FDA Makes It Easier to Sell Some Unclassified Gadgets
Published Date: 6/5/2026
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Summary
The FDA is planning to exempt some unclassified medical devices from the usual premarket notification rules, making it easier and faster for these devices to reach the market. This change affects manufacturers of certain medical devices and could save them time and money. The new guidance is effective starting June 5, 2026, but the FDA is still open to feedback from the public.
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Some devices exempted from 510(k)
The FDA announced on June 5, 2026 that it intends to exempt certain unclassified medical devices from premarket notification (510(k)) requirements. During this time, FDA does not intend to enforce 510(k) requirements for those devices and does not expect manufacturers to submit 510(k)s, which may save manufacturers time and money.
Five product codes added to exemption list
The updated guidance (published June 5, 2026) adds five product codes that FDA assessed as meeting standards for exemption from premarket notification: LDK (Device, sensing, optical contour); MVV (Device, acupressure); MQZ (Prosthesis, nail); MIG (Strip, test isoniazid); and LXQ (Cup, eye). The update supersedes the June 2019 guidance and reflects FDA's current assessment that these device types meet exemption standards.
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