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FDA proposes distinct classification framework for medical device accessories

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The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposed rule to classify medical device accessories separately, aiming to clarify regulatory oversight.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to classify medical device accessories independent from their parent devices, a move designed to relieve regulatory burden.

Published in the Federal Register on August 17, the proposed rule would provide distinct regulatory pathways for accessories, which are products

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