The VITEK MS-CHCA matrix is used with the VITEK® MS System to enable identification of microorganisms. The matrix absorbs energy from the VITEK MS laser and transfers it to the microorganisms


Product Overview

The VITEK MS
VITEK® MS CHCA - VITEK® MS CHCA


Device Description

An assembly of mains electricity (AC-powered) devices intended to be used for the qualitative detection and identification of microbial species (bacteria, fungi) in a clinical specimen using mass spectrometry. It typically consists of a sample handling/preparation unit, a mass spectrometry instrument, and a server with software intended to analyse results and compare the produced spectra with information in a remote database to identify and report the microbial species in the specimen. The system operates with reduced technician involvement and automation of some, but not all, procedural steps.


Environmental Conditions

  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 8.00
    • 2.00

  • Device Sizes

    No Data Available


    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: PEX

    Device Name: System, Mass Spectrometry, Maldi Tof, Microorganism Identification, Cultured Isolates

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: In vitro diagnostic device

    Definition: A mass spectrometer system using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ ionization - time of flight (MALDI-TOF) for the identification of microorganisms cultured from human specimens.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization - time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: Identification of microorganisms cultured from human specimens

    Regulation Number: 866.3361

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 03573026362836

    Device Type: Package

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: 03573026556662

    Package Quantity: 5

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: In Commercial Distribution

    Package Type: N/A


    Device Id: 03573026556662

    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

    Package Type: N/A


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