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FEDERAL REGISTER · RULEMay 6, 2026IN FORCE

Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Circulating Tumor Cell Enrichment Device

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STATUSIN FORCE
EFFECTIVEMay 6, 2026
COMMENTS CLOSE—
APPLIES TO · SPEQ TAGDevice
Document type
Rule
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
May 6, 2026
Effective
May 6, 2026
Document number
2026-08812
CFR references
21 CFR 866
Docket
FDA-2026-N-4643
ABSTRACT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the circulating tumor cell enrichment device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the circulating tumor cell enrichment device. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

Abstract as published in the Federal Register.