Ophthalmic Devices; Reclassification of Ultrasound Cyclodestructive Device

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is issuing a final order reclassifying the ultrasound cyclodestructive device, a postamendments class III device (product code LZR), into class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification. FDA is also establishing special controls that are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. FDA is finalizing this reclassification on its own initiative based on valid scientific evidence. For this class II device, instead of a premarket approval application, manufacturers may submit a premarket notification, i.e., a 510(k) submission, and obtain FDA clearance of the device before marketing it.