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Short Titles as Introduced

Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017

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Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

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.


Actions Overview (1)

Date Actions Overview
04/25/2017Introduced in House

All Actions (3)

Date All Actions
04/28/2017Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce
04/25/2017Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Action By: House of Representatives
04/25/2017Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

Cosponsors (1)

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CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]* 04/25/2017

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Energy and Commerce04/25/2017 Referred to
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health04/28/2017 Referred to

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Introduced in House (04/25/2017)

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.