Advertising of an in vitro diagnostic medical device to healthcare professionals is tailored to the target audience. It specifies the date on which it was drawn up or the date of the last modification and includes at least the following information:
1° The name or commercial reference of the in vitro diagnostic medical device;
2° The purpose assigned to the in vitro diagnostic medical device by its manufacturer and for which the advertisement is distributed, together with the characteristics and performance claimed for this purpose;
3° Where applicable, the list on which the in vitro diagnostic medical device is included in application of article R. 5221-6;
4° Where appropriate, the name of the authorised body which carried out the conformity assessment;
5° The name of the manufacturer of the in vitro diagnostic medical device or his authorised representative;
6° Information essential for the proper use of the in vitro diagnostic medical device;
7° an express invitation to read carefully the instructions in the package leaflet accompanying the in vitro diagnostic medical device or on the labelling given to the healthcare professional;
8° the status of the in vitro diagnostic medical device with regard to reimbursement by the health insurance organisations and, where applicable, the conditions of prescription and use to which its inclusion on the list referred to inarticle L. 165-1 of the Social Security Code, for the purpose being advertised;
9° Where applicable, the internal reference number.