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  • 1.  IVD and RUO

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 24-Aug-2022 08:43
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    Hi,

    I wanted to get an insight whether can we as a manufacturer sell an identical product labelled as IVD (upon clearance) and also as a Research Use Only (RUO). In other words, can you sell the same product labelled either as IVD or as RUO?

    Thank you


  • 2.  RE: IVD and RUO

    Posted 24-Aug-2022 15:13

    An IVD and RUO have different regulatory status, so a product cannot be both.

    Potentially, a product could be an RUO for a new use or indication, but this seldom happens. It also complicates inventory management.



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    Dan O'Leary CQA, CQE
    Swanzey NH
    United States
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