Rule 26 Jun 2025 regulatory compliance, fda, radiation protection, medical devices, x-rays, radiology, x-ray

💉FDA Classifies X-Ray Attenuation Cream Under Class II Devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the cream for x-ray attenuation 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 cream for x-ray attenuation'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, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

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Rule 13 Jun 2025 regulatory compliance, fda, radiation protection, medical devices, x-rays, radiology, healthcare technology

💻FDA Final Order on Radiological Computer-Assisted Detection Devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the radiological computer-assisted detection and diagnosis software 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 radiological computer-assisted detection and diagnosis software'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, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

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Rule 2 Jun 2025 radiation protection, fda regulations, medical devices, health technology, x-rays, radiology, classification

🩻FDA Classifies Radiological Devices to Enhance Market Access

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the radiological acquisition and/or optimization guidance 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 the radiological acquisition and/or optimization guidance system'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 in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

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