The Verigene® Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of toxin A (tcdA), toxin B (tcdB), and tcdC gene sequences of toxigenic Clostridium difficile and for presumptive identification of PCR ribotype 027 strains from unformed (liquid or soft) stool specimens collected from patients suspected of having C. difficile infection (CDI).


Product Overview

The Verigene® Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of toxin A (tcdA), toxin B (tcdB), and tcdC gene sequences of toxigenic Clostridium difficile and for presumptive identification of PCR ribotype 027 strains from unformed (liquid or soft) stool specimens collected from patients suspected of having C. difficile infection (CDI).
Clostridium difficile (CDF) Extraction Tray - 20-009-022


Device Description

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of nucleic acid from multiple types of microorganisms associated with gastrointestinal disease, in a clinical specimen, using a microarray method. Microorganisms detected may include bacteria, viruses, fungi and/or parasites such as, but are not limited to Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Norovirus, Rotavirus, Clostridium difficile, Giardia, Bacillus and/or Vibrio species.


Environmental Conditions

  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 8.00
    • 2.00

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    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: OZN

    Device Name: C. Difficile Toxin Gene Amplification Assay

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: Not applicable

    Definition: Amplification assay for the detection of c. Difficile toxin genes from stool specimens of symptomatic patients.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: Uses amplification technology to detect toxin genes of C. difficile

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: Not applicable

    Regulation Number: 866.3130

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 00857573006256

    Device Type: Previous

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

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    Device Id: 00840487101650

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

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