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Medical Devices; Cardiovascular Devices; Classification of the Mechanical Deviation Device for Esophageal Protection During Cardiac Ablation Procedures

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the mechanical deviation device for esophageal protection during cardiac ablation procedures 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 mechanical deviation device for esophageal protection during cardiac ablation procedures. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. We…

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Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Whole Room Microbial Reduction Device

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the whole room microbial reduction device 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 whole room microbial reduction device. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by…

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