As part of design and development validation, the manufacturer shall perform clinical evaluations and/or evaluation of performance of the medical device or in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Note 1 : If a medical device or in vitro diagnostic medical devices can only be validated following assembly and installation at point of use, delivery is not

(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 ...

(e) An active diagnostic medical device shall be assigned to Class C, if it is intended for the control or monitoring, or to be used to directly influence the performance, of any active diagnostic medical device referred to in clause (d). (f) Subject to clause (g), an active medical device shall be assigned to Class B, if it is intended for the administration, or removal of, any medicinal product ...