Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the alternate controller enabled infusion pump 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 the alternate controller enabled infusion pump's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) 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.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 880 [Docket No. FDA-2021-N-0998] AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final amendment; final order. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the alternate controller enabled infusion pump 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 the alternate controller enabled infusion pump's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) 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. DATES:   Effective date: This order is effective February 4, 2022. Applicability date: The classification was applicable on February 14, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Lubert, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 3574, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 240-402-6357, Ryan.Lubert@fda.hhs.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Upon request, FDA has classified the alternate controller enabled infusion pump as class II (special controls), which we have determined will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. In addition, we believe this action will en…
Citation: 87 FR 6422
