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Classifying Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Congestion Relief

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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The FDA has classified a new device, the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for congestion relief, into class II. This will mean less regulatory burdens for manufacturers while providing safety and effectiveness assurances. This decision affects medical device makers who will follow specific performance and safety guidelines for this type of device.

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Key Changes

  • Device classified into class II to ensure safety and effectiveness
  • Introduction of special controls for the device
  • Reduced regulatory burdens for manufacturers

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Manufacturers of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators for congestion relief must submit a premarket notification under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act to reasonably assure the safety and effectiveness of the device.

manufacturers of medical devices
licensing
high

Manufacturers of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators for the relief of congestion must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use through non-clinical performance testing.

manufacturers of medical devices
operational
critical

Manufacturers of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators for congestion relief must submit a premarket notification under section 510(k) of the FD&C Act unless exempted in the future.

medical device manufacturers
reporting
high

Manufacturers must provide performance data demonstrating the electromagnetic compatibility, battery safety, and electrical safety of the device.

manufacturers of medical devices
operational
high

Manufacturers must demonstrate non-clinical performance testing that shows the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use.

medical device manufacturers
operational

Affected Parties

Medical device manufacturersHealthcare providers

Tags

FDA,medical devices,regulation