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Rt-Pcr Multigene Expression Test, Sentinel Lymph Node, Cancer Metastasis Detection

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A gene expression test for detection of cancer metastasisis an in vitro diagnostic test performed on tissue of interest from patients previously diagnosed with cancer. Results from the test can be used to guide the intra-operative or post-operative decision to remove additional tissue. Post-operative histological evaluation of permanent sections of the tissue specimen, in accordance with usual diagnostic practice and using an appropriate histological sampling scheme, is required.
Physical State
Test consists of reagents, instrumentation, software and instructions needed to perform the test method.
Technical Method
In vitro replication, amplification and detection of mRNA representing the product of one or multiple genes from a cancerous tissue of interest.
Target Area
Human tissue from known cancer patients, removed during biopsy procedures for detection of cancer metastases.
Review Panel
Immunology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code OCB to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.

Rt-Pcr Multigene Expression Test, Sentinel Lymph Node, Cancer Metastasis Detection

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A gene expression test for detection of cancer metastasisis an in vitro diagnostic test performed on tissue of interest from patients previously diagnosed with cancer. Results from the test can be used to guide the intra-operative or post-operative decision to remove additional tissue. Post-operative histological evaluation of permanent sections of the tissue specimen, in accordance with usual diagnostic practice and using an appropriate histological sampling scheme, is required.
Physical State
Test consists of reagents, instrumentation, software and instructions needed to perform the test method.
Technical Method
In vitro replication, amplification and detection of mRNA representing the product of one or multiple genes from a cancerous tissue of interest.
Target Area
Human tissue from known cancer patients, removed during biopsy procedures for detection of cancer metastases.
Review Panel
Immunology
Submission Type
PMA
Device Classification
Class 3
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
Yes
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

The FDA has not linked product code OCB to any particular section of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). There are multiple reasons why this might be the case:

  • The product code was created for a class III submission that does not follow the normal PMN or PMA path - e.g., for a device that falls under HDE (Humanitarian Device Exemption) or EUA (Emergency Use Authorization).
  • The FDA has generated the product code for an existing Class III device, as a result of a PMA supplement that modifies the device in a way that it can't fit under the existing product code originally assigned
  • The product code was created for internal use at the FDA, and not for classification or regulatory-related purposes.