80_FR_10368 80 FR 10330 - Medical Devices; Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices; Classification of the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System

80 FR 10330 - Medical Devices; Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices; Classification of the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 38 (February 26, 2015)

Page Range10330-10333
FR Document2015-03934

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device are identified in this order, and will be part of the codified language for the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System classification. 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 884

[Docket No. FDA-2014-M-1957]


Medical Devices; Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices; 
Classification of the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment 
System

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Final order.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the 
Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System into class II 
(special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device 
are identified in this order, and will be part of the codified language 
for the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System 
classification. 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.

DATES: This order is effective February 26, 2015. The classification 
was applicable June 6, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Bailey, Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire 
Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. G120, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-6530.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    In accordance with section 513(f)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 360c(f)(1)), devices that were 
not in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976 (the date of 
enactment of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976), generally referred 
to as postamendments devices, are classified automatically by statute 
into class III without any FDA rulemaking process. These devices remain 
in class III and require premarket approval, unless and until the 
device is classified or reclassified into class I or II, or FDA issues 
an order finding the device to be substantially equivalent, in 
accordance with section 513(i), to a predicate device that does not 
require premarket approval. The Agency determines whether new devices 
are substantially equivalent to predicate devices by means of premarket 
notification procedures in section 510(k) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 
360(k)) and part 807 (21 CFR part 807) of the regulations.

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    Section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act, as amended by section 607 of the 
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (Pub. L. 112-
144), provides two procedures by which a person may request FDA to 
classify a device under the criteria set forth in section 513(a)(1) of 
the FD&C Act. Under the first procedure, the person submits a premarket 
notification under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act for a device that has 
not previously been classified and, within 30 days of receiving an 
order classifying the device into class III under section 513(f)(1), 
the person requests a classification under section 513(f)(2) of the 
FD&C Act. Under the second procedure, rather than first submitting a 
premarket notification under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act and then a 
request for classification under the first procedure, the person 
determines that there is no legally marketed device upon which to base 
a determination of substantial equivalence and requests a 
classification under section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act. If the person 
submits a request to classify the device under this second procedure, 
FDA may decline to undertake the classification request if FDA 
identifies a legally marketed device that could provide a reasonable 
basis for review of substantial equivalence with the device, or if FDA 
determines that the device submitted is not of ``low-moderate risk'', 
or that general controls would be inadequate to control the risks and 
special controls to mitigate the risks cannot be developed.
    In response to a request to classify a device under either 
procedure provided by section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act, FDA will 
classify the device by written order within 120 days. This 
classification will be the initial classification of the device.
    On August 3, 2012, FDA issued an order classifying the EEVA System 
into class III, because it was not substantially equivalent to a device 
that was introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate 
commerce for commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or a device 
which was subsequently reclassified into class I or class II. On August 
23, 2012, Auxogyn, Inc., submitted a de novo request for classification 
of the EEVA System under section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act. The 
manufacturer recommended that the device be classified into class II 
(Ref. 1).
    In accordance with section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act, FDA reviewed 
the request in order to classify the device under the criteria for 
classification set forth in section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C Act. FDA 
classifies devices into class II if general controls by themselves are 
insufficient to provide reasonable assurance of safety and 
effectiveness, but there is sufficient information to establish special 
controls to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and 
effectiveness of the device for its intended use. After review of the 
information submitted in the request, FDA determined that the device 
can be classified into class II with the establishment of special 
controls. FDA believes these special controls, in addition to general 
controls, will provide reasonable assurance of the safety and 
effectiveness of the device.
    Therefore, on June 6, 2014, FDA issued an order to the requestor 
classifying the device into class II. FDA is codifying the 
classification of the device by adding Sec.  884.6195 (21 CFR 
884.6195).
    Following the effective date of this final classification 
administrative order, any firm submitting a premarket notification 
(510(k)) for an Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System 
will need to comply with the special controls named in the final 
administrative order.
    The device is assigned the generic name Assisted Reproduction 
Embryo Image Assessment System, and it is identified as a prescription 
device that is designed to obtain and analyze light microscopy images 
of developing embryos. This device provides information to aid in the 
selection of embryo(s) for transfer when there are multiple embryos 
deemed suitable for transfer or freezing.
    FDA has identified the following risks to health associated with 
this type of device and the measures required to mitigate these risks 
in Table 1:

