# Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices; Reclassification of Automated Blood Cell Separator Device Operating by Filtration Principle from Class III to Class II
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2003-02-28 · Effective 2003-03-31 · 68 FR 9530
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-4690
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 9530
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 864
- **Publication date:** 2003-02-28
- **Effective date:** 2003-03-31
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 96P-0484
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reclassifying the automated blood cell separator (ABCS) device operating by filtration principle, intended for routine collection of blood and blood components, from class III to class II (special controls). The special control requirement for this device is an annual report with emphasis on adverse reactions to be filed by the manufacturer for a minimum of 3 years. The agency is taking this action in response to a petition submitted under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) as amended by the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 (the 1976 amendments), the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (the SMDA), and the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA). The agency is reclassifying the automated blood cell separator devices operating by filtration principle into class II (special controls) because special controls, in addition to general controls, are capable of providing a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/28/03-4690/medical-devices-hematology-and-pathology-devices-reclassification-of-automated-blood-cell-separator)
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