Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of the Herpes Simplex Virus Serological Assay Device
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Published
August 9, 2011
Last updated
August 9, 2011
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Document number 2011-20115. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the special controls for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) serological assay device type, which is classified as class II (special controls). These device types are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in various serological tests to identify antibodies to herpes simplex virus in serum, and the devices that consist of herpes simplex virus antisera conjugated with a fluorescent dye (immunofluorescent assays) used to identify herpes simplex virus directly from clinical specimens or tissue culture isolates derived from clinical specimens.
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United States
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