 Table 1--Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System Risks and
                           Mitigation Measures
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            Identified risk                    Mitigation measures
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Damage or Destruction of the Embryo....  Non-Clinical Performance
                                          Testing.
                                         Software Verification,
                                          Validation & Hazard Analysis.
                                         Clinical Testing.
                                         Electromagnetic Compatibility
                                          Testing.
                                         Electrical Safety Testing.
                                         Labeling.
                                         Training.
Infection (Contamination of Device,      Cleaning and Disinfection
 Labware, and Incubator).                 Validation.
                                         Labeling.
                                         Training.
Incorrect Embryo Development Prediction  Non-Clinical Performance
                                          Testing.
                                         Software Verification,
                                          Validation & Hazard Analysis.
                                         Clinical Testing.
                                         Labeling.
                                         Training.
Electromagnetic Interference/Electrical  Electromagnetic Compatibility
 Safety Issues.                           Testing.
                                         Electrical Safety Testing.
                                         Labeling.
Use Error..............................  Labeling.
                                         Training.
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    FDA believes that the following special controls, in addition to 
the general controls, address these risks to health and provide 
reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness:

 Clinical performance testing must demonstrate a reasonable 
assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device to predict 
embryo development. Classification performance (sensitivity and 
specificity) and predictive accuracy (Positive Predictive Value and 
Negative Predictive Value) must be

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assessed at the subject and embryo levels.
 Software validation, verification, and hazard analysis must be 
provided.
 Non-clinical performance testing data must demonstrate the 
performance characteristics of the device. Testing must include the 
following:
    [cir] Total light exposure and output testing;
    [cir] a safety analysis must be performed based on maximum (worst-
case) light exposure to embryos, which also includes the safety of the 
light wavelength(s) emitted by the device;
    [cir] simulated-use testing;
    [cir] Mouse Embryo Assay testing to assess whether device operation 
impacts growth and development of mouse embryos to the blastocyst 
stage;
    [cir] cleaning and disinfection validation of reusable components;
    [cir] package integrity and transit testing;
    [cir] hardware fail-safe validation;
    [cir] electrical equipment safety and electromagnetic compatibility 
testing; and
    [cir] prediction algorithm reproducibility.
 Labeling must include the following:
    [cir] A detailed summary of clinical performance testing, including 
any adverse events;
    [cir] specific instructions, warnings, precautions, and training 
needed for safe use of the device;
    [cir] appropriate electromagnetic compatibility information;
    [cir] validated methods and instructions for cleaning and 
disinfection of reusable components; and
    [cir] information identifying compatible cultureware and explain 
how they are used with the device.

    An Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System is a 
prescription device restricted to patient use only upon the 
authorization of a practitioner licensed by law to administer or use 
the device. (See 21 CFR 801.109 (Prescription devices).)
    Section 510(m) of the FD&C Act provides that FDA may exempt a class 
II device from the premarket notification requirements under section 
510(k) of the FD&C Act, if FDA determines that premarket notification 
is not necessary to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and 
effectiveness of the device. For this type of device, FDA has 
determined that premarket notification is necessary to provide 
reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. 
Therefore, this device type is not exempt from premarket notification 
requirements. Persons who intend to market this type of device must 
submit to FDA a premarket notification, prior to marketing the device, 
which contains information about the Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image 
Assessment System they intend to market.

II. Environmental Impact

    The Agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.34(b) that this action is 
of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant 
effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental 
assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required.

III. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This final administrative order establishes special controls that 
refer to previously approved collections of information found in other 
FDA regulations. These collections of information are subject to review 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The collections of 
information in part 807, subpart E regarding premarket notification 
submissions have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0120 and 
the collections of information in 21 CFR part 801, regarding labeling, 
have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0485.

IV. Reference

    The following reference has been placed on display in the Division 
of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 
Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852, and may be seen by 
interested persons between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

1. K120427: De Novo Request from Auxogyn, Inc., dated August 23, 
2012.

List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 884

    Medical devices, Obstetrical and Gynecological devices.

    Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under 
authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 
884 is amended as follows:

PART 884--OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICES

0
1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 884 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, 360j, 371.


0
2. Section 884.6195 is added to subpart G to read as follows:


Sec.  884.6195  Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image Assessment System.

