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Dna Genetic Analyzer

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Product Code
Definition
A genetic analyzer is an automated clinical multiplex instrument system intended to measure and sort signals generated by multiple fluorescent dyes in order to analyze DNA/RNA molecules in an assay from a clinical sample. Individual nucleotide sequences and DNA fragment sizes are identified using chain- or dye-termination or dye primer cycle sequencing, or PCR amplification with labeled primers, respectively. Labeled nucleotides and DNA fragments are separated by size and charge using a polymer-based separation matrix with capillary electrophoresis or other method. Fluorescence emissions are measured using filters on a photodiode or other detector and interpreted with software.
Physical State
Should not include massively parallel or high-throughput sequencers or instruments with analyzers for fluorescence.
Technical Method
Utilizes denatured capillary electrophoresis by separating fluorescently labeled amplified DNA fragments or individual nucleotide bases by size and charge using a polymer-based separation matrix. It may integrate sample and/or reagent handling, dedicated instrument control, data acquisition software, raw data storage mechanisms and other essential hardware components along with the signal reader unit.
Target Area
N/A
Regulation Medical Specialty
Chemistry
Review Panel
Chemistry
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
862.2570
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 862.2570 Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems

§ 862.2570 Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems.

(a) Identification. Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems is a device intended to measure and sort multiple signals generated by an assay from a clinical sample. This instrumentation is used with a specific assay to measure multiple similar analytes that establish a single indicator to aid in diagnosis. Such instrumentation may be compatible with more than one specific assay. The device includes a signal reader unit, and may also integrate reagent handling, hybridization, washing, dedicated instrument control, and other hardware components, as well as raw data storage mechanisms, data acquisition software, and software to process detected signals.

(b) Classification. Class II (special 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. The special control is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Instrumentation for Clinical Multiplex Test Systems.” See § 862.1(d) for the availability of this guidance document.

[70 FR 11868, Mar. 10, 2005, as amended at 84 FR 71797, Dec. 30, 2019]

Dna Genetic Analyzer

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A genetic analyzer is an automated clinical multiplex instrument system intended to measure and sort signals generated by multiple fluorescent dyes in order to analyze DNA/RNA molecules in an assay from a clinical sample. Individual nucleotide sequences and DNA fragment sizes are identified using chain- or dye-termination or dye primer cycle sequencing, or PCR amplification with labeled primers, respectively. Labeled nucleotides and DNA fragments are separated by size and charge using a polymer-based separation matrix with capillary electrophoresis or other method. Fluorescence emissions are measured using filters on a photodiode or other detector and interpreted with software.
Physical State
Should not include massively parallel or high-throughput sequencers or instruments with analyzers for fluorescence.
Technical Method
Utilizes denatured capillary electrophoresis by separating fluorescently labeled amplified DNA fragments or individual nucleotide bases by size and charge using a polymer-based separation matrix. It may integrate sample and/or reagent handling, dedicated instrument control, data acquisition software, raw data storage mechanisms and other essential hardware components along with the signal reader unit.
Target Area
N/A
Regulation Medical Specialty
Chemistry
Review Panel
Chemistry
Submission Type
510(K) Exempt
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
862.2570
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Eligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 862.2570 Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems

§ 862.2570 Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems.

(a) Identification. Instrumentation for clinical multiplex test systems is a device intended to measure and sort multiple signals generated by an assay from a clinical sample. This instrumentation is used with a specific assay to measure multiple similar analytes that establish a single indicator to aid in diagnosis. Such instrumentation may be compatible with more than one specific assay. The device includes a signal reader unit, and may also integrate reagent handling, hybridization, washing, dedicated instrument control, and other hardware components, as well as raw data storage mechanisms, data acquisition software, and software to process detected signals.

(b) Classification. Class II (special 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. The special control is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Instrumentation for Clinical Multiplex Test Systems.” See § 862.1(d) for the availability of this guidance document.

[70 FR 11868, Mar. 10, 2005, as amended at 84 FR 71797, Dec. 30, 2019]