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FDA 510(k) Exemptions2026 Field Guide

The June 2026 intent, the eight categories, and the Class II wave — with the FDA practice you need.

Final intent
Jun 2026
Categories
8
Codes freed
336+

Sourced from verified 2026 publications.

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Every figure in this guide traces to a named source — verified 2026 publications.

The June 2026 intent

The June 2026 final guidance: FDA's intent to exempt certain unclassified devices — enforcement discretion, not deregulation.

The eight categories

The eight categories: ENT, gastro-urology, surgical, OB/GYN, physical medicine, neurological, toxicology.

The Class II wave

The Class II wave: named product codes, the Cures Act engine, and the verify-before-you-skip rule.

Sources & scope

  • fda.gov, Intent to Exempt Certain Unclassified Medical Devices (June 2026).
  • 24x7mag.com, FDA to Exempt Several Unclassified Medical Devices from Premarket Notification.
  • meddeviceguide.com, FDA 510(k) Exemptions for Class II Devices: 2026 Product Code Changes.

This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. FDA exemption lists, enforcement policy, and classification practice change — professional review is required before business use.

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