    (a) Identification. An Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image 
Assessment System is a prescription device that is designed to obtain 
and analyze light microscopy images of developing embryos. This device 
provides information to aid in the selection of embryo(s) for transfer 
when there are multiple embryos deemed suitable for transfer or 
freezing.
    (b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special 
control(s) for this device are:
    (1) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate a reasonable 
assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device to predict embryo 
development. Classification performance (sensitivity and specificity) 
and predictive accuracy (Positive Predictive Value and Negative 
Predictive Value) must be assessed at the subject and embryo levels.
    (2) Software validation, verification, and hazard analysis must be 
provided.
    (3) Non-clinical performance testing data must demonstrate the 
performance characteristics of the device. Testing must include the 
following:
    (i) Total light exposure and output testing;
    (ii) A safety analysis must be performed based on maximum (worst-
case) light exposure to embryos, which also includes the safety of the 
light wavelength(s) emitted by the device;
    (iii) Simulated-use testing;
    (iv) Mouse Embryo Assay testing to assess whether device operation 
impacts growth and development of mouse embryos to the blastocyst 
stage;
    (v) Cleaning and disinfection validation of reusable components;
    (vi) Package integrity and transit testing;
    (vii) Hardware fail-safe validation;
    (viii) Electrical equipment safety and electromagnetic 
compatibility testing; and
    (ix) Prediction algorithm reproducibility.
    (4) Labeling must include the following:
    (i) A detailed summary of clinical performance testing, including 
any adverse events;
    (ii) Specific instructions, warnings, precautions, and training 
needed for safe use of the device
    (iii) Appropriate electromagnetic compatibility information;
    (iv) Validated methods and instructions for cleaning and 
disinfection of reusable components; and
    (v) Information identifying compatible cultureware and explain how 
they are used with the device.


