QBN

Mass Spectrometry, Maldi Tof, Microorganism Identification, Cultured Isolates

Product code
QBN
Device name
Mass Spectrometry, Maldi Tof, Microorganism Identification, Cultured Isolates
Device class
Class 2
21 CFR
21 CFR 866.3378
Medical specialty
Microbiology
Marketing pathway
510(K)
510(k) clearances (last 3 years)
1
Summaries archived here
1 (direct download)
510(k) clearances (all years, FDA)
4 (all years; only the last 3 years are listed here)

FDA classification definition

The MALDI Biotyper CA System is a mass spectrometer system using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization - time of flight (MALDI-TOF) for the identification and differentiation of microorganisms cultured from human specimens. The MALDI Biotyper CA System is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial and fungal infections.

Definition text from the FDA device classification database (U.S. federal government work, public domain).

510(k) clearances, last 3 years (1)

Last three years. Most recent: 2025-08-13.

NumberDecision dateApplicantDevice nameSummary
K2514952025-08-13Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KGMBT Compass HT CA Software; MBT FAST Shuttle US IVDPDF

1 summaries are archived here for direct download.

Official FDA classification page: QBN
Classification and pathway per current FDA publications. Data from openFDA (CC0).