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# Guide on Referencing Definition of Device
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/guide-on-referencing-definition-of-device/
- Published: 2021-12-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:26:11.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5150789

Federal Register notice: FDA is making available a draft guidance *entitled Referencing the Definition of “Device” in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in Guidance, Regulatory Documents, Communications, and Other Public Documents*. The document is intended to provide clarity regarding references to the terms “device” and “counterfeit device.” To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-16/pdf/2021-27266.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).