Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Simple Point-of-Care Device to Directly Detect SARS-CoV-2 Viral Targets From Clinical Specimens in Near-Patient Settings
Health and Human Services Department · Rule
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the simple point-of-care device to directly detect SARS-CoV-2 viral targets from clinical specimens in near-patient settings 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 simple point-of-care device to directly detect SARS-CoV-2 viral targets from clinical specimens in near-patient settings. 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.
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Key dates
- Status
- Active
- Category
- Security
- Published
- Jun 11, 2026
- Effective
- Jun 11, 2026
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