# Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of Ribonucleic Acid Preanalytical Systems
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2005-08-25 · Effective 2005-09-26 · 70 FR 49862
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-16914
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 49862
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 866
- **Publication date:** 2005-08-25
- **Effective date:** 2005-09-26
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 2005N-0263
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying ribonucleic acid (RNA) preanalytical systems into class II (special controls). The special control that will apply to the device is the guidance document entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: RNA Preanalytical Systems (RNA Collection, Stabilization, and Purification Systems for RT-PCR Used in Molecular Diagnostic Testing)." The agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance document that will serve as the special control for the device.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/25/05-16914/medical-devices-immunology-and-microbiology-devices-classification-of-ribonucleic-acid-preanalytical)
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