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# Class 2 Designation for Upper Extremity Prosthesis
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/class-2-designation-for-upper-extremity-prosthesis/
- Published: 2016-10-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T21:40:11.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5137113

*Federal Register* Final Order: FDA has classified as Class 2 (special controls) the upper extremity prosthesis including a simultaneously powered elbow and shoulder with greater than two simultaneous powered degrees of freedom and controlled by non-implanted electrical components. The special controls will be part of the codified language for the device. To view the order, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-10-18/pdf/2016-25001.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).