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FDA AI/ML: Medical Device2026 Field Guide

The classification order, the PCCP, and the global picture — with the AI-device practice you need.

892.2055 live
Jun 2026
PCCP law
§515C
Devices
1,000+

Sourced from verified 2026 publications.

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

The classification order

21 CFR 892.2055 (effective June 17, 2026): radiological ML imaging software → Class II with four special controls.

The PCCP

The four PCCP elements under FDORA §515C: planned modifications, modification protocol, and impact assessment.

The global picture

Health Canada's April 2026 MLMD guidance, the UK's 2027 PCCP target, and the 1,000+ authorized devices.

Sources & scope

  • iso13485expert.com, FDA Classifies AI Imaging Software Under 21 CFR 892.2055 (Sep 2026).
  • meddeviceguide.com, Adaptive AI Medical Devices: Why an FDA PCCP Won't Update Your Model.
  • auroratic.com, FDA's Predetermined Change Control Plan (2026).

This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. FDA AI/ML expectations, PCCP practice, and international change-control rules change — professional review is required before business use.

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