The following steps may be helpful when trying to determine if a product is regulated by the FDA as a medical device. Step 1: Determine if your product meets the definition of a medical device per
In vitro diagnostic products, including microbiology devices, are devices under the Act and Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Act divided the field of medical devices into either preamendment or postamendment devices, depending on when the devices were introduced into interstate commerce for commercial distribution.
The term, in vivo, is Latin for “within the living”. As defined by Medical News Today , in vivo diagnostic tests are conducted within the body and provide valuable information regarding the effects of a particular substance or disease progression in a whole, living organism. In vivo tests are commonly used in animal studies to assess the
‘Intended Use/Intended Purpose’: The objective intent of the manufacturer regarding the use of a product, process or services as reflected in the specifications, instructions and information provided by the manufacturer. (GHTF/SG/N77:2012) (Chapter 3.0 Definitions) EN ISO 18113-1:2011 In vitro diagnostic medical devices. Information Please see the page In Vitro Diagnostics EUAs for information about in vitro diagnostics EUAs, including templates. For current SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic EUAs, see: Molecular Diagnostic Tests yuWSD.