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    Dated: February 20, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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                                             databases. As such, these special                       series of airplane. It is not a rule of               DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                                             conditions address these vulnerabilities.               general applicability.                                HUMAN SERVICES
                                                The digital systems architecture for                    The substance of these special
                                             the Boeing Model 767–2C series                          conditions has been subjected to the                  Food and Drug Administration
                                             airplanes is composed of several                        notice and comment period in several
                                             connected networks. This network                        prior instances, and has been derived                 21 CFR Part 884
                                             architecture is used for a diverse set of               without substantive change from those                 [Docket No. FDA–2014–M–1957]
                                             functions providing data connectivity                   previously issued. It is unlikely that
                                             between systems, including:                             prior public comment would result in a                Medical Devices; Obstetrical and
                                                1. Airplane control, communication,                  significant change from the substance                 Gynecological Devices; Classification
                                             display, monitoring and navigation                      contained herein. Therefore, because a                of the Assisted Reproduction Embryo
                                             systems,                                                delay would significantly affect the                  Image Assessment System
                                                2. operator business and                             certification of the airplane, the FAA
                                                                                                     has determined that prior public notice               AGENCY:    Food and Drug Administration,
                                             administrative support systems,                                                                               HHS.
                                                3. passenger entertainment systems,                  and comment are unnecessary and
                                                                                                     impracticable, and good cause exists for              ACTION:   Final order.
                                             and
                                                4. access by systems external to the                 adopting these special conditions upon                SUMMARY:    The Food and Drug
                                             airplane.                                               publication in the Federal Register.                  Administration (FDA) is classifying the
                                                The Model 767–2C series airplane                        The FAA is requesting comments to                  Assisted Reproduction Embryo Image
                                             electronic-system network architecture                  allow interested persons to submit                    Assessment System into class II (special
                                             allows connection to airplane electronic                views that may not have been submitted                controls). The special controls that will
                                             systems and networks, and access from                   in response to the prior opportunities                apply to the device are identified in this
                                             airplane external sources (e.g., operator               for comment described above.                          order, and will be part of the codified
                                             networks, wireless devices, Internet                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25                    language for the Assisted Reproduction
                                             connectivity, service-provider satellite                                                                      Embryo Image Assessment System
                                                                                                       Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting
                                             communications, electronic flight bags,                                                                       classification. The Agency is classifying
                                                                                                     and recordkeeping requirements.
                                             etc.) to the previously isolated airplane                                                                     the device into class II (special controls)
                                             electronic assets.                                        The authority citation for these                    in order to provide a reasonable
                                                This design may result in network-                   special conditions is as follows:                     assurance of safety and effectiveness of
                                             security vulnerabilities from intentional                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,          the device.
                                             or unintentional corruption of data and                 44702, 44704.                                         DATES: This order is effective February
                                             systems required for the safety,                        The Special Conditions                                26, 2015. The classification was
                                             operations, and maintenance of the                                                                            applicable June 6, 2014.
                                             airplane. The existing regulations and                     Accordingly, pursuant to the
                                                                                                                                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                             guidance material did not anticipate this               authority delegated to me by the
                                                                                                                                                           Michael Bailey, Center for Devices and
                                             type of system architecture, or external                Administrator, the following special
                                                                                                                                                           Radiological Health, Food and Drug
                                             wired and wireless electronic access to                 conditions are issued as part of the type-
                                                                                                                                                           Administration, 10903 New Hampshire
                                             airplane electronic systems.                            certification basis for Boeing Model
                                                                                                                                                           Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. G120, Silver Spring,
                                             Furthermore, regulations, and current                   767–2C series airplanes.
                                                                                                                                                           MD 20993–0002, 301–796–6530.
                                                                                                        1. The applicant must ensure airplane
                                             system safety-assessment policy and                                                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                     electronic-system security protection
                                             techniques, do not address potential
                                                                                                     from access by unauthorized sources                   I. Background
                                             security vulnerabilities, which could be
                                                                                                     external to the airplane, including those                In accordance with section 513(f)(1) of
                                             caused by unauthorized access to
                                                                                                     possibly caused by maintenance                        the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
                                             airplane electronic systems and
                                                                                                     activity.                                             Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C.
                                             networks.
                                                                                                        2. The applicant must ensure that
                                                Special conditions have been applied                                                                       360c(f)(1)), devices that were not in
                                                                                                     electronic-system security threats are
                                             on past airplane programs to require                                                                          commercial distribution before May 28,
                                                                                                     identified and assessed, and that
                                             consideration of related security                                                                             1976 (the date of enactment of the
                                                                                                     effective electronic-system security                  Medical Device Amendments of 1976),
                                             vulnerabilities. These special conditions               protection strategies are implemented to
                                             are similar to those previously applied,                                                                      generally referred to as postamendments
                                                                                                     protect the airplane from all adverse                 devices, are classified automatically by
                                             except that the scope has been adjusted                 impacts on safety, functionality, and
                                             to be consistent with those features                                                                          statute into class III without any FDA
                                                                                                     continued airworthiness.                              rulemaking process. These devices
                                             unique to the Model 767–2C series                          3. The applicant must establish
                                             airplane.                                                                                                     remain in class III and require
                                                                                                     appropriate procedures to allow the
                                                                                                                                                           premarket approval, unless and until
                                             Applicability                                           operator to ensure that continued
                                                                                                                                                           the device is classified or reclassified
                                                                                                     airworthiness of the airplane is
                                               As discussed above, these special                                                                           into class I or II, or FDA issues an order
                                                                                                     maintained, including all post type-
                                             conditions apply to Boeing Model 767–                                                                         finding the device to be substantially
                                                                                                     certification modifications that may
                                             2C series airplanes. Should Boeing                                                                            equivalent, in accordance with section
                                                                                                     have an impact on the approved
                                             apply later for a change to the type                                                                          513(i), to a predicate device that does
                                                                                                     electronic-system security safeguards.
                                             certificate to include another model                                                                          not require premarket approval. The
                                                                                                       Issued in Renton, Washington, on February           Agency determines whether new
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                                             incorporating the same novel or unusual
                                             design feature, the special conditions                  19, 2015.                                             devices are substantially equivalent to
                                             would apply to that model as well.                      John J. Piccola, Jr.,                                 predicate devices by means of
                                                                                                     Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    premarket notification procedures in
                                             Conclusion                                              Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          section 510(k) of the FD&C Act (21
                                               This action affects only certain novel                [FR Doc. 2015–03970 Filed 2–25–15; 8:45 am]           U.S.C. 360(k)) and part 807 (21 CFR part
                                             or unusual design features on one model                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                807) of the regulations.


