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Clarification of Compliance Requirements for Certain Manufacturers Who Incorporate Certified Class I Laser Products into Their Products (Laser Notice 42)

FinalCenter for Devices and Radiological Health12/18/1989

Description

Numerous questions have arisen regarding the applicability of 21 CFR 1040.lO(i), Modification of a Certified Product, in those situations in which a firm purchases a certified Class I laser product and incorporates it into another product for sale.  Examples of this practice include certified Class I optical disc drive units incorporated into computers, compact disc players installed in home entertainment centers, and compact disc players installed in automobiles.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

1
Class I Laser Product

Certified laser products incorporated into other products

Stakeholders

1
Distributor

Entity responsible for submitting NDINs

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Intended use

Significant changes to intended use are likely remanufacturing.; The purpose for which the device is used, which must not change.

Related CFR Sections (1)

See Also (8)

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