(a) Identification. A gene expression profiling test system for breast cancer prognosis is a device that measures the ribonucleic acid (RNA) expression level of multiple genes and combines this information to yield a signature (pattern or classifier or index) to aid in prognosis of previously diagnosed breast cancer.
(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance document entitled ``Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Gene Expression Profiling Test System for Breast Cancer Prognosis.'' See Sec. 866.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document. [72 FR 26291, May 9, 2007]