# Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Classification of the Active Implantable Bone Conduction Hearing System
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final order. · Published 2018-10-26 · Effective 2018-10-26 · 83 FR 54007
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-23412
- **Category:** fda-device
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 54007
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 874
- **Publication date:** 2018-10-26
- **Effective date:** 2018-10-26
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3772
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the active implantable bone conduction hearing system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the active implantable bone conduction hearing system's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/10/26/2018-23412/medical-devices-ear-nose-and-throat-devices-classification-of-the-active-implantable-bone-conduction)
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