# Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay for Identification of Microorganisms and Resistance Markers From Positive Blood Cultures
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final order. · Published 2015-05-27 · Effective 2015-05-27 · 80 FR 30153
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-12741
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 30153
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 866
- **Publication date:** 2015-05-27
- **Effective date:** 2015-05-27
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2015-N-1072
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying multiplex nucleic acid assay for identification of microorganisms and resistance markers from positive blood cultures into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to this device are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the multiplex nucleic acid assay for identification of microorganisms and resistance markers from positive blood cultures. 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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/05/27/2015-12741/medical-devices-immunology-and-microbiology-devices-classification-of-multiplex-nucleic-acid-assay)
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