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Thermocycler, Generic

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Product Code
Definition
A thermocycler is an automated laboratory apparatus intended to amplify specific segments of double stranded nucleic acids isolated from a clinical sample via the polymerase chain reaction process. The nucleic acid sequences are amplified in the presence of specific primers, buffers, and thermostable polymerases, by raising and lowering the thermal block temperature at specific rates using pre-programmed steps, based on the specifications of the test which is being run. It may integrate interchangeable blocks of different materials or to accommodate different well and tube formats.
Physical State
Should not include real-time thermocyclers or instruments with analyzers for fluorescence, other measuring techniques, or detection methods or integrate sample and/or reagent handling.
Technical Method
A thermocycler is intended amplify specific sequences of double stranded nucleic acids using the polymerase chain process. The device includes a thermal block with holes designed to accommodate the insertion of special tubes or plates holding the assay reaction mixtures and houses an internal computer-controlled, rapid heating/cooling unit. The thermal block¿s temperature is raised and lowered at specific rates using pre-programmed steps based on the specifications of the test which is being run.
Target Area
Not applicable
Regulation Medical Specialty
Chemistry
Review Panel
Chemistry
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
862.2310
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 862.2310 Clinical sample concentrator

§ 862.2310 Clinical sample concentrator.

(a) Identification. A clinical sample concentrator is a device intended to concentrate (by dialysis, evaporation, etc.) serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids before the fluids are analyzed.

(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.

[52 FR 16122, May 1, 1987, as amended at 60 FR 38899, July 28, 1995; 66 FR 38788, July 25, 2001]

Thermocycler, Generic

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A thermocycler is an automated laboratory apparatus intended to amplify specific segments of double stranded nucleic acids isolated from a clinical sample via the polymerase chain reaction process. The nucleic acid sequences are amplified in the presence of specific primers, buffers, and thermostable polymerases, by raising and lowering the thermal block temperature at specific rates using pre-programmed steps, based on the specifications of the test which is being run. It may integrate interchangeable blocks of different materials or to accommodate different well and tube formats.
Physical State
Should not include real-time thermocyclers or instruments with analyzers for fluorescence, other measuring techniques, or detection methods or integrate sample and/or reagent handling.
Technical Method
A thermocycler is intended amplify specific sequences of double stranded nucleic acids using the polymerase chain process. The device includes a thermal block with holes designed to accommodate the insertion of special tubes or plates holding the assay reaction mixtures and houses an internal computer-controlled, rapid heating/cooling unit. The thermal block¿s temperature is raised and lowered at specific rates using pre-programmed steps based on the specifications of the test which is being run.
Target Area
Not applicable
Regulation Medical Specialty
Chemistry
Review Panel
Chemistry
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 1
Regulation Number
862.2310
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 862.2310 Clinical sample concentrator

§ 862.2310 Clinical sample concentrator.

(a) Identification. A clinical sample concentrator is a device intended to concentrate (by dialysis, evaporation, etc.) serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids before the fluids are analyzed.

(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.

[52 FR 16122, May 1, 1987, as amended at 60 FR 38899, July 28, 1995; 66 FR 38788, July 25, 2001]