21 CFR §882.1491
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- (a)Identification. A pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis aid is a prescription device that is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in pediatric patients.
- (b)Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:
- (1)Clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use, including an evaluation of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value using a reference method of diagnosis and assessment of patient behavioral symptomology.
- (2)Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be provided. Software documentation must include a detailed, technical description of the algorithm(s) used to generate device output(s), and a cybersecurity assessment of the impact of threats and vulnerabilities on device functionality and user(s).
- (3)Usability assessment must demonstrate that the intended user(s) can safely and correctly use the device.
- (4)Labeling must include:
- (i)Instructions for use, including a detailed description of the device, compatibility information, and information to facilitate clinical interpretation of all device outputs; and
- (ii)A summary of any clinical testing conducted to demonstrate how the device functions as an interpretation of patient behavioral symptomology associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The summary must include the following:
- (A)A description of each device output and clinical interpretation;
- (B)Any performance measures, including sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV);
- (C)A description of how the cutoff values used for categorical classification of diagnoses were determined; and
- (D)Any expected or observed adverse events and complications.
- (iii)A statement that the device is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic.