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Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay

K241240510(k) TraditionalCleared Jul 18, 202476-day reviewClass II21 CFR 866.3981

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Hologic, Inc. · QOF Multi-Target Respiratory Specimen Nucleic Acid Test Including Sars-Cov-2 And Other Microbial Agents

Cleared on Jul 18, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K222736 (Hologic, Inc., 2023) after a 76-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2021. 4 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jul 18, 2024
Review
76 days
Class
Class II
Product code
QOF
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to DEN200031 (2021). 4 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2025: 3 descendants cleared2024: 1 descendant clearedDEN200031 · BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) · Biofire Diagnostics, LLC · 2021K222736 · Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay · Hologic, Inc. · 2023 · recalled2020202220242026
Descendants, by generation 1 generation forward: 3 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant K222736 · Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay · Hologic, Inc. · 2023 · recalledDEN200031 · BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) · Biofire Diagnostics, LLC · 20210
  1. Root · 2 generations backDEN200031 BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1)Biofire Diagnostics, LLC · 2021
  2. 1 generation backK222736 Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV AssayHologic, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
  3. This deviceK241240 Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV AssayHologic, Inc. · 2024
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK242465 Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assayHologic, Inc. · 2024
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252387 Simplexa™ COVID-19/ Flu A/B & RSV Direct (MOL4450); Simplexa™…Diasorin Molecular, LLC · 2025
  6. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243400 cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. · 2025
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243406 cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. · 2025

Most influential descendants

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  • K242465Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assayHologic, Inc. · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K252387Simplexa™ COVID-19/ Flu A/B & RSV Direct (MOL4450); Simplexa™ COVID-19/ Flu A/B & RSV…Diasorin Molecular, LLC · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K243400cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K243406cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2DEN200031BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1)Biofire Diagnostics, LLC2021—
−1K222736Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV AssayHologic, Inc.20231
0 (this device)K241240Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV AssayHologic, Inc.2024—
+1K242465Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assayHologic, Inc.2024—
+2K252387Simplexa™ COVID-19/ Flu A/B & RSV Direct (MOL4450); Simplexa™ COVID-19/ Flu…Diasorin Molecular, LLC2025—
+1K243400cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.2025—
+1K243406cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.2025—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202410
202530
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K241240, 2021–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K222736Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay
Summary page 4
…rsal transport medium (VTM/UTM), collected from symptomatic patients, as a validated specimen type to the currently marketed Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay (K222736; cleared May 16, 2023) and (2) to implement an Adaptive Crosstalk Correction (ACC) factor in the Assay Definition Module (ADM) so…
Hologic, Inc.20231

Also cleared against K222736: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (4)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K242465Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assayHologic, Inc.20241
K243400cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza A/B v2 nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.20250
K243406cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid testRoche Molecular Systems, Inc.20250

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 3 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K242465 (Hologic, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K222736.

How does its category compare?

All QOF devices

QOF Multi-Target Respiratory Specimen Nucleic Acid Test Including Sars-Cov-2 And Other Microbial Agents: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · QOF

13in 2025

2021: 12023: 72024: 92025: 132026 (partial year): 8
2007high 13 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · QOF

178in 2025

2023: 238 days median2024: 147 days median2025: 178 days median2026 (partial year): 128 days median
2007high 238 (2023) · low 147 (2024)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · QOF

2so far in 2026, the most since 2007

2023: 12024: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 2 (2026) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · QOF

10in 2025

2023: 62024: 302025: 10
2007high 30 (2024) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code QOF, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—00
20080—00
20090—00
20100—00
20110—00
20120—00
20130—00
20140—00
20150—00
20160—00
20170—00
20180—00
20190—00
20200—00
20211—00
20220—00
2023723816
20249147130
202513178110
202681282—

What is it indicated for?

The Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay is a fully automated multiplexed real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus (Flu A), influenza B virus (Flu B), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Nucleic acids are isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens and…

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The Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay is a fully automated multiplexed real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus (Flu A), influenza B virus (Flu B), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Nucleic acids are isolated and purified from nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens and anterior nasal (AN) swab specimens obtained from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of a respiratory tract infection. Clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory viral infection due to SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV can be similar. This assay is intended to aid in the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV infections in humans and is not intended to detect influenza C virus infections.

Nucleic acids from the viral organisms identified by this test are generally detectable in NP and AN swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. The detection and identification of specific viral nucleic acids from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection are indicative of the presence of the identified virus and aids in diagnosis if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information, and laboratory findings. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out coinfection with other organisms. The organism(s) detected by the Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay may not be the definite cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, or RSV infections. This assay is designed for use on the Panther Fusion system.

The Hologic RespDirect Collection Kit is cleared for NP swab specimens only for testing with the Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K241240: Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K241240

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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