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                                                Section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act, as                                  and special controls to mitigate the risks                    information submitted in the request,
                                             amended by section 607 of the Food and                                    cannot be developed.                                          FDA determined that the device can be
                                             Drug Administration Safety and                                               In response to a request to classify a                     classified into class II with the
                                             Innovation Act (Pub. L. 112–144),                                         device under either procedure provided                        establishment of special controls. FDA
                                             provides two procedures by which a                                        by section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act,                         believes these special controls, in
                                             person may request FDA to classify a                                      FDA will classify the device by written                       addition to general controls, will
                                             device under the criteria set forth in                                    order within 120 days. This                                   provide reasonable assurance of the
                                             section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.                                        classification will be the initial                            safety and effectiveness of the device.
                                             Under the first procedure, the person                                     classification of the device.                                    Therefore, on June 6, 2014, FDA
                                             submits a premarket notification under                                       On August 3, 2012, FDA issued an                           issued an order to the requestor
                                             section 510(k) of the FD&C Act for a                                      order classifying the EEVA System into                        classifying the device into class II. FDA
                                             device that has not previously been                                       class III, because it was not substantially                   is codifying the classification of the
                                             classified and, within 30 days of                                         equivalent to a device that was                               device by adding § 884.6195 (21 CFR
                                             receiving an order classifying the device                                 introduced or delivered for introduction                      884.6195).
                                             into class III under section 513(f)(1), the                               into interstate commerce for commercial
                                                                                                                       distribution before May 28, 1976, or a                           Following the effective date of this
                                             person requests a classification under
                                                                                                                       device which was subsequently                                 final classification administrative order,
                                             section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act. Under
                                                                                                                       reclassified into class I or class II. On                     any firm submitting a premarket
                                             the second procedure, rather than first
                                                                                                                       August 23, 2012, Auxogyn, Inc.,                               notification (510(k)) for an Assisted
                                             submitting a premarket notification
                                                                                                                       submitted a de novo request for                               Reproduction Embryo Image
                                             under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act
                                             and then a request for classification                                     classification of the EEVA System under                       Assessment System will need to comply
                                             under the first procedure, the person                                     section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act. The                        with the special controls named in the
                                             determines that there is no legally                                       manufacturer recommended that the                             final administrative order.
                                             marketed device upon which to base a                                      device be classified into class II (Ref. 1).                     The device is assigned the generic
                                             determination of substantial                                                 In accordance with section 513(f)(2) of                    name Assisted Reproduction Embryo
                                             equivalence and requests a classification                                 the FD&C Act, FDA reviewed the                                Image Assessment System, and it is
                                             under section 513(f)(2) of the FD&C Act.                                  request in order to classify the device                       identified as a prescription device that
                                             If the person submits a request to                                        under the criteria for classification set                     is designed to obtain and analyze light
                                             classify the device under this second                                     forth in section 513(a)(1) of the FD&C                        microscopy images of developing
                                             procedure, FDA may decline to                                             Act. FDA classifies devices into class II                     embryos. This device provides
                                             undertake the classification request if                                   if general controls by themselves are                         information to aid in the selection of
                                             FDA identifies a legally marketed device                                  insufficient to provide reasonable                            embryo(s) for transfer when there are
                                             that could provide a reasonable basis for                                 assurance of safety and effectiveness,                        multiple embryos deemed suitable for
                                             review of substantial equivalence with                                    but there is sufficient information to                        transfer or freezing.
                                             the device, or if FDA determines that                                     establish special controls to provide                            FDA has identified the following risks
                                             the device submitted is not of ‘‘low-                                     reasonable assurance of the safety and                        to health associated with this type of
                                             moderate risk’’, or that general controls                                 effectiveness of the device for its                           device and the measures required to
                                             would be inadequate to control the risks                                  intended use. After review of the                             mitigate these risks in Table 1:

                                                       TABLE 1—ASSISTED REPRODUCTION EMBRYO IMAGE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM RISKS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
                                                                                        Identified risk                                                                               Mitigation measures

