In the July 25, 2014, Federal Register, FDA reclassified implanted blood access gastroenterology–urology devices from Class III into Class II (special controls). The decision is based on FDA's belief that the proposed special controls provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. In the same Federal Register, FDA classified the implantable transprostatic tissue retractor system into class II (special controls). Effective July 25, 2014, and August 25, 2014, respectively.

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