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# FDA Calls for Validation Data on Reusable Devices
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-calls-for-validation-data-on-reusable-devices/
- Published: 2017-06-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T22:28:29.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5138900

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has determined that it is necessary for manufacturers of certain reusable medical devices to include in their premarket notifications (510(k)s) instructions for use which have been validated and validation data on cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. The notice includes a list of the reusable devices that will require validated instructions and validation data. To view the notice, click [here.](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com)