The ARIES® MRSA Assay is an integrated real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA from nasal swabs in patients at risk for nasal colonization


Product Overview

The ARIES® MRSA Assay is an integrated real
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Device Description

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of nucleic acid conferring methicillin resistance, in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria present in a clinical specimen and/or culture isolate, using a nucleic acid technique (NAT).


Environmental Conditions

  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 30.00
    • 15.00

  • Device Sizes

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    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: NQX

    Device Name: System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Direct Specimen

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: N/A

    Definition: A nucleic acid amplification assay system (including probes, other reagents, and instrumentation) is an aid in the identification of MRSA colonization status for the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: N/A

    Regulation Number: 866.1640

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 00840487101445

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

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