# K243346: cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test

- Pathway: 510(k) (Dual Track)
- Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 11, 2025 after 165 days
- Product code: QWR (Simple Point-Of-Care Device To Detect Sar-Cov-2 Nucleic Acid Targets From Clinical Specimens In Near-Patient Settings)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 866.3982
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to DEN220039 (2023). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K223783: cobas SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas Liat System, Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (2023) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test is an automated real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the qualitative detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acids in anterior nasal (nasal) and nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection (i.e., symptomatic). Additionally, this test is intended to be used with nasal and nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected from individuals without signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (i.e., asymptomatic). The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2 v2 nucleic acid test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information and laboratory findings. SARS-CoV-2 RNA is generally detectable in nasal swab and nasopharyngeal swab specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results are indicative of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other microorganisms. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection. Negative results must be combined with clinical observations, patient history, and epidemiological information. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. A negative result from an asymptomatic individual is presumptive. Additionally, a negative result obtained with a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab collected from an asymptomatic individual should be followed up by testing at least twice over three days with at least 48 hours between tests.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K243346
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology