Original article title
Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Classification of the Cooperative Powered Surgical Assist Device for ENT Surgery
Takeaway
FDA codified a class II category and special controls for cooperative powered devices that assist ENT surgery. The classification was applicable in 2023; the 2026 publication is a regulatory update, not a trial proving better patient outcomes.
Keep in mind
Final device-classification order.
www.federalregister.gov
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