De Novo · Pathology

“Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System with the Genius™ Cervical AI algorithm”

by Hologic Inc.

“Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System with the Genius™ Cervical AI algorithm” is an AI-enabled medical device from Hologic Inc. that the U.S. FDA granted through De Novo DEN210035 on January 31, 2024. Its lead review panel is Pathology and its primary product code is QYV (Digital Cervical Cytology Slide Imaging System With Artificial Intelligence Algorithm).

See also all FDA AI clearances in 2024.

Key facts

Submission numberDEN210035
PathwayDe Novo
Date of final decision
Company (FDA list)Hologic Inc.
Lead review panelPathology
Primary product codeQYV — Digital Cervical Cytology Slide Imaging System With Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
Applicant (openFDA)Hologic, Inc.
Applicant locationMalborough, MA, US
Device classClass 2
Regulation number21 CFR 864.3900
Decision codeDENG
Submission typeDirect

Source: FDA AI-Enabled Medical Devices list and openFDA.

What this means

De Novo is the pathway for novel low-to-moderate-risk devices with no predicate. A granted De Novo creates a new device classification that later devices can use as a predicate. “Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System with the Genius™ Cervical AI algorithm” went through this pathway (DEN210035).

openFDA lists it as a Class 2 device under 21 CFR 864.3900. Class II devices are moderate risk and are subject to general and special controls.

Product code QYV covers 1 device on the FDA AI list. By decision date, this device is #1 of 1 under that code. Hologic Inc. has 9 AI-enabled devices on the list, and the Pathology panel accounts for 10 in total.

Being on this list doesn't describe how well the device works clinically. Check the FDA record for its indications for use.

More from Hologic Inc.