21 CFR 864.8100 — Bothrops Atrox Reagent
Hematology (HE) · Part 864 Subpart I—Hematology Reagents · § 864.8100
Identification
A Bothrops atrox reagent is a device made from snake venom and used to determine blood fibrinogen levels to aid in the evaluation of disseminated intravascular coagulation (nonlocalized clotting in the blood vessels) in patients receiving heparin therapy (the administration of the anticoagulant heparin in the treatment of thrombosis) or as an aid in the classification of dysfibrinogenemia (presence in the plasma of functionally defective fibrinogen).
Classification Rationale
Class II (performance standards).
Product Codes
| Product Code | Device Name | Class | Devices | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCO | Bothrops Atrox Reagent | 2 | 7 | 3rd Party |