(b) An active diagnostic medical device referred to in sub-clause (1) of clause (a) shall be assigned to Class A, if it is intended to be used solely to illuminate a patient's body with light in the visible or near infrared spectrum. (c) An active diagnostic medical device referred to in clause (a) shall be assigned to Class C, if it is intended specifically for, — (1) the monitoring of vital phys ...

INTRODUCTION 1. A number of communicable as well as non-communicable diseases place heavy burdens in terms of morbidity and mortality, and economic losses, onto the populations and health systems of the country. 2. In order to address the disease burden, it is of paramount importance that safe and effective new drugs are developed and available for prevention and treatment of various diseases. 3. ...