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FDA PRODUCT CODE · CLASS III

MKQ — Processor, Cervical Cytology Slide, Automated

It is a system that is used to collect and prepare cervical cytology specimens for Pap stain-based screening for cervical cancer. The specimens are collected and rinsed into a liquid preservative fluid from which they are then automatically filtered and deposited in a thin-layer on a glass microscope slide. They are stained and screened by a cytotechnologist and cytopathologist.

DEVICE CLASS
Class III
MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Unknown
REVIEW PANEL
PA
— Implant— Life-sustaining— GMP-exempt— Third-party review eligible
2
510(K)/PMA CLEARANCES
pma: 2
0
RECALL ENTRIES

Recent clearances

P950039Hologic, Inc. · pma2025-08-27
P970018Bd Diagnostic Systems · pma2024-09-06

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Source: FDA device classification, 510(k)/PMA, and recall datasets (openFDA). Recall entries count distinct FDA recall numbers, so one recall event affecting several products appears as several entries. SPEQ is not affiliated with the FDA; this is a reference view of public FDA data.

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