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FEDERAL REGISTER · PROPOSED RULEAugust 17, 2026PROPOSED — NOT IN FORCE

Medical Devices; Classification of Accessories Distinct From Other Devices; Proposed List of Accessories Suitable for Class I; Request for Comments

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STATUSPROPOSED — NOT IN FORCE
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE—
COMMENTS CLOSEOct 16, 2026 · closed
APPLIES TO · SPEQ TAGDevice
Document type
Proposed Rule
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
August 17, 2026
Comments close
October 16, 2026
Document number
2026-16729
CFR references
21 CFR 870, 21 CFR 876, 21 CFR 878
Docket
FDA-2025-N-6224
ABSTRACT

As required by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has identified a list of accessories for which the Agency believes general controls alone are sufficient to provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, making them appropriate for class I classification. FDA is publishing this document proposing to classify these accessories into class I and distinct from other devices, as well as seeking public comment in accordance with procedures established by FDARA. This document does not represent FDA's final determination with respect to the proposed accessories listed in this document.

Abstract as published in the Federal Register.