Medical Devices; Physical Medicine Devices; Classification of the Virtual Reality Behavioral Therapy Device for Pain Relief
fda-device · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2023-01-06 · Effective 2023-01-06 · 88 FR 983
Document
Document number
2023-00014
Federal Register citation
88 FR 983
CFR reference
21 CFR 890
Type
Rule
Action
Final amendment; final order.
Category
fda-device
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2023-01-06
Effective date
2023-01-06
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2022-N-3184
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the virtual reality behavioral therapy device for pain relief 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 virtual reality behavioral therapy device for pain relief'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.