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# Draft Guide on Nitinol-Containing Medical Devices
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/draft-guide-on-nitinol-containing-medical-devices/
- Published: 2019-04-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T01:21:36.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5143912

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has announced the availability of a draft guidance entitled “Technical Considerations for Non-Clinical Assessment of Medical Devices containing Nitinol.” The document is intended to provide clarity and consistency in recommended non-clinical assessments across a variety of medical devices that contain nitinol. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-04-19/pdf/2019-07931.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).