                                             Damage or Destruction of the Embryo ....................................................                       Non-Clinical Performance Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Software Verification, Validation & Hazard Analysis.
                                                                                                                                                            Clinical Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Electrical Safety Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Labeling.
                                                                                                                                                            Training.
                                             Infection (Contamination of Device, Labware, and Incubator) .................                                  Cleaning and Disinfection Validation.
                                                                                                                                                            Labeling.
                                                                                                                                                            Training.
                                             Incorrect Embryo Development Prediction ...............................................                        Non-Clinical Performance Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Software Verification, Validation & Hazard Analysis.
                                                                                                                                                            Clinical Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Labeling.
                                                                                                                                                            Training.
                                             Electromagnetic Interference/Electrical Safety Issues .............................                            Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Electrical Safety Testing.
                                                                                                                                                            Labeling.
                                             Use Error ..................................................................................................   Labeling.
                                                                                                                                                            Training.
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                                               FDA believes that the following                                         • Clinical performance testing must                              performance (sensitivity and
                                             special controls, in addition to the                                        demonstrate a reasonable assurance of                          specificity) and predictive accuracy
                                             general controls, address these risks to                                    the safety and effectiveness of the                            (Positive Predictive Value and
                                             health and provide reasonable assurance                                     device to predict embryo                                       Negative Predictive Value) must be
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                                                assessed at the subject and embryo                   notification requirements. Persons who                § 884.6195 Assisted Reproduction Embryo
                                                levels.                                              intend to market this type of device                  Image Assessment System.
                                             • Software validation, verification, and                must submit to FDA a premarket                          (a) Identification. An Assisted
                                                hazard analysis must be provided.                    notification, prior to marketing the                  Reproduction Embryo Image
                                             • Non-clinical performance testing data                 device, which contains information                    Assessment System is a prescription
                                                must demonstrate the performance                     about the Assisted Reproduction                       device that is designed to obtain and
                                                characteristics of the device. Testing               Embryo Image Assessment System they                   analyze light microscopy images of
                                                must include the following:                          intend to market.                                     developing embryos. This device
                                                Æ Total light exposure and output                                                                          provides information to aid in the
                                                                                                     II. Environmental Impact
                                                  testing;                                                                                                 selection of embryo(s) for transfer when
                                                Æ a safety analysis must be performed                   The Agency has determined under 21                 there are multiple embryos deemed
                                                  based on maximum (worst-case)                      CFR 25.34(b) that this action is of a type            suitable for transfer or freezing.
                                                  light exposure to embryos, which                   that does not individually or                           (b) Classification. Class II (special
                                                  also includes the safety of the light              cumulatively have a significant effect on             controls). The special control(s) for this
                                                  wavelength(s) emitted by the                       the human environment. Therefore,                     device are:
                                                  device;                                            neither an environmental assessment                     (1) Clinical performance testing must
                                                Æ simulated-use testing;                             nor an environmental impact statement                 demonstrate a reasonable assurance of
                                                Æ Mouse Embryo Assay testing to                      is required.                                          safety and effectiveness of the device to
                                                  assess whether device operation                                                                          predict embryo development.
                                                                                                     III. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
                                                  impacts growth and development of                                                                        Classification performance (sensitivity
                                                  mouse embryos to the blastocyst                      This final administrative order                     and specificity) and predictive accuracy
                                                  stage;                                             establishes special controls that refer to            (Positive Predictive Value and Negative
                                                Æ cleaning and disinfection                          previously approved collections of                    Predictive Value) must be assessed at
                                                  validation of reusable components;                 information found in other FDA                        the subject and embryo levels.
                                                Æ package integrity and transit                      regulations. These collections of                       (2) Software validation, verification,
                                                  testing;                                           information are subject to review by the              and hazard analysis must be provided.
                                                Æ hardware fail-safe validation;                     Office of Management and Budget                         (3) Non-clinical performance testing
