 LON device
- #1 K260619 VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Cefepime (<=0.06 –…score 13.3 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112000 | Vitek 2 Streptococcus PenicillinSummary page 4…VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin C. Predicate Device: VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin (≤0.06 - ≥8 μg/mL) (K112000) D. Device Description: The principle of the VITEK® 2 AST cards is based on the microdilution minimum inhibitory concentration… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 20 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 4.8 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K260619 (Biomérieux, Inc., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LON devicesLON System, Test, Automated, Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Short Incubation: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LON
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LON
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LON
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LON
690in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LON, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19 | 50 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 | 66 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 116 | 3 |
| 2011 | 8 | 85 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 10 | 200 | 3 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 | 115 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 | 90 | 2 (2) | 10 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 41 |
| 2016 | 3 | 242 | 2 | 94 |
| 2017 | 10 | 89 | 1 | 197 |
| 2018 | 4 | 88 | 6 | 512 |
| 2019 | 8 | 84 | 1 | 315 |
| 2020 | 5 | 81 | 8 | 218 |
| 2021 | 5 | 268 | 0 | 232 |
| 2022 | 8 | 189 | 15 | 180 |
| 2023 | 11 | 210 | 0 | 453 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 1 | 418 |
| 2025 | 5 | 90 | 1 | 690 |
| 2026 | 4 | 146 | 6 | — |
What is it indicated for?
VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin is designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Streptococcus species and is intended for use with the VITEK® 2 and VITEK® 2 Compact Systems as a laboratory aid in the determination of in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin is a quantitative test. Penicillin has been shown to be active against most strains of the microorganisms listed below, according to the FDA label…
Read the full statement (138 words)
VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin is designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Streptococcus species and is intended for use with the VITEK® 2 and VITEK® 2 Compact Systems as a laboratory aid in the determination of in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Penicillin is a quantitative test. Penicillin has been shown to be active against most strains of the microorganisms listed below, according to the FDA label for this antimicrobial.
Active both in vitro and in clinical infections:
Beta hemolytic Streptococci groups C and G
Streptococcus pyogenes
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus viridans group
Streptococcus pneumoniae
The VITEK® 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility Card is intended for use with the VITEK® 2 Systems in clinical laboratories as an in vitro test to determine the susceptibility of Streptococcus pneumoniae, beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, and Viridans Streptococcus to antimicrobial agents when used as instructed.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K232201 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K232201: VITEK 2 AST-Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - =>8 µg/mL), VITEK 2 Streptococcus Penicillin (<=0.06 - >=8 µg/mL), VITEK 2 Streptococcus Penicillin.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K232201
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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