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# FDA Reclassifies ‘Sharps Needle Destructors’ Into Class 2
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-reclassifies-sharps-needle-destructors-into-class-2/
- Published: 2017-11-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T23:00:31.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5140071

*Federal Register* proposed order: FDA is proposing to reclassify the needle destruction device, renaming the device to “sharps needle destruction device,” from Class 3 into Class 2 (special controls), subject to premarket notification. FDA is also identifying the proposed special controls that the agency believes are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Comments are being accepted until 1/8/2018\. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-11-07/pdf/2017-24191.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).