                                                Æ electrical equipment safety and                    (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction                   data must demonstrate the performance
                                                  electromagnetic compatibility                      Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The                characteristics of the device. Testing
                                                  testing; and                                       collections of information in part 807,               must include the following:
                                                Æ prediction algorithm                               subpart E regarding premarket                           (i) Total light exposure and output
                                                  reproducibility.                                   notification submissions have been                    testing;
                                             • Labeling must include the following:                  approved under OMB control number                       (ii) A safety analysis must be
                                                Æ A detailed summary of clinical                     0910–0120 and the collections of                      performed based on maximum (worst-
                                                  performance testing, including any                 information in 21 CFR part 801,                       case) light exposure to embryos, which
                                                  adverse events;                                    regarding labeling, have been approved                also includes the safety of the light
                                                Æ specific instructions, warnings,                   under OMB control number 0910–0485.                   wavelength(s) emitted by the device;
                                                  precautions, and training needed                                                                           (iii) Simulated-use testing;
                                                                                                     IV. Reference                                           (iv) Mouse Embryo Assay testing to
                                                  for safe use of the device;
                                                Æ appropriate electromagnetic                          The following reference has been                    assess whether device operation impacts
                                                  compatibility information;                         placed on display in the Division of                  growth and development of mouse
                                                Æ validated methods and instructions                 Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food                    embryos to the blastocyst stage;
                                                  for cleaning and disinfection of                   and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers                   (v) Cleaning and disinfection
                                                  reusable components; and                           Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852,                  validation of reusable components;
                                                Æ information identifying compatible                 and may be seen by interested persons                   (vi) Package integrity and transit
                                                  cultureware and explain how they                   between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday                     testing;
                                                                                                     through Friday.                                         (vii) Hardware fail-safe validation;
                                                  are used with the device.
                                                                                                                                                             (viii) Electrical equipment safety and
                                                An Assisted Reproduction Embryo                      1. K120427: De Novo Request from Auxogyn,
                                                                                                         Inc., dated August 23, 2012.
                                                                                                                                                           electromagnetic compatibility testing;
                                             Image Assessment System is a                                                                                  and
                                             prescription device restricted to patient               List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 884                     (ix) Prediction algorithm
                                             use only upon the authorization of a                                                                          reproducibility.
                                             practitioner licensed by law to                           Medical devices, Obstetrical and
                                                                                                     Gynecological devices.                                  (4) Labeling must include the
                                             administer or use the device. (See 21                                                                         following:
                                             CFR 801.109 (Prescription devices).)                      Therefore, under the Federal Food,                    (i) A detailed summary of clinical
                                                Section 510(m) of the FD&C Act                       Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under                      performance testing, including any
                                             provides that FDA may exempt a class                    authority delegated to the Commissioner               adverse events;
                                             II device from the premarket notification               of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 884 is                   (ii) Specific instructions, warnings,
                                             requirements under section 510(k) of the                amended as follows:                                   precautions, and training needed for
                                             FD&C Act, if FDA determines that                                                                              safe use of the device
                                             premarket notification is not necessary                 PART 884—OBSTETRICAL AND
                                                                                                                                                             (iii) Appropriate electromagnetic
                                             to provide reasonable assurance of the                  GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICES
                                                                                                                                                           compatibility information;
                                             safety and effectiveness of the device.
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                                                                                                     ■ 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR                  (iv) Validated methods and
                                             For this type of device, FDA has                        part 884 continues to read as follows:                instructions for cleaning and
                                             determined that premarket notification                                                                        disinfection of reusable components;
                                             is necessary to provide reasonable                        Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e,          and
                                             assurance of the safety and effectiveness               360j, 371.
                                                                                                                                                             (v) Information identifying compatible
                                             of the device. Therefore, this device                   ■ 2. Section 884.6195 is added to                     cultureware and explain how they are
                                             type is not exempt from premarket                       subpart G to read as follows:                         used with the device.


