21 CFR § 862.2320 Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices

§ 862.2320 Beta or gamma counter for clinical use.

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 862

⚠ 2 pending changes to Part 862

(a) Identification. A beta or gamma counter for clinical use is a device intended to detect and count beta or gamma radiation emitted by clinical samples. Clinical samples are prepared by addition of a radioactive reagent to the sample. These measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders.

(b) Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9.

[52 FR 16122, May 1, 1987, as amended at 60 FR 38900, July 28, 1995; 66 FR 38788, July 25, 2001]

← § 862.2310 Clinical sample concentrator.§ 862.2400 Densitometer/scanner (integrating, reflectance, TLC, or radiochromatogram) for clinical use. →