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Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Newborn Screening Test System

The Food and Drug Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on June 11, 2026. It took effect on June 11, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the Spinal Muscular Atrophy newborn screening test system 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 classification of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy newborn screening test system. 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
2026-11740
Type
Final rule
Action
Final amendment; final order
Agency
Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
Published
June 11, 2026
Takes effect
June 11, 2026
Dates
This order is effective June 11, 2026. The classification was applicable on November 9, 2022.
Docket
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-5828
Code of Federal Regulations
21 CFR 866
Topics
Biologics; Laboratories; Medical devices
Pages
4

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