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FEDERAL REGISTER · RULEJune 26, 2025IN FORCE

Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleic Acid-Based Assay for Central Nervous System Infections

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STATUSIN FORCE
EFFECTIVEJun 26, 2025
COMMENTS CLOSE—
APPLIES TO · SPEQ TAGDevice
Document type
Rule
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
June 26, 2025
Effective
June 26, 2025
Document number
2025-11794
CFR references
21 CFR 866
Docket
FDA-2025-N-1448
ABSTRACT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the herpes simplex virus nucleic acid-based assay for central nervous system infections into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the herpes simplex virus nucleic acid-based assay for central nervous system infections. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

Abstract as published in the Federal Register.