# Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2011-07-26 · Effective 2011-08-25 · 76 FR 44489
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-18806
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 44489
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 882
- **Publication date:** 2011-07-26
- **Effective date:** 2011-08-25
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0466
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) system into class II (special controls). The Agency is classifying this device type into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of these devices.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/07/26/2011-18806/medical-devices-neurological-devices-classification-of-repetitive-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation)
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