Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices; Classification of Blood Establishment Computer Software and Accessories

Information

Type

Proposed Rule

Regulated products

Medical Devices

Published

March 1, 2016

Last updated

March 1, 2016

Description

Document number 2016-04411. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is proposing to classify the blood establishment computer software (BECS) and BECS accessories into class II (special controls). FDA is identifying proposed special controls for BECS and BECS accessories that are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. FDA is also giving notice that the Agency does not intend to exempt BECS and BECS accessories from premarket notification requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). FDA is publishing in this document the recommendations of the Blood Product Advisory Committee regarding the classification of these devices. After considering public comments on the proposed classification, FDA will publish a final regulation classifying these device types.

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Country / Region

United States

License

Other (Public Domain)

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