FDAFinal Rule
Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of Field Generator Positioning Device
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Summary
The FDA is officially classifying a medical device called a field generator positioning device, which is used to help position equipment during neurological treatments and procedures. This classification determines what safety and approval requirements the device must meet before it can be sold and used on patients.
Key Points
- 1The FDA is establishing official rules for how field generator positioning devices must be designed, tested, and labeled for safety
- 2These devices are used in neurological medical procedures to help position equipment that generates magnetic or electrical fields near the brain or nervous system
- 3The classification determines what level of FDA oversight and approval the manufacturer must go through before selling the device to hospitals and clinics
- 4Healthcare providers and device manufacturers need to comply with these new requirements when using or producing these positioning devices
- 5This regulation helps ensure that patients receive treatment with properly tested and safely designed equipment
Key Dates
Published
November 26, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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