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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the appropriate, risk-based classification of device accessories based on their intended uses.

USA115th CongressHR-2144| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2017
Mimi Walters

Mimi Walters

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017 This bill revises how accessories to medical devices are classified. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration must classify accessories based on the risks when used as intended , notwithstanding the classification of any other device with which such accessory is intended to be used.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1070: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the appropriate, risk-based classification of device accessories based on intended use.
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, supplies

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the appropriate, risk-based classification of device accessories based on their intended uses.

USA115th CongressHR-2144| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2017
Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017 This bill revises how accessories to medical devices are classified. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration must classify accessories based on the risks when used as intended , notwithstanding the classification of any other device with which such accessory is intended to be used.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mimi Walters

Mimi Walters

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1070: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the appropriate, risk-based classification of device accessories based on intended use.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationHealth technology, devices, supplies