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                                               Dated: February 20, 2015.                             other references to subtitles, chapters,              provided in section 501(h)), and which
                                             Leslie Kux,                                             subchapters, and sections in this                     does not participate in, or intervene in,
                                             Associate Commissioner for Policy.                      preamble are references to subtitles,                 any political campaign on behalf of (or
                                             [FR Doc. 2015–03934 Filed 2–25–15; 8:45 am]             chapters, subchapters, and sections in                in opposition to) any candidate for
                                             BILLING CODE 4164–01–P
                                                                                                     the Code and related regulations. All                 public office, and (iii) more than 80
                                                                                                     references to ‘‘fee’’ in this preamble are            percent of the gross revenues of which
                                                                                                     references to the fee imposed by section              is received from government programs
                                                                                                     9010.                                                 that target low income, elderly, or
                                             DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY                                On November 27, 2013, the Treasury                  disabled populations under titles XVIII,
                                                                                                     Department and the IRS issued the                     XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act;
                                             Internal Revenue Service
                                                                                                     Health Insurance Providers Fee                        and (D) any entity that is described in
                                                                                                     regulations as final regulations (TD                  section 501(c)(9) (a voluntary
                                             26 CFR Part 57
                                                                                                     9643). On August 12, 2014, the Treasury               employees’ beneficiary association
                                             [TD 9711]                                               Department and the IRS issued Notice                  (VEBA)) and is established by an entity
                                                                                                     2014–47, 2014–35 IRB 522, to provide                  (other than by an employer or
                                             RIN 1545–BM52
                                                                                                     further guidance for the 2014 fee year on             employers) for purposes of providing
                                             Health Insurance Providers Fee                          the definition of a covered entity. The               health care benefits.
                                                                                                     temporary regulations provide further                    Section 9010(c)(3)(A) provides a
                                             AGENCY:  Internal Revenue Service (IRS),                guidance on the definition of a covered               controlled group rule under which all
                                             Treasury.                                               entity for the 2015 fee year and                      persons treated as a single employer
                                             ACTION: Final and temporary                             subsequent fee years.                                 under section 52(a) or (b) or section
                                             regulations.                                                                                                  414(m) or (o) are treated as a single
                                                                                                     General Overview
                                                                                                                                                           covered entity. Section 9010(c)(4)
                                             SUMMARY:    This document contains                         Section 9010(a) imposes an annual fee              provides that, if more than one person
                                             temporary regulations that provide rules                on each covered entity engaged in the                 is liable to pay the fee on a single
                                             for the definition of a covered entity for              business of providing health insurance.               covered entity by reason of the
                                             purposes of the fee imposed by section                  The fee is due by the annual date                     application of the controlled group rule,
                                             9010 of the Patient Protection and                      specified by the Secretary, but in no                 then all such persons are jointly and
                                             Affordable Care Act, as amended. The                    event later than September 30th of each               severally liable for payment of the fee.
                                             temporary regulations are necessary to                  calendar year in which a fee must be                     Section 57.2(c)(1) of the Health
                                             clarify certain terms in section 9010.                  paid (fee year).                                      Insurance Providers Fee regulations
                                             The temporary regulations affect                           Section 9010(b) requires the Secretary             defines the term controlled group to
                                             persons engaged in the business of                      to determine the annual fee for each                  mean a group of two or more persons,
                                             providing health insurance for United                   covered entity based on the ratio of the              including at least one person that is a
                                             States health risks. The text of the                    covered entity’s net premiums written                 covered entity, that is treated as a single
                                             temporary regulations also serves as the                for health insurance for any United                   employer under section 52(a), 52(b),
                                             text of the proposed regulations (REG–                  States health risk that are taken into                414(m), or 414(o). Section 57.2(c)(3)(ii)
                                             143416–14) published in the Proposed                    account for the calendar year                         further provides that a person is treated
                                             Rules section in this issue of the Federal              immediately before the fee year (data                 as being a member of the controlled
                                             Register.                                               year) to the aggregate net premiums                   group if it is a member of the group at
                                                                                                     written for health insurance of United                the end of the day on December 31st of
                                             DATES: Effective Date: These regulations
                                                                                                     States health risks of all covered entities           the data year.
                                             are effective on February 26, 2015.                     that are taken into account during the
                                               Applicability Date: For dates of                      data year. In calculating the fee, the                Explanation of Provisions
                                             applicability, see §§ 57.10 and 57.10T.                 Secretary must determine each covered                   Following the publication of the final
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        entity’s net premiums written for United              regulations in TD 9643, the Treasury
                                             Rachel S. Smith, (202) 317–6855 (not a                  States health risks based on reports                  Department and the IRS received
                                             toll-free number).                                      submitted to the Secretary by the                     questions about how to apply the
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              covered entity and through the use of                 exclusions under section 9010(c)(2) to
                                                                                                     any other source of information                       the general definition of a covered
                                             Background
                                                                                                     available to the Secretary.                           entity. The Treasury Department and
                                               Section 9010 of the Patient Protection                   Section 9010(c)(1) defines a covered               the IRS also received questions about
                                             and Affordable Care Act (PPACA),                        entity as any entity that provides health             whether covered entities must report
                                             Public Law 111–148 (124 Stat. 119                       insurance for any United States health                information on net premiums written
                                             (2010)), as amended by section 10905 of                 risk during each fee year. Section                    for certain members of a controlled
                                             PPACA, and as further amended by                        9010(c)(2) excludes the following                     group. Notice 2014–47 was
                                             section 1406 of the Health Care and                     entities from being covered entities: (A)             subsequently issued to resolve those
                                             Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,                   Any employer to the extent that the                   questions for the 2014 fee year. The
                                             Public Law 111–152 (124 Stat. 1029                      employer self-insures its employees’                  temporary regulations adopt the general
                                             (2010)) (collectively, the Affordable Care              health risks; (B) any governmental                    approach of Notice 2014–47 to resolve
                                             Act or ACA) imposes an annual fee on                    entity; (C) any entity (i) that is                    those questions for the 2015 fee year
                                             covered entities that provide health                    incorporated as a nonprofit corporation               and each subsequent fee year.
                                             insurance for United States health risks.               under a State law, (ii) no part of the net
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                                             All references in this preamble to                      earnings of which inures to the benefit               Application of Exclusions Under
                                             section 9010 are references to the ACA.                 of any private shareholder or individual,             Section 9010(c)(2)
                                             Section 9010 did not amend the Internal                 no substantial part of the activities of                Notice 2014–47 provided that, for the
                                             Revenue Code (Code) but contains                        which is carrying on propaganda, or                   2014 fee year, the Treasury Department
                                             cross-references to specified Code                      otherwise attempting, to influence                    and the IRS would not treat any entity
                                             sections. Unless otherwise indicated, all               legislation (except as otherwise                      as a covered entity if it would be


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Document Modified: 2015-12-18 13:05:24
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal order.
DatesThis order is effective February 26, 2015. The classification was applicable June 6, 2014.
ContactMichael Bailey, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. G120, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-6530.
FR Citation80 FR 10330 
CFR AssociatedMedical Devices and Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices

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