Co-Diagnostics, Inc. announced that the Company has completed its first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) application for 510(k) clearance for the Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument, and the Co-Dx PCR COVID-19 Test for over-the-counter (OTC) use. Co-Diagnostics completed the submission via the FDA's electronic Submissions Template And Resource (eSTAR) system, and have received the acknowledgement from the FDA that the 510(k) application was received. eSTAR serves as a comprehensive resource for medical device manufacturers to standardize and consolidate the necessary information and links needed for 510(k) submission preparation.

The Co-Dx PCR platform has been designed to help close the access gap for infectious disease diagnosis by facilitating the widespread decentralization of gold-standard PCR diagnostics, which have historically only been found in high-complexity clinical laboratories. It consists of a compact and robust real-time PCR instrument operated at point-of-care or in at-home settings via an intuitive smartphone interface, with test cups powered by patented Co-Primers technology. The Company is also preparing to shortly pursue clearance for the Co-D x PCR COVID-19 test on the new instrument, to be used for point-of-care testing (POCT).

Other diagnostics for the platform in varying stages of development or preparation for clinical evaluations include tests for tuberculosis, human papillomavirus, strep A, and a respiratory multiplex that detects influenza A and B, COVID-19 and RSV in a single test. The Co-Dx PCR platform (including the PCR Home, PCR Pro, mobile app, and all associated tests) is subject to review by the FDA and/or other regulatory bodies and is not yet available for sale. The Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument and Co-Dx COVID-19 Test are currently under review by the FDA.