In vitro diagnostic medical devices, other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices undergoing performance evaluation, are classified in two categories:
1° In vitro diagnostic medical devices whose reliability is a prerequisite for proper patient care and whose failures are likely to cause a serious health risk. These include in vitro diagnostic medical devices intended for self-diagnosis, as well as in vitro diagnostic medical devices, the list of which is established, on a proposal from the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé, by order of the Minister for Health. The order classifies these devices into two lists, A and B, according to the level of requirements for assessing their conformity;
2° In vitro diagnostic medical devices other than those mentioned in 1°.
The conformity assessment procedure for the devices mentioned in 1° involves an authorised body.
The conformity assessment procedure for the devices mentioned in 2° is carried out under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.