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# Blood Establishment Software Put Into Class 2
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/blood-establishment-software-put-into-class-2/
- Published: 2018-05-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T00:06:05.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5141480

*Federal Register* final rule: FDA has classified blood establishment computer software and accessories (regulated under product code MMH) into Class 2 (special controls). The agency also provided notice that it does not intend to exempt BECS and BECS accessories from premarket notification requirements. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-18/pdf/2018-10610.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).