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FEDERAL REGISTER · RULEJune 29, 2026IN FORCE

Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock Absorber

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STATUSIN FORCE
EFFECTIVEJun 29, 2026
COMMENTS CLOSE—
APPLIES TO · SPEQ TAGDevice
Document type
Rule
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
June 29, 2026
Effective
June 29, 2026
Document number
2026-13101
CFR references
21 CFR 888
Docket
FDA-2026-N-6708
ABSTRACT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the medial knee implanted shock absorber 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 medial knee implanted shock absorber. 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.