US FDA: 510(k)-Exempt Class II Devices Should Withdraw Applications
Executive Summary
In line with the 21st Century Cures Act, US FDA has finalized a list of class II devices that will no longer need pre-market notification to get to market. Also, check out our updated Cures Act implementation table.
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