Healgen Scientific LLC, a leading innovator in diagnostic solutions, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted De Novo marketing authorization for Healgen Rapid Check® COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for over-the-counter (OTC) use. Click here for FDA Release. The FDA's De Novo pathway is designed for medical devices that do not have legally marketed comparison device and is a unique opportunity for development of a new device classification that can improve patient care and outcomes.

Hologic Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s Panther Fusion® SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay. This assay is a molecular diagnostic test that detects and differentiates four of the most prevalent respiratory viruses that can exhibit similar clinical symptoms: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A (flu A), influenza B (flu B) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).