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Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device That Detects Nucleic Acid Sequences From Microorganisms Associated With Vaginitis and Bacterial Vaginosis
The Food and Drug Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 21, 2025. It took effect on August 21, 2025.
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What the agency says
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the device that detects nucleic acid sequences from microorganisms associated with vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis 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 device that detects nucleic acid sequences from microorganisms associated with vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis's classification. 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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-16030
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final amendment; final order
- Agency
- Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Published
- August 21, 2025
- Takes effect
- August 21, 2025
- Dates
- This order is effective August 21, 2025. The classification was applicable on October 28, 2016.
- Docket
- Docket No. FDA-2025-N-2106
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 21 CFR 866
- Topics
- Biologics; Laboratories; Medical devices
- Pages
- 3
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